https://simplecast.com Happy Enough Happiness. We all know what it feels like, but it can seem elusive in our world of constant stress, bleak news and burnout. In Happy Enough, a new podcast from The Globe and Mail, we explore what it truly means to be happy – and why it matters. Join host Garvia Bailey each week as she speaks with both experts and real people to demystify our pursuit of happiness. From our relationship with technology to whether money can truly make you happier, we’ll take a closer look at the elements that shape happiness and offer tips to implement in your own life. 2025 The Globe and Mail en Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:20:16 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:20:28 +0000 https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com Happy Enough https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5829159f-6973-4aae-be8c-2e4a6cf3b1a8/8822c8d8-8696-4408-be7e-bd3c73f7df32/3000x3000/instagram-20post-20-2074.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com episodic Happiness. We all know what it feels like, but it can seem elusive in our world of constant stress, bleak news and burnout. In Happy Enough, a new podcast from The Globe and Mail, we explore what it truly means to be happy – and why it matters. Join host Garvia Bailey each week as she speaks with both experts and real people to demystify our pursuit of happiness. From our relationship with technology to whether money can truly make you happier, we’ll take a closer look at the elements that shape happiness and offer tips to implement in your own life. The Globe and Mail false https://feeds.simplecast.com/NPHxUuaD The Globe and Mail podcasts@globeandmail.com 32b67642-ad4b-4c6e-b80c-f719d8238152 Coming Soon: Happy Enough, season four Garvia Bailey is back hosting season four of Happy Enough, a Globe and Mail podcast on happiness – and why it matters – in an era of stress and bad news. This season, we’ll discuss how music affects our well-being, why the hit TV show Heated Rivalry sparked joy for millions of fans, and how smarter design can make our cities and communities feel happier. The new season of Happy Enough launches on April 7th.

 

 


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]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:20:16 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-soon-happy-enough-season-four-BMtN0kL1 Garvia Bailey is back hosting season four of Happy Enough, a Globe and Mail podcast on happiness – and why it matters – in an era of stress and bad news. This season, we’ll discuss how music affects our well-being, why the hit TV show Heated Rivalry sparked joy for millions of fans, and how smarter design can make our cities and communities feel happier. The new season of Happy Enough launches on April 7th.

 

 


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]]> Coming Soon: Happy Enough, season four The Globe and Mail 00:01:17 Garvia Bailey is back hosting season four of Happy Enough, a Globe and Mail podcast on happiness – and why it matters – in an era of stress and bad news. This season, we’ll discuss how music affects our well-being, why the hit TV show Heated Rivalry sparked joy for millions of fans, and how smarter design can make our cities and communities feel happier. The new season of Happy Enough launches on April 7th. Garvia Bailey is back hosting season four of Happy Enough, a Globe and Mail podcast on happiness – and why it matters – in an era of stress and bad news. This season, we’ll discuss how music affects our well-being, why the hit TV show Heated Rivalry sparked joy for millions of fans, and how smarter design can make our cities and communities feel happier. The new season of Happy Enough launches on April 7th. false trailer 4 0f421d95-181e-4faf-9771-17a8c8d4369c Why winter feels so bad – and what you can do about it Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects millions of people each year. But what causes it, who is most at risk, and is there anything you can do to avoid the winter blues? In this episode, Garvia talks with Dr. Raymond Lam, a psychiatrist and BC Leadership Chair in Depression Research at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Lam shares how daylight and weather can influence our mood, explains why Canadians are more likely to experience SAD, and gives practical tips to help you get through this harsh winter with your happiness intact.

 

 


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]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/why-winter-feels-so-bad-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-t7zo7xTb-0AX6_uX8 Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects millions of people each year. But what causes it, who is most at risk, and is there anything you can do to avoid the winter blues? In this episode, Garvia talks with Dr. Raymond Lam, a psychiatrist and BC Leadership Chair in Depression Research at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Lam shares how daylight and weather can influence our mood, explains why Canadians are more likely to experience SAD, and gives practical tips to help you get through this harsh winter with your happiness intact.

