May 23, 2026

Happiness – Why Chasing It Keeps You Unhappy

Happiness – Why Chasing It Keeps You Unhappy
Happiness – Why Chasing It Keeps You Unhappy
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Happiness – Why Chasing It Keeps You Unhappy

What if happiness isn’t something you chase…

What if it’s something you notice?

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why the pursuit of happiness can sometimes make us less happy
  • The science behind happiness and what actually shapes it
  • Why happiness often increases as we get older
  • The role connection and community play in feeling happier
  • Why simple moments matter more than we think
  • How to stop waiting for happiness and start noticing it now

It’s not always the big milestones.

Turns out… happiness might be closer than you think.


Featured in this episode:

The Cool Kids Explain:

frances maryFrances Mary

Founder of BFF.Indy

Good to Know:

Sonja Lyubomirsky

Professor. Researcher. Speaker. Author.

A Word from the Wise:

Resident Wisdom Keeper Gaye.

Learn more about her here.

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