Are you feeling a little down in the dumps lately? It can be tough to stay positive when life throws you a curveball, but don't despair! The latest episode of the Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast has got you covered. Join our host Lu Ngo as she chats with the brilliant Kathryn Goetzke, MBA, author of 'The Biggest Little Book About Hope', and host of 'The Hope Matrix' podcast. Kathryn is an expert in cultivating hope and resilience, having created several award-winning programs ...
Feb 17, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 16
It's time to embark on a thrilling journey into the wondrous world of empathy and kindness. Our incredible host, Lu Ngo, is taking the reins and guiding us on a quest for knowledge and enlightenment, with none other than the magnificent Hugh Mackay! Hugh is a superstar in the field of social psychology, and his extensive body of work and research has earned him the title of a true legend. With over 22 bestselling books, including the hit sensation "The Kindness Revolution", Hugh is a beacon of k...
Feb 10, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 15
Get ready for a wild ride on the anxiety train, folks! In this episode of Sero Boost, our fearless host Lu Ngo is teaming up with the brilliant Dr. Arthur Stabolidis, a clinical psychologist straight out of Melbourne with a heart of gold and a mind for innovation. With a Master's and Doctorate from The University of Melbourne and The Royal Women's Hospital under his belt, Dr. Arthur is endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist and trained in clinical hypnotherapy. ...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 14
What idea do we first connect with the word ‘gratitude?’ It can mean being grateful for things in your life, or showing affection to those who have uplifted your life. Studies have shown that expressing gratitude can lead to increased feelings of joy and positivity. In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo is joined by speaker, author and podcaster, Nancy Davis Kho, to dive deeper into the topic. Her recent publication, The Thank-You Project: Cultivating...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 13
We might think that being alone and feeling lonely is the same thing, when they are, indeed, two different things. Being alone can mean choosing to be alone, doing the things we love, and finding joy in these things. However, when it comes to loneliness, it’s feeling disconnected from everyone around us. If you’ve ever felt a lack of social connection or even felt isolated, this might be a sign that you are in a state of loneliness. In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights P...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 12
2022 in review: from Self-Acceptance to Emotional Intelligence; We have covered quite a variety of topics regarding Happiness Science. Need a quick refreshment on what you have gathered under your belt so far? In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights, host Lu Ngo wraps this year’s lesson into a comprehensive conclusion. We’re deeply grateful to the guests and YOU for making this series possible. Stick around with our holiday content for the next few weeks! Sero Boost: The Ha...
Dec 09, 2022•13 min•Ep. 11
Emotional intelligence can be understood as the smart way of using emotion. It is how we recognize, perceive, and manage our emotions in order to understand ourselves better and make the best decisions out of it. Being emotionally intelligent will help us to regulate emotion better, whether within ourselves or others. In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo is joined by Sue Langley. Sue is a keynote speaker, global consultant, and positive leadership ex...
Dec 02, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 10
Overthinking is seen as a self-destructive type of behavior, it can occur after facing traumatic experiences in the past or worrying about the uncertainty of the future. When overthinking kicks in, we tend to let our mind focus on the negative thoughts, which in the long run, can lead us into a depressive or anxious state of mind. In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, Lison Mage will join host Lu Ngo. Lison is an author, corporate facilitator, and performance and...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 9
Flow state is a mental state where we are focused, relaxed, and engaged with what we do. This can occur in the midst of our hobby, work, or our daily activities. Studies have shown that reaching the flow state will help us to increase motivation, enhance creativity, and bring out positive emotions within ourselves. In the long run, being constantly immersed in a flow state will likely boost our happiness and psychological well-being. In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights ...
Nov 18, 2022•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 8
We understand negative emotions as having a sense of unpleasantness that negatively affects our body and mind. Those could be fear, anger, anxiety, insecurity, jealousy, and many more. However, these emotions can have a similar hold amongst our children. Many of us know that children are observant. They can learn and process all the things that occur to their surroundings, including negative emotions that they might notice from the people around them. In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 7
We might think that happiness is a universal, pleasurable emotion that comes naturally, but happiness looks different for each and every person and requires a specific environment to occur. Research has found that creating positive habits can improve both physical and psychological benefits, so, building a new habit could be a way to foster the right environment for your happiness. But how can we build long-lasting habits, how are habits and happiness linked, and what kind of habits should we cu...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 6
Everyone must have felt those unpleasant and unhappy emotions, or as we label them negative emotions, at least a few times in our lives, if not many. To manage our level of happiness, it's important for us to understand how those emotions work from a scientific perspective. Once we understand how they work and how they can affect our lives, we can learn to effectively deal with them. In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo is joined by Corey Jackson, wh...
Oct 28, 2022•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 5
Most people might have imagined how their future selves would be. But, have you ever dreamed about how your future self would be? Or have you ever thought about what practice should you have to achieve your dreamed future self? In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo is joined by Penny Locaso. Penny is the world's first Happiness Hacker on a quest to teach 10 million humans, by 2025 how to flourish in life. With over 20 years of experience in enabling a...
Oct 21, 2022•50 min•Ep. 4
In this episode of Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo is joined by Michael E. Bernard, Ph.D. who brings us expert knowledge about the strength of self-acceptance. Michael is an international consultant to universities, educational authorities, organizations, and government as well as a Professor at the University of Melbourne, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, and Emeritus Professor, California State University, Long Beach. He is the Founder of You Can Do It! E...
Oct 14, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 3
Sero Boost: The Happiness Science Insights Podcast is where we discuss all key aspects of happiness with insightful guests, drawing on science, knowledge and experience. Each topic addresses an element from the comprehensive framework of several domains and elements created by the Center for Happiness Science. With us, happiness is a journey, not a destination, and we’re excited to be with you on it. Produced by the Happiness Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Ex...
Oct 10, 2022•1 min•Ep. 2