 

 


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]]> Why winter feels so bad – and what you can do about it The Globe and Mail 00:22:26 Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects millions of people each year. But what causes it, who is most at risk, and is there anything you can do to avoid the winter blues? In this episode, Garvia talks with Dr. Raymond Lam, a psychiatrist and BC Leadership Chair in Depression Research at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Lam shares how daylight and weather can influence our mood, explains why Canadians are more likely to experience SAD, and gives practical tips to help you get through this harsh winter with your happiness intact. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects millions of people each year. But what causes it, who is most at risk, and is there anything you can do to avoid the winter blues? In this episode, Garvia talks with Dr. Raymond Lam, a psychiatrist and BC Leadership Chair in Depression Research at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Lam shares how daylight and weather can influence our mood, explains why Canadians are more likely to experience SAD, and gives practical tips to help you get through this harsh winter with your happiness intact. false full 5 3 0ddad85e-e7ca-4b0b-af8b-fc28c75a8e7b Is your job making you miserable? How to know when it’s time to go Work is a big part of our lives, and its effects often show up in our relationships, our health, and how we see ourselves. To explore how our jobs influence our happiness and well-being, Garvia talks with Jennifer Moss, a Canadian author and workplace well-being expert who wrote The Burnout Epidemic and Why Are We Here?. Together, they discuss why it’s getting harder to separate our work and personal lives, how to recognize burnout early, and what to do before quitting a job that makes you unhappy.

 

 


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]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/how-much-should-your-job-matter-to-your-happiness-K3fDeh_r Work is a big part of our lives, and its effects often show up in our relationships, our health, and how we see ourselves. To explore how our jobs influence our happiness and well-being, Garvia talks with Jennifer Moss, a Canadian author and workplace well-being expert who wrote The Burnout Epidemic and Why Are We Here?. Together, they discuss why it’s getting harder to separate our work and personal lives, how to recognize burnout early, and what to do before quitting a job that makes you unhappy.

 

 


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]]> Is your job making you miserable? How to know when it’s time to go The Globe and Mail 00:23:31 Work is a big part of our lives, and its effects often show up in our relationships, our health, and how we see ourselves. To explore how our jobs influence our happiness and well-being, Garvia talks with Jennifer Moss, a Canadian author and workplace well-being expert who wrote The Burnout Epidemic and Why Are We Here?. Together, they discuss why it’s getting harder to separate our work and personal lives, how to recognize burnout early, and what to do before quitting a job that makes you unhappy. Work is a big part of our lives, and its effects often show up in our relationships, our health, and how we see ourselves. To explore how our jobs influence our happiness and well-being, Garvia talks with Jennifer Moss, a Canadian author and workplace well-being expert who wrote The Burnout Epidemic and Why Are We Here?. Together, they discuss why it’s getting harder to separate our work and personal lives, how to recognize burnout early, and what to do before quitting a job that makes you unhappy. false full 4 3 6f47eae8-b594-45f3-b25e-e2f386e0e8ff Are single people happier than those in relationships? It's complicated We often hear that finding “the one” is the secret to happiness. But singledom is on the rise worldwide, leaving us to rethink what we know about coupling up. In today’s episode, we look at how both romantic relationships and being single affect our well-being. Garvia talks with Professor Yuthika Girme, a relationship and singlehood scientist who leads the Secure Research Lab at Simon Fraser University. She shares what the research says about happiness for singles and couples, how social pressure influences our love lives, and what really helps us feel happy, whether we have a partner or not.

 

 


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]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/are-single-people-happier-than-those-in-relationships-its-complicated-A2uF1cCT We often hear that finding “the one” is the secret to happiness. But singledom is on the rise worldwide, leaving us to rethink what we know about coupling up. In today’s episode, we look at how both romantic relationships and being single affect our well-being. Garvia talks with Professor Yuthika Girme, a relationship and singlehood scientist who leads the Secure Research Lab at Simon Fraser University. She shares what the research says about happiness for singles and couples, how social pressure influences our love lives, and what really helps us feel happy, whether we have a partner or not.

 

 


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]]> Are single people happier than those in relationships? It's complicated The Globe and Mail 00:24:56 We often hear that finding “the one” is the secret to happiness. But singledom is on the rise worldwide, leaving us to rethink what we know about coupling up. In today’s episode, we look at how both romantic relationships and being single affect our well-being. Garvia talks with Professor Yuthika Girme, a relationship and singlehood scientist who leads the Secure Research Lab at Simon Fraser University. She shares what the research says about happiness for singles and couples, how social pressure influences our love lives, and what really helps us feel happy, whether we have a partner or not. We often hear that finding “the one” is the secret to happiness. But singledom is on the rise worldwide, leaving us to rethink what we know about coupling up. In today’s episode, we look at how both romantic relationships and being single affect our well-being. Garvia talks with Professor Yuthika Girme, a relationship and singlehood scientist who leads the Secure Research Lab at Simon Fraser University. She shares what the research says about happiness for singles and couples, how social pressure influences our love lives, and what really helps us feel happy, whether we have a partner or not. false full 3 3 ebed62ad-c1b3-446a-859e-cf03cad4c919 Canadians are among the worst sleepers on Earth. What’s it doing to our well-being? We know how significant sleep is to our physical and mental health, so why are so many of us struggling to achieve quality rest - and what is it doing to us? On today's episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between sleep and happiness. Garvia sits down with Dr. Michael Mak, a sleep medicine specialist and staff psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Dr. Mak discusses the profound impact of sleep on our well-being, explains why more Canadians than ever have sleep disorders, and shares practical tips to transform your sleep habits.

