Happy Enough

Weekly conversations exploring happiness, wellbeing and contentment AI summary

The Globe and Mail Visit website › Society & Culture · EN · 34 episodes · latest 2026-10-28

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Happiness. We all know what it feels like, but it can seem elusive in our world of constant stress, bleak news and burnout. In Happy Enough, a new podcast from The Globe and Mail, we explore what it truly means to be happy – and why it matters. Join host Garvia Bailey each week as she speaks with both experts and real people to demystify our pursuit of happiness. From our relationship with technology to whether money can truly make you happier, we’ll take a closer look at the elements that shape happiness and offer tips to implement in your own life.

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The doomscroll dilemma: Can you stay engaged with the news without burning out?

2026-10-28 · 22 min · Season 5, episode 6

It's hard to look away from the news, and even harder to feel okay about it. On this episode of Happy Enough, Garvia Bailey speaks with Dr. Amanda Friesen, a political psychologist at Western University, about why…
Why do we feel so much better around animals?

2026-10-21 · 30 min · Season 5, episode 5

The bond between humans and animals reaches beyond companionship. It can shape how we feel, connect and find meaning in our lives. In this episode, Garvia speaks with Colleen Dell, a professor of sociology at the…
People-pleasing: Why do we keep saying yes when we want to say no?

2026-10-14 · 25 min · Season 5, episode 4

People-pleasing means putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own. It can look like kindness, but it can gradually take a toll on our well-being. On this episode of Happy Enough, we explore why so many of us learn…
Volunteering makes us happier. So why are fewer Canadians doing it?

2026-10-07 · 25 min · Season 5, episode 3

Studies suggest that volunteering can make us happier, healthier, and more connected to our communities. So why are fewer of us doing it? The share of Canadians who volunteered for an organization fell from 41% in 2018…
Do we need sex to be happy?

2026-09-30 · 25 min · Season 5, episode 2

From relationship advice to popular culture, sex is often treated as a vital ingredient in a happy, healthy life. But how much does it really matter? Garvia Bailey speaks with Amy Muise, a psychology professor and…
Can being happier help us save the planet?

2026-09-23 · 26 min · Season 5, episode 1

After a summer of heatwaves and wildfires, thinking about the climate can be downright depressing. But what if the choices that make us happier could also help save the planet? In this episode, Garvia speaks with Dr.…
Coming soon: Happy Enough, season five

2026-09-16 · 1 min

Garvia Bailey returns to host season five of Happy Enough, a podcast from The Globe and Mail about happiness—and why it matters in an age of stress and bad news. This season, we’ll explore how happiness can benefit the…
What do the happiest cities in the world have in common?

2026-05-12 · 24 min · Season 4, episode 6

As of 2021, roughly 72 percent of Canadians lived in cities with populations of more than 100,000 — and that number continues to climb. Yet urban life comes with trade-offs: costly housing, less space, gridlock, poor…
Why you should add laughing to your to-do list

2026-05-05 · 27 min · Season 4, episode 5

“Laughter is the best medicine” isn’t a cliché—it’s biology. Research finds that laughter increases your endorphins, activates and calms your stress response system, improves your immune system, and, critically,…
Can letting go of ambition make you happier?

2026-04-28 · 25 min · Season 4, episode 4

In our society, ambition is viewed as a good thing. A force to be reckoned with, a badge of hard work and dedication. But does ambition come at the cost of happiness? It can leave us wanting more, never stopping to…

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Oldest episode in feed: 02/2025 · over a year
Typical length: 21 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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