Other Episodes
Episode 88: How Music Soothes Us
What is it about certain melodies that can relax our nerves and rock us to sleep? We…
Episode 87: David Byrne on How Music Connects Us
Music helped former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne come out of his shell. Hear Byrne's…
Episode 86: Scheduling Time to Feel Awe(some)
Feeling awe can boost your mood and make you feel more connected with others. Comedian…
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Episode 85: Why We’re Drawn to Nature
What happens when we spend time outdoors? We explore how getting out in nature can restore…
Episode 84: Are You Setting the Right Goals?
Setting goals can sometimes feel like setting ourselves up for failure. But journalist…
Episode 83: Healing Through Gratitude
A stranger helped her through the hardest day of her life. When she expresses her…
Episode 82: How to Talk With Strangers
The way we interact with people who come in and out of our lives has changed since…
Episode 81: Are You Listening to Your Elders?
Connecting across generations is one of the oldest happiness practices there is. We explore…
Episode 80: How to Make Better Decisions
Can practicing mindfulness make us wiser? Judge Jeremy Fogel explores how being present in…
Episode 79: How to Give Up a Grudge
What does it really take to forgive someone? And why should we do it? Our guest,…
Episode 78: Why Voting Connects Us
Why do we vote? We explore the science behind what drives us to the polls, and the benefits…
Episode 77: How to Ride With the Pain
It's easy to be anxious and uncertain about the future—especially if you're eight months…
Episode 76: If You Want to Be More Productive, Cut Yourself Some Slack
Feeling hard on yourself? Pinterest cofounder Evan Sharp learns to quiet his inner critic…
Episode 75: A Cure for Loneliness
Feeling lonely? Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy learns why focusing on the quality…
Episode 74: 24 Hours of Kindness
Why should you be nice? Our guest explores how small, daily acts of kindness can produce…
Episode 73: How to Switch Off Your Critics
Do you obsess over negative feedback? Shereen Marisol Meraji, of NPR’s Code Switch, tries…
Episode 72: How to Reconnect with Your Partner
A couple try a practice to bring more excitement and passion into their relationship, even…
Episode 71: Do You Want to Be More Patient?
We can be at our worst with the people we love best. Our guests try to be more calm and…
Episode 70: How to Love People You Don’t Like
Our guest tries a practice to help her feel compassion toward others—even those she…
Episode 69: What’s Your “Why” in Life?
Adrian Michael Green asks big questions designed to help teens—and adults—find more…
