Dr. Fuchsia Sirwa
Professor of social and health psychology at Durham University whose research focuses on optimism, well-being, and resilience and who discusses evidence-based practices like gratitude and self-compassion.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 18min
The Optimist: Can you choose to be happy?
Filmmaker Atdhe Trepca, known for his viral 'Are You Happy?' documentary series, joins Dr. Fuchsia Sirwa, a social and health psychology professor, to dive into the concept of happiness. Atdhe shares insights from his journey interviewing strangers about their happiness, revealing the power of reframing negatives and noticing small joys. Dr. Sirwa discusses how optimism can be cultivated and its motivating effects on actions. They explore gratitude practices as tools for fostering joy and the idea that happiness can indeed be a choice.
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Oct 18, 2025 • 18min
Can you choose to be happy?
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Fuchsia Sirwa, a social and health psychology professor at Durham University, shares insights on optimism, well-being, and resilience. She highlights how mindset shifts and practices like gratitude can foster happiness. Atdhe Trepca, the filmmaker behind the viral 'Are You Happy?' project, reveals the surprising candidness in people's responses about joy amidst hardship. They explore whether happiness is a choice and the impact of social support on well-being, blending personal stories with research-backed evidence.
