What if the best part of a festival isn’t the music but the people you meet?

This episode I chat with Bilal from Festival Sound to reveal the heart of festival culture: unexpected friendships, shared joy, and real conversations that happen far from the main stage.

Discover how festivals break down barriers, create space for everyone, regardless of background and a reminder that genuine connection is what really matters. Bilal shares personal stories about finding belonging at Glastonbury, sparking joy even in a crowd of thousands, and why the raw, unscripted moments are the ones that stay with us.

If you’re searching for a feel good episode that touches on human conversations such as meaning , or just need a reminder of the power of simple human connection, then ...

Tune in, drop your noise, and rediscover joy in togetherness.

Keywords: festival community, human connection, real stories, UK festivals, podcast, Glastonbury, Drop Your Noise, Festival Sound.

About Bilal

Creator of the music festival podcast, Festival Sounds, an independent podcast that reached number 1 int he UK music podcast charts within 12 months of launch.

www.festivalsounds.co.uk

What if happiness science isn’t just about positive thinking but about building a life you actually want to live.

This week I sat down with Dr. Louise Lambert to understand the real science behind happiness, why “feeling good” isn’t the full story, and more about quality of life.

Dr. Lambert shares actionable strategies for moving beyond “ill-being” and into a more intentional, joy-filled life (no fake positivity required).

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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: “What does happiness really mean?”
03:13 – Happiness Science vs. Pop Culture Misconceptions
05:47 – The Spectrum: Hedonic vs. Eudaimonic Happiness
12:01 – Timeless Habits for Fulfillment (At Any Age)
18:14 – Ill-Being & Over-Identification: Rethinking Mental Health
37:08 – How to Build Connection in a Distracted World
53:55 – Why Compelling Lives Matter
1:04:26 – Key Takeaways & Simple Next Steps

About

Dr. Louise Lambert is a consultant specializing in positive psychology and wellbeing in life, at work as well as in schools. Based in the United Arab Emirates since 2003, she is the Editor of the Middle East Journal of Positive Psychology and a leading researcher in the field of regional positive psychology, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications, many stemming from her intervention work. A former professor and current workplace advisor, she designs programs to help organizations create high-quality connections and embed wellbeing into their culture. In addition to her organizational work, Dr. Lambert also offers a self-paced online course for individuals seeking to improve their happiness and life satisfaction in practical, science-based ways. Learn more at www.happinessmatters.org

https://www.instagram.com/dr_louise_lambert/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-louise-lambert-89434927/

How does life in a fast-moving city like Dubai change when AI steps into our conversations, our therapy sessions, and even our classrooms? This episode explores how AI can both help and hinder true emotional connection. We'll unpack what it means to be emotionally efficient vs. emotionally expressive, why context is king (even for chatbots), and how slowing down—just a little—can help us reconnect with ourselves and others. Plus, I share two powerful reminders from my books and some honest stories about facing speed, burnout, and the pressure to be 'productive.' Let’s get real about balancing comfort and connection in a world that’s always one step ahead