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What would make your life feel genuinely worthwhile — not impressive, not successful by someone else's measure, but truly worthwhile?
It's one of the oldest questions a person can ask. And most of us are answering it with a scorecard we never consciously chose.
In this episode of The Better Humans Project, Greg Pfeiffer takes that question seriously. We look at where our life yardsticks actually come from — family, culture, advertising, social media — and whether they have anything to do with what we genuinely value. We explore the psychological dangers of life assessment: the distortion of constant comparison, the particular cruelty of inaction regret, and the harm of issuing a final verdict on a story that isn't finished yet.
We go into what social media — and LinkedIn in particular — has done to our sense of self-worth, drawing on research that shows passive scrolling makes us feel measurably worse about our own lives.
And we explore five better measures to replace conventional 'success': Carol Ryff's six dimensions of psychological well-being, Winnicott's liberating concept of the good enough life, Bronnie Ware's deathbed regret research, Dan McAdams on narrative coherence, and Erikson's generativity — the question of what you gave and left, not just what you got and kept.
Your weekly challenge: write the eulogy you actually want. Then ask how close you're living to it.
The free companion worksheet is available by emailing contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
The Better Humans Project — real conversations about becoming more human.

What if the most radical thing you could do for your wellbeing isn't another habit, another goal, or another optimisation — but simply slowing down?
In this episode of The Better Humans Project, Greg Pfeiffer explores the art and science of living at a slower pace. We go into the psychology of why we're all rushing, what it's doing to our brains and bodies, and what genuine slowness can give us back.
We cover the neuroscience of chronic urgency, the busyness-as-status trap, the warning signals of depletion, the physical and social benefits of a slower life, the Slow Food and Slow Living movements, and six practical ways to genuinely change your pace — right now and over the longer term.
Your weekly challenge: The Slow Day Experiment. One day. Five elements. A completely different speed.
Grab the free companion worksheet in the episode notes.
The Better Humans Project — real conversations about becoming more human.

What if the most important kind of intelligence has nothing to do with IQ?
In this episode of The Better Humans Project, Greg Pfeiffer goes deep on Emotional Intelligence — what it really is, why the science says it matters more than almost anything else for your relationships, your career, and your mental health, and how you can actually develop it.
We cover:
→ The real definition of EI (and why it's not just about being nice)
→ The neuroscience of the amygdala hijack — and how to interrupt it
→ The three major psychological models of EI and what each gets right
→ Six evidence-based practices to build your emotional intelligence starting today
Plus your weekly challenge: a three-times-daily emotional check-in practice that takes 60 seconds and changes how you know yourself.
Grab the free companion worksheet in the episode notes.
The Better Humans Project — real conversations about becoming more human.

We made it. The final chapter.
Across this series we've explored happiness through the lens of psychology, spirituality, and biology. Today, in Part Four, we bring it all home — through the most important lens of all: you.
Because no framework, no tradition, and no neuroscientist can tell you what happiness looks like for your specific, individual, irreplaceable life. That part is yours to discover. And that is exactly what today is about.
Host Greg Pfeiffer explores your happiness story — the moments you've had it, lost it, and searched for it. The things that make you genuinely come alive. The happiness thieves that quietly steal your joy — comparison, perfectionism, unprocessed grief, misalignment, and disconnection. The courage that happiness sometimes requires. And the five-element Personal Happiness Blueprint that brings everything from this series together into something real, usable, and entirely your own.
This is the episode that makes the whole series matter.
🎧 The final episode is out now.
📄 Free companion worksheet — the series culmination Blueprint worksheet — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.

Your happiness has a chemistry. A biology. A physiology that is measurable, mappable — and to a significant degree, influenceable.
In Part Three of The Pursuit of Happiness series, host Greg Pfeiffer takes us into the science of what is actually happening inside your body and brain when you feel joy, connection, purpose, and peace — and what happens when those systems go wrong.
We explore the six key neurochemicals of happiness — dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins, GABA, and cortisol — and the extraordinary discovery that your gut produces 90 to 95 percent of your body's serotonin. We look honestly at what happens biologically when happiness breaks down — in depression, anxiety, trauma, and bipolar disorder. And we cover the full range of interventions available: from SSRIs and mood stabilisers to the extraordinary frontier of ketamine and psychedelic-assisted therapy, and the psychological treatments — CBT, MBCT, ACT, and EMDR — that address the mind as well as the brain.
And then we come back to four things that every single one of us can do — right now — that the evidence shows are among the most powerful happiness interventions available to any human being on earth.
Sleep. Move. Nourish. Connect.
🎧 Part Three is out now. The final episode, Part Four, coming soon.
📄 Free companion worksheet — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.

