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Arthur Brooks · 63 episodes with transcripts

Hi Friends, I’m Arthur Brooks, a social scientist, Vanderbilt professor, and columnist at The Free Press. I write, speak, and teach about the science of human happiness, blending neuroscience, behavioral science, philosophy, and religion for insights on how to live better and be happier.

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2 Ways to Sleep Better and Be Happier

October 19, 2026

Arthur Brooks (0:00)

Today, I want to talk to you about sleep. I want to do something a little bit different when it comes to sleep, and that's the relationship between sleep and happiness. Specifically, the biggest barrier that most people actually have to sleep, which I believe is not what we often hear. Sleep problems are basically…

Hi everybody and welcome to Office Hours. I'm Arthur Brooks. This is our show about love and happiness. I hope you're enjoying it if you're a long-time listener, and if this is your first time, welcome. I'm very glad you're here and I'm grateful to you, no matter if you've watched it for a year or less that you're…

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