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1. 191 — Are You Living a Psychologically Rich Life? Here's How to Find Out with Dr. Shigehiro Oishi Amy Morin 51:46

Do you crave a richer, more adventurous life? On today’s episode, we’re exploring the concept of a “psychologically rich life”—one filled with novel experiences, deeper connections, and a sense of wonder. It turns out, happiness and meaning aren’t the only ingredients for a fulfilling life. Psychological richness can add depth and vibrancy to your everyday routine.

I’m talking to Dr. Shigehiro Oishi, a leading happiness researcher, psychologist, and celebrated author of Life in Three Dimensions. With a career spanning groundbreaking research on human well-being, he’s here to share what it means to live a truly adventurous and reflective life—and how you can start making small changes to experience richer, more fulfilling days. Some of the things we discuss are:

• What makes a “psychologically rich life” (and why it’s different from happiness or meaning).
• Simple ways to add adventure and spontaneous joy to your daily routine.
• Why routines and rigid habits might be holding you back.
• A powerful mindset shift for navigating failures and setbacks.
• How storytelling can transform even ordinary experiences into extraordinary ones.

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Amy Morin Therapist, Bestselling Author, Host of the Mentally Stronger Podcast

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, international bestselling author and the host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. Her books on mental strength, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have sold more than 1 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages.

She’s practiced therapy for over 20 years and she’s a sought after speaker whose TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has become one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 22 million views.

Amy lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys.