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 emotional regulation awe stress reduction self-compassion nature love social connectionDuración Total:
77 hr 11 min
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Happiness Break: A Walking Meditation with Dan Harris of 10% Happier (Encore)
12 Dic, 2024Trouble sitting still? Learn to practice meditating by simply walking in this practice guided by 10% Happier host Dan Harris. Scroll down for a transcript of this episode.How to Do This Practice: Begin walking. Bring your awareness to the present …
Duración: 8 minHow To Find Calm Through Walking
05 Dic, 2024Mindful walking isn’t just a stroll—it’s a science-backed way to reduce, improve concentration, and soak in the beauty of your surroundings at the same time.***The Science of Happiness is committed to sharing stories and research that inspire resilience, compassion, and …
Duración: 16 minHappiness Break: 5 Minutes of Gratitude
28 Nov, 2024Psychologist Dacher Keltner guides you through a practice to help you see the good things in your life that you might otherwise overlook.How to Do This Practice:1. Sit or lay down somewhere comfortable. You may close your eyes if you …
Duración: 9 minHow To Practice Gratitude When You're Not Feeling Grateful (Encore)
21 Nov, 2024One way to feel more thankful for things is to imagine life without them. We explore a practice shown to help you see the bright side, even when you feel down.We know gratitude is good for us, but what if …
Duración: 16 minHappiness Break: How To Tune Into Water’s Restorative Power
14 Nov, 2024Indigenous scholar Dr. Yuria Celidwen guides us in a reflection on our interconnection with water, encouraging us to see it as more than just a vital resource, but as kin. How to Do This Practice:Last week we explored the scientifically …
Duración: 7 minHow Water Heals
07 Nov, 2024Discover how connecting with water through all five senses can support well-being.A growing body of research shows that connecting with water through things like sight and sound and touch can have a positive impact on how we feel, how we …
Duración: 25 minHappiness Break: Sketching Serenity, With Chris Murchison
31 Oct, 2024A guided drawing meditation to help you break out of stale thought patterns and maybe even enter a state of flow. No talent required.How to Do This Practice: Grab a piece of paper and something to draw with. Find a …
Duración: 7 minHow Rituals Help Us Process Grief
24 Oct, 2024We explore Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead—as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy.Summary: We investigate how Día de los Muertos, or Day of the …
Duración: 26 minHappiness 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 min
