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#259 | Why More Free Time Won’t Make You Happier and Resilient (And What Actually Does) with Dr. Cassie Holmes

Is more free time really the key to happiness—or is it actually hurting your well-being?

In this rebroadcast of a fan-favorite episode, Michael sits down with Dr. Cassie Holmes, a UCLA researcher and author of Happier Hour, to challenge the myth that more time automatically leads to more happiness. Whether you feel overwhelmed by busyness or lost in retirement, this conversation offers science-backed insights to help you rethink how you spend your hours—and your life.

Learn why too much free time can feel just as draining as too little, and how to find your personal "sweet spot"

Discover how…

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