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Episodes
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Psychologist Shige Oishi joins us to explore the three dimensions of a fulfilling life: happiness, meaning, and psychological richness. He shares insights from decades of research into subjective well-being and reveals how personality traits, life experiences, and cultural contexts shape what we consider a “good life.” From challenging the “happiness trap” to embracing life’s rich diversity, this conversation is a roadmap for deeper self-reflection and greater fulfillment.
Topics
[0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Shige Oishi
[10:28] The Happiness Trap
[18:38] Eudaimonic and Hedonic Approaches to Happiness
[27:30] The Correlation Between Psychological Richness and Personality
[35:00] Gratitude and Social Connection
[44:10] What Makes a Happy Society?
[48:00] Desert Island Music
[1:05:25] Grooving Session: How to Pursue a Fulfilling Life
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Links
Life in Three Dimensions by Shigehiro Oishi
Happiness is Everything, or Is It?
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Musical Links
Charlie Parker - Honeysuckle Rose
Clifford Brown & Max Roach - Joy Spring
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