In this week’s episode: 

·       Real relationships promote sustainable happiness

·       Gratification and joy from living in the moment

·       Surprising current happiness statistics

·       Valuable life lessons and wisdom from the barber chair

Dr. David A. Levy is an award-winning Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University, where he has been teaching since 1986. He received his BA in theater arts from UCLA before earning two MA degrees and his Ph.D. in psychology. Dr. Levy is often sought out by the media as a psychological consultant on current events and for insights into the mental health field. 

Book: Life is a 4-letter Word: Laughing and Learning Through 40 Life Lessons

Tal Ben-Shahar is an author, lecturer, and has taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. Today, Tal consults and lectures around the world to executives in multinational corporations, the general public, and at-risk populations. 

Book: Short Cuts to Happiness: Life-Changing Lessons from My Barber