The Science of Happiness

Jan 21 2021 20

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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 professor Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center.

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Healing Through Gratitude

Jan 21 2021 19 mins

A stranger helped her through the hardest day of her life. When she expresses her gratitude, our guest encounters the power of true connection.

How to Talk with Strangers

Jan 07 2021 17 mins

The way we interact with people who come in and out of our lives has changed since COVID-19. Our guest tries a practice to connect with strangers while keeping a social distance.

Happy Again: How to Connect When You Must Stay Apart (Encore)

Dec 24 2020 22 mins

Are you unable to be with your friends and family during the holiday season this year? These 36 questions can bring you closer to loved ones, even if you're separated.

Are You Listening to Your Elders?

Dec 10 2020 24 mins

Connecting across generations is one of the oldest happiness practices there is. We explore why to honor your elders, along with other practices from indigenous cultures often overlooked by Western science.

How to Make Better Decisions

Nov 26 2020 20 mins

Can practicing mindfulness make us wiser? Judge Jeremy Fogel explores how being present in the moment helps him keep a clear mind and stay connected to his true values.

How to Give Up a Grudge

Nov 12 2020 18 mins

What does it really take to forgive someone? And why should we do it? Our guest, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, tries a practice to let go of anger.

Why Voting Connects Us

Oct 29 2020 19 mins

Why do we vote? We explore the science behind what drives us to the polls, and the benefits we reap for ourselves and communities when we cast our ballots.

How to Ride With the Pain

Oct 22 2020 22 mins

It's easy to be anxious and uncertain about the future—especially if you're eight months pregnant. Our guest tries practices to help her deal with whatever life throws her way.

If You Want to Be More Productive, Cut Yourself Some Slack

Oct 08 2020 16 mins

Feeling hard on yourself? Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp learns to quiet his inner critic and tap into his highest potential.

A Cure for Loneliness

Sep 24 2020 20 mins

Feeling lonely? Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy learns why focusing on the quality of our relationships, not the quantity, can be an antidote.