Meaningful Happiness with Dr. Scott Conkright
Meaningful Happiness is a podcast that unpacks the science of emotions, relationships, and personal growth through the lens of Affect Relational Theory (ART), Chronic Shame Syndrome (CSS), and Latalescence—the second act of life where experience, adaptability, and purpose shape our journey forward.
Each episode explores how shame operates beneath the surface, influencing our confidence, connections, and sense of agency. Through deep insights and practical tools, we uncover ways to rewrite our personal narratives, break free from shame-based cycles, and cultivate a life rich in authenticity, curiosity, and joy.
Join me as we dive into the psychological frameworks and real-world applications that help us navigate relationships, self-perception, and the ever-evolving landscape of human experience.
Let’s make happiness meaningful.
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Meaningful Happiness with Dr. Scott Conkright
Latest Episodes
Attention, Vulnerability, and Shame: A Conversation with Matt Tomatz
In this episode, Dr. Scott Conkright sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, therapist Matt Tomatz, for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation about attention, shame, music, memory, and the ways our inner lives shape our re...
Why You Repeat Relationship Patterns: The Hidden Role of Core Feelings
Why do so many people repeat the same patterns in relationships, even when they understand what needs to change?This article introduces a foundational idea: the distinction between core feelings and emotions, and why confusing the two ke...
Why Free Speech Matters for Mental Health and Authentic Relationships
What happens when people stop saying what they really think because they fear shame, conflict, or cancellation? In this conversation, Dr. Scott Conkright and Dr. Chloe Carmichael explore the link between free expression, emotional regulation, a...
Affect and Attachment Part 3: The Missing Link in Attachment: How Your Core Feelings Shape Your Relationships
What if safety isn’t the absence of feeling but the right amount at the right time? Dr. Scott guides us through a clear, compassionate roadmap for building secure attachment—one rooted in proportional emotion, reliable recovery, and honest inte...
Attachment and Affect, Part 2: The Emotional Tolls: Anxious Exhaustion & the Avoidant Flatline
What if your emotions aren’t “too much” or “too little,” but a volume knob stuck in the wrong position? We dig into how anxious and avoidant attachment patterns act like broken dials—either blaring sirens at every hint of disconnection or mutin...
