The Key to Happiness with Dr. Marc Schulz, Co-Author of The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness

Mar 14, 2023

Are you curious about what research has shown to be a key for happiness? On this episode of the Live Greatly Podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Dr. Marc Schulz, Co-author of The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness' which he wrote with Robert Waldinger.  Marc and Kristel talk about the results from his research, the importance of high quality relationships and connection for happiness, how you can build meaningful relationships, a look into social fitness and more! Tune in now!

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

- A look into the keys to happiness from the world’d longest scientific study on happiness.

- The importance of high quality relationships.

- Is quality or quantity more important when it comes to relationships?

- How can you develop more high quality relationships?

- A look into social fitness.

- How can you build connection?

- Importance of vulnerability for building relationships.

- The need to be brave to build connection.

- How to deal with fear of rejection when building relationships.

- The importance of curiosity when it comes to relationships.

- How to keep technology from harming our relationships.

About Dr. Marc Schulz:

Marc Schulz is the associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and the Sue Kardas PhD 1971 Chair in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College. He also directs the Data Science Program and previously chaired the psychology department and Clinical Developmental Psychology PhD program at Bryn Mawr. Dr. Schulz received his BA from Amherst College and his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. He is a practicing therapist with postdoctoral training in health and clinical psychology at Harvard Medical School. Marc is the co-author of the book The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness (Simon and Schuster; January 10, 2023).

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-schulz-20663222a/ 

About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer:

Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, in-demand Keynote Speaker and TEDx speaker with a mission of supporting companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success & well-being. With Kristel's unique background in Integrative Psychiatry, business and media, she provides invaluable insights and strategies to empower, inspire and motivate companies, leadership and sales teams as well as other groups and organizations.

Kristel shares key insights into high-power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, success & a modern approach to work/life balance. Using a blend of authenticity, Psychology & Science, Kristel provides insights to excel in sales and thrive as a team leader. Kristel's messaging supports company profitability while promoting vibrant company cultures with healthier and happier employees.  Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes.  As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant, Kristel has a unique perspective into optimizing well-being and achieving success. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has contributed to Real Leaders Magazine. She has been live on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago & Ticker News.

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