The Science of Happiness

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

261

Episodios

16 min 5 sec

Duración Promedio

Inglés

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Categorías:
Ciencia
Duración Total:

69 hr 58 min

Todos los Episodios

Is There Someone You Need to Thank?
02 Abr, 2018

Is there someone important you've never properly thanked? Award-winning children's book author, Yuyi Morales, discovers the power of writing a "gratitude letter" to the librarian who changed her life. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yzbnp9v6

Duración: 22 min
Can You Predict What Will Make You Happy?
26 Mar, 2018

Do memories of your past affect your happiness today? Susannah Cahalan was young and healthy when she was stricken with a mysterious illness. Learn how writing about her “month of madness” in the bestselling book Brain on Fire helped her …

Duración: 20 min
Find Your Best Possible Self
19 Mar, 2018

Does imagining your future make you more happy--or more anxious? Our happiness guinea pig looks ahead for inspiration to improve her life now. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/265b34pj

Duración: 22 min
How Gratitude Benefits Your Brain
12 Mar, 2018

Can you train your brain to be more grateful? Todd Zwillich of The Takeaway takes on the challenge. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2s336x2a

Duración: 22 min
Krista Tippett on Being Grounded in Your Body
05 Mar, 2018

Are you so stressed that it wears you down physically as well as mentally? Discover how award-winning radio host Krista Tippett brought relief to her mind and body. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/29wdtvkj

Duración: 17 min
Why a Walk Works Wonders
26 Feb, 2018

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: …

Duración: 22 min
3 Funny Things
19 Feb, 2018

What should you do when you thought you had it all -- but learn you've had it all wrong? Discover what our happiness guinea pig did to bring more joy and humor into his life. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4z3snujy

Duración: 16 min
How to Fall in Love with Anyone
12 Feb, 2018

Can 36 questions help you fall in love--and stay in love? Best-selling author Kelly Corrigan tries a research-proven technique to feel closer to her husband. Plus, we learn how the same technique can actually reduce racism and prejudice. Link to …

Duración: 21 min
Quieting Your Inner Critic
05 Feb, 2018

Are you too hard on yourself? Our Happiness Guinea Pig spent most of his life behind bars. Discover the research-tested practice that helped him quiet his inner critic. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2jdjruzd

Duración: 14 min
3 Good Things
05 Feb, 2018

Do you take the good things in life for granted? You’re not alone, and studies show it's very human. But here’s a way to find more joy in the everyday. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2khs3b7r

Duración: 13 min