Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger

Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger

Author: Paul Ollinger Language: English Episodes: 321
Paul Ollinger has worn a few different hats-stand-up comedian, tech executive, and now, the curious host of Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger. This isn't a lecture series or a dry self-help guide. Instead, it feels more like pulling up a chair for a series of genuinely engaging talks that wander into the places where our daily lives, careers, and inner worlds collide. The conversations, which feature authors, thinkers, and various creatives, are refreshingly candid. They dig into the practical and philosophical questions about what it actually means to build a life that feels both successful and satisfying. You'll find that each episode of this podcast approaches big themes-money, purpose, and the pursuit of contentment-with a blend of wit and thoughtful depth. The underlying idea isn't about finding a perfect, Instagram-ready version of happiness, but something more grounded and attainable. It's for anyone who's ever wondered if there's a smarter, more meaningful way to navigate the pressures of business and culture without losing sight of what matters. Tuning in, you get the sense that Paul is figuring it out alongside his guests, making the insights feel earned and relatable. The result is a consistently interesting exploration of how we can all aim for a life that feels reasonably, and authentically, well-lived.
Episodes
Olympic Economics with Apolo Ohno - ENCORE EPISODE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:01
In this episode, Apolo Ohno and I go deep into the economic realities of becoming an Olympian. Due to the steep cost of coaching, training, equipment, and travel, many (perhaps most) athletes and their families go deep i…
House of Gucci author, Sara Gay Forden - Ep 135 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:29
Sara Gay Forden is the author ofHouse of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed,on which director Ridley Scott based his star-studded film.The Economist named House of Guccione of its best book…
Raising Successful Kids with Julie Lythcott-Haims - Ep 134 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:18
Julie Lythcott-Haims is passionate about raising self-sufficient kids and helping them find their unique path into adulthood. The former Dean of Freshman at Stanford University, Julie is the author of several books inclu…
Zen Money with Ken Honda - Ep 133 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:19
When it comes to money, there are two approaches: love or fear.” That’s what Ken Honda writes in his latest work, Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with your Money. Ken’s books on money have sold over 8 milli…
Over-thinking and What to do About It with Jon Acuff - Ep 132 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:08
Overthinking is so deeply ingrained in humanity that it shows up as a theme in Buddhism, Stoicism, Shakespeare, and the songs of Barenaked Ladies. Jon Acuff joins us today to discuss his book, Soundtracks, The Surprising…
Life After Public Failure with Warwick Fairfax - Ep 130 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:07
Today we are going to talk about public mistakes: big, flagrant, public mistakes that might best be described as “failure” and earn the derision of the press and cost your family hundreds of millions of dollars. Warwick…
$50 Million Mistakes with Ali Partovi - Ep 129 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:02
Ali Partovi is an Iranian-Americanentrepreneur and angel investor. He is best known as a co-founder of Code .org, iLike, and LinkExchange. He was an early investor in Airbnb, Dropbox, Facebook, and Uber. Ali grew up in T…
Thanksgiving Essays - Ep 127 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:10
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