The Mastering Happiness Podcast, with Dr. Joel Wade

Dr. Joel Wade is a psychotherapist and life coach with nearly 40 years of clinical experience, and this podcast reflects that depth. Each episode delivers practical tools for building a happier, more fulfilled life, drawn from both contemporary research and decades of real-world practice with clients. The format is mostly solo, with Wade working through a single concept per episode in a thoughtful, measured style. Topics cover relationships, work, emotional regulation, lifestyle choices, and personal development. He has written books on the subject ("The Virtue of Happiness" and "Mastering Happiness"), and the podcast serves as a natural extension of that work. With 43 episodes and a near-perfect 4.9-star rating (from 44 reviews), this is a small but high-quality catalog. The pace of release is slow, roughly bimonthly, so do not expect a packed feed. What you get instead is a show where every episode feels considered and substantial rather than rushed out to meet a weekly deadline. Wade has a professorial delivery that some listeners will find calming and others might find a bit too measured, but the content itself is consistently strong. Recent episodes have explored the biology of human nature, finding spiritual fulfillment through work, and readjusting to normal life after periods of isolation. This is a good pick for listeners who prefer a quieter, more reflective approach to happiness content.