Happiness for Cynics
Who doesn’t want to be happy? Listen along to Happiness for Cynics, as we present the latest research and case studies on happiness, with a heavy dose of cynicism and a lot of laughs. We explore topics like awe, flow, kindness and finding purpose. Join Marie (the cynic) and the always happy Pete on their journey to discover what makes people happy.
For three years, we released new episodes every Monday morning, so you have 100+ bite-sized dopamine hits you can binge! And at only 20-minutes an episode, they are perfect for your Monday morning commute.
Meet Happiness for Cynics co-hosts: Marie and Pete
Marie Skelton is an Australian writer, speaker, and change and resiliency expert. She started her career in journalism before working in public affairs and then specialising in organisational and culture change for some of the world’s largest tech and financial services companies, both in Australia and the U.S. She also played volleyball for Australia and on scholarship at a D1 university in the U.S. and she captained the NSW Women’s Volleyball team in the Australian Volleyball League.
Following a motorbike accident that nearly took her life, and leg, she began researching change and resiliency to find out how people cope with major life changes and why some people are really good at dealing with whatever life throws at them, while others struggle. She is passionate about mental health and writes about how to cope with today’s Change Storm and maintain mental wellness.
Peter Furness is just plain awesome and he loves unicorns. Pete is the owner of Max Remedial, and a qualified remedial therapist and has worked all over the world with professional athletes, dancers, sporting organisations and medical professionals. Peter’s practice is influenced by his interest in Eastern philosophy and he works closely with Chinese and Ayurvedic practitioners, approaching the body from the principles of ancient medicine.
Peter has practiced Asstanga Yoga for 20 years and combines these principles with his approach to health.
Peter was also an award-winning contemporary dancer in Australia and in the UK.