Other Episodes
Being Kind Is Good for Your Health (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of…
Encore: The Science of a Good Night’s Sleep (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
This week we revisit our science-backed tips for a good night's sleep with sleep scientist…
The Science of Singing Along (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
For time immemorial, humans have connected deeply through singing with one another. We…
How Holding Yourself Can Reduce Stress (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Simple actions like consciously placing a hand on your heart or hugging yourself can lower…
How to Use Your Body to Relax Your Mind (The Science of Happiness)
Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a…
Making Difficult Interactions More Respectful (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Dr. Omar Guzman reflects on how a practice to cultivate more respect shaped the way he…
Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Rapper Rexx Life Raj shared his deepest pain in his latest album, and discovered it was one…
Why Humor Matters for Happiness (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Humor can help us with stress, anxiety, and feeling more connected to others. But is humor…
How Improv Makes You More Confident and Less Anxious (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Just 20 minutes of improv theater can foster creativity and confidence, and help with…
How to Let Go Without Giving Up (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
War veteran and country music singer Sal Gonzalez tries the Taoist practice of Wu Wei to…
Finding Delight Through Your Five Senses (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
We enjoy the world through our five senses, so why don't we do more to heighten them? We…
How to Feel Better About Yourself (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help…
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…
