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The Science of Happiness

Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of comp

Episodes

Total: 256

Psychologist Dacher Keltner guides you through a practice to help you see the good things in your li

One way to feel more thankful for things is to imagine life without them. We explore a practice show

Indigenous scholar Dr. Yuria Celidwen guides us in a reflection on our interconnection with water, e

How Water Heals

2024/11/7

Discover how connecting with water through all five senses can support  well-being as our guest expe

A guided drawing meditation to help you break out of stale thought patterns and maybe even enter a s

We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and hel

Discover Humming Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), a soothing breathing technique that uses gentle hu

Discover Humming Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), a soothing breathing technique that uses gentle hu

The Science of Humming

2024/10/10

Did you know humming can soothe your nervous system? Join us as marathon runner and activist Cal Cal

Dr. David Spiegel guides you through cyclic sighing, a breathwork practice that helps reduce stress

Dr. David Spiegel guides you through cyclic sighing, a breathwork practice that helps reduce stress

It’s important to take a moment to pause and take a long, slow exhale as we navigate life. In our po

Dr. Kristin Neff guides us in a self-compassionate touch exercise, and shares the many research-back

We explore the science behind how self-compassionate touch can help us feel better about ourselves.L

Letting go of our regrets can motivate us to improve and help us grow. Alex Elle, a certified breath

What if you had a magic wand and could better the world in any way? What would you do? We explore a

Our happiness is interconnected with the well-being of others, both people and the natural world. St

With the U.S. election swiftly approaching, the political divide can feel overwhelming. But what hap

Loving-kindness meditation, or “metta,” has its roots in Buddhist traditions that date back thousand

Have you ever known you were dreaming while you were asleep? Our guests try practices to help induce