The Happiness Lab Live with Dr. Laurie Santos and Ali Truwit
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This is a crossover event with my other Meetup group Boston Podcast Brunch Club.
Don’t miss a live taping of the hit podcast with host Dr. Laurie Santos and special guest Ali Truwit, Paralympic Silver medalist.. You can get your free tickets here.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the Museum of Science in any way. All attendees are responsible for their own tickets, preferably in advance, to ensure entry. Please make sure to check the official event page for ticket availability and details.
### About The Event ###
What does it really take to build a happier life—and how do we find hope when life doesn’t go according to plan?
Join Yale professor and host Dr. Laurie Santos for a special live taping of The Happiness Lab. Based on Dr. Santos’ course at Yale University, the most popular course in its 300-year history, the night will draw on the latest psychology research, exploring what truly makes us happier—and challenge common assumptions that money, career success, or picture-perfect experiences are the keys to a more fulfilling life.
Featuring special guest, Ali Truwit, medal winning Paralympian who also went to Yale and has an amazing story of resilience after surviving a shark attack days after graduating from college. Through a conversation about resilience, perspective, connection, and active hope, Santos and Truwit will explore how we can navigate adversity while still making space for joy, meaning, and possibility.
Come curious. Leave inspired—and with a few science-backed ideas for a happier life.
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