TheHappySapiens podcast - Science of Happiness

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  10 in 30 Leadership Lessons # 4 - The Decision You Didn't Make Is Still A Decision 12.07.2026 23p

  Every decision a leader makes shapes culture—but so does every decision they avoid.In this episode of 10 in 30 Leadership Lessons, Amit Mohla explores the hidden cost of indecision in leadership. In the episode, he explains why delayed decisions, avoided conversations, and the desire to be liked often create uncertainty, erode trust, and weaken team performance.If you've ever postponed a difficult conversation, delayed addressing poor performance, or waited for the "perfect time" to act, this episode offers practical insights to help you lead with greater clarity, courage, and accountability.Because sometimes, the decision you didn't make is the one your team remembers most.
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  10 in 30 Series # 3 Your Leadership is Someone's Daily Experience 11.06.2026 27p

  People don’t experience your intentions—they experience your behaviorThis episode examines how leaders become the emotional environment for their teams, and how small, everyday actions create either trust or tension at work.
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  10 in 30 Series # 2 Perfectionism - The Most Socially Accepted Anxiety 29.05.2026 14p

  Perfectionism often looks like excellence—but beneath the surface, it can be a form of anxiety we’ve learned to accept and even reward.In this episode, Amit unpacks how perfectionism shows up in leadership: overthinking decisions, hesitating to delegate, and chasing unrealistic standards that quietly drain teams and slow progress. What appears as high standards is often driven by fear—of judgment, failure, or not being enough.Through relatable leadership examples, this conversation challenges the belief that great leaders need to be flawless. Instead, it offers a powerful shift—from control to trust, from perfection to progress.If you’ve ever struggled to let go or felt that your best is never quite enough, this episode will help you rethink what effective leadership really looks like.
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  10 in 30 Series #1 Fairness beats Motivation 15.05.2026 21p

  Most leaders try to solve disengagement with motivation.But what if motivation isn’t the real problem?In this episode, we explore why fairness—not incentives—is the foundation of sustained performance. Drawing from organizational psychology and Indian workplace realities, this conversation looks at how perceived injustice, favoritism, and lack of transparency quietly erode trust and effort.If you lead people, this episode will make you rethink a simple question:Are your people unmotivated—or are they experiencing something unfair?
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  S2-E9 - Gen Z happier than its predecessors? 03.04.2026 28p

  Is Gen Z truly happier—or just more aware of their struggles?This episode explores the paradox of a generation that drinks less, journals more, seeks meaning, and yet reports higher anxiety than ever before. Drawing on insights from , we unpack how the shift from a play-based to a phone-based childhood has reshaped happiness, relationships, and mental health.From bhajan clubbing to digital detox, this is a generation not just chasing happiness—but trying to redefine it.👉 Are they lost… or are they leading us toward a more conscious way of living?
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  S2-E8 - You are chasing the wrong happiness 20.03.2026 16p

  What if the happiness you’re chasing… is the reason you feel unfulfilled?We’ve been taught to seek comfort, ease, and quick wins.But the deepest form of happiness doesn’t feel good at first—it feels like effort, discipline, and growth.In this episode, we explore a powerful idea from 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think:👉 Why excellence—not pleasure—is the key to lasting fulfilment.This might just change how you define happiness forever.
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  S2-E7 The Geography Of Happiness 06.03.2026 17p

  What if happiness isn’t a universal emotion—but a cultural idea shaped by where we grow up, how we live, and what we value?In this episode, inspired by The Atlas of Happiness by Helen Russell, we take a journey across countries to explore how different cultures define and experience happiness. From Italy’s dolce far niente (the joy of doing nothing) to Iceland’s calm belief that “it will all work out,'Blending storytelling, cultural insights, psychology, and real-life examples, this episode invites you to reflect on how your own definition of happiness may have been shaped—often unconsciously—by society, work culture, and success narratives.
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  S2-E6 - Are you listening or Waiting to speak ? 20.02.2026 20p

  In a world full of noise, real listening has become rare. This episode explores why we struggle to truly hear each other, the silent cost of not listening, and how presence—not advice—builds deeper connection in leadership, relationships, and life.
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  S2-E5 Johatsu - The Cost of Saving Face: When Shame Makes You Disappear 06.02.2026 21p

