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Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast

Stephanie Harrison: Beat Burnout in Business and Unlock an All-New Type of Happiness | Mental Health | YAPClassic

October 24, 2025·57m

Despite achieving external success in her 20s, Stephanie Harrison felt deeply unfulfilled, burned out, and weighed down by mental health struggles. After hitting rock bottom, she began studying the psychology of happiness and developed the "New Happy" philosophy. Now, she helps others break free from the achievement-obsessed mindset and societal pressures that keep so many people unhappy. In this episode, Stephanie shares how redefining happiness beyond achievement and perfection unlocks true wellness and fulfillment in business and life. In this episode, Hala and Stephanie will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:01) The Old Model of Happiness and Why It Fails (05:51) Stephanie's Path to New Happiness Philosophy (11:32) The Real Cost of Capitalism on Well-Being (15:26) What is 'The New Happy' Philosophy? (22:08) Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Goals: The Happiness Divide (31:07) Overcoming Loneliness and Embracing All Emotions (40:08) Finding Positivity Amid Global Suffering (45:43) Redefining Success and Self-Worth in Business (52:59) The Secret to Long-Term Fulfillment Stephanie Harrison is an author, expert in the science of happiness, and founder of The New Happy, a global movement helping people, especially entrepreneurs and professionals, break free from society’s achievement-driven ideals to build more meaningful, connected, and fulfilling lives. Through her bestselling book, The New Happy, she empowers individuals to cultivate lasting mental well-being through authenticity, purpose, and compassion.