#121 The Surprising Science of Happiness w/ Sha-En Yeo

Ever asked yourself, “Wait—can you actually study happiness like it’s science?” I did too—and that’s exactly why I invited Sha-En Yeo to the studio. She calls herself a happiness scientist (yup, that’s a thing), and she’s got the training in positive psychology to back it up. In this episode of Timeless Teaching, we chat about everything from emotional literacy to why people-pleasing kills your joy, and how to rebuild a relationship with yourself. Sha-En also shares her own turning point—leaving behind a stable teaching job to follow what actually made her feel alive.

Discussion Topics: The Surprising Science of Happiness

• Can happiness really be studied like science?
• Joy, hamsters, and a surprising emotional check-in
• One word that changes how you feel—daily
• What if saying yes means losing yourself?
• Are you ignoring your biggest superpower?
• The sneaky way toxic relationships begin
• Why she walked away from a “perfect” job
• Evolving alone: what growth really costs
• Are you chasing success—or wholeness?
• What if you scheduled joy like a meeting?
• The validation trap—and how to break free

Our Guest: Sha-En Yeo

Sha-En Yeo is a two-time TEDx speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice for Mental Health. She is a leadership and well-being expert who helps leaders and teams thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Blending positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and practical tools, she empowers people to build resilience, navigate change, and create cultures of psychological safety. Sha-En is a trusted speaker who brings warmth, insight and expertise to clients like Mandai X, VISA Apac, Google and TikTok.