Brené with Dr. Laurie Santos on Creating Meaningful Connection at Work

This episode of Dare to Lead features Brené Brown interviewing Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale professor and host of The Happiness Lab podcast, about the mental health challenges faced by college students and the upcoming return to in-person work. The conversation explores the high levels of stress, anxiety, and burnout among students, attributing it to academic pressure and societal factors. Dr. Santos shares insights from her popular Yale course on well-being, emphasizing the importance of sleep and challenging the misconception that financial success equates to happiness. The interview concludes with practical advice on navigating the "Great Awkward" of returning to in-person interactions, suggesting self-compassion and intentional habit-building. Listeners gain actionable strategies for improving their well-being and leading more effectively in a post-pandemic world.