Portada del podcast The Science of Happiness por PRX and Greater Good Science Center

The Science of Happiness

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Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Follow us on Instagram @HappinessPod.

Autor: PRX and Greater Good Science Center

286
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16 min 8 sec
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Ciencia

Duración Total:

76 hr 57 min

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Happiness Break: Feeling the Awe of Nature from Anywhere, with Dacher Keltner

26 Ene, 2023

Host Dacher Keltner leads us through an exercise in feeling the serenity and wonder that nature brings us, no matter where we are. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc6dwdnp How to Do This Practice: Find a spot where you can sit …

Duración: 7 min

Why We Should Look Up at the Sky

19 Ene, 2023

When did you last take a moment to really look up at the sky? Shifting our gaze upward is linked to more creativity, capacity to focus—and it's a gateway to awe.Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3dbvxvybEpisode summary:Natalie didn’t spend much time …

Duración: 16 min

Happiness Break: Awe for Others, with Dacher Keltner

12 Ene, 2023

The communities we create are one of the most awe-inspiring parts of our lives. Host Dacher Keltner guides us in a meditation on awe and togetherness in this week’s Happiness Break. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3783rkmj How to Do This …

Duración: 8 min

How Awe Brings Us Together

05 Ene, 2023

Feeling awe changes your brain. In our first episode in a series about the science awe, we explore how awe can make you a better friend, partner, and community member. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/ytph8dnc Episode summary: When Mirna Valerio …

Duración: 19 min

Happiness Break: An Affirmation Practice for the New Year, with Chris Murchison

29 Dic, 2022

This New Year, affirm the wonderful qualities you already possess with this meditative writing practice called "I Am." Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mswzp9jz How to Do This Practice: Take a moment to sit still and take a few deep breaths, …

Duración: 8 min

How to Make Life More Meaningful

22 Dic, 2022

Chris Sharma is one of the greatest rock climbers of all time, and he's taking on some of the biggest challenges in life: becoming a parent and starting his own business. Chris tries a practice shown to help us craft …

Duración: 18 min

Happiness Break: Finding Presence Through Your Senses, with Dacher Keltner

15 Dic, 2022

Sight, smell, touch, sound, and taste: all of our five senses provide unique pathways to presence and happiness. We spend a few minutes being mindful of each one. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/be39r98y How to Do This Practice: Find a …

Duración: 7 min

The Science of Synchronized Movement

08 Dic, 2022

Moving in sync with someone else — even a total stranger — can change how you feel about them, and how you act, without you realizing it. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2baf5v3u Episode summary: When was the last time you …

Duración: 17 min

Happiness Break: Tune Into Your Body, with Radha Agrawal

01 Dic, 2022

Happiness isn't only in your head — your body is important, too. This week, Radha Agrawal leads us in a short Japanese calisthenics practice called Radio Taiso.Check out Radha Agrawal’s video guide to this practice: https://dose.daybreaker.com/videos/microdose-oxytocin-healthy-spineToday’s Happiness Break guide:Radha Agrawal …

Duración: 7 min

How to Practice Gratitude When You're Not Feeling Thankful

24 Nov, 2022

One way to feel more thankful for things is to imagine life without them. Our guest tries a practice for seeing the bright side, even when you feel down. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5n783z4e Episode summary: We know that gratitude …

Duración: 16 min