Season 3 #3 Ingrid Fetell Lee
Season 3 #3 Ingrid Fetell Lee

How To Be Sad with Helen Russell

Many of us these days are getting the memo that a meaningful, fulfilled life comes only from letting go of our attachments to worldly things, but my guest today has other ideas. Ingrid Fetell Lee is a designer and writer whose spent ten years studyin...

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How To Be Sad with Helen Russell

Helen Russell

Why do we cry? How come love hurts? And what’s a happiness researcher doing talking about sadness, anyway? Helen Russell is a journalist and happiness researcher and How to be Sad is a new podcast based on her book of the same name - exploring why we get sad, what to do when we’re sad, and how we can all get happier by learning to be sad, better. Because let’s be honest – we are in unprecedented times. None of us are where we thought we’d be this time last year and we’re all struggling. We’re having to get better at having difficult conversations and finding ways of handling our sadness. Join Helen as she talks to some high profile people from all walks of life who have done just that. Each week, special guests share their own experiences of everything from heartache to burnout, anxiety to addiction, the differences between sadness and depression - and how they cope. Find out more @MsHelenRussell #HowToBeSad and order How To Be Sad at https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/how-to-be-sad-the-key-to-a-happier-life-helen-russell?variant=39445841018958

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Finding Joy in Everyday Moments with Ingrid Fetell Lee

“I don’t need to be happy to feel joy…I don’t have to worry about making everything awesome in my”

Ever thought about how a splash of color or a whimsical design could brighten your day? Ingrid Fetell Lee, a designer and writer, joins Helen Russell on 'How to Be Sad' to share her fascinating insights into the relationship between design and joy. Ingrid's work, including her book 'Joyful' and her blog 'Aesthetics of Joy', dives deep into how our surroundings can uplift us, even when we're feeling down.

She believes that joy isn't about being perpetually happy but about finding small moments that can lift our spirits. In this episode, Ingrid discusses how everyday elements like color, bubbles, and even tree houses can bring joy into our lives. She challenges the notion that joy is frivolous or unimportant, emphasizing that it plays a crucial role in our well-being.

Ingrid also touches on the risks and vulnerabilities involved in pursuing joy and how societal perceptions, especially those labeling joyful aesthetics as 'feminine', can limit our experiences. If you're curious about how to sprinkle a bit more joy into your daily routine, this episode is a must-listen. Ingrid's perspective might just change the way you see the world around you.

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