The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Holiday Survival Guide I: Ending Family Arguments (with Rainn Wilson)

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What stresses you out over the festive season? Happiness Lab listeners sent in their holiday woes so Dr Laurie and guest Rainn Wilson (The Office star and host of Soul Boom) could weigh in with some science-backed advice.

In the first part of our Holiday Survival Guide, Dr Laurie and Rainn discuss ways to defuse family arguments, why it’s ok to feel sad at Christmas, and how to beat festive FOMO.

And find Nick Epley’s “deep questions” conversation guide at drlauriesantos.com/deepquestions.

The Host

Dr. Laurie Santos

Dr. Laurie Santos is Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. Professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is an expert on human cognition and the…