

E13: Can money buy happiness?With Judy Oppenheim
Episode notes
In today's episode, we will be talking about the correlation between money and happiness. We will discuss:
The main metrics or indicators used to measure happiness and financial well-being;
The key findings from the research on how money impacts happiness.
Common myths or misconceptions about the relationship between money and happiness.
How the relationship between money and happiness vary across different cultures or countries.
How the psychological factors like gratitude, contentment, and social comparison play into the money-happiness equation.
The role of social connections and relationships in mediating the impact of money on happiness.
My guest is Judy Oppenheim.
Judith Oppenheim has a BA in psychology and an MBA in marketing. With over 20 years of experience in consumer insights, research, marketing, strategy, and product development, she has worked with major financial services companies and leading advertising and digital agencies.
In 2019, Judith obtained her certification as a Happiness Trainer from Professor Tal Ben Shahar’s Happiness Studies Academy. She is actively involved in the academy’s education committee and a founding member of its business club. One of her special interests is the intersection of money and happiness.
Show links:
The Money and Happiness podcast episode
The Science of Happiness podcast episode