TheHappySapiens podcast - Science of Happiness

Amit Nand Mohla | Executive and Happiness Coach

This podcast focuses on aspects of a very simple human feeling - Happiness....Though very simple but continues to elude sapiens since times immemorial...More so in current times with fast pace changes, globalization, technological advancements, etc. It is important to talk about this simple yet critical feeling..... Amit Nand Mohla - a certified Happiness Coach from Berkeley Institute of Well Being takes a journey into the science of happiness and makes it lucid and easy for listeners to learn tips for a happier self.....Enjoy

  1. 10 in 30 Series # 3 Your Leadership is Someone's Daily Experience

    Jun 11

    10 in 30 Series # 3 Your Leadership is Someone's Daily Experience

    People don’t experience your intentions—they experience your behavior This episode examines how leaders become the emotional environment for their teams, and how small, everyday actions create either trust or tension at work.

    28 min
  2. 10 in 30 Series # 2 Perfectionism - The Most Socially Accepted Anxiety

    May 29

    10 in 30 Series # 2 Perfectionism - The Most Socially Accepted Anxiety

    Perfectionism often looks like excellence—but beneath the surface, it can be a form of anxiety we’ve learned to accept and even reward. In this episode, Amit unpacks how perfectionism shows up in leadership: overthinking decisions, hesitating to delegate, and chasing unrealistic standards that quietly drain teams and slow progress. What appears as high standards is often driven by fear—of judgment, failure, or not being enough. Through relatable leadership examples, this conversation challenges the belief that great leaders need to be flawless. Instead, it offers a powerful shift—from control to trust, from perfection to progress. If you’ve ever struggled to let go or felt that your best is never quite enough, this episode will help you rethink what effective leadership really looks like.

    15 min
  3. 10 in 30 Series #1 Fairness beats Motivation

    May 15

    10 in 30 Series #1 Fairness beats Motivation

    Most leaders try to solve disengagement with motivation. But what if motivation isn’t the real problem? In this episode, we explore why fairness—not incentives—is the foundation of sustained performance. Drawing from organizational psychology and Indian workplace realities, this conversation looks at how perceived injustice, favoritism, and lack of transparency quietly erode trust and effort. If you lead people, this episode will make you rethink a simple question: Are your people unmotivated—or are they experiencing something unfair?

    22 min
  4. S2-E9 - Gen Z happier than its predecessors?

    Apr 3

    S2-E9 - Gen Z happier than its predecessors?

    Is Gen Z truly happier—or just more aware of their struggles? This episode explores the paradox of a generation that drinks less, journals more, seeks meaning, and yet reports higher anxiety than ever before. Drawing on insights from , we unpack how the shift from a play-based to a phone-based childhood has reshaped happiness, relationships, and mental health. From bhajan clubbing to digital detox, this is a generation not just chasing happiness—but trying to redefine it. 👉 Are they lost… or are they leading us toward a more conscious way of living?

    29 min
  5. S2-E8 - You are chasing the wrong happiness

    Mar 20

    S2-E8 - You are chasing the wrong happiness

    What if the happiness you’re chasing… is the reason you feel unfulfilled? We’ve been taught to seek comfort, ease, and quick wins. But the deepest form of happiness doesn’t feel good at first—it feels like effort, discipline, and growth. In this episode, we explore a powerful idea from 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think: 👉 Why excellence—not pleasure—is the key to lasting fulfilment. This might just change how you define happiness forever.

    16 min
  6. S2-E7 The Geography Of Happiness

    Mar 6

    S2-E7 The Geography Of Happiness

    What if happiness isn’t a universal emotion—but a cultural idea shaped by where we grow up, how we live, and what we value? In this episode, inspired by The Atlas of Happiness by Helen Russell, we take a journey across countries to explore how different cultures define and experience happiness. From Italy’s dolce far niente (the joy of doing nothing) to Iceland’s calm belief that “it will all work out,' Blending storytelling, cultural insights, psychology, and real-life examples, this episode invites you to reflect on how your own definition of happiness may have been shaped—often unconsciously—by society, work culture, and success narratives.

    18 min
  7. S2-E6 - Are you listening or Waiting to speak ?

    Feb 20

    S2-E6 - Are you listening or Waiting to speak ?

    In a world full of noise, real listening has become rare. This episode explores why we struggle to truly hear each other, the silent cost of not listening, and how presence—not advice—builds deeper connection in leadership, relationships, and life.

    20 min
  8. S2-E5 Johatsu - The Cost of Saving Face: When Shame Makes You Disappear

    Feb 6

    S2-E5 Johatsu - The Cost of Saving Face: When Shame Makes You Disappear

    “Some people don’t run away from their lives. They simply evaporate — because staying feels more painful than disappearing.” In this episode, we uncover Johatsu, the culture of saving face, and the heavy mental health cost of disappearing instead of asking for help.

    21 min
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This podcast focuses on aspects of a very simple human feeling - Happiness....Though very simple but continues to elude sapiens since times immemorial...More so in current times with fast pace changes, globalization, technological advancements, etc. It is important to talk about this simple yet critical feeling..... Amit Nand Mohla - a certified Happiness Coach from Berkeley Institute of Well Being takes a journey into the science of happiness and makes it lucid and easy for listeners to learn tips for a happier self.....Enjoy

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