How to Find the Meaning of Your Life (From Harvard's #1 Happiness Expert)

Arthur C. Brooks is a happiness expert, Harvard University professor, and best-selling author.

You live a good life, but you still feel unhappy. You put yourself out there, but every relationship seems to fail. You have your dream job, but something feels off. What is going on?

In today's episode of The Tamsen Show, Arthur Brooks joins Tamsen Fadal to unpack why millions of people struggle with purpose, anxiety, loneliness, and emptiness, and what to do about it. Drawing on decades of research in happiness and behavioral science, Arthur reveals the six pillars you need to discover your deepest purpose and live a more meaningful life.

Arthur and Tamsen discuss:

• How modern life negatively impacts your brain, happiness, and sense of purpose
• Why midlife is the perfect opportunity to start a new chapter
• How suffering is a powerful advantage for growth
• The six pillars that lead to long-term happiness and fulfillment
• Three rules for a happy marriage
• Why we feel lonely and how to change that
• Small shifts that can deepen your connection with others
• Why we choose the wrong partners and what to look for instead

By the end of this episode, you will have the confidence to ask “What is the meaning of my life?” and the tools, framework, and habits to help you answer that question in a way that’s specific to your true purpose.