What do the world's greatest wisdom traditions actually say about happiness? And what happens when ancient spiritual insight meets modern science?
In Part Two of The Pursuit of Happiness series, host Greg Pfeiffer takes us on an extraordinary journey across six of the world's major spiritual and religious traditions — Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism — exploring what each one says about what happiness is, why it matters, and how to find it.
What emerges is both surprising and profound. Because despite their vast theological differences, every single tradition points in the same direction: genuine happiness is an inside job. It cannot be purchased, achieved, or acquired. It arises through gratitude, presence, love, service, and the willingness to transform — not accumulate.
Whether you are deeply religious, quietly spiritual, philosophically curious, or genuinely uncertain about all of it — this episode has something for you.
🎧 Part Two is out now. Parts Three and Four coming soon.
📄 Free companion worksheet available — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.

🎙️ The Pursuit of Happiness — Part One: The Psychology of Happiness | The Better Humans Project Podcast
What is happiness, really? Not the Instagram version. Not the greeting card version. The real, complex, scientifically understood, philosophically rich, deeply human version.
In Part One of our brand new four-part series, host Greg Pfeiffer begins an exploration that will take us through the psychology, spirituality, biology, and deeply personal dimensions of one of the most fundamental human pursuits that has ever existed.
Today we start with the mind. What does psychology actually tell us about what happiness is — and what it isn't? Why do so many of our assumptions about happiness turn out to be wrong? And what does the research say about how to genuinely, sustainably build more of it in our lives?
We explore the ancient Greek roots of hedonic and eudaimonic happiness, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of flow, Martin Seligman's PERMA model of flourishing, and the fascinating science of why happiness is not just the reward for a life well lived — it is the foundation of one. We also tackle four of the most common happiness myths that might be quietly holding you back.
This is a series worth listening to from the beginning. Because before you can pursue happiness effectively, you need to understand what you're actually chasing.
🎧 Part One is out now. Parts Two, Three, and Four coming soon.
📄 Free companion worksheet available — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.

🎙️ Tell Me Sweet Little Lies | The Better Humans Project Podcast
We all do it. From the small, reflexive white lie to the calculated deception designed to protect an ego or destroy a reputation — lying is one of the most universal, most complex, and most deeply human behaviours that exists. But how much do you really understand about why it happens?
In this episode, Greg Pfeiffer takes an honest, unflinching look at the full spectrum of deception. We explore the neuroscience of why lying gets easier the more you do it, the psychological drivers behind dishonesty, how to spot a liar, and what to do when you discover you've been deceived. We also tackle one of the most painful experiences a person can face — having lies told about you — and how to respond without losing yourself in the process.
And then we do the hardest thing of all. We turn the lens inward.
Because the most valuable question isn't "why do other people lie?" It's "when do I?"
🎧 This one will make you think. It might make you a little uncomfortable. And it just might change the way you show up in your relationships — and with yourself.
Free companion worksheet available — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.

Have you ever met someone and instantly felt their energy — before they'd said a word?
In this episode, Greg Pfeiffer explores the science and psychology behind personal frequency and vibration. From ancient Eastern philosophy to quantum physics and modern neuroscience, we unpack why the emotional state you live in is literally shaping your biology, your relationships, and your life — and what you can do to raise it.
Discover the 7 attributes of high-frequency people, five practical strategies to elevate your energy, and this week's challenge: your personal Frequency Audit.
Free companion worksheet available — email contact@thebetterhumansproject.com
Be curious. Stay humble. Keep growing.

🎙️ The Better Humans Project Podcast
Episode: "What a Fool Believes, He Sees" | Hosted by Greg Pfeiffer
Episode Synopsis
We don't see the world as it is — we see the world as we are. In this thought-provoking episode, host Greg Pfeiffer explores why every single one of us is susceptible to misinformation, fake news, and distorted thinking — not because we're foolish, but because of how the human brain is wired.
Greg breaks down the key psychological forces that shape what we believe: confirmation bias, identity-driven thinking, echo chambers, and the powerful role of emotion in bypassing rational thought. Surprisingly, he reveals why intelligence doesn't protect us from misinformation — in fact, it can make us even better at defending beliefs we should question.
But this episode isn't about doom and gloom. Greg lays out practical, actionable strategies to sharpen your thinking: slowing down your reactions, practising intellectual humility, actively seeking opposing perspectives, and building emotional awareness. The goal isn't to become a perfect fact-checker — it's to become a more conscious, self-aware thinker.
Each episode comes with a companion worksheet to help you put the ideas into practice. This week's challenge: pick one belief you hold with confidence and genuinely seek out information that challenges it. Notice what comes up inside you. That's where the growth happens.
🎯 Who This Episode Is For
This episode is perfect for you if you:
Are curious about why people believe what they believe — including yourself
Want to think more clearly and critically in a world overloaded with information
Have noticed yourself getting sucked into social media rabbit holes or outrage cycles
Are interested in personal growth, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence
Care about being less reactive and more intentional in how you form opinions
Work in fields like education, leadership, media, psychology, or communications where clear thinking matters
Are someone who considers themselves open-minded and growth-oriented — and wants to test that
Whether you're navigating political polarisation, social media noise, or just trying to understand your own blind spots better, this episode gives you both the why and the how to think more freely.
📩 Connect: contact@thebetterhumansproject.com