 

 


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]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/canadians-are-among-the-worst-sleepers-on-earth-whats-it-doing-to-our-well-being-_sDsq_8E We know how significant sleep is to our physical and mental health, so why are so many of us struggling to achieve quality rest - and what is it doing to us? On today's episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between sleep and happiness. Garvia sits down with Dr. Michael Mak, a sleep medicine specialist and staff psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Dr. Mak discusses the profound impact of sleep on our well-being, explains why more Canadians than ever have sleep disorders, and shares practical tips to transform your sleep habits.

 

 


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]]> Canadians are among the worst sleepers on Earth. What’s it doing to our well-being? The Globe and Mail 00:23:38 We know how significant sleep is to our physical and mental health, so why are so many of us struggling to achieve quality rest - and what is it doing to us? On today's episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between sleep and happiness. Garvia sits down with Dr. Michael Mak, a sleep medicine specialist and staff psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Dr. Mak discusses the profound impact of sleep on our well-being, explains why more Canadians than ever have sleep disorders, and shares practical tips to transform your sleep habits. We know how significant sleep is to our physical and mental health, so why are so many of us struggling to achieve quality rest - and what is it doing to us? On today's episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between sleep and happiness. Garvia sits down with Dr. Michael Mak, a sleep medicine specialist and staff psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Dr. Mak discusses the profound impact of sleep on our well-being, explains why more Canadians than ever have sleep disorders, and shares practical tips to transform your sleep habits. false full 2 3 f570fbb5-1645-4434-94c2-13fcc790ca8c Is resiliency personality or practice? We’ve all heard the saying, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” But is it really true? In today’s episode, we explore resilience and how bouncing back from setbacks is a key to a happier life. To help us understand how we handle adversity, Garvia talks with Jenny Liu, Head of Scientific Development and Knowledge Mobilization at MacDonald Franklin OSI Research and Innovation Centre, which focuses on military and veteran mental health. They discuss what resilience means, whether it’s a skill or a trait, and why many of us are more resilient than we realize.

 

 


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]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/is-resiliency-personality-or-practice-t_lxR674 We’ve all heard the saying, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” But is it really true? In today’s episode, we explore resilience and how bouncing back from setbacks is a key to a happier life. To help us understand how we handle adversity, Garvia talks with Jenny Liu, Head of Scientific Development and Knowledge Mobilization at MacDonald Franklin OSI Research and Innovation Centre, which focuses on military and veteran mental health. They discuss what resilience means, whether it’s a skill or a trait, and why many of us are more resilient than we realize.

 

 


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]]> Is resiliency personality or practice? The Globe and Mail 00:23:54 We’ve all heard the saying, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” But is it really true? In today’s episode, we explore resilience and how bouncing back from setbacks is a key to a happier life. To help us understand how we handle adversity, Garvia talks with Jenny Liu, Head of Scientific Development and Knowledge Mobilization at MacDonald Franklin OSI Research and Innovation Centre, which focuses on military and veteran mental health. They discuss what resilience means, whether it’s a skill or a trait, and why many of us are more resilient than we realize. We’ve all heard the saying, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” But is it really true? In today’s episode, we explore resilience and how bouncing back from setbacks is a key to a happier life. To help us understand how we handle adversity, Garvia talks with Jenny Liu, Head of Scientific Development and Knowledge Mobilization at MacDonald Franklin OSI Research and Innovation Centre, which focuses on military and veteran mental health. They discuss what resilience means, whether it’s a skill or a trait, and why many of us are more resilient than we realize. false full 1 3 ffa17ab0-bd04-4acc-9bb1-114c3ffaaa56 Coming Soon: Happy Enough, season three Garvia Bailey is back hosting season three of Happy Enough, a Globe and Mail podcast on happiness – and why it matters. This season, we’ll discuss how to cultivate resilience, how our romantic relationship status affects our well-being and why a good night’s sleep is one of the keys to the good life. Season three of Happy Enough launches on January 27th.

