The Pursuit of Happywell

Struggling to stick with your goals? In this eye-opening episode, Scott and Kristen challenge the common belief that all you need is motivation and willpower to create lasting change in your life.What you'll discover:The surprising reason 92% of New Year's resolutions fail by FebruaryWhy willpower is like a muscle that fatigues (and what that means for your goals)The powerful truth behind James Clear's quote: "You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems"How your environment might be secretly sabotaging your best intentionsSimple strategies to build habits that stick even when motivation vanishes"Motivation might get you going, but systems will keep you growing." - ScottTune in to discover why those bursts of inspiration keep fizzling out and learn the practical framework that actually creates lasting change in your life.We also have an active community for listeners of The Pursuit of Happywell. Join our community on facebook: The Pursuit of Happywell Community or find the website at LiveHappywell.com

Feel constantly drained but can't figure out why? In this eye-opening episode, Scott and Kristen dive into "the invisible load" – the unseen mental and emotional labor that's silently draining your energy.What you'll discover:The shocking truth about how much time the average woman spends on invisible labor each yearWhy your brain is like a computer with too many tabs open (and how to close them)The hidden reason behind relationship strain that often leads to "silent quitting" in marriagesHow different generations experience unique invisible burdens (especially the "sandwich generation")Practical strategies to lighten your mental load without dropping important responsibilities"The invisible load is the constant internal chatter and noise of running your day-to-day life... and I believe that is where a lot of strain, stress, burnout, and exhaustion really comes from." - KristenTune in to understand why you're so tired, learn to communicate your needs, and discover how to create systems that support rather than overwhelm you.We also have an active community for listeners of The Pursuit of Happywell! Join our community on facebook: The Pursuit of Happywell Community or find the website at LiveHappywell.com.

Ever wonder why you reach for the cookies when you're on a diet? Or why you scroll through social media instead of tackling that important project? In this episode, Scott and Kristen reveal the surprising truth about self-sabotage: it's not what you think.What you'll discover:Why self-sabotage is actually your brain's way of protecting youThe real reason you avoid certain tasks (hint: it's not the task itself)How your "frustration tolerance" might be the key to unlocking your successScott's eye-opening physical therapy moment that changed everythingFour practical tools to break free from self-defeating patterns"It's not your fault that you self-sabotage, but it is your responsibility to do something about it." - KristenTune in to transform your relationship with change and finally stop getting in your own way.We also have an active community for listeners of The Pursuit of Happywell! Join our community on facebook: The Pursuit of Happywell Community or find the website at LiveHappywell.com

What if the secret to happiness isn't the bigger house, higher salary, or more Instagram followers? In this illuminating episode, Scott and Kristen dive into Harvard's groundbreaking 75-year happiness study that challenges everything we've been taught about success and fulfillment.What you'll discover:The "Emerald City Illusion" that keeps us chasing the wrong thingsFive surprising factors that actually determine your happiness (backed by science!)The shocking truth about loneliness (it's as bad for your health as what?)Scott and Kristen's personal "rude awakening" after achieving conventional successOne simple action you can take today to boost your well-being"Your money doesn't get you through hard times. I believe your people do." - ScottTune in to discover what truly creates a happy, well-lived life — and why it might be simpler than you think.Don't wait for a crisis to build community. As Kristen warns: "The next time you think about canceling those plans because you're too tired, cool. Then grab 15 cigarettes, because that's what you just did."We also have an active community for listeners of The Pursuit of Happywell. Join our community on facebook: The Pursuit of Happywell Community or find the website at LiveHappywell.com

In this debut episode of The Pursuit of Happy Well, hosts Scott and Kristen introduce themselves and their vision for the show. After building a successful business that generated over $20 million in sales and served 8,000 students, they realized they needed to pivot toward something more aligned with what truly lit them up - helping people create fulfilled, balanced lives beyond just business success.Episode Highlights:Our Story: Scott and Kristen share their journey as entrepreneurs, coaches, and a married couple of 13 years living in Colorado with their two kids and two dogs.Why We Pivoted: Though they built a successful business teaching entrepreneurship, they discovered their greatest impact came from helping people transform their entire lives, not just their businesses.The Birth of Happy Well: Inspired by Harvard's 75-year Grant Study on human happiness (the longest-running study on happiness), Scott and Kristen introduce the concept of being "happy well" - both fulfilled in life and physically healthy.Our Mission: The hosts explain how they aim to disrupt the personal development industry by moving beyond mere consumption of content to actual implementation that creates transformation.What to Expect: Each episode will feature meaningful conversations about navigating life well, interviews with people who are living according to their own success metrics, and practical discussions of life's big questions backed by research and statistics.Our Promise: Unlike traditional personal development content that often leaves you unchanged, The Pursuit of Happy Well is designed to help you take action, redefine your metrics for a well-lived life, and resist the "propaganda machine" of marketing that constantly tells you that you need more to be happy.Join us on this journey of discovering what truly matters in creating a happy, well-lived life tailored to your unique values and goals. We also have an active community for listeners of The Pursuit of Happywell. Join our community on facebook: The Pursuit of Happywell Community or find the website at LiveHappywell.com

The secret is out! Kristen and Scott Boss are partnering up for a brand new podcast, "The Pursuit of Happywell." New episodes will be dropping every Monday (episode 1 is coming to you on March 17, 2025!). Come get your weekly Monday Mindset Drop with Kristen and Scott and be sure to join our podcast community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pursuitofhappywell