The Happiness Watchlist
Prefer learning through stories, visuals, and voices that inspire? This is your go-to space for happiness-focused documentaries, series, and short films available on popular streaming platforms. Each selection is handpicked to align with the PREIS framework—Physical, Relational, Emotional, Intellectual, and Spiritual well-being—so you can grow, reflect, and recharge from the comfort of your couch.
A heartwarming documentary that follows the friendship between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as they share profound insights and playful moments, offering practical wisdom on cultivating joy even amid adversity. Through their laughter and deep conversations, the film highlights the power of compassion, forgiveness, and resilience.
This episode illustrates the foundational role of solar energy in fueling life, connecting directly to how we manage our physical energy through food and movement. Just like the cheetah relies on the energy passed through the food chain from the sun, our bodies depend on quality nutrition, rest, and exercise to sustain vitality.
Our Universe | Season 1
Episode 2. The Cosmic Clock
Our Universe | Season 1
Episode 1. Chasing Starlight
The natural rhythms highlighted in this episode mirror the importance of aligning our physical energy with daily, seasonal, and circadian cycles. Just as the chimpanzee’s life is guided by the universe’s timing, our physical well-being thrives when we honor our body’s need for consistent sleep, movement, and recovery in sync with nature’s clock.
Down to Earth with Zac Efron Season 1, Episode 4: Sardinia
Zac explores the secrets of longevity in one of the world’s Blue Zones, where lifestyle habits support exceptional physical vitality well into old age. This aligns with the Physical, Relational, and Spiritual dimensions of the PREIS energy framework by highlighting the role of nutrient-rich diets, natural movement, rest, and strong community bonds in sustaining long-term physical energy and well-being.
If you’re especially intrigued by Episode 4’s focus on Sardinia and the science of longevity in Blue Zones, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones offers a deeper, more focused look. It expands on the core principles behind these extraordinary regions and provides actionable insights for anyone seeking to apply Blue Zone habits in daily life.
The Goop Lab With Gwyneth Paltrow | Season 1, Episode 2 Cold Comfort
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
Wim Hof guides the Goop team through breathwork and cold exposure techniques designed to boost immunity, reduce stress, and enhance resilience. This episode ties directly to the Physical and Emotional dimensions of the PREIS energy model by showing how deliberate breathing and cold therapy can regulate the nervous system, increase physical stamina, and improve emotional control under pressure.