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Being Kind Is Good for Your Health (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
November 23, 2023Doing 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)
November 09, 2023This 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)
October 26, 2023For time immemorial, humans have connected deeply through singing with one another. We…
How Holding Yourself Can Reduce Stress (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
October 12, 2023Simple 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)
September 28, 2023Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a…
Making Difficult Interactions More Respectful (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
September 14, 2023Dr. Omar Guzman reflects on how a practice to cultivate more respect shaped the way he…
Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
August 31, 2023Rapper 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)
August 17, 2023Humor 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)
August 03, 2023Just 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)
July 20, 2023War 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)
July 06, 2023We 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)
June 22, 2023Self-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)
June 08, 2023How 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)
May 25, 2023A 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)
May 11, 2023Walking can increase our sense of connectedness with the earth and motivation to take…
How to Feel More Hopeful (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
April 27, 2023How 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)
April 22, 2023In the first episode in our series Climate, Hope and Science, we explore how embracing…
A 7-Day Stress Prescription (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
April 13, 2023Is 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)
March 30, 2023Why 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)
March 16, 2023We all overestimate how much we know. Our guest tries a practice in slowing down to ask…
