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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks

by Arthur Brooks

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Today: #186 in Health & Fitness, New Zealand on our combined chart.

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Latest daily rankings: Oct 21. New rankings will appear after the next update.

Position on the Health & Fitness, New Zealand combined chart over the last 7 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.

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Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts	Pocket Casts	Castbox
Oct 21	#186	#186	—	—
Oct 20	#86	#87	—	#75
Oct 19	#57	#60	#36	#44
Oct 18	#30	#29	#43	#69
Oct 17	#110	#115	—	#72

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We all know how important sleep is for our health and happiness. So why do we resist going to bed, even when we know we should? In this episode of Office Hours, I explore the science of sleep and how it affects our well-being. I explain…
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If you struggle with anxiety, you might wish you could get rid of it altogether. But your brain’s alarm system exists for a reason. The trouble is that the way we live today can set it off far more often than it should. In this episode of…
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Are painful memories keeping you from enjoying your life today? Maybe you avoid a particular place or person because of an experience you can’t seem to let go of. In this episode of Office Hours, I explore how memory works, why our…
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What happens when the abilities that brought you professional success start to decline? In this episode of Office Hours, I explore how our strengths change with age and how to be happier as they do. Drawing on my book From Strength to…
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5 Ways to Kill Your Envy and Get Happier

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Dante had a particularly gruesome punishment for the envious: their eyes were wired shut. In this episode of Office Hours, I explore why envy is such a powerful happiness killer—and how to stop feeding it in your own life. — Brought to you…
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If you’re an introvert, you might not like what the research has to say: Extroverts tend to be happier. But before you start striking up conversations with strangers in the elevator, there’s more to the story. In this episode of Office…
5 Ways to Find Your Faith

August 31, 2026 · 51 min

Why do so many people drift from faith in early adulthood, only to feel drawn back to it later in life? In this episode of Office Hours, I explore the Hindu concept of Ashramas and the parallels with what modern science tells us about how…
The Three Secrets to Raising Great Kids

August 24, 2026 · 46 min

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Success Secret: Finding People Who Disagree With You

August 17, 2026 · 49 min

Most of us prefer spending time with people who are like us. They think like us, share our values, and make us feel comfortable. But while similarity may be easy, it isn't always what helps us grow. In this episode of Office Hours, I…
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August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

In this special one-year anniversary episode of Office Hours, I'm joined by six young adults to discuss the modern crisis of meaning and why so many people feel disconnected despite having more ways to connect than ever. Together, we…
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August 3, 2026 · 37 min

We usually think generosity means helping other people. But what if accepting help is generous, too? In this episode of Office Hours, I explore why letting others help us can be a gift. We’ll look at the science of why helping makes people…

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About the show

Hi Friends, I’m Arthur Brooks, a social scientist, Vanderbilt professor, and columnist at The Free Press. I write, speak, and teach about the science of human happiness, blending neuroscience, behavioral science, philosophy, and religion for insights on how to live better and be happier. Each week on Office Hours, you’ll get a glimpse into the research on happiness and explore how to use it to improve your life—and share what you learn with those you love. Join me in the movement to build a happier world–starting with you. Production by penname.co. Photography by www.calebhargett.com.