196: Recalibrating Our Brain For Happiness with Curiosity with Meredith Edwards

Happiness Happens

English - September 05, 2023 07:30 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
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In this captivating episode of "Meredith for Real: The Curious Introvert," Meredith Hackwith Edwards delves deep into the concept of happiness and self-discovery. She begins by sharing her personal perspective on happiness and what it means to her. This sets the stage for a series of thought-provoking discussions on key themes.

Meredith explores the notion of being "lost in the right direction" and the profound impact it can have on finding meaningful connections and personal growth. She encourages embracing uncertainty as a catalyst for self-discovery and building soulful relationships.

The episode also delves into the often-overlooked downside of human adaptability, questioning whether our adaptability sometimes leads us away from our true purpose. Meredith provides practical insights on how to discern whether you're genuinely on the right path or merely feeling lost in life's complexities.

Meredith concludes by challenging conditioned beliefs about happiness and advocating for the power of curiosity in enriching our lives. She offers actionable advice on infusing daily life with more happiness, starting today. This episode is a thought-provoking journey that invites listeners to redefine their paths, break free from conditioning, and embrace curiosity as a guiding force toward a more fulfilling life.

Meredith Hackwith Edwards is the producer & host of Meredith for Real: The Curious Introvert on podcast platforms & YouTube since 2019. She was named one of Podcast Magazines 40 under 40 in 2022 & is best known for her imaginative approach to content creation & ability to humanize digital communication.

She believes in being lost in the right direction & that everyone should meet people outside the algorithm.

We’ll touch on:

[2:29] What does happiness mean to Meredith?

[3:25] Being lost in the right direction and finding soul connections.

[7:26] The downside of human adaptability.

[9:08] How do you know if you are lost in the right direction or just lost?

[11:25] Are we conditioned to not feel like happiness and fulfillment are available to us?

[21:27] Curiosity doesn’t have to be negative.

[22:49] Leading with curiosity leads to more beauty and nuance in your life.

[31:32] How can someone create a little more happiness each day starting today

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