Hosted by The Globe and Mail · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 27 episodes
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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 hosts Happy Enough, a society show with 27 episodes published.
As of 2021, roughly 72 percent of Canadians lived in cities with populations of more than 100,000 — and that number continues to climb. Yet urban life comes with trade-offs: costly housing, less space, gridlock, poor air
“Laughter is the best medicine” isn’t a cliché—it’s biology. Research finds that laughter increases your endorphins, activates and calms your stress response system, improves your immune system, and, critically, connects
In our society, ambition is viewed as a good thing. A force to be reckoned with, a badge of hard work and dedication. But does ambition come at the cost of happiness? It can leave us wanting more, never stopping to consi
As kids and young adults, friendship is front and centre. Then careers, marriages, and mortgages crowd it out — despite global research showing that friendship is one of the strongest predictors of wellbeing. In this epi
Heated Rivalry, the Canadian-made, R-rated TV show about two hockey superstars who fall in love, was a breakout hit in late 2025 with more than 10 million viewers per episode. People who love the series, based on the hit
You know that feeling when the music just hits? You’re on the treadmill at the gym, your song comes on, and you feel like you could run through a wall. You hum a lullaby to a screaming baby, and they suddenly calm down
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 t
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. Raymo
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,
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 relationship
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 b
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
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
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
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 healt
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. Ga
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
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 c
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 w
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
Chris Duffy
comedian and author of Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy · Celtic Football Club
1 appearance on this show
Amil Niazi
writer, producer and author of Life After Ambition: A Good Enough Memoir
1 appearance on this show
Marisa Franco
psychologist, professor, and bestselling author of Platonic
1 appearance on this show
Jennifer Buchanan
Music Therapist and Author · JB Music Therapy
1 appearance on this show
Jennifer Moss
workplace culture strategist and bestselling author of The Burnout Epidemic, Why Are We Here?, and Unlocking Happiness at Work · JAR Podcast Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Michael Mak
sleep medicine specialist, staff psychiatrist · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
1 appearance on this show
Dacher Keltner
professor of psychology · UC Berkeley, Greater Good Science Center
1 appearance on this show
Lara Aknin
professor of social psychology · Simon Fraser University
1 appearance on this show
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