Happiness Factor: Keys to Unlocking a Satisfying Life with Paul Ollinger

Achievable contentment isn’t found by relentlessly chasing some massive, shimmering happiness jackpot; it’s a series of practical keys you turn every day. A proven factor in unlocking a satisfying life is to prioritize experiences that warm the soul and provide comfort, whether it’s savoring small positive moments or a rich life encounter, which beautifully illustrates that true wealth is found in connection and meaning, rather than buying a better widget.

To explore the happiness factor, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a former Facebook executive turned comedian and podcast host, Paul Ollinger.

Paul shares thought-provoking excerpts from the interviews that fueled his book, Reasonably Happy: Essays on Money, Work and Other Things that Piss Me Off.

Original Air Date Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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Achievable contentment isn’t found by relentlessly chasing some massive, shimmering happiness jackpot; it’s a series of practical keys you turn every day. A proven factor in unlocking a satisfying life is to prioritize experiences that warm the soul and provide comfort, whether it’s savoring small positive moments or a rich life encounter, which beautifully illustrates that true wealth is found in connection and meaning, rather than buying a better widget.

To explore the happiness factor, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a former Facebook executive turned comedian and podcast host, Paul Ollinger.

Paul shares thought-provoking excerpts from the interviews that fueled his book, Reasonably Happy: Essays on Money, Work and Other Things that Piss Me Off.

Book:   Reasonably Happy: Essays on Money, Work and Other Things that Piss Me Off.

Paul Ollinger—The Factor of Life that is the Key to Happiness:

  • Wherever you go in life, there YOU are. {2:52}
  • The role of comedy in Paul’s happiness. {6:32}
  • Does money bring more happiness to life? {20:51}
  • Unlocking achievable contentment {32:11}

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“Happiness is already here. We just might not see it.” @LisaKamen on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “I thought when I got what I wanted all my problems would be solved.” @paul_ollinger on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “You’re not going to knock it out of the park every day. Accept it and move on.” @paul_ollinger on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “Comedy is a bonding experience that allows people to be in the moment.” @paul_ollinger on @HHTalkRadio Share on X

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Are We Happy Yet? Eight Keys to Unlocking a Joyful Life — A boot camp manual for greater emotional fitness. Happiness waits for no one and sometimes we all need support. What is getting in the way of your happiness right now? Explore lifelong relationships as part of your journey to happiness.

H–Factor: Where is Your Heart? — Lisa’s documentary film explores the journey of human happiness. Emotions are contagious and happiness is a universally desired state. We tend to forget we all have the freedom to be happy or the liberty to be miserable each day. Our lifelong relationships have a big influence on this journey.

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