Researching Happy

Author: Matthew Iasiello

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Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health

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061 - BACK in 2026
Episode 61
Sunday, 22 March, 2026

Matt shares an update on his busy start to the year, focusing on his work in mental wellbeing, cancer research, and prevention initiatives. He reflects on the evolution of wellbeing concepts from PERMA to more integrated models, and seeks listener input on a personal anecdote about balancing academic and practical work.00:00 Introduction and Personal Update00:56 Work on Cancer and Mental Wellbeing Program02:45 Co-designing Support for People with Cancer04:12 Expanding Evidence for Mental Wellbeing Interventions06:48 Systematic Review Innovations with AI08:41Moving Beyond PERMA: The Evolution of Wellbeing Models11:28 Personal Journey from Academic to Impact-Driven Work13:02 The Future of Wellbeing Research and Models