Dec. 15, 2025

Dr. Marissa Pei - Organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and internationally syndicated media host

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Dr. Marissa Pei - Organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and internationally syndicated media host

Dr. Marissa Pei is an organizational psychologist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and internationally syndicated radio and television host. With over two decades of experience, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies, public agencies, and global audiences to promote effective leadership, organizational change, and personal well-being.

She is the creator and host of Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa, a long-running talk show focused on happiness, resilience, and conscious living. Dr. Pei is also the author of 8 Ways to Happiness from Wherever You Are, a #1 Amazon bestseller that offers practical tools for creating balance and inner peace.

Known for blending psychology, real-world insight, and humor, Dr. Pei’s work centers on empowering individuals to live with greater clarity, compassion, and joy, both professionally and personally.

Chapters

00:01 - Interviewing Dr. Marissa Pay

00:39 - In the Elevator With Oprah

09:12 - Adam Levine: Suffering Is Optional

12:50 - How to Find a Happy Medium

19:49 - Service Is the Order of Happiness

21:49 - Stop Worrying

27:37 - The Mental Illness Ranting

28:38 - Jon Stewart on Mental Health

31:18 - More Personal Mastery Than Professional Success

35:44 - How to Get to the Next Level of Your Career

40:42 - Steve Jobs on Purpose in Life

43:37 - Feelings of happiness and achievement

47:34 - Abraham Hicks: Don't Get Complacent With Your Life

51:39 - The Real Story of Childhood Trauma

55:37 - Asian Oprah on How to Not Complain

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Dr. Marissa Pei - Organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and internationally syndicated media host

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Dr. Marissa Pei is an organizational psychologist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and internationally syndicated radio and television host. With over two decades of experience, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies, public agencies, and global audiences to promote effective leadership, organizational change, and personal well-being.

She is the creator and host of Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa, a long-running talk show focused on happiness, resilience, and conscious living. Dr. Pei is also the author of 8 Ways to Happiness from Wherever You Are, a #1 Amazon bestseller that offers practical tools for creating balance and inner peace.
Known for blending psychology, real-world insight, and humor, Dr. Pei’s work centers on empowering individuals to live with greater clarity, compassion, and joy, both professionally and personally.