Thrivology Lab: The science, philosophy, and practice of thriving

di Philip Dunwoody & Neal Utterback

Miglioramento personale Salute & Benessere

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#24 Leading with Compassion: Interview with Lars Juul, Author of Compassion in Action and Organizational Happiness

Title: Interview with Lars Juul, Author of Compassion in Action and Organizational Happiness Date: 7/16/25 Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab Episode title and number: #24 Interview with Lars Juul, Author of Compassion in Action and Organizational Happiness Brief summary of episode: In this episode we talk with consultant, change-maker, and author Lars Juul about his new book, Compassion in Action. Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers Topic #1 [0:00] Intro. Topic #2 [4:30] The focus on compassion as part of the happiness sweet spot Topic #3 [12:00] Resistance to cultivating workplace happiness Topic #4 [21:00] Unlocking human potential Topic #5 [26 :00] What is good leadership? Psychological safety Topic #6 [36:00] Your work as an organizational consultant (e.g., Boston Scientific) Topic #7 [46:00] Who needs to lead organizational change? Topic #8 [53:00] What is compassion? How do you balance compassion with outcomes? References & Resources: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42961481-organizational-happiness https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228229195-compassion-in-action---a-leadership-paradigm-that-cultivates-organizatio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrivologyLab Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/thrivologylab Email us: ThrivologyLab@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563253955910&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivologylab?igsh=MXB0cmhkYWM4cXB2ZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

S1 · E24

16 lug 2025

1:09:00

#23 Obesity and GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Interview with Dr. Joshua Gross

Title: Obesity and GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Interview with Dr. Joshua Gross Date: 7/2/25 Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab Episode title and number: #23 Obesity and GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Interview with Dr. Joshua Gross Brief summary of episode: In this episode we explore obesity and GLP-a weight loss drugs with researcher and Penn State University Assistant Professor Dr. Joshua Gross. Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers Topic #1 [0:00] Intro. Topic #2 [7:30] The obesity pandemic and its causes Topic #3 [15:00] The evolutionary mismatch and the bliss point Topic #4 [24:00] Why is there a market for these drugs? Why not “just diet?” Topic #5 [36 :00] How do GLP-1 drugs work? Dopamine in anticipation or reward and addiction. Topic #6 [52:30] Upsides and Downsides of GLP-1 drugs Topic #7 [1:09] What is next for weight loss drugs? References & Resources: https://hhd.psu.edu/contact/joshua-gross https://rss.com/podcasts/thrivologylab/1700676/ https://rss.com/podcasts/thrivologylab/1687628/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrivologyLab Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/thrivologylab Email us: ThrivologyLab@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563253955910&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivologylab?igsh=MXB0cmhkYWM4cXB2ZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

S1 · E23

2 lug 2025

1:19:27

#22 Happiness Across the Lifespan: Is the Midlife Crisis Real?

Title: Happiness Across the Lifespan: Is the Midlife Crisis Real? Date: 6/11/25 Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab Episode title and number: #22 Happiness Across the Lifespan: Is the Midlife Crisis Real? Brief summary of episode: In this episode we discuss how happiness and wellbeing change over your life and examine the data supporting the midlife crisis. Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers Topic #1 [0:00] Intro. Is happiness U shaped? Topic #2 [11:145] The midlife crisis data Topic #3 [17:30] The debate about the U shape Topic #4 [24:30] Changes in happiness, depression, and despair in adolescents and emerging adults. Are smartphones causing less happiness? Topic #5 [33 :00] The midlife crisis Topic #6 [44:30] Happiness as you age Topic #7 [47:00] Journaling References & Resources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32929308/ https://doi.org/10.1017/nie.2022.1 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/young-adulthood-is-no-longer-one-of-lifes-happiest-times/ https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2024.2408831 https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000591 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/last-stop-on-the-struggle-bus/202405/these-are-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/21448988-expressive-writing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrivologyLab Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/thrivologylab Email us: ThrivologyLab@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563253955910&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivologylab?igsh=MXB0cmhkYWM4cXB2ZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

S1 · E22

11 giu 2025

53:21

#21 Burnout and Workplace Wellbeing

Title: Burnout and Workplace Wellbeing Date: 4/16/25 Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab Episode title and number: #21 Burnout and Workplace Wellbeing Brief summary of episode: In this episode we unpack the conditions and symptoms of burnout, as well as things you can do to reduce burnout and enhance workplace wellbeing. Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers Topic #1 [0:00] Intro Topic #2 [2:30] Where does the term burnout come from? Topic #3 [8:00] Individual vs institutional issue? Topic #4 [10:00] World Health Organization (WHO) definition. The work of Christina Maslach. Topic #5 [16:00] The organizational causes of burnout. Topic #6 [21:00] The organizational cost of employee burnout and the benefits of workplace wellbeing Topic #7 [25:00] Burnout in different fields Topic #8 [29:00] Reducing burnout at work Topic #9 [45:00] Coping with burnout at a personal level References & Resources: - https://doi.org/10.1037/h0086411 - https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases - https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674251014 - https://www.gallup.com/workplace/508898/employee-burnout-causes-cures.aspx - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2020.103025 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2019.12.015 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2022.111805 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrivologyLab Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/thrivologylab Email us: ThrivologyLab@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563253955910&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivologylab?igsh=MXB0cmhkYWM4cXB2ZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

S1 · E21

16 apr 2025

57:56

#20 Interview with Holly Rogers, Founder of the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults

Title: Interview with Holly Rogers, Founder of the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults Date: 4/2/25 Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab Episode title and number: #20 Interview with Holly Rogers, Founder of the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults Brief summary of episode: IIn this episode we interview Dr. Holly Rogers, meditation teacher and cofounder of the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults. Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers Topic #1 [0:00] Intro Topic #2 [3:00] Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults Topic #3 [10:00] Origin Story: Developing a mindfulness curriculum that works Topic #4 [25:00] How students’ perceptions of time have changed Topic #5 [35:00] Money versus meaning in the search for happiness Topic #6 [40:00] Tolerating discomfort Topic #7 [45:00] Research on the benefits of mindfulness Topic #7 [56:00] Your challenge References & Resources: - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33207961-the-mindful-twenty-something - https://mindfulnessinstituteforemergingadults.com - https://mindfulnessinstituteforemergingadults.com/student-resources/free-guided-meditations/ - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/64369.Mindfulness_in_Plain_English YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrivologyLab Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/thrivologylab Email us: ThrivologyLab@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563253955910&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivologylab?igsh=MXB0cmhkYWM4cXB2ZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

S1 · E20

2 apr 2025

57:33

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Thrivology Lab: The science, philosophy, and practice of thriving

#29 Dealing with the Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

#28 Is Mindful Democracy the Solution? An interview with Jeremy Engels

#27 What is Tai Chi? Interview with Daniel Chadud

#26 Chinese Qigong: Interview with Qigong Master David Silver

#25 Finding Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

#24 Leading with Compassion: Interview with Lars Juul, Author of Compassion in Action and Organizational Happiness

#23 Obesity and GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Interview with Dr. Joshua Gross

#22 Happiness Across the Lifespan: Is the Midlife Crisis Real?

#21 Burnout and Workplace Wellbeing

#20 Interview with Holly Rogers, Founder of the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults