It’s our last episode of 2024, so I decided to invite comedian Trevor Noah on…to get as serious as possible.Most Americans know Trevor as the former host of The Daily Show, a bestselling author, and a stand-up comedian. But his brand of humor isn’t just a barrel of laughs— it’s raw, witty, thought-provoking, and often makes you see the world in a whole new way.In this conversation, we ditched the small talk (mostly) and went deep into the paradox of choice, the public's response to the murder of United HealthCare's CEO, and why the human experience might be defined by constraint. It will make you chuckle, think, and probably question everything all at once.This...is a Bit of Optimism.P.S. Come back and see us on January 7, 2025 for an all new episode. Until then, take care of yourself and each other.  For more on Trevor and his work, check out:<a href="http://trevornoah.com/" target="_blank">trevornoah.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;It’s our last episode of 2024, so I decided to invite comedian Trevor Noah on…to get as serious as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most Americans know Trevor as the former host of &lt;i&gt;The Daily Show&lt;/i&gt;, a bestselling author, and a stand-up comedian. But his brand of humor isn’t just a barrel of laughs— it’s raw, witty, thought-provoking, and often makes you see the world in a whole new way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, we ditched the small talk (mostly) and went deep into the paradox of choice, the public's response to the murder of United HealthCare's CEO, and why the human experience might be defined by constraint. It will make you chuckle, think, and probably question everything all at once.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This...is a Bit of Optimism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;P.S. Come back and see us on January 7, 2025 for an all new episode. Until then, take care of yourself and each other.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more on Trevor and his work, check out:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://trevornoah.com/" target="_blank"&gt;trevornoah.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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It’s our last episode of 2024, so I decided to invite comedian Trevor Noah on…to get as serious as possible.

Trevor Noah Makes My Brain Hurt

They say business and pleasure don’t mix. But what about business and friends?My dear friend Will Guidara is the perfect person to dive into this question because we're actively trying to get into business together. And, let's just say, it requires a lot of effort. In addition to being someone I love, Will is a renowned restaurateur, known for owning and operating Eleven Madison Park, once named the best restaurant in the world. He’s also the author of the brilliant book Unreasonable Hospitality and a co-producer of the FX television series The Bear. Will and I have worked together before, so I was excited to chat with him about turning friends into colleagues, the reality of friendship breakups at work, and why sometimes showing respect means we have to change the way we treat a friend.This…is A Bit of OptimismFor more on Will and his work, check out:<a href="https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/">Unreasonable Hospitality</a><a href="https://simonsinek.com/product/the-art-of-creating-fiercely-loyal-customers-a-team-building-program/" target="_blank">The Art of Creating Fiercely Loyal Customers</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;They say business and pleasure don’t mix. But what about business and friends?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My dear friend Will Guidara is the perfect person to dive into this question because we're actively trying to get into business together. And, let's just say, it requires a lot of effort. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition to being someone I love, Will is a renowned restaurateur, known for owning and operating Eleven Madison Park, once named the best restaurant in the world. He’s also the author of the brilliant book&lt;i&gt; Unreasonable Hospitality &lt;/i&gt;and a co-producer of the FX television series &lt;i&gt;The Bear&lt;/i&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Will and I have worked together before, so I was excited to chat with him about turning friends into colleagues, the reality of friendship breakups at work, and why sometimes showing respect means we have to change the way we treat a friend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This…is A Bit of Optimism&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more on Will and his work, check out:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/"&gt;Unreasonable Hospitality&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://simonsinek.com/product/the-art-of-creating-fiercely-loyal-customers-a-team-building-program/" target="_blank"&gt;The Art of Creating Fiercely Loyal Customers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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They say business and pleasure don’t mix. But what about business and friends?

Should You Work With Your Friends? with my friend Will Guidara

We all want to live a happy life, but what does research say about how to actually achieve it?  For more than 86 years, researchers at Harvard University have been trying to answer that question.  In one of the longest-running and most comprehensive studies of human happiness, Harvard tracked 724 teenagers through every stage of their adult lives since 1938. Some of them are still alive today and the findings are clear: lasting happiness isn’t about wealth or fame—it’s about something much deeper.Robert Waldinger, a professor and psychiatrist, has directed the study for over 20 years. His TED Talk about it went viral with nearly 50 million views, and in 2023, he wrote a book about it - The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.I asked Robert to share what the study has revealed about happiness over the decades, how its insights have shaped his own life, and the one essential ingredient for a joyful, meaningful existence.This…is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Robert and his work, check out:<a href="https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/" target="_blank">The Harvard Study of Adult Development</a><a href="http://robertwaldinger.com/" target="_blank">robertwaldinger.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;We all want to live a happy life, but what does research say about how to actually achieve it?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more than 86 years, researchers at Harvard University have been trying to answer that question.  In one of the longest-running and most comprehensive studies of human happiness, Harvard tracked 724 teenagers through every stage of their adult lives since 1938. Some of them are still alive today and the findings are clear: lasting happiness isn’t about wealth or fame—it’s about something much deeper.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Robert Waldinger, a professor and psychiatrist, has directed the study for over 20 years. His TED Talk about it went viral with nearly 50 million views, and in 2023, he wrote a book about it - &lt;i&gt;The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.&lt;/i&gt;I asked Robert to share what the study has revealed about happiness over the decades, how its insights have shaped his own life, and the one essential ingredient for a joyful, meaningful existence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This…is A Bit of Optimism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about Robert and his work, check out:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/" target="_blank"&gt;The Harvard Study of Adult Development&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://robertwaldinger.com/" target="_blank"&gt;robertwaldinger.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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We all want to live a happy life, but what does research say about how to actually achieve it?

