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How to Finally Feel Loved | #2 with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky

Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 2m

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What if the thing you’re craving most isn’t happiness, but feeling truly loved? In this deeply honest conversation, Dr. Sarah Hill sits down with happiness researcher Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky to unpack the science of happiness, connection, and why so many people feel unseen even when surrounded by others. From gratitude practices and social comparison to the hidden psychology of relationships, this episode explores what actually creates a meaningful life. They also dive into Sonja’s newest work on love and connection, including the “relationship seesaw,” why vulnerability matters, and how being truly known changes everything. In this episode: Why your brain keeps chasing “I’ll be happy when…”…