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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 4d

The Hannah Arendt Center will host the conference JOY: Loving the World in Dark Times (October 16, and October 17, at Annandale-on-Hudson, NY).

Register to attend in person or online. hac.bard.edu/joy-2025

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JOY: Loving the World in Dark Times

OCTOBER 16-17, 2025 The Hannah Arendt Center's 17th annual fall conference on JOY: Loving the World in Dark Times will offer a crucial lens for finding meaning and connection amidst today's fractured...

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 4d

Discover how to recover joy in a loving world with Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Roger Berkowitz, Founder and Academic Director of the The Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College. 🌎

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Loving the World in Dark Times: Fearless Thinking from the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College

Altruism and Community vs. Chaos: reimagine the architecture of freedom to ease loneliness and renew democracy.

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 6d

The two-day event on October 16-17, online and in person, will explore how we can find joy and create a more engaged life amidst challenges. 🧠

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 6d

Join host Lisa Cypers Kamen and a lineup of incredible thinkers at Bard College for the The Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and the Humanities's conference "JOY: Loving the World in Dark Times." ☀️

Looking forward to the conversation. hac.bard.edu/joy-2025#eve...

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 11d

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Loving the World in Dark Times: Fearless Thinking from the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 11d

New episode live NOW! 📻

How can we find joy in dark times? 🌞 Roger Berkowitz, founder of the The Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and the Humanities at Bard College, explores this question in the new episode of Harvesting Happiness.

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 14d

💛 Staying Juicy in Our Wisdom Years: Why Our Sexual Expression Matters More Than Ever:

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Staying Juicy in Our Wisdom Years: Why Our Sexual Expression Matters More Than Ever

Sexual expression can thrive in wisdom years, boosting happiness and well-being through communication, self-care, and exploration.

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 21d

I'm honored to be part of the The Hannah Arendt Center's 17th Annual International Conference, "JOY: Loving the World in Dark Times," at Bard College on October 16-17. 💡

I'll be joining a discussion on how we find joy and connection in today's complicated world. 🌞

hac.bard.edu/joy-2025#eve...

JOY: Loving the World in Dark Times

OCTOBER 16-17, 2025 The Hannah Arendt Center's 17th annual fall conference on JOY: Loving the World in Dark Times will offer a crucial lens for finding meaning and connection amidst today's fractured...

hac.bard.edu

Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 21d

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Mark Fabian @markfabian.bsky.social · 23d

I had a great chat with @lisakamen.bsky.social on the Harvesting Happiness podcast about self-actualisation and the iterative process of building your good life. Please check it out.

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Lisa's newsletter is also a great mix of deep thoughts & straightforward actions.

Blueprint for Joy: Planning Happiness and Fulfillment with Mark Fabian, PhD

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 24d

Tune in and enjoy “Blueprint for Joy: Planning Happiness and Fulfillment” with our guest @markfabian.bsky.social hosted by Lisa Cypers Kamen. 💡

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Blueprint for Joy: Planning Happiness and Fulfillment with Mark Fabian, PhD

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · 27d

More Than Machines: Why Human Connection Is the Soul of Society

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More Than Machines: Why Human Connection Is the Soul of Society

Human connection is the soul of society. AI can’t replace emotional intimacy & relationships. Prioritize face-to-face interaction for…

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Sep 4

New Episode Live NOW! 💡

🧠 Discover the elements that form the funnel of misbelief and rebuild trust n this episode with Dan Ariely, James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University.

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 31

Brain Boosting Happiness: Chemistry, Technology, and Well-Being with TJ Power.

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Brain Boosting Happiness: Chemistry, Technology, and Well-Being with TJ Power

Learn brain boosting practices that activate happiness and promote a sense of well-being. Overcome technology induced fatigue.

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 28

Create "mentally muscular" partnerships with expert tips on setting boundaries and fighting fair from guest Amy Morin, LCSW. 💜

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Love That Lasts: Expert Tips for Happy and Healthy Relationships with Amy Morin, LCSW

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Love That Lasts: Expert Tips for Happy and Healthy Relationships with Amy Morin, LCSW

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 24

🔑💑 What are the "dos and don'ts" of a healthy partnership?

On the latest episode of Harvesting Happiness, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares insights from her book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do. Get the keys to navigating disagreements and building trust. 💖

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 20

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#Philosophy #MentalHealth #NewPodcast #Depression #Anxiety #Disappointment

Philosophically Dealing with Depression, Anxiety, and Disappointment with Samir Chopra, PhD

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 20

Tune in to the Harvesting Happiness Podcast, where Lisa Cypers Kamen chats with philosopher Samir Chopra. 🧠

📻 They explore a new way to overcome disappointment: not by ignoring it, but by embracing it as a normal part of life.

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 16

📻 The podcast episode featuring Dr. Carl D. Marci, M.D. is a must-listen for anyone seeking to protect their brain—and their children's brains—in the digital age.

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Digital Detox for Your Neural Networks: Brain Health in the Technology Era with Carl D. Marci MD

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 16

Did you know that our children’s brains continue to mature until the mid-twenties? 💡

This is a crucial time for development, and the constant digital world can have a giant impact. 🧠

#BrainDevelopment #DigitalAge #ParentingTips

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 15

When we work together to ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities, we're not just being fair, we're building a more innovative and prosperous community for all. 💖✨

Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 15

In a world that feels more divided than ever, let's remember that confronting our biases is a key step toward creating a healthier, more trusting society. 🌎🤝

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#EqualityForAll ⚖️ #MentalHealthMatters 🧠 #SocialJustice ✊

The Challenge of Bias and the Value of Equality, Social Justice, and Mental Health in a Divided…

Explore the fight for social justice and gender equality in the United States with insights from Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein.

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Harvesting Happiness @lisakamen.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Embracing Mature Sexuality: Passionately Thriving in Our Wisdom Years with Justin Garcia PhD

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