Your Happier Life

Billy Marshall
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Your Happier Life Podcast: Happiness Research That Actually Works in Real Life Ever Google "how to be happy" at 2 a.m.? Yeah, me too. I'm Billy Marshall a data-driven dad from Jersey who spent my career in corporate analytics before pointing that lens inward. What I discovered blew me away: the research on happiness is solid, and we have way more control over our own happiness than most of us realize. This podcast shares what I learned. We're walking through my book Your Happier Life Toolbox cover to cover. We will cover all 42 evidence-based happiness tools, chapter by chapter. Each episode breaks down what the research says, shares my own spectacular face-plants trying to make it work, and gives you something concrete you can do today. I'm not a guru on a mountaintop. I'm just a regular guy who found out what the science said, tested it all on himself, and learned what actually works in real life. This is for you if: # You're skeptical but open to science # You've tried habits before and they didn't stick # You need practical strategies, not lectures # You want your commute to actually improve your day New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe and start building your happier life, one episode at a time. Want the tools to actually stick? Join the Your Happier Life Workshop at our website www.yourhappier.life to learn the skills that make these practices last.

  1. EPISODIO 1

    How a 2 AM Google Search Changed My Life: The Happiness Journey

    Welcome to Your Happier Life Toolbox — The Origin Story Summary: What happens when a data-driven dad from Jersey Googles "how to be happy" at 2 a.m.? A bestselling book, a podcast, and a mission to prove that happiness is ridiculously teachable. In this kickoff episode, Billy Marshall shares the origin story behind Your Happier Life Toolbox — from that late-night phone search, to binge-listening hundreds of science-backed podcast episodes on the beach with his golden retriever Yeti, to building the Excel spreadsheet that became an Amazon bestselling book. Billy isn't a happiness guru. He's a corporate analytics executive who couldn't find a practical system for building a happier life. So he built one himself using evidence-based research. Now he's breaking down all 42 tools from the book into bite-sized, science-backed episodes designed for your commute, your dog walk, or your morning coffee. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" but still feel stuck, this channel was made for you. Welcome to the toolbox. Let's get to work. Visit yourhappier.life for the upcoming Your Happier Life Workshop — an online community where we put these tools to work together.

    6 min

  2. EPISODIO 2

    From Negativity Bias to Intentional Joy (Chapter 1 Intro)

    Billy spent years letting his brain run the show. Reacting instead of directing, consumed instead of in control. This episode introduces Chapter 1: moving from negativity bias to intentional joy. Your mindset isn't fluffy positive vibes. It's the control panel of your life. And you can rewire it. Five science-backed tools are coming. Let's get to work.

    4 min

  3. EPISODIO 3

    Practicing Gratitude (Tool #1 of 42)

    Your brain was built to spot threats, not joy. That's why you remember every annoyance and miss the good stuff. In this episode, Billy breaks down the science of gratitude and shares the moment a paper plate of chicken wraps actually rewired his brain. Dr. Seligman's research shows just one week of gratitude practice creates benefits lasting six months. Two simple options to start tonight. Let's get to work.

    6 min

  4. EPISODIO 4

    Practicing Optimism (Tool #2 of 42)

    Optimism isn't about ignoring problems. It's about upgrading your shock absorbers. In this episode, Billy shares how the same stressful event triggers completely different responses in your brain depending on how you frame it. He gets personal about how optimism became his survival skill through a tough childhood, and gives you one simple tool called the "Yet" Trick that can shift your thinking today. One word. Big impact. Let's get to work.

    5 min

  5. EPISODIO 5

    Reframing (Tool #3 of 42)

    Your brain produces nearly identical signals for anxiety and excitement. The only difference? The story you tell yourself. In this episode, Billy breaks down the science of reframing and shares the goofy trick that tamed his inner critic: calling himself by name. You'll learn the "Friend Talk" technique to catch negative thoughts before they spiral. One question can change the whole conversation in your head. Let's get to work.

    5 min

  6. EPISODIO 6

    Savoring Positive Experiences (Tool #4 of 42)

    The happiest people aren't the ones with the most good things happening. They're the ones who know how to wring every drop of joy from what they've got. In this episode, Billy breaks down the science of savoring and shares a hilarious boat story about accidentally doing it right. You'll learn the "Micro Celebration" technique to flip your brain from autopilot to appreciate. Same life, more joy. Let's get to work.

    6 min

  7. EPISODIO 7

    Cultivating Humor & Laughter (Tool #5 of 42)

    Science shows one good belly laugh can reverse your body's stress response. Stress hormones nosedive. Endorphins explode. No prescription required. In this episode, Billy shares the research, plus the time he was so convinced by forced laughter that he registered a website for it (it's still empty). You'll learn the "Silly Minute" technique. Sixty seconds of ridiculous that resets your brain. Let's get to work.

    5 min

  8. EPISODIO 8

    Negativity Bias to Intentional Joy (Chapter 1 Closing)

    Five tools. One ecosystem. In this Chapter 1 closing, Billy shows how gratitude, optimism, reframing, savoring, and laughter work together like a garden. He explains how even messy practice rewires your brain through neuroplasticity, and delivers a seven-point Mindset Cheat Sheet for when life gets rough. Your mindset isn't something you have. It's something you practice. Let's get to work.

    5 min
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Your Happier Life Podcast: Happiness Research That Actually Works in Real Life Ever Google "how to be happy" at 2 a.m.? Yeah, me too. I'm Billy Marshall a data-driven dad from Jersey who spent my career in corporate analytics before pointing that lens inward. What I discovered blew me away: the research on happiness is solid, and we have way more control over our own happiness than most of us realize. This podcast shares what I learned. We're walking through my book Your Happier Life Toolbox cover to cover. We will cover all 42 evidence-based happiness tools, chapter by chapter. Each episode breaks down what the research says, shares my own spectacular face-plants trying to make it work, and gives you something concrete you can do today. I'm not a guru on a mountaintop. I'm just a regular guy who found out what the science said, tested it all on himself, and learned what actually works in real life. This is for you if: # You're skeptical but open to science # You've tried habits before and they didn't stick # You need practical strategies, not lectures # You want your commute to actually improve your day New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe and start building your happier life, one episode at a time. Want the tools to actually stick? Join the Your Happier Life Workshop at our website www.yourhappier.life to learn the skills that make these practices last.

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    Billy Marshall
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