 

 


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]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-soon-happy-enough-season-three-Ku4AHizf Garvia Bailey is back hosting season three of Happy Enough, a Globe and Mail podcast on happiness – and why it matters. This season, we’ll discuss how to cultivate resilience, how our romantic relationship status affects our well-being and why a good night’s sleep is one of the keys to the good life. Season three of Happy Enough launches on January 27th.

 

 


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]]> Coming Soon: Happy Enough, season three The Globe and Mail 00:01:17 Garvia Bailey is back hosting season three of Happy Enough, a Globe and Mail podcast on happiness – and why it matters. This season, we’ll discuss how to cultivate resilience, how our romantic relationship status affects our well-being and why a good night’s sleep is one of the keys to the good life. Season three of Happy Enough launches on January 27th. Garvia Bailey is back hosting season three of Happy Enough, a Globe and Mail podcast on happiness – and why it matters. This season, we’ll discuss how to cultivate resilience, how our romantic relationship status affects our well-being and why a good night’s sleep is one of the keys to the good life. Season three of Happy Enough launches on January 27th. false trailer 3 6dd05957-87e6-4be0-965c-7a07a1275a6a The joy of feeling small: Why awe makes us happier What happens when we stop rushing around and pause to take in the vastness of the world around us? In this episode of Happy Enough, we explore awe — the emotion that can make you feel surprisingly small, and, at the same time, happier. To break down the science behind awe and why it makes us feel better, Garvia speaks with Dacher Keltner, professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the author of ‘Awe: The new science of everyday wonder and how it can transform your life’. They discuss how awe affects our bodies and simple ways to incorporate it into our lives.


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]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/the-joy-of-feeling-small-why-awe-makes-us-happier-Lu8P7L0L What happens when we stop rushing around and pause to take in the vastness of the world around us? In this episode of Happy Enough, we explore awe — the emotion that can make you feel surprisingly small, and, at the same time, happier. To break down the science behind awe and why it makes us feel better, Garvia speaks with Dacher Keltner, professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the author of ‘Awe: The new science of everyday wonder and how it can transform your life’. They discuss how awe affects our bodies and simple ways to incorporate it into our lives.


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]]> The joy of feeling small: Why awe makes us happier The Globe and Mail 00:26:16 What happens when we stop rushing around and pause to take in the vastness of the world around us? In this episode of Happy Enough, we explore awe — the emotion that can make you feel surprisingly small, and, at the same time, happier. To break down the science behind awe and why it makes us feel better, Garvia speaks with Dacher Keltner, professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the author of ‘Awe: The new science of everyday wonder and how it can transform your life’. They discuss how awe affects our bodies and simple ways to incorporate it into our lives. What happens when we stop rushing around and pause to take in the vastness of the world around us? In this episode of Happy Enough, we explore awe — the emotion that can make you feel surprisingly small, and, at the same time, happier. To break down the science behind awe and why it makes us feel better, Garvia speaks with Dacher Keltner, professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the author of ‘Awe: The new science of everyday wonder and how it can transform your life’. They discuss how awe affects our bodies and simple ways to incorporate it into our lives. false full 6 2 c7d31865-e57a-4b02-bf32-4b97fb259ec8 The mood-boosting power of creativity Creativity can improve our happiness, according to several research studies. It doesn’t have to be an all-consuming project, but a small daily dose of creativity, like journaling or painting, can improve our mental health. Garvia speaks with @Brittlestar, a comedian and social media personality, about how his daily creative practice improves his wellbeing through catharsis and connection.

 

 

 


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]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mood-boosting-power-of-creativity-t0CuQlqT Creativity can improve our happiness, according to several research studies. It doesn’t have to be an all-consuming project, but a small daily dose of creativity, like journaling or painting, can improve our mental health. Garvia speaks with @Brittlestar, a comedian and social media personality, about how his daily creative practice improves his wellbeing through catharsis and connection.

