The Science of Happiness
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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
Temas populares:
mindfulness meditation wellbeing stress reduction emotional regulation awe nature self-compassion love social connectionDuración Total:
77 hr 11 min
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Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability
31 Ago, 2023Rapper Rexx Life Raj shared his deepest pain in his latest album, and discovered it was one big compassion practice for his fans dealing with their own grief. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4xzncasd Episode summary: After losing both of his …
Duración: 17 minHappiness Break: Awe in Impermanence
24 Ago, 2023Take a few minutes to develop your sense of awe for the circle of life in this meditation with Dacher Keltner. LINK TO EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://tinyurl.com/2tv3whj2 All sentient beings are impermanent, and out of our reflections on this we find …
Duración: 8 minWhy Humor Matters for Happiness
17 Ago, 2023Humor can help us with stress, anxiety and feeling more connected to others. But is humor connected to mindfulness? And how can we find more of it? Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2p9dkds7 Episode summary: For Emmy- nominated comedian Josh Johnson, …
Duración: 17 minHappiness Break: Making Music With Your Body, With Keith Terry
10 Ago, 2023Relieve stress, boost self-esteem, and increase focus through a simple body music practice. And do it with a friend to feel more compassion and a hit of oxytocin. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc8aer74 How to Do This Practice: Try using …
Duración: 7 minHow Improv Makes You More Confident and Less Anxious
03 Ago, 2023Just 20 minutes of improv theater can foster creativity and confidence, and help with anxiety, depression, and your ability to tolerate uncertainty. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4t9rjj58 Episode summary: Deema Altaher was never one for the spotlight. So when her …
Duración: 18 minHappiness Break: A Mindful Breath Meditation, with Dacher Keltner
27 Jul, 2023Mindful breathing exercises are a simple, effective, and fast way to shift our mindset and improve physical and mental well-being when practiced regularly. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mpt4rr5x How to Do This Practice: Find a comfortable position to start the …
Duración: 5 minHow To Let Go Without Giving Up
20 Jul, 2023War veteran and country music singer Sal Gonzalez tries the Taoist practice of Wu Wei to improve his relationship with anger. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yavaw23d Episode summary: For Iraq war veteran Sal Gonzalez, relying on anger had become second …
Duración: 21 minHappiness Break: Moving Through Space, With Dacher Keltner
13 Jul, 2023Moving meditations can help reduce stress and boost self-awareness. Improve your ability to sense your body in space with this 7-minute proprioception meditation. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/ynkdywbn How to Do This Practice: Find a comfortable place where you can …
Duración: 7 minFinding Delight Through Your 5 Senses
06 Jul, 2023We enjoy the world through our five senses, so why don't we do more to heighten them? We explore the techniques and science of the senses with Gretchen Rubin. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4s3wv9mv Episode summary: When Gretchen Rubin found …
Duración: 16 minHappiness Break: What To Do When You're Struggling, With Spring Washam
29 Jun, 2023Treating yourself with kindness reduces anxiety and improves coping skills. Spring Washam encourages us to be more self-compassionate through a short guided meditation. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mrx8t9st How to Do This Practice: Find a comfortable position and begin to …
Duración: 8 min
