Other Episodes

Happiness Break: A Meditation on Playfulness, With Dacher Keltner

We all have a playful side, and research shows acting on it can help us when we need to move through…

Happiness Break: Wrap Yourself in Kindness, With Jack Kornfield

When we treat ourselves with kindness and gratitude, research shows we feel more motivated and less…

Happiness Break: Radical Acceptance, With Tara Brach

A meditation in meeting our most difficult emotions—like anger, disappointment, or fear—with…

Happiness Break: A Meditation to Find Grounding in the New Year, With Spring Washam

Research shows feeling connected with nature can lower our stress response. This visualization…

Happiness Break: Visualizing Your Best Self in Relationships, With Dacher Keltner

When we imagine our best possible selves in our relationships, we feel more motivated to achieve our…

Happiness Break: A Meditation for Seeking Forgiveness, With Shelly Tygielski

When we practice forgiveness, studies show we can have healthier relationships, higher self-esteem,…

Happiness Break: A Visualization to Connect With Your Heritage, With Bryant Terry

Chef and author Bryant Terry leads us through a visualization to connect with our ancestors by…

Happiness Break: Feel More Gratitude, With Eve Ekman

Renew your sense of gratitude by remembering acts of kindness, with social scientist and meditation…

Happiness Break: Find Calm When You Can’t Clear Your Mind, With Lama Rod Owens

Take a break from ruminating with Lama Rod Owens as he leads you in a meditation to cultivate a…

Happiness Break: A Meditation For Connecting In Polarized Times, With Scott Shigeoka

Having a curious approach to life can improve our mood, creativity and relationships. Scott Shigeoka…

5 Minutes of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, With Jo Qina’au

When we mindfully tense and then release our muscles, our bodies are telling our brains to relax.…

Happiness Break: A Meditation for Groundedness, With Diana Parra (English & Spanish)

Take a moment to ground yourself with this meditation that helps bring awareness to the relationship…

Happiness Break: Una meditación para enraizar, con Diana Parra (español)

También tenemos esta meditación en Español.

Happiness Break: A Meditation to Inspire a Sense of Purpose

Take a few minutes to reflect on someone who inspires you, and how you can embody the values you…

Happiness Break: Awe in Impermanence

Take a few minutes to develop your sense of awe for the circle of life in this mediation with Dacher…

Happiness Break: Making Music With Your Body, With Keith Terry

Relieve stress, boost self-esteem, and increase focus through a simple body music practice. And do…

Happiness Break: A Mindful Breath Meditation, With Dacher Keltner

Mindful breathing exercises are a simple, effective, and fast way to shift our mindset and improve…

Happiness Break: Moving Through Space, With Dacher Keltner

Moving meditations can help reduce stress and boost self-awareness. Improve your ability to sense…

Happiness Break: What To Do When You’re Struggling, With Spring Washam

Treating yourself with kindness reduces anxiety and improves coping skills. Spring Washam encourages…

Happiness Break: Wishing Others Well, With Anushka Fernandopulle

Cultivate a sense of compassion for yourself and others by trying a meditation rooted in…

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