May 21, 2025

The New Happy - A Journey into Compassion and Resilience - Stephanie Harrison

The New Happy  - A Journey into Compassion and Resilience - Stephanie Harrison

Stephanie Harrison is the founder of The New Happy, a company and philosophy dedicated to a revolutionary, science-backed approach to well-being. She is also the author of the international bestselling book, "New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong."

In our interview, we discus the importance of compassion, self-awareness, and vulnerability in today's world. Stephanie shares her personal journey in pursuing happiness, the challenges of societal expectations, and how her work aims to help others redefine happiness through connection with oneself and others.

The New Happy A Journey into Compassion and Resilience - Stephanie Harrison
In this insightful episode, we start with a tribute to the life and work of friend of the show Ralph De La Rosa, who graced our show on three different occasions, offering profound insights, support and wisdom. We are so grateful for their contributions and the light they brought.
In our interview, we discus the importance of compassion, self-awareness, and vulnerability in today's world. Stephanie shares her personal journey in pursuing happiness, the challenges of societal expectations, and how her work aims to help others redefine happiness through connection with oneself and others.

Stephanie Harrison is the founder of The New Happy, a company and philosophy dedicated to a revolutionary, science-backed approach to well-being. She is also the author of the international bestselling book, "New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong."

The conversation delves into strategies for dealing with mental health, embracing suffering, and finding fulfillment. With references to wisdom traditions and practical actions, Stephanie provides a holistic and easy to understand approach to achieving a balanced and realistic understanding of happiness.
The episode wraps up with thoughts on resilience, community support, and actionable advice for those facing challenging times.
00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome
00:32 The Importance of Vulnerability and Self-Awareness
02:02 Stephanie's Journey to Happiness
03:53 The Philosophy of New Happy
09:33 Challenges and Strategies for Happiness
25:53 The Concept of Resilience
36:56 Final Thoughts and How to Find the Book