About this podcast

Join Mel Robbins in this profound episode as she delves into the secrets of living a good life, drawing insights from the longest study on happiness ever conducted: the 86-year-long Harvard Study of Adult Development. Mel sits down with the study's director, Dr. Robert Waldinger, MD, a Harvard Medical School professor and Zen priest, to unpack groundbreaking research and surprising takeaways. Discover lessons from 100-year-olds, learn the strongest predictors of health and happiness at age 80, understand the causes of loneliness, and explore simple daily habits that lead to lasting fulfillment. This conversation will challenge your perceptions and provide actionable steps to prioritize what truly matters for a well-lived life, backed by decades of scientific inquiry.