The Science of Happiness

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

Episodes

Total: 268

Find That Inner Calm

2018/11/22

International megastar Daniel Wu tries a practice that brings him calm amidst the chaos. Link to Ep

These Words Cause Happiness

2018/11/15

Did you know that you have the power to spark happiness in someone else's brain with just a few simp

Our Happiness Guinea Pig, children's author Joanne Rocklin, shares her happiness practice: bringing

Why does a bath or swim feel so relaxing? Our guest shares her own happiness practice--spending time

How to Make a Real Apology

2018/10/25

"I'm sorry you feel that way." Some apologies can actually make things worse. Our Happiness Guinea

How do you respond when you feel threatened or defensive? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, writer Wajahat A

What would make you happier at work? Featuring some of our happiness guinea pigs, we share the lates

Do you take your partner for granted? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, cartoonist Gene Luen Yang, imagines

Are you stuck ruminating about the past? Legendary skater Tommy Guerrero tries looking at negative e

Do you find yourself looking at your phone when you're supposed to be paying attention to a friend?

Many of us avoid chatting with strangers – isn't small talk tedious and dull? Listen as our happines

How to Change Your Mind

2018/7/12

Author Michael Pollan, shares his experiences on being a guinea pig for his new book, How to Change

Did you know what you wanted when you were in high school? Our teen guinea pig takes on the challeng

What Are You Afraid Of?

2018/6/28

Would you rather swim with sharks or give a speech before thousands of people? Discover how our happ

Holding on to a grudge? Hear how our happiness guinea pig tried to let go of deep-seated anger and r

Feeling Angry? Try This

2018/6/14

For years, Dan Harris of ABC News was plagued by anxiety, depression, and streaks of anger. Here's h

Let People Help You

2018/6/7

In hard times, do you seek comfort from others or turn inwards? Find out how our Happiness Guinea Pi

Is there someone important you've never properly thanked? Award-winning children's book author, Yuyi

Do memories of your past affect your happiness today? Susannah Cahalan was young and healthy when sh

Does imagining your future make you more happy--or more anxious?  Our happiness guinea pig looks ahe