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

Idioma

Categorías:
Ciencia
Duración Total:

69 hr 58 min

Todos los Episodios

How To Make Work More Satisfying
11 Abr, 2024

Finding ways to bend tasks toward your strengths and passions can make you happier, more productive and find more meaning in your life — no matter your job. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4ky325rs Episode summary: When the poet and former …

Duración: 15 min
Happiness Break: A Meditation To Move Through Anger, With Eve Ekman
04 Abr, 2024

Accepting difficult feelings like anger or irritation can help us keep our cool, feel better overall, and find calm on the other side. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/n6hm5yhz How to Do This Practice: Begin the practice by settling your mind …

Duración: 7 min
How To Talk To People You Disagree With
28 Mar, 2024

We learn techniques for working across the aisle without compromising our values from a Democratic politician in one of the most conservative states, Oklahoma. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/w2a9a42p Episode summary: Trying to have a conversation with someone who has …

Duración: 17 min
Happiness Break: Tap into the Joy that Surrounds You, With Anushka Fernandopulle
21 Mar, 2024

Beyond just feeling good, studies show experiencing other people's joy makes us more compassionate and satisfied with life.Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/kycnk4caHow to Do This Practice: Find a comfortable position to begin this practice, focusing on your breath. Visualize a …

Duración: 4 min
Who’s Always There for You?
14 Mar, 2024

When we remember the times someone had our back, it changes the way we view ourselves and the world. Our guest explores what happens when trying a practice to feel more supported.Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc2kpzmyEpisode summary:Ever since he was …

Duración: 16 min
Happiness Break: Where Did You Come From? Guided Writing With Lyla June
07 Mar, 2024

Indigenous artist Lyla June leads a 5-minute freewriting exercise about our personal journeys. Autobiographical writing has been shown to help do better in relationships and feel more satisfied in life. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3622n5s6 How to Do This Practice: …

Duración: 9 min
Why Grownups Should Be Playful Too
29 Feb, 2024

Playfulness can improve your relationships, help you excel at work, and reduce stress. We explore a strategy shown to help you become more playful. Link to episode transcript: http://tinyurl.com/b5xc78r3 Episode summary: Patricia Mebrahtu used to have so much fun as …

Duración: 19 min
Happiness Break: A Meditation on Playfulness, With Dacher Keltner
22 Feb, 2024

We all have a playful side, and research shows acting on it can help us when we need to move through challenging emotions, manage conflict, and be more creative. Link to episode transcript: http://tinyurl.com/4bxtn9ek How to Do This Practice: Find …

Duración: 6 min
Encore: How to Feel Less Pressed for Time
15 Feb, 2024

When we devote a little time to the other people in our life, we actually feel like we have more of it. Our guest tried a practice to regain control of his time and schedule Link to episode transcript: http://tinyurl.com/mr3r6jfn …

Duración: 15 min
Happiness Break: Wrap Yourself in Kindness, With Jack Kornfield
08 Feb, 2024

When we treat ourselves with kindness and gratitude, research shows we feel more motivated and less self-critical. Meditation teacher Jack Kornfield leads in a practice where we gently turn inward. Link to episode transcript: http://tinyurl.com/yfbz28h2 How to Do This Practice: …

Duración: 9 min