156: How my brain tumour changed my perspective on happiness with Lawrence Lotze

156: How my brain tumour changed my perspective on happiness with Lawrence Lotze

Author: Simona Costantini February 22, 2022 Duration: 36:28

Before being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2019, Lawrence was chasing happiness in the form of money, success and fame. Once he received his diagnosis, everything changed, and he is using that motivation to empower people's lives freely.

 

In this episode, Lawrence and I chat about how he reframed his perspective of what happiness was, and how it ultimately led him to living a more fulfilling and present life.

 

Lawrence Lotze hosts The Wolf of Queen Street podcast which has become a top 100 iTunes Entrepreneur podcast in over 10 countries. Lawrence discusses tips and strategies to launch a podcast from scratch at no cost and how to grow, monetize and build a world brand.We get into:

  • Chasing money and a materialist version of success
  • How Lawrence’s life changed when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor 
  • What COVID has taught us about relationships and happiness 
  • Small and realistic mindset shifts to live a happier, more present life

 

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We all ask those big questions about contentment and purpose at some point. Happiness Happens doesn’t treat those queries as abstract philosophy, but as a practical, weekly conversation hosted by Simona Costantini. Rather than offering a rigid formula, this podcast explores the many facets of a meaningful life through dialogues with thoughtful guests from various fields. You’ll hear from psychologists, artists, thinkers, and everyday people who have found unique pathways to fulfillment. The discussions are grounded in real experience, focusing on actionable insights that go beyond simple positive thinking. Each episode feels like a deep dive into a different corner of the human experience, whether it’s examining the role of community, the pursuit of creative passion, or the quiet practice of self-acceptance. Simona guides these conversations with a genuine curiosity, making complex ideas about well-being feel accessible and personal. The result is a resource that feels both expansive and intimately useful. Tuning into this podcast is less about searching for a single secret and more about gathering a toolkit-a collection of perspectives and practices that help you define what happiness actually means in your own life. It’s for anyone who believes that a more contented life is built from a series of conscious choices and deeper understandings, one honest conversation at a time.
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