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

The Science of Happiness

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Descripción del podcast

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
Episodios
16 min 8 sec
Duración Promedio
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Categorías:

Ciencia

Duración Total:

76 hr 57 min

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When Rumination Is a Good Thing

01 Sep, 2022

When's the last time you made a good memory — intentionally? Our guest tries a practice in cultivating positive experiences and taking time to savor them. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2kwpfu7a Episode summary: Life doesn't always hand us good times, …

Duración: 21 min

Happiness Break: A Meditation to Connect to Your Roots, with Yuria Celidwen

25 Ago, 2022

When was the last time you thought about your ancestors? This guided meditation by indigenous scholar Yuria Celidwen will help you connect to your heritage and reap the potent benefits of remembering your roots. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3mrd6247 How …

Duración: 10 min

Riding The Waves of Anxiety

18 Ago, 2022

Comedian Aparna Nancherla has always struggled with anxiety — can a new technique help her cope? Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/33y2hta5 Episode summary: Comedian Aparna Nancherla has always struggled with anxiety. Starting a new task at work, writing her book, …

Duración: 21 min

Happiness Break: Walk Your Way to Calm, with Dacher Keltner

11 Ago, 2022

A few slow, mindful paces can lower your cortisol and make you more at ease. Psychologist Dacher Keltner guides you through this Walking Meditation. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5cxymy8e How to Do This Practice: Find a relatively peaceful space that …

Duración: 6 min

36 Questions to Spark Intimacy

04 Ago, 2022

What if you could fall in love, or forge deep connections in just 45 minutes? Our guests try out 36 questions with their partners to see if they can strengthen their connection. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3vxdzmnv Episode summary: There …

Duración: 18 min

Happiness Break: How to Ground Yourself, with Yuria Celidwen

28 Jul, 2022

Connect to yourself and the land you stand on in under 10 minutes with this grounding practice led by Indigenous scholar Dr. Yuria Celidwen. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mwkzku66 How to Do This Practice: If possible, go outside and find …

Duración: 10 min

How to Feel Less Lonely and More Connected

21 Jul, 2022

When we feel more connected, we're kinder and care more for others. After 21 years of being incarcerated, our guest Simon Liu, of Bay Area Freedom House Collective, tries a practice that helps him remember the profound connections he's made …

Duración: 20 min

Happiness Break: Experience Nature Wherever You Are, with Dacher Keltner

14 Jul, 2022

Just a few moments of tuning into nature can make you feel more inspired, connected, and less lonely. Let us guide you through a five-minute noticing nature practice — you don't even have to leave the city. Link to episode …

Duración: 7 min

How to Make Better Decisions (Encore)

07 Jul, 2022

Can practicing mindfulness make us wiser? Judge Jeremy Fogel explores how being present in the moment helps him keep a clear mind and stay connected to his true values. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2fk69bvw Episode summary: What do you think …

Duración: 18 min

Happiness Break: 36 Questions to Feel Connected, with Dacher Keltner

30 Jun, 2022

Having close bonds with others is one of the most important things to our happiness. Host Dacher Keltner walks you through a practice you can do with someone else to create new bonds or strengthen old ones. Plus, hear some …

Duración: 8 min