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How can we build a sense of hope when the future feels uncertain? Poet Tomás Morín tries a writing…
How to Do Hard Things
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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…
How 7 Days Can Transform Your Relationship
From daily check-ins to meaningful compliments and planned dates nights, we explore a 7-day love…
How Awe Helps You Navigate Life’s Challenges
We explore how embracing awe can uplift caregivers, providing tools to nurture themselves while…
Why Dancing Is The Best Medicine
Dance, one of humanity's oldest art forms, traces its roots back over 10,000 years. Its rhythmic…
The Contagious Power of Compassion (The Science of Happiness)
Compassionate dialogue isn’t just about talking and listening—it's a meaningful way to bridge…
How To Find Calm Through Walking
Meditation has proven benefits, but the style that works best depends on a person's habits and…
How to Practice Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Grateful (Encore)
One way to feel more thankful for things is to imagine life without them. Our guest tries a practice…
How Water Heals (The Science of Happiness)
Discover how connecting with water through all five senses can enhance well-being.
How Rituals Help Us Process Grief (The Science of Happiness)
We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and…
The Science of Humming (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Did you know humming can soothe your nervous system? We explore the stress-relieving power of…
How To Breathe Away Anxiety (The Science of Happiness podcast)
We explore cyclic sighing, a simple breathing technique that can help lift your mood and lower…