  “Some people don’t run away from their lives.They simply evaporate — because staying feels more painful than disappearing.”In this episode, we uncover Johatsu, the culture of saving face, and the heavy mental health cost of disappearing instead of asking for help.
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  S2-E4 - There is a lot that you dont know 23.01.2026 16p

  In a world full of experts, ignorance wears confidence. This podcast confronts performative intelligence, borrowed ideas, and the uncomfortable truth that most of us know far less than we claim.
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  S2-E3 - Who are you without your designation? 09.01.2026 15p

  We spend years building our designations, allowing roles and titles to define our sense of worth and identity. But when the title fades—through change, transition, or silence—who are we really? This episode invites you to pause and reflect on the self beyond achievements, labels, and professional success, and to reconnect with the person that remains when work no longer speaks for you.
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  S2-E2 There will always be someone who doesnt like you. And that's OK 10.08.2025 17p

  In this episode, we explore a universal truth: no matter who you are or what you do, someone won’t like you—and that’s okay. We dive into why seeking universal approval can be exhausting and self-defeating, how to build self-worth that isn't dependent on others’ opinions, and how to stay grounded in your values. If you've ever felt weighed down by criticism or rejection, this conversation is for you.
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  S2-E1 - Digitally distracted but humanly impacted 05.06.2025 28p

  In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how our relationship with technology is quietly reshaping our lives. From sharenting—where parents overshare their kids' lives online—to technoference in our relationships, and the growing number of smombies (smartphone zombies) around us, we dive into the unseen emotional and psychological costs of constant connectivity. Tune in to reflect, recalibrate, and reclaim your attention.
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  Episode 35 - Easy Things = Hard Life, Hard Things = Easy Life 06.07.2024 13p

  Human being like to easy and convenient path for anything and everything…We are averse to making efforts, display patience. We always need easy options in every situation so that we don’t have to make efforts which in turn makes our lives hard. Listen to the episode to know how doing hard things can make our lives easier and vice versa.
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  Episode -34 Lucknow with Anubhuti and Dilli with Debashish 17.03.2024 55p

  Listen to Anubhuti and Debashish on how they are working to bring like minded people together through their venture - Lucknow with Anubhuti and Dilli with Debashish. A smorgasbord of history, architecture, food, story telling which brings joy and keeps their passion alive…..
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  Episode 33 - Paradoxes of Life 09.01.2024 18p

  Life is full of paradoxes - we encounter them every now and then - what we believe we shall experience in life doesn't always become true - that's the paradox - In this episode I talk about 4 such paradoxical situations we find ourselves in and what to make of them.... Do listen in......
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  Episode - 32 - Lessons on Happiness from Bhutan 27.11.2023 14p

  Bhutan's concept of GNH offers valuable lessons to the world on how to prioritize the overall happiness and well-being of citizens, rather than solely focusing on economic growth and material wealth. Listen to the episode to learn more about this
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  Episode 31 - Experiments with Life featuring Amit Vasistha, Founder and CEO, MyGALF 22.09.2023 51p

  After dedicating a quarter of a century to the corporate world, Amit Vasistha found himself increasingly disillusioned with the daily grind. The once-thrilling routine had become monotonous, and the constant demands of meetings, deadlines had lost their allure. Each morning seemed like a repetition of the last, and the excitement he had once felt for his job had dwindled into a mere sense of obligation. The desire for something more meaningful and fulfilling gnawed at his soul, urging him to break free from the corporate cocoon that had defined his adult life. It was a pivotal moment, a recognition that there must be more to existence than the predictable rhythm of the office, sparking a profound journey to rediscover his passion and purpose in the world. This made him start his own venture in the health and fitnesses industry - MyGalf. Listen to this interesting conversation with Founder and CEO of MyGalf. Visit www.MyGalf.com
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  Episode - 30 Conversation with Life Coach Shwetha Sivaraman. 05.09.2023 44p

  What prompted Shwetha to quit a successful corporate career and switch to life coaching? What lessons did she learn from scriptures? What is her guidance to youngsters who want to be successful ? What is the difference between Shreyas and Preyas - 2 concepts from our scriptures which govern how we lead our life ? Also you can listen to Shwetha's Podcast on this link - https://open.spotify.com/show/7C0C0TblYG6Gz8GTXz4IZI?si=MuZdp_08R_iBxueSZ5o4-w
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  Episode -6 Tyranny of Choice and its impact 07.07.2023 13p

  Do you think more options help us in decision making ? Do you go through FOBO ? Is scarcity of options better than plenty of them ?