TheHappySapiens podcast

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.

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...

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...

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...

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. T...

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...

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.

“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.

In a world full of experts, ignorance wears confidence. This podcast confronts performative intelligence, borrowed ideas, and the uncomfortable truth that most of us know far less than we claim.

We spend years building our designations, allowing roles and titles to define our sense of worth and identity. But when the title fades—through change, transition, or silence—who are we really? This episode invites you to pause and reflect on the self beyond achievements, labels, and professional success, and to reconnect with the person that remains when work no longer speaks for you.

In this episode, we explore a universal truth: no matter who you are or what you do, someone won’t like you—and that’s okay. We dive into why seeking universal approval can be exhausting and self-defeating, how to build self-worth that isn't dependent on others’ opinions, and how to stay grounded in your values. If you've ever felt weighed down by criticism or rejection, this conversation is for y...

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how our relationship with technology is quietly reshaping our lives. From sharenting—where parents overshare their kids' lives online—to technoference in our relationships, and the growing number of smombies (smartphone zombies) around us, we dive into the unseen emotional and psychological costs of constant connectivity. Tune in to reflect, recalibrat...

Human being like to easy and convenient path for anything and everything…We are averse to making efforts, display patience. We always need easy options in every situation so that we don’t have to make efforts which in turn makes our lives hard. Listen to the episode to know how doing hard things can make our lives easier and vice versa.

Listen to Anubhuti and Debashish on how they are working to bring like minded people together through their venture - Lucknow with Anubhuti and Dilli with Debashish. A smorgasbord of history, architecture, food, story telling which brings joy and keeps their passion alive…..

Life is full of paradoxes - we encounter them every now and then - what we believe we shall experience in life doesn't always become true - that's the paradox - In this episode I talk about 4 such paradoxical situations we find ourselves in and what to make of them.... Do listen in......

Bhutan's concept of GNH offers valuable lessons to the world on how to prioritize the overall happiness and well-being of citizens, rather than solely focusing on economic growth and material wealth. Listen to the episode to learn more about this

After dedicating a quarter of a century to the corporate world, Amit Vasistha found himself increasingly disillusioned with the daily grind. The once-thrilling routine had become monotonous, and the constant demands of meetings, deadlines had lost their allure. Each morning seemed like a repetition of the last, and the excitement he had once felt for his job had dwindled into a mere sense of oblig...

What prompted Shwetha to quit a successful corporate career and switch to life coaching? What lessons did she learn from scriptures? What is her guidance to youngsters who want to be successful ? What is the difference between Shreyas and Preyas - 2 concepts from our scriptures which govern how we lead our life ? Also you can listen to Shwetha's Podcast on this link - https://open.spotify.com/show...

Do you think more options help us in decision making ? Do you go through FOBO ? Is scarcity of options better than plenty of them ?

Human beings are prone to adding to their life than subtraction. Do you know we have additive bias ? We believe addition is growth, progress while subtraction is regression…..Is it always true ? Not always - listen to the episode to know more

When we get tired we typically take a break - give our body and/or mind some rest….but is that all or there is more to it ? There are different types of rest - listen to the podcast to know about them…..

We all want to live a happy life but most often we complicate it by doing things which impact our happiness...Listen to the episode to know how you can make your life happier by not doing those 7 things.....The episode presents a mix of quotes, music, examples and techniques to help you enjoy....The language is Hinglish.....

Do you know the art of doing nothing ? Do you think “doing nothing” is being lazy ? Do you know some countries promote the concept of doing nothing ? Listen to the episode to know the art of doing nothing and it’s impact on our brain

Do you consume news or get consumed by it ? Are you addicted to watching news ? Are you doom scrolling but don’t know what to do ? Listen to the episode to know how news affects our mental health…

How often do you smile ? Do you know the benefits of smiling ? Listen to the episode to know more