Is Gen Z truly happier—or just more aware of their struggles?

This episode explores the paradox of a generation that drinks less, journals more, seeks meaning, and yet reports higher anxiety than ever before. Drawing on insights from , we unpack how the shift from a play-based to a phone-based childhood has reshaped happiness, relationships, and mental health.

From bhajan clubbing to digital detox, this is a generation not just chasing happiness—but trying to redefine it.

👉 Are they lost… or are they leading us toward a more conscious way of living?

What if the happiness you’re chasing… is the reason you feel unfulfilled?

We’ve been taught to seek comfort, ease, and quick wins.

But the deepest form of happiness doesn’t feel good at first—it feels like effort, discipline, and growth.

In this episode, we explore a powerful idea from 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think:

👉 Why excellence—not pleasure—is the key to lasting fulfilment.

This might just change how you define happiness forever.

What if happiness isn’t a universal emotion—but a cultural idea shaped by where we grow up, how we live, and what we value?

In this episode, inspired by The Atlas of Happiness by Helen Russell, we take a journey across countries to explore how different cultures define and experience happiness. From Italy’s dolce far niente (the joy of doing nothing) to Iceland’s calm belief that “it will all work out,'

Blending storytelling, cultural insights, psychology, and real-life examples, this episode invites you to reflect on how your own definition of happiness may have been shaped—often unconsciously—by society, work culture, and success narratives.