What No One Tells You About Happiness, Marriage & Addiction | Arthur Brooks Reveals the TRUTH!

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To Watch The Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSkinnyConfidential To connect with Lauryn Bosstick: https://www.instagram.com/laurynbosstick/ To connect with Michael Bosstick: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbosstick/ 859: Join us as we sit down with Arthur Brooks – Harvard professor, best-selling author, & leading happiness expert who helps people build more meaningful, purpose-driven lives. From his early career as a classical musician to becoming one of the most sought-after voices on emotional well-being, Arthur shares the science-backed tools & personal insights that can help anyone build a life filled with joy, connection, & fulfillment. He blends science with soul – using research, real-life stories, & timeless wisdom to help people build lives they actually want. Whether he's teaching at Harvard, writing for The Atlantic, or co-authoring books with Oprah, Arthur’s work is all about one thing: helping you thrive. In this episode, Arthur dives into the science of happiness, unpacks practical strategies for emotional regulation, breaks down the impact of success addiction, shares tips for deepening marriage & relationship dynamics, emphasizes the importance of boundaries with technology, & explores how real human connection enhances our well-being. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:31 The Science of Happiness 02:03 High Achievers and Happiness 03:58 Understanding Dopamine and Success Addiction 07:18 Sources of True Happiness 09:59 Improving Marital Happiness 17:21 Adoration and Admiration in Relationships 26:52 Maintaining a Healthy Marriage 30:26 Starting with a Critique 30:32 Positive Reinforcement in Relationships 30:57 Marriage Preparation Insights 31:25 Understanding Jealousy 33:17 The Arrival Fallacy 35:27 Addiction and Substitution 39:21 The Importance of Metacognition 46:49 Spirituality and Happiness 51:31 Managing Device Addiction 56:08 Concluding Thoughts and Resources For Detailed Show Notes visit http://tscpodcast.com To connect with Arthur Brooks https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks Read more on The Skinny Confidential at https://theskinnyconfidential.com Head to our ShopMy page https://shopmy.us/tscpodcast and LTK page https://www.shopltk.com/explore/laurynbosstick to find all of the products mentioned in each episode. Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194. To learn more about Arthur Brooks and read more into his studies visit https://arthurbrooks.com. Visit http://c1p.org to donate to the Community First Project, a mission to make communities safer by ensuring the quality & integrity of our nation's law enforcement agencies. This episode is sponsored by Smart Mouth Never have bad breath again! Find SmartMouth at Walgreens, Walmart, and Amazon or visit http://smartmouth.com/skinny to snag a special discount on your next SmartMouth purchase. This episode is sponsored by Jenni Kayne Go to http://jennikayne.com and use the code SKINNY15 to get 15% off. This episode is sponsored by Astral House Marg Summer is here!!! Time to stock up! Go to http://astraltequila.com to find Astral near you - and don’t forget the limes! Please Enjoy Responsibly. Do not forward to anyone under 21. ASTRAL Tequila. 40% Alc/Vol. Diageo, New York, NY. This episode is sponsored by Fora Travel So whether you’re looking to plan a trip or build a business planning trips - http://visitforatravel.com/skinny and let them know you came from SKINNY to learn what it means to travel, upgraded. This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/TSC and use promo code TSC for 20% off your first order. Produced by Dear Media. To learn more visit http://dearmedia.com.