Ep. 43 — PERMA: The 5 Pillars of Human Flourishing
Tue Feb 03 2026
What does it actually mean to live a "good life"?
In this episode, Dr. Roger Hall explores the PERMA model developed by Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology. Moving beyond the simple pursuit of pleasure, Dr. Hall dissects the five crucial elements that contribute to human flourishing: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.
Dr. Hall discusses the neuroscience of creativity (and how it relates to your mood), the importance of deep "flow" states, and why meaningful relationships are the single strongest predictor of a happy life.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
Defining Flourishing: It's more than just a smile; it's a state of being.Neuroscience of Joy: How positive emotion physically opens up your brain's processing.Relationship Theory: Why we are hardwired for connection.Meaning Making: How to find purpose beyond your paycheck.Send us a text
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What does it actually mean to live a "good life"? In this episode, Dr. Roger Hall explores the PERMA model developed by Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology. Moving beyond the simple pursuit of pleasure, Dr. Hall dissects the five crucial elements that contribute to human flourishing: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Dr. Hall discusses the neuroscience of creativity (and how it relates to your mood), the importance of deep "flow" states, and why meaningful relationships are the single strongest predictor of a happy life. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Defining Flourishing: It's more than just a smile; it's a state of being.Neuroscience of Joy: How positive emotion physically opens up your brain's processing.Relationship Theory: Why we are hardwired for connection.Meaning Making: How to find purpose beyond your paycheck.Send us a text Support the show Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall! If you enjoyed today's insights, don't forget to subscribe for more content on leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Share this episode with friends, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit from these powerful strategies. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Hall: Visit drrogerhall.com for resources and more. 📧 Have a question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future episode! Follow me on socials: X - @DoctorRogerHall Facebook - @Roger Hall Instagram - @DoctorRogerHall Linkedin - @Dr Roger Hall Youtube - @DoctorRogerHall Rumble - @SecondThoughts