Everyday Wellness with Dr. Tina H. Boogren (formerly Self-Care for Educators)

Summer Replay: What Is Freudenfreude? (And Why You Need More of It)

Dr. Tina H. Boogren

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Have you ever felt genuine, full-body joy watching someone else succeed? There's a word for that: freudenfreude. In this episode, Tina Boogren shares a term she discovered in Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart, the opposite of schadenfreude, and why practicing it might be one of the most powerful things you can do for your own wellbeing. For episode resources, see https://www.tinaboogren.com/. Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com