Hey there! Meet

Dr. Laurie Santos

Yale professor. Scientist.
Podcast host.

Teacher of the most popular class in Yale’s history, host of The Happiness Lab podcast, and creator of The Science of Well-Being on Coursera. Laurie’s goal is to teach others how to use science-backed strategies to live happier, more fulfilling lives.

Happiness Courses

The
Science of
Well-Being

Free 10-week course
4.5+ million enrolled

The Science
of Well-Being
for Teens

Free 6-week course
100K+ enrolled

The Happiness Lab Podcast

Based on the most popular course in Yale University history, The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos is a podcast that explores the science of happiness.

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Recent Press

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Yale’s Most Popular Class on NBC News
Yale’s Most Popular Class on NBC News

It all begins with an idea.

5 ways to feel better with The Today Show
5 ways to feel better with The Today Show

It all begins with an idea.

Crash Course on Happiness with CBS This Morning
Crash Course on Happiness with CBS This Morning

It all begins with an idea.

  • "We’re not doing our jobs educationally if 60% of students are overwhelmingly anxious," Santos comments...

    — Hannah Whitaker, TIME

  • "...about 1,200 students, or nearly one-fourth of Yale undergraduates, were enrolled. Dr. Santos said in an interview, 'Students want to change, to be happier themselves, and to change the culture here on campus.....'"

    — David Shimer, The New York Times

  • "Big Bird is having a rotten day... Luckily, he has a great new friend to help him deal with this feeling – Dr. Laurie Santos, the professor behind Yale’s happiness course..."

    — Hollie Richardson, The Guardian

  • "'Why are there so many happiness books and other happiness stuff and people are still not happy?' asks Santos....'Because it takes work! Because it’s hard!'"

    — David Marchese, The New York Times

Good Listeners

From Google to TED, Laurie has delivered talks for leading global brands and platforms.

Speaking Engagements with Laurie

Laurie gives keynotes, professional workshops, and popular talks at companies and events around the world.

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