 

 

 


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]]> The mood-boosting power of creativity The Globe and Mail 00:27:29 Creativity can improve our happiness, according to several research studies. It doesn’t have to be an all-consuming project, but a small daily dose of creativity, like journaling or painting, can improve our mental health. Garvia speaks with @Brittlestar, a comedian and social media personality, about how his daily creative practice improves his wellbeing through catharsis and connection. Creativity can improve our happiness, according to several research studies. It doesn’t have to be an all-consuming project, but a small daily dose of creativity, like journaling or painting, can improve our mental health. Garvia speaks with @Brittlestar, a comedian and social media personality, about how his daily creative practice improves his wellbeing through catharsis and connection. false full 5 2 174cd656-51c6-40e0-b9bd-99d10dc7aae8 Why does giving feel better than getting? What makes you happier: giving someone $20 or spending it on yourself? The results might surprise you. In this episode, we discuss how giving and generosity affect happiness for individuals and for society as a whole. Garvia speaks with Lara Aknin, a distinguished professor at Simon Fraser University and an editor of the World Happiness Report.

 

 

 


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]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/why-giving-feels-better-than-getting-SIgYGcw8 What makes you happier: giving someone $20 or spending it on yourself? The results might surprise you. In this episode, we discuss how giving and generosity affect happiness for individuals and for society as a whole. Garvia speaks with Lara Aknin, a distinguished professor at Simon Fraser University and an editor of the World Happiness Report.

 

 

 


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]]> Why does giving feel better than getting? The Globe and Mail 00:25:51 What makes you happier: giving someone $20 or spending it on yourself? The results might surprise you. In this episode, we discuss how giving and generosity affect happiness for individuals and for society as a whole. Garvia speaks with Lara Aknin, a distinguished professor at Simon Fraser University and an editor of the World Happiness Report. What makes you happier: giving someone $20 or spending it on yourself? The results might surprise you. In this episode, we discuss how giving and generosity affect happiness for individuals and for society as a whole. Garvia speaks with Lara Aknin, a distinguished professor at Simon Fraser University and an editor of the World Happiness Report. false full 4 2 f7843827-5fce-4a31-9eab-3e5ce3e30e74 Fired up: Why anger doesn’t need to be the enemy of happiness Anger seems to be the collective vibe these days, whether we’re talking about politics, scrolling through social media or reading headlines. Outrage can be harmful or violent. But used correctly, experts say it can be a tool that leads to long-term happiness. Garvia speaks with Brett Ford, associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, about how we can manage our anger and, hopefully, feel a little bit happier.

 

 

 


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]]> Tue, 7 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/fired-up-why-anger-doesnt-need-to-be-the-enemy-of-happiness-5RTOlnXf Anger seems to be the collective vibe these days, whether we’re talking about politics, scrolling through social media or reading headlines. Outrage can be harmful or violent. But used correctly, experts say it can be a tool that leads to long-term happiness. Garvia speaks with Brett Ford, associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, about how we can manage our anger and, hopefully, feel a little bit happier.

 

 

 


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]]> Fired up: Why anger doesn’t need to be the enemy of happiness The Globe and Mail 00:24:59 Anger seems to be the collective vibe these days, whether we’re talking about politics, scrolling through social media or reading headlines. Outrage can be harmful or violent. But used correctly, experts say it can be a tool that leads to long-term happiness. Garvia speaks with Brett Ford, associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, about how we can manage our anger and, hopefully, feel a little bit happier. Anger seems to be the collective vibe these days, whether we’re talking about politics, scrolling through social media or reading headlines. Outrage can be harmful or violent. But used correctly, experts say it can be a tool that leads to long-term happiness. Garvia speaks with Brett Ford, associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, about how we can manage our anger and, hopefully, feel a little bit happier. false full 3 2 054d88be-282f-4549-8430-8056a04ae236 Gut feeling: Can changes to your diet make you happier? Everyone these days is talking about the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut and help regulate our physical health. But what about our happiness? Recent studies show how this gut-brain connection can directly affect our moods, our anxiety levels and our sense of well-being. Garvia speaks with Dr. Mary Sco, a Toronto-based family doctor with a PhD in nutritional sciences, about what’s going on in our guts and how changes to nutrition can affect our wellbeing. 

 

 

 

 


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]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/gut-feeling-can-changes-to-your-diet-make-you-happier-Iv1wLajK Everyone these days is talking about the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut and help regulate our physical health. But what about our happiness? Recent studies show how this gut-brain connection can directly affect our moods, our anxiety levels and our sense of well-being. Garvia speaks with Dr. Mary Sco, a Toronto-based family doctor with a PhD in nutritional sciences, about what’s going on in our guts and how changes to nutrition can affect our wellbeing. 

