What does it take to be happy? Dr. Laurie Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, where she teaches “Psychology and the Good Life.” She’s also host of the podcast, “The Happiness Lab.” Dr. Santos joins Preet to discuss:

• The definition of happiness and how to maximize it 
• The parenting paradox 
• How job crafting can bring purpose to any career
• Self-care vs caring for others
• Practicing gratitude 
• The health effects of loneliness and the importance of social connection
• The relationship between religion and happiness
• Why negative emotions are necessary

Plus, Preet shares his new year’s resolutions, his favorite Stay Tuned episode of the year, and whether Liz Cheney will have to invoke the Speech or Debate clause.

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Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Deputy Editor: Celine Rohr; Editorial Producer: Noa Azulai; Associate Producer: Claudia Hernández; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producers: Matthew Billy and Nat Weiner.

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 

Q&A:

• “House Republicans say Liz Cheney should be investigated over Jan. 6 committee work,” NBC News, 12/18/24

INTERVIEW:

• The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, Pushkin