Dr. Kelly McGonigal sits down with Dax Shepard and Monica Padman to discuss her new book, "Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking". A doctor of psychology, Kelly McGonigal is fascinated by the emotional complexities of everyday life. She discusses the difference between dread and anxiety and what it's like to navigate life with constant dread. She explains the difference between joy and happiness and why we are afraid of them. She offers tips to avoid "joy dampening," or downplaying your own success or happiness in fear of damaging others' egos. Plus notes on stress, why it can be life-saving, and how NASA radar uses the simplest human connection to save lives: the heartbeat. #KellyMcGonigal #DaxShepard #ArmchairExpert #MonicaPadman Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://www.allstate.com/ This holiday season, NOBULL encourages people stay “Stronger Than the Season.” Head to https://www.NOBULLProject.com all holiday season to shop new deals every week and checkout products like the Drive 2, a versatile hybrid training shoe built for mixed workouts, helping listeners move through the season their way. The Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal now $8 for a limited time. Only at McDonald’s. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@armchairexpertpod?sub_confirmation=1 About Armchair Expert: Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and alongside my co-host Monica Padman, welcome to the Armchair Expert Podcast. I’m endlessly fascinated by the intricacies of human behavior, and on this channel, we sit down for in-depth interviews with guests across all our shows. Whether it’s talking with your favorite celebrities on Armchair Expert, diving deep with scholars on Experts on Experts, hearing wild listener stories on Armchair Anonymous, or taking a ride in Mom’s Car, we explore the vulnerability, setbacks, and experiences that make us human. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology, improv training and a healthy dose of delusion. Subscribe to join us as we attempt to discover human truths without any laboratory work, clinical trials, or data collection. Together we will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, Armchair Experts. Follow Armchair Expert on social: https://www.instagram.com/armchairexppod https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairExpPod/ https://twitter.com/armchairexppod Connect with Wondery: https://wondery.com/shows/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ https://www.facebook.com/WonderyMedia https://twitter.com/WonderyMedia https://www.instagram.com/WonderyMedia https://www.tiktok.com/@wonderymedia Watch Armchair Expert every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY here on Youtube! Listen to episodes ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting: https://wondery.com/shows/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/