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The Science of Happiness in Life and Business with Dr. Paul Zak

Author
Ian Garlic
Published
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/garlic/episodes/drpaulzak

What if happiness wasn’t random but measurable and achievable, just like 10,000 steps?


Joining us again, Dr. Paul Zak, neuroscientist, professor, and founder of Immersion Neuroscience. He has spent 25 years uncovering the biology behind joy, trust, and human connection. His groundbreaking research shows that just six high-value experiences per day can rewire your brain, boost energy, and transform both your personal life and business.


He shares why social connection drives half of your happiness, how companies like Google and Disney apply neuroscience to leadership, and why leading with love is more powerful than leading with fear. You’ll also discover practical ways to add gratitude, tolerance, and love into your daily routine without fluff, but backed by hard science.


What You’ll Learn:

  • Why six daily experiences can rewire your brain for happiness
  • How social connection drives 50% of your joy
  • Google’s neuroscience-backed approach to employee well-being
  • Fear vs. love: the leadership mistake most make
  • Gratitude, tolerance, and virtues that fuel resilience
  • How Ben Franklin inspired Zak’s modern happiness checklist
  • The free YourSix app that tracks happiness


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