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Where to Look for Joy (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
How can we feel more moments of joy? We explore the science of joy and how we can cultivate…
Feeling Overworked? Take a Fika Break (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
A short break does more than just fuel our bodies, it strengthens our minds. Our overworked…
How to Do Good for the Environment (And Yourself) (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Walking can increase our sense of connectedness with the earth and motivation to take…
How to Feel More Hopeful (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
How can we build a sense of hope when the future feels uncertain? Poet Tomás Morín tries…
The Case for Hope, With Rebecca Solnit (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
In the first episode in our series Climate, Hope and Science, we explore how embracing…
A 7-Day Stress Prescription (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Is there such a thing as good stress? Our guest learns to welcome her stress by…
Encore: 24 Hours of Kindness (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Why should you be nice? Our guest explores how small, daily acts of kindness can produce…
A Way to Make Work More Meaningful (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
We all overestimate how much we know. Our guest tries a practice in slowing down to ask…
Why We Need Friends With Shared Interests (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
She's the world's leading animal behaviorist and an Autism advocacy leader. Guest Temple…
Why We Need Reminders of Connectedness (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
How can we feel more connected to our loved ones, even when they're not around? Our guest…
How Music Evokes Awe (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Why do some songs send chills down your spine or give you goosebumps? We explore the…
Why We Should Look Up at the Sky (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
When did you last take a moment to really look up at the sky? Shifting our gaze upward is…
How Awe Brings Us Together (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Feeling awe changes your brain. In our first episode in a series about the science of awe,…
How to Make Life More Meaningful (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Chris Sharma is one of the greatest rock climbers of all time, and he's taking on some of…
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The Science of Synchronized Movement (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Moving in sync with someone else—even a total stranger—can change how you feel about…
How to Practice Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Thankful (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
One way to feel more thankful for things is to imagine life without them. Our guest tries a…
The Emerging Science of ASMR (Encore: The Science of Happiness Podcast)
There are millions of YouTube videos with people crinkling bubble wrap or whispering about…
Episode 126: How to Focus Under Pressure
Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider tries a body scan meditation to sharpen her focus and calm…
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Episode 125: Why Listen to the Other Side?
These days, it's hard to imagine befriending people with different politics than your own.…
Episode 124: Nine Steps to Forgiveness
How do you forgive someone while still holding them accountable? What if that person is…