 

 

 

 


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]]> Gut feeling: Can changes to your diet make you happier? The Globe and Mail 00:25:20 Everyone these days is talking about the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut and help regulate our physical health. But what about our happiness? Recent studies show how this gut-brain connection can directly affect our moods, our anxiety levels and our sense of well-being. Garvia speaks with Dr. Mary Sco, a Toronto-based family doctor with a PhD in nutritional sciences, about what’s going on in our guts and how changes to nutrition can affect our wellbeing. Everyone these days is talking about the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut and help regulate our physical health. But what about our happiness? Recent studies show how this gut-brain connection can directly affect our moods, our anxiety levels and our sense of well-being. Garvia speaks with Dr. Mary Sco, a Toronto-based family doctor with a PhD in nutritional sciences, about what’s going on in our guts and how changes to nutrition can affect our wellbeing. false full 2 2 d37ecdba-a76f-44e6-8af6-353f12bd4780 Are psychedelics a potential tool for improving mental health? Psychedelics, substances like LSD and psilocybin mushrooms that cause altered states of consciousness, often remind people of hippies in the 1960s. But more researchers are looking into their potential benefits for our well-being. Scientists say psychedelics – which are illegal for recreational use in Canada – could have massive implications on how we treat and heal from major mental health disorders like PTSD, depression and anxiety. Garvia speaks with Dr. Monnica Williams, clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Ottawa, where she is the co-director of the new master’s program in psychedelics and consciousness studies. They discuss the latest research and whether psychedelics will, and should, become mainstream. 

 

 


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]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/are-psychedelics-a-potential-tool-for-improving-mental-health-ncrQuiMC Psychedelics, substances like LSD and psilocybin mushrooms that cause altered states of consciousness, often remind people of hippies in the 1960s. But more researchers are looking into their potential benefits for our well-being. Scientists say psychedelics – which are illegal for recreational use in Canada – could have massive implications on how we treat and heal from major mental health disorders like PTSD, depression and anxiety. Garvia speaks with Dr. Monnica Williams, clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Ottawa, where she is the co-director of the new master’s program in psychedelics and consciousness studies. They discuss the latest research and whether psychedelics will, and should, become mainstream. 

 

 


