What does happiness mean and why do negative emotions matter more than we think?

 

In this thoughtful conversation, Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and host of the Happier podcast, joins Steven Burns to explore what it really means to live a meaningful life. Rather than chasing constant positivity, Gretchen makes the case for embracing the full emotional spectrum - sadness, envy, regret, and melancholy - as essential tools for insight, growth, and wisdom.

 

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not happy all the time, this episode is for you.

 

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What does&nbsp;happiness mean and why do negative emotions matter more than we think?
&nbsp;
In this thoughtful conversation, Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and host of the Happier podcast, joins Steven Burns to explore what it really means to live a meaningful life. Rather than chasing constant positivity, Gretchen makes the case for embracing the full emotional spectrum - sadness, envy, regret, and melancholy - as essential tools for insight, growth, and wisdom.
&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered why you&rsquo;re not happy all the time, this episode is for you.
&nbsp;
Exclusive Deals for our listeners &ndash;
&nbsp;
BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at<a href="http://betterhelp.com/stevealive"> betterhelp.com/stevealive</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to<a href="http://hero.co/"> hero.co</a> and use code ALIVE at checkout.
&nbsp;
Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to<a href="http://zocdoc.com/alive"> zocdoc.com/alive</a> to find and instantly book a doctor you love today.
&nbsp;
You can follow Steve Burns <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steveburnsalive">@steveburnsalive</a> on Instagram.
Watch full episodes of Alive on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/steveburns">YouTube</a>.
Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
If you haven&rsquo;t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. You&rsquo;ll get ad-free episodes and bonus content from Steve. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to <a href="http://lemonadapremium.com/">lemonadapremium.com</a> to subscribe.&nbsp;
 Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>

There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back.

Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth?

Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to figure it out, together.

Funny, tender, and just a little weird, this show invites you to sit down and think with Steve once again and wonder… what it really means to be Alive.

Alive with Steve Burns premieres September 17. New episodes every Wednesday wherever you get podcasts, and full video at www.youtube.com/@AlivewithSteveBurns

There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back.
Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it&nbsp;was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it&rsquo;s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What&rsquo;s the future of truth?
Each week, a new guest drops by Steve&rsquo;s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to figure it out, together.
Funny, tender, and just a little weird, this show invites you to sit down and think with Steve once&nbsp;again and wonder&hellip; what it really means to be Alive.
Alive with Steve Burns premieres September 17. New episodes every Wednesday wherever you get podcasts, and full video at<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@AlivewithSteveBurns"> www.youtube.com/@AlivewithSteveBurns</a>

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