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Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169

2026-05-12 · 60 min · episode 169 · 18 entities

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    Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169
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  • → discusses Self-Improvement concept
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  • → references Dragon website
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://jimkwik.com/dragon
  • → references Makes Sense Academy person
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about
  • → references satiexperience.com website
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://satiexperience.com/
  • → references Abouttalbenshahar website
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://happinessstudies.academy/abouttalbenshahar

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  • mentioned Tal Ben-Shahar person
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  • mentioned Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon person
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  • mentioned Dr. Jean Claude Doornick person
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  • hosted by Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon person
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    Feed author/publisher: Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon"
  • hosted by Dr. Jean Claude Doornick person
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    Feed author/publisher: Dr. Jean Claude Doornick
  • mentioned Makes Sense Academy person
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about
  • references Makes Sense Academy person
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about

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  • mentioned Dragon website
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://jimkwik.com/dragon
  • mentioned satiexperience.com website
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://satiexperience.com/
  • mentioned Abouttalbenshahar website
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://happinessstudies.academy/abouttalbenshahar
  • references Dragon website
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://jimkwik.com/dragon
  • references satiexperience.com website
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://satiexperience.com/
  • references Abouttalbenshahar website
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    Link in episode "Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169": https://happinessstudies.academy/abouttalbenshahar

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  • mentioned Self-Improvement concept
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  • discusses Education concept
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Stop chasing happiness and start building a life where it happens naturally. In this episode, Harvard’s Tal Ben-Chahar reveals why the direct pursuit of joy often leads to misery and how "Antifragility" is the ultimate skill for 2026. We dive deep into Ben-Shahar’s latest book, Happier, No Matter What, exploring the science of whole-person well-being. Learn why "Toxic Positivity" is holding you back and how Dr. JC’s Interface Response System (Perceive, Pause, Process, Proceed) provides a tactical roadmap for emotional maturity. Whether you are navigating the pressures of the new AI-driven economy or seeking personal resilience, this conversation reframes discomfort as a prerequisite for growth. Discover the "Rainbow Effect" of happiness and how to strengthen your psychological flexibility to flourish in an era of constant uncertainty. #PositivePsychology #Antifragile #TalBenShahar #MentalHealth2026 #Wellbeing     Connect With Tal: Website: https://www.happinessstudies.academy/abouttalbenshahar IG: @talhappier     Dr. JC Doornick Links: Web  -  www.makessensebook.com YT  -    / @drjcdoornick IG -    / @drjcdoornick FB  -   / @makessensepodcast Makes Sense Book  -  https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase   MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.   SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec   Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here:  https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.