Meaningful Happiness with Dr. Scott Conkright
Meaningful Happiness is a podcast that unpacks the science of emotions, relationships, and personal growth through the lens of Affect Relational Theory (ART), Chronic Shame Syndrome (CSS), and Latalescence—the second act of life where experience, adaptability, and purpose shape our journey forward.
Each episode explores how shame operates beneath the surface, influencing our confidence, connections, and sense of agency. Through deep insights and practical tools, we uncover ways to rewrite our personal narratives, break free from shame-based cycles, and cultivate a life rich in authenticity, curiosity, and joy.
Join me as we dive into the psychological frameworks and real-world applications that help us navigate relationships, self-perception, and the ever-evolving landscape of human experience.
Let’s make happiness meaningful.
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Meaningful Happiness with Dr. Scott Conkright
Latest Episodes
The Shape You Take in Love: An Introduction to the Relational Animal Archetypes
Ask someone how they felt when their partner pulled away last night, and you'll often get a long pause, or a shrug, or "I don't know, weird." Ask what they did instead, and the answer comes fast, because behavior is easier to name th...
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Breaking Family Trauma Contracts: Somatic Healing, Reparentive Therapy & Animal Archetypes with Pamela Rosin, LMFT
Why do so many of us repeat painful relational patterns even after years of traditional talk therapy? In this episode of the Meaningful Happiness Podcast, host Dr. Scott Conkright sits down with licensed marriage and family therapi...
Your Body Knows What Your Mind Doesn't: A Conversation on Healing and Human Connection with Elicia Woodford
What if the answers you've been searching for aren't in your thoughts, but in your body's deeper wisdom?In this captivating conversation, Dr. Scott Conkright sits down with Alicia Woodford, author of Free to Be Me, founder of Co...
Attention, Vulnerability, and Shame: A Conversation with Matt Tomatz
In this episode, Dr. Scott Conkright sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, therapist Matt Tomatz, for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation about attention, shame, music, memory, and the ways our inner lives shape our re...
Why You Repeat Relationship Patterns: The Hidden Role of Core Feelings
Why do so many people repeat the same patterns in relationships, even when they understand what needs to change?This article introduces a foundational idea: the distinction between core feelings and emotions, and why confusing the two ke...
