Action for Happiness
Action for Happiness
Action for Happiness
Happier Thinking with Mo Gawdat
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Dec 16, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Introduction to Mo Gordat
The Journey to Happiness
The Impact of Loss
Understanding Happiness
Reframing Our Thoughts
The Little Voice in Your Head
Engaging with Your Inner Dialogue
The Duty of Happiness
Techniques for Overwhelming Thoughts
Navigating Hope and Optimism
Facing Global Challenges
Community Q&A with Mo
Cultural Perspectives on Happiness
Conclusion and Gratitude
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In this episode Mark Williamson speaks with Mo Gawdat, former Google X exec and author of Solve for Happy, about how to retrain the brain, beat negative self‑talk, and find calm, contented happiness even after loss. Mo shares his personal story, the 1 Billion Happy mission, and practical tools including a three‑question flowchart, reframing techniques, and a simple exercise to quiet the inner critic.
Listeners will learn how to separate from unhelpful thoughts, respond constructively to setbacks, and cultivate realistic optimism and gratitude to improve wellbeing for themselves and others.