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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
Inglés
Idioma

Categorías:

Ciencia

Duración Total:

76 hr 57 min

Todos los episodios

Are Your Expectations Too High?

17 Mar, 2022

High expectations can lead to disappointment, but expecting the worst doesn't feel great, either. This week we explore how to find the balance. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/27s3x7n7

Duración: 18 min

How to Turn Grief into Strength

03 Mar, 2022

Part of life is experiencing pain and loss. And sometimes, finding meaning in it. We explore a writing practice shown to help us come out stronger after difficult times. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4ufxpwaa

Duración: 19 min

Why You Should Snap Pictures of Nature

17 Feb, 2022

A NYT restaurant critic puts down her pen and grabs her camera to capture the beauty of the outdoors. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc66tdhb

Duración: 18 min

When It's Time to Face Your Fears

03 Feb, 2022

What happens when we feel compassion for the things that scare us? Shabazz Larkin shares what it's like to face some of his deepest fears. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yp7r8fwu

Duración: 20 min

The Case for Believing in Yourself

06 Ene, 2022

What does your best possible self look like? Our guest tries a practice in optimism by imagining her brightest future. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2s4hbkrt

Duración: 17 min

How Gratitude Renews Us

23 Dic, 2021

Feeling burned out? Our guest, a nurse, explores how cultivating gratitude helps people in high stress jobs. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/th82bwp2

Duración: 19 min

What Our Photos Say About Us

09 Dic, 2021

Can taking a few photos really make you happier? Afghan rocker Sulyman Qardash tries a practice to find meaning through snapping photos of daily life. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/a2x9vkve

Duración: 18 min

Why We Give Thanks

25 Nov, 2021

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: …

Duración: 19 min

Do You Feel Pressed for Time?

11 Nov, 2021

What happens when we share our time? Our guest, chef and author Bryant Terry, pauses to be present with the ones who matter most. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3n3tftbw

Duración: 15 min

Why You Should Make Small Goals

28 Oct, 2021

Comedian Paula Poundstone tries to take on a messy and daunting task, one small step at a time. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mv2hstcp

Duración: 20 min