Well-Being and Post-COVID Recovery: Exploring U.S. Consumer Pessimism Amid Economic Growth

29/10/2025 38 min
Well-Being and Post-COVID Recovery: Exploring U.S. Consumer Pessimism Amid Economic Growth

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Episode Synopsis

Explore well-being science behind U.S. consumer pessimism in the post-COVID recovery, its toll on mental health and wellness, and ways to restore hope.

Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Carol Graham, a senior scientist at Gallup, an author, and a senior fellow in the Economic Studies program at Brookings.

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