The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger

Finding love is a journey. We might take some wrong turns along the way.Matthew Hussey helps people find love, and sometimes, redefine their relationship with love. Matthew is a dating coach who balances practical advice about the art of attraction with the importance of centering our own sense of self in our search for love. Starting as a teenager and working primarily with women, he’s helped thousands of people find romance and create relationships built on values which feel right for them. I sat down with Matthew to ask him everything he’s learned about love after decades as a dating coach. He shares with me the most common mistakes people make when looking for a partner, what we ought to be looking for, and why our own happiness is ultimately our own responsibility, not anyone else’s.This…is A Bit of Optimism.To learn more about Matthew and his work, check out:his new book, <a href="https://matthewhussey.com/love-life-book/" target="_blank">Love Life</a>his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HGzFGt7BLmWDqooUbWGBg" target="_blank">YouTube channel </a><a href="http://matthewhussey.com/" target="_blank">matthewhussey.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Finding love is a journey. We might take some wrong turns along the way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matthew Hussey helps people find love, and sometimes, redefine their relationship with love. Matthew is a dating coach who balances practical advice about the art of attraction with the importance of centering our own sense of self in our search for love. Starting as a teenager and working primarily with women, he’s helped thousands of people find romance and create relationships built on values which feel right for them. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I sat down with Matthew to ask him everything he’s learned about love after decades as a dating coach. He shares with me the most common mistakes people make when looking for a partner, what we ought to be looking for, and why our own happiness is ultimately our own responsibility, not anyone else’s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This…is A Bit of Optimism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about Matthew and his work, check out:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;his new book, &lt;a href="https://matthewhussey.com/love-life-book/" target="_blank"&gt;Love Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;his &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HGzFGt7BLmWDqooUbWGBg" target="_blank"&gt;YouTube channel &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://matthewhussey.com/" target="_blank"&gt;matthewhussey.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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Finding love is a journey. We might take some wrong turns along the way.

The First Steps to Find Love with Matthew Hussey

Close friends are the best thing for your health. Friendship, it turns out, is one of life’s best medicines.If you don’t believe me, believe Dr. Mark Hyman. Mark is one of the leading voices in the functional medicine movement, which is all about taking a holistic approach to our health for natural healing and preventing disease. The smallest changes in our daily lifestyle habits, or what we eat and drink, or our positive social interactions can have huge impacts on our long-term health.I sat down with Mark to talk about my most recent obsession – friendship. I was eager to get a physician’s perspective on all the ways friendship is beneficial for our health. In this conversation, we discuss the biological benefits of talking to a good friend and why you’re only as healthy as your five closest friends.This…is A Bit of OptimismFor more on Mark Hyman and his work, check out:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doctors-farmacy-with-mark-hyman-m-d/id1382804627" target="_blank">The Doctor’s Farmacy</a> podcast<a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PaidSearch&utm_campaign=Branded&utm_agid=154663154383&utm_term=function%20health&creative=703909346783&device=c&placement=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_9u5BhCUARIsABbMSPvGpAfAZbjDv0IaXJDFx4A1KlhOXgrIrGonWZKRKUteCRVDFSJCeTYaAnTZEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Function Health</a><a href="http://drhyman.com/" target="_blank">drhyman.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Close friends are the best thing for your health. Friendship, it turns out, is one of life’s best medicines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you don’t believe me, believe Dr. Mark Hyman. Mark is one of the leading voices in the functional medicine movement, which is all about taking a holistic approach to our health for natural healing and preventing disease. The smallest changes in our daily lifestyle habits, or what we eat and drink, or our positive social interactions can have huge impacts on our long-term health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I sat down with Mark to talk about my most recent obsession – friendship. I was eager to get a physician’s perspective on all the ways friendship is beneficial for our health. In this conversation, we discuss the biological benefits of talking to a good friend and why you’re only as healthy as your five closest friends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This…is A Bit of Optimism&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more on Mark Hyman and his work, check out:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doctors-farmacy-with-mark-hyman-m-d/id1382804627" target="_blank"&gt;The Doctor’s Farmacy&lt;/a&gt; podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/?utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=PaidSearch&amp;utm_campaign=Branded&amp;utm_agid=154663154383&amp;utm_term=function%20health&amp;creative=703909346783&amp;device=c&amp;placement=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA_9u5BhCUARIsABbMSPvGpAfAZbjDv0IaXJDFx4A1KlhOXgrIrGonWZKRKUteCRVDFSJCeTYaAnTZEALw_wcB" target="_blank"&gt;Function Health&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://drhyman.com/" target="_blank"&gt;drhyman.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Close friends are the best thing for your health. Friendship, it turns out, is one of life’s best medicines.

Dr. Mark Hyman: To Live Longer You Need...

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