Hack Your Happiness19 Jun 2025

What I Learned About Happiness From Traveling The World, 2 TV Shows & My Dad’s Jokes: Phil Rosenthal

He created one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, Everybody Loves Raymond. Now, Phil Rosenthal travels the world, tasting food and learning about joy, in his Netflix series, Somebody Feed Phil. Today, Phil is joining Mercedes and Anastasia for a feel-good conversation about his journey into show business, and what he's learned from traveling the world!

Phil dives into:

What his travels have taught him about happiness (and how we can bring more of it into our everyday lives)

His top tips for building a stronger sibling bond
How to stay spontaneous, serendipitous, and open to joy — even when life gets unpredictable
His favorite foods & food experiences
And of course, in true Phil fashion, he ends the episode with a joke!

Whether you dream of working in TV, want to travel the world, or just need a smile today, this episode is your passport to joy, connection, and feeling a little bit happier.

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Watch Somebody Feed Phil, Season 8!

https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80146601

Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with host of National Geographic's Primal Survivor, adventurer Hazen Audel. In this episode, Hazen shares his craziest stories from living in the wild, advice on trying new things, and hacks on how to face your fears! https://open.spotify.com/episode/76p0Fcvj9H1VBRclxdxBiB?si=yeNtzUYpSDGhV6UhHMad7g

(00:00) Intro

(02:07) How Phil Got Started

(05:30) The Backstory: Everybody Loves Raymond

(07:22) The Pursuit, Not The Destination

(08:20) What Has Phil Learned About Happiness, From Around The World?

(12:15) Hacks To Gratitude

(15:27) How Can I Build A Stronger Bond With My Sibling/Family?

(19:00) Phil's Travel (FOOD!) Hack

(22:28) What Is The Best & Most Surprising Food That Phil Has Tried?

(24:40) Hacks For Managing Unpredictable Situations

(28:14) A Joke From Phil

(29:47) What Brings Phil A Small Bit of Happiness?

(31:51) Key Takeaways

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