Unlocking the Secrets to Happiness with Gad Saad
Hey everyone, I’m Megan Kelly. Welcome to the Megan Kelly Show! Happiness is the subject of today’s show. Happiness is a scientific fact, and that’s good news for us because it means we can study it and devise strategies to work on it, to make ourselves happier and more fulfilled human beings. One of the happiest people I know, Dr. Gad Saad, is here with us today to give us all the tools we need to get happier. Gad is a Professor of Marketing at Concordia University up north of the border and host of the “The Sad Truth” podcast. He’s here to discuss his new book “The Sad Truth About Happiness: Eight Secrets for Leading the Good Life.” Hey, subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Welcome back to the show, Professor Gad.
So good to be with you. You’re looking as radiant as ever, Miss Kelly.
So, let’s talk about happiness. How can we increase our happiness? What are some strategies we can implement in our lives to boost our overall well-being and fulfillment?
Gad’s Insights on Happiness
Gad: Well, one important factor in happiness is the quality of our social relationships. Studies show that strong social connections can significantly impact our mental and physical health, leading to greater happiness. Another important aspect is finding ways to implement creativity and variety into our lives. Pursuing activities that allow us to express our creative impulses can bring immense joy and satisfaction. Additionally, maintaining a positive mindset and seeking novelty in our daily experiences can also contribute to overall happiness. It’s about finding balance and making choices that align with our values and desires.
Megan: That makes a lot of sense. I believe that incorporating these elements into our lives can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful existence. It’s all about finding what works for us individually and taking the necessary steps to cultivate happiness.
Seeking Happiness Through Action
As we navigate the complexities of life, it’s important to remember that happiness is not just a destination but a journey. By actively engaging in behaviors and attitudes that promote well-being, we can enhance our overall quality of life and find greater fulfillment in our daily experiences. What steps can you take today to enhance your happiness? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
"If I had a lower IQ, I'd be a happier person." I mean, there is some merit to that idea. The adage "ignorance is bliss" is an exemplar of that. Super intelligent people are often clouded by a tidal wave of different thoughts and having to contend with them. Being bright has its own set of pitfalls, too.
I hate to see anorexic news anchors. Please eat some food before you faint or develop serious health problems 😢
Awesome episode
Megyn Kelly is so hawt.
Again, this is a bunch of BS. It's been proven that people with money, live healthier; happier , longer lives than people that don't have money. It's a fact. Money will NOT buy you happiness. But it brings security, less stress, and the ability to do what you want when you want.
I love Gaad. He's a brilliant man, and we're lucky to have him and his voice in Canada.
I think so too, Megyn. Ignorance can be bliss. But, would you be happy?
Happiness is a choice
Have you ever seen such a fake person??????
I would like to argue that what if instead of our ancestral women being promiscuous, what if ra*e was more common.. and I ask this because women married a lot younger in the past, as young as 11.
Rob Rainer is INDEED an insane lunatic!!!🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤣😅😂 Neurotic, emotional freak!!!
The war with the Demi Lavato fans is my favorite Gad video. 😂
Love this man great interview MK .
Like I to a black ⚫️ , out of a black hole
Thank God for Love Loved Gad, God Bless his Morher
One of our top minds, mother wanted to abort..
Very good interview per usual
I did an essay in my college English class about social media being a negative impact on society and our mental health. We're going to become so far advanced that we're going to crave how things used to be. If you think about it, 90s trends are starting to come back. We're grasping onto what used to be because we cannot go back. We're too far gone.
No, no, no MK. You are in a relationship where you are kind loyal holding open – and seemingly empathic – when I wish you would pick that slippery evasion up, you do; defending my womanhood allowing me to feel it was squashed by the other and note my unneeded blocking of seeing that. Just because you cannot see me – dare I say us – you seem to be genuinely connected from here – allbeit on trust and aware to some extent at least, I'm here.
Megyn Kelly has always been my favorite journalist, and this episode is a true testament to how amazing of a role model she is for young women today. From 33:48–34:34 really hit home for me, as a college student applying to law school and hoping to be even just a slice of what a powerful and successful woman she is. I am always inspired by how she maintains the utmost standard of class, poise, and intelligence in any subject. As a former intern for the gubernatorial DeSantis campaign in FL, I am more than excited for her episode with his interview!
Is it just me, or does Megyn keep getting happier and more BEAUTIFUL ?
I like Megan as well. But the fact she supports Meta by being on Instagram I feel she could go either way. She's smart, beautiful and has many assets mentally, but the Instagram turned me off.
Megyn are you trying to adopt our gorgeous British accent?
I like your fire, your cute when you get mad, & you look a lot younger. I'm not hitting on you, I'm 79, & been happily married for 57:years. Your just very good at your job keep it up. C. C. Clingan, author, Patroit' & Rebel
I don't think it's appropriate to call someone (Tucker Carlson) disparaging names by re-showing a clip. It doesn't matter who it is. It's bad form and shows pettiness. Maybe Gad should stick to fawning over Prince Harry.
Megyn, you are amazing. Please don't ever change! You are pretty perfect just as you are. ❤
Precarious in the Middle East….but not in Israel, where I live!
I bet the threshold for financial happiness is well over 75k per person nowdays with the inflation.
Mitch McConnell, is comming to strong arm and outwit ,
Don, Trump J.R.
Run for pres . Donnie, and save us all.
Social media is a toxic devil
You earned the money that you have? 🤣🤣 If you think working for Fox, MSNBC and CNN and getting paid millions of dollars for it classifies as “earning” it then your world view is completely fkd up! So called “news reports” bring absolutely nothing of real value into the world and we as a society have our priorities all fkd up when news anchors get paid millions of dollars but the people who literally keep everything in this country running get paid pennies and struggle to survive even though what they do for a living actually brings real value into the world. Yeah, you’ve had to work so so hard for your millions of dollars sitting at a desk all day in air conditioning, having people wait on you hand and foot, getting so many different plastic surgeries that you aren’t even recognizable to what you looked like 10 years ago! You people have NO clue what a hard days work is
Loved this conversation. Gaad is a treasure as are you Kelly.
Good gracious I love her
Love the Gad Father!
Absolutely despicable woman. No one serious would ever want to be a part of her show. She's a total scam.
I have to disagree with the outdated notion that extraversion means more happiness. Just because you feel more excited talking to others does not mean that makes you happier. I am just as happy if not happier having fewer, more meaningful relationships or just having alone time with myself. Honestly the thought of having a lengthy conversation with a stranger on a beach sounds draining for me.
If you want a dog for a sedentary lifestyle, get an English Bulldog!! They are the laziest dogs ever. But you'll also never get to read again because they want ALL of your attention every waking minute!! But they arre sweet, sweet dogs!!
Dumb show
Really enjoyed this one, Megyn! 💗
Love that you are real, we cant agree on everything but on the core we will defend our families and I can always respect that in a person.
She only dreams of Drumpf & her dilly bobbin.