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The Case for Hope, With Rebecca Solnit
We explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety and despair to hope…
What to Do When Stress Takes Over
Learn why uncertainty fuels anxiety and how noticing our body’s stress signals can help us find…
What Happens When Caregivers Dance
Even just a few minutes of dancing can shift energy, release emotions, and remind us to care for…
How Gentle Touch Builds Connection
Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm…
How to Tap Your Way to Calm and Clarity
There’s a tapping practice shown to ease stress, balance emotions, and support healing. We explore…
David Byrne on How Music Connects Us
Music helped former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne come out of his shell and connect with…
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The case of the people person who fell out of love with people.
The Science of Trusting Your Intuition
What if burnout isn’t a breaking point, but an invitation to slow down, tune in, and hear the…
How Parks Keep Us Connected
From childhood adventures to post-trauma recovery, explore how our parks support our well-being—…
How to Feel More Hopeful
How can we build a sense of hope when the future feels uncertain? Poet Tomás Morín tries a writing…
How to Do Hard Things
What happens when the world sees you as a hero, but you feel lost inside? Abby Wambach, a…
Our Brains on Poetry
Learn how poetry can help your brain handle stress, process feelings, and spark insight.
How Art Heals Us
We explore how making art can ground us in the present and be a space of healing, connection, and…
What Humans Can Learn From Trees (Encore)
Trees aren’t just competing for sunlight and soil—they’re also looking out for one another.…
Why Going Offline Might Save Us
What happens when we replace sky-gazing with screen-scrolling? Discover how digital life impacts…
How to Focus Under Pressure (Encore)
Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider tries a body scan meditation to sharpen her focus and calm her…
How Music Can Hold and Heal Us
An art-form powerful enough to prescribe — from ancient traditions to modern neuroscience, we…
Why Friendships Matter More Than We Think
In a world that emphasizes romantic relationships, we explore the science of friendships in humans…
36 Questions to Spark Love and Connection
Can a simple set of 36 questions build love and intimacy? We explore the science behind how the…
