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The Greater Good Podcast

Host Michael Bergeisen interviews leading researchers and thinkers on the roots of compassion, happiness, morality, and more. Provocative, enlightening, and inspiring.

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Dr. Christine Carter and Nurse Rona Renner give busy parents tips for raising happy children and leading more joyful lives as parents.

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Five Ways Giving Thanks Can Backfire
April 29, 2013
Most of the time, gratitude is good. But research finds that there are situations when "thank you" may be the wrong response.
How Gratitude Can Help You Through Hard Times
May 13, 2013
It's easy to feel grateful when life is good, says Robert Emmons. But when disaster strikes, gratitude is worth the effort.
Six Tips for Making the Leap to Meaningful Work
May 15, 2013
Job satisfaction is at record lows. What does it take to overcome the fear of change, especially in tough economic times?

How to Think LIke Sherlock Holmes
May 24, 2013
These two books give us insights into how brain science can help us understand our nature, improve our lives, and help us empathize with those who may have memory lapses.
How to Train the Compassionate Brain
May 23, 2013
A new study finds that training in compassion makes us more altruistic—and explores the neuroscience behind why.
2nd International Conference on Positive Psychology: “Giving Hope – Giving Future”
May 22, 2013

How Gratitude Can Help You Through Hard Times
May 13, 2013
It's easy to feel grateful when life is good, says Robert Emmons. But when disaster strikes, gratitude is worth the effort.
Six Tips for Making the Leap to Meaningful Work
May 15, 2013
Job satisfaction is at record lows. What does it take to overcome the fear of change, especially in tough economic times?
Five Ways to Cultivate Gratitude at Work
May 16, 2013
Americans are less likely to say "thanks" on the job than anywhere else, which hurts productivity and happiness. That needs to change.

Failure Makes You a Winner

May 20, 2013

And what all heroes have in common.