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]]> Are psychedelics a potential tool for improving mental health? The Globe and Mail 00:27:21 Psychedelics, substances like LSD and psilocybin mushrooms that cause altered states of consciousness, often remind people of hippies in the 1960s. But more researchers are looking into their potential benefits for our well-being. Scientists say psychedelics – which are illegal for recreational use in Canada – could have massive implications on how we treat and heal from major mental health disorders like PTSD, depression and anxiety. Garvia speaks with Dr. Monnica Williams, clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Ottawa, where she is the co-director of the new master’s program in psychedelics and consciousness studies. They discuss the latest research and whether psychedelics will, and should, become mainstream. Psychedelics, substances like LSD and psilocybin mushrooms that cause altered states of consciousness, often remind people of hippies in the 1960s. But more researchers are looking into their potential benefits for our well-being. Scientists say psychedelics – which are illegal for recreational use in Canada – could have massive implications on how we treat and heal from major mental health disorders like PTSD, depression and anxiety. Garvia speaks with Dr. Monnica Williams, clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Ottawa, where she is the co-director of the new master’s program in psychedelics and consciousness studies. They discuss the latest research and whether psychedelics will, and should, become mainstream. false full 1 2 edd1669c-6d0c-478b-a843-78dfcfcdcd5b Coming soon: Happy Enough, season two Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:57:28 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-soon-happy-enough-season-two-8OH7NlAX Coming soon: Happy Enough, season two The Globe and Mail 00:01:17 The Globe’s podcast about happiness is back for season two. Join host Garvia Bailey each week as she speaks with both experts and real people to demystify our pursuit of happiness. This season, we’ll dive into the latest research on psychedelics and mental health, how what you eat can affect your mood, and how feeling a bit of rage can actually be good for your happiness. Season two of Happy Enough launches on September 23rd. The Globe’s podcast about happiness is back for season two. Join host Garvia Bailey each week as she speaks with both experts and real people to demystify our pursuit of happiness. This season, we’ll dive into the latest research on psychedelics and mental health, how what you eat can affect your mood, and how feeling a bit of rage can actually be good for your happiness. Season two of Happy Enough launches on September 23rd. false trailer 2 734f1094-c1a4-47d6-8051-7fb37fc27c11 Canada is slipping in global happiness rankings. Should our policymakers care? Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/canada-is-slipping-in-global-happiness-rankings-should-our-policymakers-care-tcw3iTcj Canada is slipping in global happiness rankings. Should our policymakers care? The Globe and Mail 00:22:38 Tips to be happier often read like a self-help menu: make friends, meditate, spend time in nature. But governments are increasingly looking at happiness as a collective goal. There’s even a ‘World Happiness Report’ that ranks well-being across nations. A decade ago Canada ranked fifth in the report, but over the last 10 years has slipped to 18th. Garvia speaks with Felix Cheung, who worked as a researcher on the Canadian and World Happiness report, and is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. They discuss why our collective happiness matters, the decline in youth happiness, and how our society can improve everyone’s well-being. Tips to be happier often read like a self-help menu: make friends, meditate, spend time in nature. But governments are increasingly looking at happiness as a collective goal. There’s even a ‘World Happiness Report’ that ranks well-being across nations. A decade ago Canada ranked fifth in the report, but over the last 10 years has slipped to 18th. Garvia speaks with Felix Cheung, who worked as a researcher on the Canadian and World Happiness report, and is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. They discuss why our collective happiness matters, the decline in youth happiness, and how our society can improve everyone’s well-being. false full 6 1 d9be6084-1f7a-47d8-a499-126c9b5fcfe8 Can money buy you happiness? Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/can-money-buy-you-happiness-its-complicated-80ZO_a8U Can money buy you happiness? The Globe and Mail 00:21:55 For decades, economists have studied the question of whether getting richer makes you happier – and exactly how much money tips the scales. In the world happiness rankings, richer societies tend to fare better than poorer ones, and within societies richer people do, in fact, report being happier. However surprising new research reveals that people in non-industrialized communities are just as satisfied as people in the richest countries. Garvia speaks with McGill University associate professor Chris Barrington-Leigh about the study he co-authored and what it reveals about our society’s push for more money. For decades, economists have studied the question of whether getting richer makes you happier – and exactly how much money tips the scales. In the world happiness rankings, richer societies tend to fare better than poorer ones, and within societies richer people do, in fact, report being happier. However surprising new research reveals that people in non-industrialized communities are just as satisfied as people in the richest countries. Garvia speaks with McGill University associate professor Chris Barrington-Leigh about the study he co-authored and what it reveals about our society’s push for more money. false full 5 1 45726058-782a-4839-8e7e-563a00503326 Why you (yes you, the skeptic) should try meditation Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/why-you-yes-you-the-skeptic-should-try-meditation-QR_B3DQX Why you (yes you, the skeptic) should try meditation The Globe and Mail 00:29:55 Meditation, a practice that can calm your mind, has been around for thousands of years. Science shows it can help people feel happier. Yet many people feel resistant to meditation – like it’s not for them, or that they don’t have the time for it. Garvia speaks with Jeff Warren, a meditation teacher and practitioner who writes the daily meditations on the Calm app. They discuss how Jeff got into meditation to help his mental health, what meditation is, how it helps quiet unproductive thoughts and how you – the skeptical, busy person with a mile-long to-do list – can start incorporating it into your happiness practice. Find some of Jeff’s free meditations at www.homebasewithjeff.com and his podcast, The Mind