Other Episodes
Episode 41: A Better Way to Talk to Yourself
Her husband has been in prison for 23 years. Our Happiness Guinea Pig tries a new approach…
Episode 40: What to Do When You Feel Like a Failure
The loss of a job, the pain of a breakup -- it's easy to get down on ourselves when things…
Episode 39: Delight in the Unexpected
A high-five from a stranger, a hummingbird on a busy city street. Poet Ross Gay shares his…
Episode 38: How To Let Go of Anger
Are you still mad at someone who hurt you in the past? That can eat away at your health and…
Episode 37: What Are Your Strongest Reminders of Connection?
What kinds of objects, images, and words surround your home or office? Our Happiness Guinea…
Episode 36: Do You Know How to Eat a Raisin?
Do you have trouble slowing down enough to actually enjoy your life? Our Happiness Guinea…
Episode 35: Finding Awe in Every Step
How can we feel connected to the world around us? Singer Diana Gameros tries to cultivate a…
Episode 34: Finding Your Strengths
Do you fixate on your flaws and shortcomings? Our happiness guinea pig tries the opposite:…
Episode 33: Trying Compassion on Capitol Hill
Can you extend compassion toward a difficult person in your life? Congressman Tim Ryan…
Episode 32: A Lesson in Thanks and Vulnerability
A junior high school teacher spent his life defying stereotypes about how men should…
Episode 31: Notice the Good in Your Life
Comedian Maz Jobrani tries to pay more attention to the good things in his life by writing…
Episode 30: The Power of Expressing Your Deepest Emotions
He started Afghanistan's first post-Taliban rock band when he was 18 years old. A decade…
Episode 29: Who’s Got Your Back?
How do you build feelings of trust and security? Our Happiness Guinea Pig learns some…
Episode 28: Being Kinder to Yourself
When you’re helping others cope with stress and anxiety, how do you deal with your own?…
Episode 27: W. Kamau Bell’s Thoughts on Awkward Relationships and Bridging Divides
Comedian W. Kamau Bell discusses the challenges of finding common ground, even with people…
Episode 26: How to Connect with Your Body
International megastar Daniel Wu tries a practice that brings him calm amidst the chaos.
Episode 25: These Words Cause Happiness
Did you know that you have the power to spark happiness in someone else's brain with just a…
Episode 24: Try This Recipe for Happiness
Our Happiness Guinea Pig, children's author Joanne Rocklin, shares her happiness practice:…
Episode 23: Can’t Relax? This Will Help
Why does a bath or swim feel so relaxing? Our guest shares her own happiness…
Episode 22: A Better Way to Say Sorry
“I'm sorry you feel that way.”
Some apologies can actually make things worse. Our…
