The guest on the podcast is Robert Mack, an Ivy League educated positive psychology expert and celebrity happiness coach. He had a difficult upbringing and struggled with unhappiness and depression. However, he discovered a glimmer of joy when attempting suicide and decided to research and practice methods to improve his happiness. He eventually dug himself out of depression and went on to study applied positive psychology, earning a master's degree in it. Robert Mack emphasizes the broad and deep research around happiness and the various factors that contribute to a happier life. He believes that happiness can be controlled and improved.

Background and upbringing Experience with depression Research and methods to improve happiness Study of applied positive psychology The broad and deep research around happiness The control and improvement of happiness