The Science of Happiness
PRX and Greater Good Science Center
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.
Episodes
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Feb 13, 2020 • 18min
Who Is Your Rock?
He survived the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, two years ago and has been a student mental health advocate ever since. Now Kai Koerber finds a way to thank the person who helped him find his voice.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mrfakhm3
Jan 30, 2020 • 17min
What Does It Take To Really Listen To Someone?
Are you actually listening when someone is talking to you, or just waiting for your turn to talk? Our guest, a veteran of the Iraq War, practices how to truly listen to others.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/nhfvv54t
Jan 16, 2020 • 18min
Why Shared Goals Can Bridge Divides
How can people from different groups get on the same page? Our guest, an educator and football coach, tries a strategy for building stronger, more inclusive teams.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/ef83kvf2
Jan 2, 2020 • 18min
How To Make Time for Happiness
Her New Year's resolution was to have more joyful and fulfilling experiences in her daily life. Our guest tried a practice to help make that happen.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/nh9nn3m5
Dec 19, 2019 • 18min
How To Get Your Senses Tingling
There are millions of YouTube channels with people crinkling bubble wrap or whispering about folding laundry. Our guests talks about why autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) makes her, and many others, feel more calm and happy.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3t4nnp6m
Dec 5, 2019 • 21min
How To Be Less Hard on Yourself
Do you beat yourself up over every mistake? A high school senior tries to be kinder to himself during an especially stressful time.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yrbcmj37
Nov 28, 2019 • 19min
Happy Again: How to Notice What You're Thankful For (Encore)
Comedian Maz Jobrani tries to be more thankful for the good things in his life by writing them down — and encourages his kids to do the same.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2p8k3m6h
Nov 21, 2019 • 17min
Can You Find Wonder in the Ordinary?
When was the last time you felt connected to something bigger than yourself? Award-winning cellist Yumi Kendall looks, and listens, for moments of awe.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/388cpjer
Nov 7, 2019 • 19min
How To Get Your Priorities Straight
It's easy to lose sight of what matters most. Our guest finds a way to reconnect with her values during stressful times.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/55hmf3mm
Oct 24, 2019 • 22min
Does Your Doctor Listen to You?
Doctors are often trained to be emotionally detached. But our guest finds greater meaning in his work as a physician when he tries to connect more deeply with his patients, co-workers, and family.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5n8h4vxs
