Portada del podcast The Science of Happiness por PRX and Greater Good Science Center

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

279

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16 min 7 sec

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Categorías:
Ciencia
Duración Total:

75 hr 0 min

Todos los Episodios

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/yt3ejj6wEpisode 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
What To Do When You Don’t Like The Way You Feel
01 Feb, 2024

Our guest tried a practice in Radical Acceptance, a Buddhist principle made popular by today's expert, psychologist Tara Brach. Link to episode transcript: http://tinyurl.com/362m4n3b Episode summary: Sometimes, a setback in work or life can leave us feeling defeated and uninspired. …

Duración: 18 min
Happiness Break: Radical Acceptance, With Tara Brach
25 Ene, 2024

A meditation in meeting our most difficult emotions — like anger, disappointment, or fear — with mindfulness and gentle care. Link to episode transcript: http://tinyurl.com/48jas955 How to Do This Practice: When you come up against something challenging – you’re angry …

Duración: 8 min