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Happy Enough

The Globe and Mail

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.

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  • January 20 · 1 min

    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.

  • S2 · E6
    Oct 28, 2025 · 26 min

    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 aff

  • S2 · E5
    Oct 21, 2025 · 27 min

    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.

  • S2 · E4
    Oct 14, 2025 · 25 min

    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.

  • S2 · E3
    Oct 7, 2025 · 24 min

    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.

  • S2 · E2
    Sep 30, 2025 · 25 min

    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.

  • S2 · E1
    Sep 23, 2025 · 27 min

    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 psychologis

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