Season 1
Introduction
Welcome to Your Happier Life Toolbox — The Origin Story Summary: What happens when a data-driven dad from Jersey Googles "how to be happy" at 2 a.m.? A bestselling book, a podcast, and a mission to prove that happiness is rid...
Your Inner Game: Section 1
Your Inner Game Summary: Billy backs his boat trailer into a telephone pole — with his wife and neighbor watching from the front row. But the real crash? That happened inside his head. In this episode, Billy introduces Sectio...
From Negativity Bias to Intentional Joy (Chapter 1 Intro)
Billy spent years letting his brain run the show. Reacting instead of directing, consumed instead of in control. This episode introduces Chapter 1: moving from negativity bias to intentional joy. Your mindset isn't fluffy pos...
Practicing Gratitude (Tool #1 of 42)
Your brain was built to spot threats, not joy. That's why you remember every annoyance and miss the good stuff. In this episode, Billy breaks down the science of gratitude and shares the moment a paper plate of chicken wraps ...
Practicing Optimism (Tool #2 of 42)
Optimism isn't about ignoring problems. It's about upgrading your shock absorbers. In this episode, Billy shares how the same stressful event triggers completely different responses in your brain depending on how you frame it...
Reframing (Tool #3 of 42)
Your brain produces nearly identical signals for anxiety and excitement. The only difference? The story you tell yourself. In this episode, Billy breaks down the science of reframing and shares the goofy trick that tamed his ...
Savoring Positive Experiences (Tool #4 of 42)
The happiest people aren't the ones with the most good things happening. They're the ones who know how to wring every drop of joy from what they've got. In this episode, Billy breaks down the science of savoring and shares a ...
Cultivating Humor & Laughter (Tool #5 of 42)
Science shows one good belly laugh can reverse your body's stress response. Stress hormones nosedive. Endorphins explode. No prescription required. In this episode, Billy shares the research, plus the time he was so convinced...
Negativity Bias to Intentional Joy (Chapter 1 Closing)
Five tools. One ecosystem. In this Chapter 1 closing, Billy shows how gratitude, optimism, reframing, savoring, and laughter work together like a garden. He explains how even messy practice rewires your brain through neuropla...