The Science of Happiness
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
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69 hr 58 min
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How Water Heals
07 Nov, 2024Discover how connecting with water through all five senses can support well-being.A growing body of research shows that connecting with water through things like sight and sound and touch can have a positive impact on how we feel, how we …
Duración: 25 minHappiness Break: Sketching Serenity, With Chris Murchison
31 Oct, 2024A guided drawing meditation to help you break out of stale thought patterns and maybe even enter a state of flow. No talent required.How to Do This Practice: Grab a piece of paper and something to draw with. Find a …
Duración: 7 minHow Rituals Help Us Process Grief
24 Oct, 2024We explore Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead—as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy.Summary: We investigate how Día de los Muertos, or Day of the …
Duración: 26 minHappiness Break: A Humming Technique To Calm Your Nerves, with Priyanka Gupta
17 Oct, 2024Discover Humming Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), a soothing breathing technique that uses gentle humming to promote relaxation and mental calm.It’s important to take a moment to pause and take a long, slow exhale as we navigate life. In our podcast …
Duración: 4 minThe Science of Humming
10 Oct, 2024Did you know humming can soothe your nervous system? We explore the stress-relieving power of Bhramari Pranayama, also known as humming bee breath, with marathon runner and activist Cal Calamia.Summary: Cal Calamia, the first nonbinary winner of the San Francisco …
Duración: 22 minHappiness Break: A Breathing Technique To Help You Relax, with Dr. David Spiegel (Cyclic Sighing)
03 Oct, 2024Dr. David Spiegel guides you through cyclic sighing, a breathwork practice that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Summary: Dr. David Spiegel guides you through a simple yet powerful breathwork practice that can help reduce stress, anxiety, and boost overall well-being. …
Duración: 8 minHow To Breathe Away Anxiety
26 Sep, 2024It’s important to take a moment to pause and take a long, slow exhale as we navigate life. In our podcast series, "Breathe Away Anxiety," we explore ancient breathing techniques alongside cutting-edge research that reveals the powerful effects of slow, …
Duración: 23 minHappiness Break: The Healing Power of Your Own Touch, with Kristin Neff
19 Sep, 2024Dr. Kristin Neff guides us in a self-compassionate touch exercise, and shares the many research-backed reasons to cultivate kindness towards oneself.Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5xt3mz3hSummary: Dr. Kristin Neff guides us through various practices of self-compassionate touch, such as placing hands over the heart …
Duración: 10 minHow To Show Up For Yourself
12 Sep, 2024We explore the science behind how self-compassionate touch can help us feel better about ourselves.Link to transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4nm5827fSummary: Brittany Luce, host of NPR's "It's Been A Minute," shares her experience with self-compassionate touch. She did it for 20 seconds, almost …
Duración: 20 minHappiness Break: A Note to Self on Forgiveness, with Alex Elle (encore)
05 Sep, 2024Letting go of our regrets can motivate us to improve and help us grow. Alex Elle, a certified breath work and writing coach, guides us through a meditation to forgive and accept ourselves.Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5dzrzm4zHow to Do This …
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