The light at the end of the merry-go-round stops by to tell Sean about working from home (the new "workscape"), comfortable couches, and how to survive a pandemic by pretending you live in the Cineramadome.

Episode 118 - Patrick Ewing, Reverse Vampires, and the Intimidator 305

Jun 24th, 2020 57m 32s

Sean takes a trip into the past: a bus ride, staying up all night, an amusement and water park, another amusement and water park, the Champ, the Bounty Hunter, the President, a tram, and deep disappointment in the lobby (?) of a rest stop in So

Episode 117 - Janet Varney Searches (for a Gluten-Free Bakery)

Jun 15th, 2020 1h 1m

Janet Varney gives Sean some helpful tips about why it's worthwhile to find gluten-free bakeries, the cost of vintage clothing in Copenhagen, and how easy it is to steal a somewhat offensive idea and create Disneyland.

Episode 116 - Jaime Kurtz Travels

Jun 9th, 2020 47m 10s

Jamie Kurtz joins Sean (without leaving her home!) to talk about the stress of travel, how a little knowledge of geology can enhance your experience of the Grand Canyon, why it's okay to watch basketball, and most importantly, not focusing on h

Episode 115 - Dave Holmes Runs Marathons

Jun 1st, 2020 1h 2m

Dave Holmes tells Sean about dealing with anxiety, running marathons, the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, and the help he gets from two glasses of wine.

Episode 114 - Stephen Starkweather Acts

May 25th, 2020 1h 2m

Stephen Starkweather tells Sean about leaving the Navy, the FBI, a terrorism think tank, and a firearms company behind, in order to pursue the life of a humble thespian, because that's ultimately what he really wanted to do.

Episode 113 - Greg Behrendt Hikes 7 Miles (Every Day)

May 18th, 2020 1h 1m

Comedian, musician, and life coach Greg Behrendt schools Sean on the difference between purpose and passion, how to live minus five instead of times ten, and why life is about letting go of the outcome and focussing on the process.

Episode 112 - Laurie Warren Stresses Perception

May 11th, 2020 46m 30s

Happiness consultant and author Laurie Warren treats Sean to some breathing snacks, tells him how to create new neurocircuitry in the brain, and tries (with little success) to convince him that the TSA is not out to get him personally.

Episode 111 - Carl Tart Bakes (Pies)

May 4th, 2020 1h 12m

Carl Tart graciously elucidates the wonders of Rotel dip for Sean, sees Tim Allen, plans a Jewish pizza outing, and gets back into the gym.

Episode 110 - Amy Wilson Parents (And More!)

Apr 27th, 2020 42m 9s

Amy Wilson talks about having a family, gives tips on how to annoy a pregnant woman at a party, and explains why people from Spain might be happy even if they aren't smiling.

Episode 109 - Kulap Vilaysack Kickboxes

Apr 20th, 2020 55m 44s

Kulap Vilaysack extolls the virtues of martial arts, and talks to Sean about artificial Christmas trees, how she sometimes sounds like Kathleen Turner, and what it's like to clean out a horse hoof in Arizona.

Episode 108 - Tracy McCubbin Declutters

Apr 13th, 2020 54m

Tracy McCubbin explains emotional clutter blocks, how de-cluttering is like Crossfit, and why keeping a portrait of Zeus in your bathroom is good for a laugh at a dinner party.

Episode 107 - Danielle Schneider's Glass is Full

Apr 6th, 2020 44m 38s

Danielle Schneider tells Sean about depression, medication, throwing away her kid's art stuff, and how even if the glass is completely empty, she can still fill it.

Episode 106 - Rajshree Patel Breathes

Mar 30th, 2020 39m 20s

Rajshree Patel breaks down the concept of mindfulness, and how much more useful the idea is as an adjective than as a noun. She makes Sean wonder why he doesn't have a headboard on his bed right now, and delves into the powers of using breath a

Episode 105 - Jon Gabrus Reads (On Monday Nights)

Mar 23rd, 2020 50m 50s

Jon Gabrus explains Alexa's misconception that he is an ardent fan of Led Zeppelin (especially The Immigrant Song), and tells Sean why running two miles makes him feel like an Olympic athlete.

Episode 104 - Suvrat Bhargave Says "Blue Fish"

Mar 16th, 2020 39m 39s

Dr. Suvrat Bhargave discusses using Dr. Seuss to train his mind, and how a single moment of insight, if acted upon, can have life-changing effects on one’s happiness.

Episode 103 - Eddie Pepitone Traces Magellan's Routes

Mar 9th, 2020 48m 53s

Eddie Pepitone explains Freudian child psychology, how default settings can make achieving happiness regularly more difficult, and what the hell happened to Orson Wells.

Episode 102 - Lauren Duca Wants a Revolution

Mar 2nd, 2020 38m 8s

Lauren Duca tries to teach Sean how to have productive conversations with people whose views he finds disagreeable, and wonders why people think nail art is silly but golf is totally respectable.

Episode 101 - Jen Kirkman Admires Madonna

Mar 2nd, 2020 53m 53s

Jen Kirkman joins Sean to talk about people who are performatively nice, dancing, and how one can be happy and depressed at the same time.

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Introducing Sean Conroy Gets Happier

Feb 24th, 2020 1m 38s

Sean Conroy Gets Happier is a curious exploration of the art and science of happiness. As a comedian, Sean Conroy has spent his entire career trying to make other people happier. He's experienced everything from crackerjack, blockbuster, megahi