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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Happiness 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 …
Duración: 11 minAre You Following Your Inner Compass?
29 Ago, 2024What if you had a magic wand and could better the world in any way? What would you do? We explore a practice shown to help you find your purpose and feel more motivated, resilient and fulfilled in life.Link to …
Duración: 19 minHappiness Break: A Meditation on Becoming A Gift To Life
22 Ago, 2024Our happiness is interconnected with the well-being of others, both people and the natural world. Step outside of you can, or imagine the outdoors from wherever you are now, and join us for a meditation that’ll help us be better …
Duración: 9 minHow To Let In New Perspectives
15 Ago, 2024With the U.S. election swiftly approaching, the political divide can feel overwhelming. But what happens when we recognize the limits of our knowledge? Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/83a5wbkp Episode SummaryWhen we internally acknowledge the limits of our knowledge, we create …
Duración: 23 min
