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The Science of Happiness

PRX and Greater Good Science Center

The Science of Happiness

A weekly psychology, Social Sciences and Science podcast featuring Dacher Keltner
 7 people rated this podcast
The Science of Happiness

PRX and Greater Good Science Center

The Science of Happiness

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The Science of Happiness

PRX and Greater Good Science Center

The Science of Happiness

A weekly psychology, Social Sciences and Science podcast featuring Dacher Keltner
 7 people rated this podcast
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What is it about certain melodies that can relax our nerves and rock us to sleep? We explore the science of calming music with pianist Rosey Chan.
Thank you. Gracias. Merci. Every language has a word for gratitude. But why do we feel it? How can we experience more of it? We revisit some of our favorite episodes about the science of gratitude.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.c
A doctor who serves communities in dire need shares how gratitude helps him find light in the darkness.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3u6hmr6t
Focusing on funny things can reduce stress, anxiety, and make us feel more connected to others. Our guests, who were high school sweethearts, learn how humor can also strengthen relationships.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2z
Connecting across generations is one of the oldest happiness practices there is. We explore why to honor your elders, along with other practices from indigenous cultures often overlooked by Western science.Link to Episode Transcript: https://
Feeling hard on yourself? Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp learns to quiet his inner critic and tap into his highest potential.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4pbt5efs
A tree next to a bus stop, a flower poking through the sidewalk. Our guest, an Iraq War veteran, discovers how awe and wonder can be found anywhere — if you just pay attention.
Why should you be nice? Our guest explores how small, daily acts of kindness can produce meaningful life changes.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5chaxu75
We speak with john a. powell, director of the Othering & Belonging Institute, about racial justice, well-being, and widening our circles of human connection and concern.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yewzbtj9
When our world is turned upside down, how do we keep moving forward? Our guest, award-winning author Christine Day, sets a new path for herself.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4rx9tv3p
Want to calm your inner critic? Our guest tries a practice to find more self-compassion during uncertain times.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc63cckh
Sheltering-at-home with kids? These questions can help them, and us, focus on the good things in life.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yvbp9zf7
How a doctor stays calm and centered during times of uncertainty, one breath at a time.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3fjn655n
Our guest tries a practice to feel more connected to loved ones, and herself, while sheltering at home.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/53d7c5jx
He survived the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, two years ago and has been a student mental health advocate ever since. Now Kai Koerber finds a way to thank the person who helped him find his voice.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tiny
Are you actually listening when someone is talking to you, or just waiting for your turn to talk? Our guest, a veteran of the Iraq War, practices how to truly listen to others.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/nhfvv54t
Doctors are often trained to be emotionally detached. But our guest finds greater meaning in his work as a physician when he tries to connect more deeply with his patients, co-workers, and family.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.co
Do you dwell on the negative and let moments of joy just pass you by? Discover how the Academy Award-winning director of Inside Out got out of his head and savored the good in his life.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/bury2hu9
What does it really take to forgive someone? And why should we do it? Our guest, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, tries a practice to let go of anger.Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/24txsbxz
Take 10 minutes to be guided through a practice of meaningful self-kindness: A self-compassion break with Kristin Neff.Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/427x7e6cHow to Do This Practice:Think of a situation in your life that
Have you ever known you're dreaming while you're asleep? Our guests try practices to help induce lucid dreams, and we hear what they can teach us about consciousness.Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/y4z8sucaEpisode summary:
We guide you through a reflection of three things you're grateful for today. This practice is shown to boost happiness, connection, and motivation while reducing stress. Happiness Break is a new series by The Science of Happiness.Link to epi
Do you struggle with sleep? This week Drew Ackerman of Sleep with Me podcast tries tips for a good night's sleep, and we explore why it's so important to our well-being.Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4zhdc58zEpisode summa
Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2p8wnyx6Episode summary:Emanuel Hahn has never been great at asking for help. He didn’t live with his parents after age 12, and consequently, he says he learned to only rely on himself. But no
Comedian Marilyn Pittman takes stock of what she really wants in life – and makes a plan to get it.Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5n7dya5t
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