Episode · The Mel Robbins Podcast · 2026-07-13

Books mentioned on Feeling Lost or Behind in Life? The #1 Happiness Expert Explains How to Find Your Purpose

1 book · With Dr. Dacher Keltner · Listen · Watch on YouTube

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to feel happier and more connected to your purpose in under 5 minutes. Today, you’re learning from Dr. Dacher Keltner, one of the world’s leading experts on meaning, purpose, happiness, and awe.

Dr. Dacher Keltner recommended To Kill a Mockingbird by Ez Reader.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   To Kill a Mockingbird

   Ez Reader · at 35:36

   To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic American novel addressing themes of racial injustice, moral growth, and empathy in the Deep South.

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   “So from the inquiry and once you get a sense of like I care about justice, you know, well these are the people, this is the book I'll read. I'll read to Kill a Mockingbird, you know, and then I'll have this conversation with people. So they're just guides.”

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