Bod Adventure Pod, at www.mindbodpod.com. Meditation, a practice that can calm your mind, has been around for thousands of years. Science shows it can help people feel happier. Yet many people feel resistant to meditation – like it’s not for them, or that they don’t have the time for it. Garvia speaks with Jeff Warren, a meditation teacher and practitioner who writes the daily meditations on the Calm app. They discuss how Jeff got into meditation to help his mental health, what meditation is, how it helps quiet unproductive thoughts and how you – the skeptical, busy person with a mile-long to-do list – can start incorporating it into your happiness practice. Find some of Jeff’s free meditations at www.homebasewithjeff.com and his podcast, The Mind Bod Adventure Pod, at www.mindbodpod.com. false full 4 1 db051957-a7b5-4208-93c1-ad15a1f8740c What can we learn from some of the happiest people in Canada? Tue, 4 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/what-can-we-learn-from-the-happiest-people-in-canada-okevItau What can we learn from some of the happiest people in Canada? The Globe and Mail 00:30:35 This week, Garvia gets some crowd-sourced wisdom from people nominated by loved ones as ‘the happiest people in Canada’ for a recent Globe and Mail feature. They live across the country, in cities and rural areas. They include toddlers and seniors, men and women, and people who have been through extremely hard times. She speaks with Erin Anderssen, The Globe and Mail’s happiness reporter, about these happy people and checks in with the nominees themselves to discuss how to live a happier life. Who are these happy people living among us? And can they let us in on their secrets? This week, Garvia gets some crowd-sourced wisdom from people nominated by loved ones as ‘the happiest people in Canada’ for a recent Globe and Mail feature. They live across the country, in cities and rural areas. They include toddlers and seniors, men and women, and people who have been through extremely hard times. She speaks with Erin Anderssen, The Globe and Mail’s happiness reporter, about these happy people and checks in with the nominees themselves to discuss how to live a happier life. Who are these happy people living among us? And can they let us in on their secrets? false full 3 1 5acafd5e-bc3b-4d70-a936-6d0beb22215b Hey Siri, make me happy: Why your relationship with tech is probably not working Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/hey-siri-make-me-happy-why-your-relationship-with-tech-is-probably-not-working-u02sAmL7 Hey Siri, make me happy: Why your relationship with tech is probably not working The Globe and Mail 00:30:13 Most of us need technology for work and for play. The internet and our phones can help us maintain our social connections – and we know those are key to happiness. But many people are addicted to these tools in a way that’s decidedly not making us happier. Mindless scrolling, constant comparisons and the avalanche of bad news can leave us feeling numb, disconnected and anxious. So how do we strike the balance of using technology without it negatively impacting our mood? Garvia speaks with happiness researcher Dr. Gillian Mandich about our relationship with technology and how to manage it to maintain our well-being - including how much screen time is too much and why younger generations are having an even harder time. Most of us need technology for work and for play. The internet and our phones can help us maintain our social connections – and we know those are key to happiness. But many people are addicted to these tools in a way that’s decidedly not making us happier. Mindless scrolling, constant comparisons and the avalanche of bad news can leave us feeling numb, disconnected and anxious. So how do we strike the balance of using technology without it negatively impacting our mood? Garvia speaks with happiness researcher Dr. Gillian Mandich about our relationship with technology and how to manage it to maintain our well-being - including how much screen time is too much and why younger generations are having an even harder time. false full 2 1 495fbade-50f8-41b8-bbec-7dbfef58cf22 What is happiness, anyway? Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (Bruce Hood) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-happiness-anyway-SPwv_gw7 What is happiness, anyway? Bruce Hood 00:26:16 Happiness. We all know what it feels like, but it can be tricky to define. In the first episode of Happy Enough, we’re looking to get on the same page. What is happiness, anyway? Garvia speaks with Bruce Hood, professor of developmental psychology at the University of Bristol, and author of the new book ‘The Science of Happiness’. They discuss the definition of happiness, how people can learn to be happier in their everyday lives, and why self-help isn’t the answer. Happiness. We all know what it feels like, but it can be tricky to define. In the first episode of Happy Enough, we’re looking to get on the same page. What is happiness, anyway? Garvia speaks with Bruce Hood, professor of developmental psychology at the University of Bristol, and author of the new book ‘The Science of Happiness’. They discuss the definition of happiness, how people can learn to be happier in their everyday lives, and why self-help isn’t the answer. false full 1 1 ccee721c-a328-4b88-982d-5ecde7f46014 Coming soon: Happy Enough, a new podcast about happiness Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:48:13 +0000 podcasts@globeandmail.com (The Globe and Mail) https://happy-enough-bc3cd850.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-soon-happy-enough-a-new-podcast-about-happiness-2kLLyroy Coming soon: Happy Enough, a new podcast about happiness The Globe and Mail 00:02:00 Happiness. We all know what it feels like, but it can seem elusive in our world of constant stress, bleak news and burnout. In Happy Enough, a new podcast from The Globe and Mail, we explore what it truly means to be happy – and why it matters. Join host Garvia Bailey each week as she speaks with both experts and real people to demystify our pursuit of happiness. From our relationship with technology to whether money can truly make you happier, we’ll take a closer look at elements that shape happiness and offer tips to implement in your own life. Launching February 18. Happiness. We all know what it feels like, but it can seem elusive in our world of constant stress, bleak news and burnout. In Happy Enough, a new podcast from The Globe and Mail, we explore what it truly means to be happy – and why it matters. Join host Garvia Bailey each week as she speaks with both experts and real people to demystify our pursuit of happiness. From our relationship with technology to whether money can truly make you happier, we’ll take a closer look at elements that shape happiness and offer tips to implement in your own life. Launching February 18. false trailer 1