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Dr Robert Waldinger

Dr Robert Waldinger appears in 3 indexed podcast episodes across 3 shows on PodcastMentions, with linked books, timestamps, and episode context.

About Dr Robert Waldinger

Dr. Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. He is also a psychoanalyst, Zen priest, author, and speaker, dedicated to exploring what makes a meaningful and good life.

Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Harvard Study of Adult DevelopmentKnown for Harvard Study of Adult Development, The Good Life, TED talk on happinessOfficial site

Track Dr Robert Waldinger appearances on The Mel Robbins Podcast, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, and Modern Wisdom. Linked books include David Loy and Don't Trust Your Gut.

Appearances3
Podcasts3
Linked books5
LatestJun 3, 2024

Books mentioned around this guest

These books appear in episodes featuring Dr Robert Waldinger; a guest is not necessarily the speaker or recommender.

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David Loy

1 mention in episodes featuring Dr Robert Waldinger

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Don't Trust Your Gut cover
Don't Trust Your Gut
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

1 mention in episodes featuring Dr Robert Waldinger

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
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eudaimonia
Aristotle

1 mention in episodes featuring Dr Robert Waldinger

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Good Night Moon cover
Good Night Moon

1 mention in episodes featuring Dr Robert Waldinger

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
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The Good Life
Dr. Robert Waldinger

1 mention in episodes featuring Dr Robert Waldinger

Affiliate link · opens Amazon
Podcasts featuring Dr Robert Waldinger
The Mel Robbins Podcast
1 episode · latest Jun 3, 2024
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
1 episode · latest Sep 29, 2023
Modern Wisdom
1 episode · latest Jan 19, 2023
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Which podcast episodes feature Dr Robert Waldinger?

Transform Your Life at Any Moment: The Surprising Science of Happiness on The Mel Robbins Podcast is the latest indexed appearance for Dr Robert Waldinger. Other indexed episodes include Moment 129: Life Changing Lessons From The World's Longest (85 Years) Study On Happiness: Dr Robert Waldinger on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett and #578 - Dr Robert Waldinger - Lessons From The World's Longest Study On Happiness on Modern Wisdom.

Which podcasts feature Dr Robert Waldinger most?

The Mel Robbins Podcast (1 episode), The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (1 episode), and Modern Wisdom (1 episode) are the strongest indexed podcast homes for Dr Robert Waldinger.

Which books are mentioned around Dr Robert Waldinger?

David Loy, Don't Trust Your Gut by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, and eudaimonia by Aristotle are the clearest linked books around Dr Robert Waldinger, based on transcript mentions across the indexed episodes.

What does Dr Robert Waldinger discuss on podcasts?

Track Dr Robert Waldinger appearances on The Mel Robbins Podcast, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, and Modern Wisdom. Linked books include David Loy and Don't Trust Your Gut.

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Indexed context

The host discusses David Loy's insights on Zen philosophy and the nature of self, emphasizing that the search for a fixed identity can lead to a preoccupation with fame and wealth. This exploration highlights the contrast between measurable achievements and the more complex, often unquantifiable nature of personal relationships and self-identity.

David Loy · search for self

Indexed context

The host discusses the distinction between hedonic and eudaimonic well-being, emphasizing the importance of meaning in life. Aristotle's concept of eudaimonia is highlighted as a framework for understanding deeper satisfaction beyond immediate pleasure.

eudaimonia · eudaimonic well-being

Indexed context

The host mentions 'Good Night Moon' to illustrate the difference between hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Reading the book multiple times to a child, despite exhaustion, exemplifies the meaningfulness of certain actions over immediate pleasure.

Good Night Moon · introversion and extroversion

Indexed context

The host mentions 'Don't Trust Your Gut' to highlight how traditional metrics like height and income do not predict long-term relationship success. Instead, the book emphasizes psychological stability and adaptability as key factors for happiness in relationships.

Don't Trust Your Gut · relationship success predictors

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