
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks
Arthur Brooks
Arthur Brooks' advice on living a better life, one habit at a time.
Why we picked this
We picked Office Hours with Arthur Brooks for its rigorous approach to the science of well-being. Arthur Brooks treats happiness not as an abstract feeling, but as a practical discipline built on evolutionary biology and daily habits. Instead of offering quick lifestyle tips, the show examines the structural mechanics of human relationships and personal agency. Brooks brings academic clarity to questions of purpose and social connection. We favor shows that challenge comfortable assumptions, and this feed consistently trades easy platitudes for hard truths.
Recent episodes

How to Be Real in a Fake World
Oct 26, 202643 min

2 Ways to Sleep Better and Be Happier
Oct 19, 202645 min

My 3-Step Protocol for Managing Anxiety
Oct 12, 202649 min

3 Ways to Stop Letting Your Past Control Your Life
Oct 5, 202647 min

4 Ways to Avoid Your Professional Decline
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How to Be More Optimistic with Simon Sinek
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5 Ways to Kill Your Envy and Get Happier
Sep 14, 202650 min

What Is the Happiest Personality? (It Actually Might Be Yours)
Sep 7, 202650 min

5 Ways to Find Your Faith
Aug 31, 202650 min

The Three Secrets to Raising Great Kids
Aug 24, 202645 min

Success Secret: Finding People Who Disagree With You
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One Year of Office Hours: Lessons on Love and Friendship
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