Watch and track your favorite playlist.
Curated by: Mile High FI Podcast (577 videos)
Doug continues the happiness series with part 4 featuring special guest Kristen Knapp (FI Friends Travel). Doug & Kristen dive into the groundbreaking science of longevity, memory, and community - from an 80-year Harvard study to Chicago commuter trains, the data proves that relationships act as emotional shock absorbers. They also discuss how good relationships are the strongest predictor of a healthy, long, happy life. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses? Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! - Guitar Accessories: https://amzn.to/3SU9Ap9 - Hiking & Outdoor: https://amzn.to/445QZeJ - Essentials for Sleep: https://amzn.to/3Tz9Vxy Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers? Of course you do! We ALL do! Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Connect with Kristen: - Email: kristen@fifriendstravel.com - FI Friends Travel: https://fifriendstravel.com/ MHFI, “Happiness Beyond Wealth. FIRE ≠ Happiness – Happy #1” https://milehighfi.com/podcast/267-happiness-beyond-wealth-happy-1/ MHFI, “Is Retirement Overrated? – Happy #2” https://milehighfi.com/podcast/268-is-retirement-overrated-happy-2/ MHFI, “Can Retiring Early Make You Less Happy? – Happy #3” https://milehighfi.com/podcast/269-can-retirement-make-you-less-happy-happy-3/ Plain English Podcast https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/plain-english-with-derek-thompson Plain English Podcast, “Happiness in America” https://www.theringer.com/2023/02/28/politics/happiness-in-america-part-1-the-secret-to-a-good-life-according-to-an-80-year-study Plain English Podcast, “The Healthiest ‘Super-Agers’ Have One Thing in Common” https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/plain-english-with-derek-thompson/2026/01/20/plain-english-best-of-the-healthiest-super-agers-have-one-thing-in-common-according-to-a-25-year-study Harvard Study of Adult Development https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/ Alzheimer’s Association, “The first 25 years of the Northwestern University SuperAging Program” https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.70312 Nicholas Epley, “Mistakenly Seeking Solitude” https://faculty.haas.berkeley.edu/jschroeder/Publications/Epley&Schroeder2014.pdf MHFI Facebook group https://milehighfi.com/facebook Doug’s site https://dougcunnington.com/ Producer Chris's blog, Epic Financial Journey https://www.epicfinancialjourney.com/ --- Join the Mile High FI Club - It's our email list! http://milehighfi.club/ Support the Show (and get exclusive content!) https://milehighfi.com/donate Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals. -- The Mile High FI Website https://milehighfi.com/ On Apple Podcasts https://milehighfi.com/apple On Spotify https://milehighfi.com/spotify E-mail doug@milehighfi.com 0:00 Introduction 5:10 Harvard study of adult development 13:47 SuperAgers explained 20:12 Strong social connections 25:23 Building community 31:25 Making new friends 37:50 Mistakenly seeking solitude 44:21 Upset introverts & conversation tips 50:33 Soundcheck - Recent travels