Greater Good en https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts Greater Good Podcasts Copyright 2021 2021-08-05T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_tune_out_the_noise_mindful_breathing https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_tune_out_the_noise_mindful_breathing#When:10:00:00Z Our guest uses her breath to find calm in some of Los Angeles' noisiest neighborhoods. air pollution, dacher keltner, environmental justice, los angeles, meditation, mindful breathing, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, nadia kim, noise pollution, pollution, science of happiness, smog, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Keys to Well-Being, Equality, Mindfulness, Mind & Body, Politics, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas 2021-08-05T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/dont_be_afraid_of_your_anger_soraya_chemaly_fierce_self_compassion https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/dont_be_afraid_of_your_anger_soraya_chemaly_fierce_self_compassion#When:10:00:00Z What happens when we suppress our anger? And what if we tried to work with it instead? Our guest, Soraya Chemaly, tries a practice to harness her inner fierceness to care for herself. anger, compassion, dacher keltner, fierce self-compassion, gender, kristin neff, rage becomes her, relationships, science of happiness, self-compassion, self-help, self-love, soraya chemaly, the science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Topics, Education, Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Workplace, Politics, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Keys to Well-Being, Compassion, Empathy, Equality, Diversity, Happiness, Mindfulness, Purpose, Social Connection 2021-07-22T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_enjoy_life_more_with_michael_pollan https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_enjoy_life_more_with_michael_pollan#When:10:00:00Z Bestselling author Michael Pollan tries to get more out of life by temporarily giving up one of his pleasures. caffeine, contentment, dacher keltner, giving up coffee, happiness, michael pollan, satisfaction, science of happiness, simple pleasures, this is your mind on plants, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Topics, Education, Mind & Body, Society, Culture, Media & Tech, Big Ideas, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness 2021-07-08T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_94_how_to_craft_your_life https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_94_how_to_craft_your_life#When:10:00:00Z When the world around you changes, so can your goals. This week's guest tries a practice to tap into a new sense of purpose. dacher keltner, divorce, goal-setting, goals, life crafting, purpose, retirement, science of happiness, values, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Keys to Well-Being, Happiness, Mindfulness, Purpose, Social Connection, Education, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Workplace, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas 2021-06-24T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_93_noticing_nature_in_the_city https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_93_noticing_nature_in_the_city#When:10:00:00Z When was the last time you stopped to admire a tree? Our guest finds that paying attention to the greenery near his home can bring peace of mind. casper ter kuile, dacher keltner, harry potter and the sacred text, nature, nature in the city, noticing nature, the nature fix, the power of ritual, the real question, trees, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Relationships, Spirituality, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Awe, Compassion, Empathy, Happiness, Mindfulness, Purpose, Social Connection 2021-06-10T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/what_humans_can_learn_from_trees https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/what_humans_can_learn_from_trees#When:10:00:00Z Trees don't just compete with one another for resources, they also cooperate. Scientist and author Suzanne Simard explains the surprising science of trees. awe, cancer, communication, community, dacher keltner, ecology, health, nature, suzanne simard, wellness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Education, Relationships, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Awe, Compassion, Diversity, Social Connection 2021-05-27T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/finding_strength_through_gratitude https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/finding_strength_through_gratitude#When:10:00:00Z A doctor who serves communities in dire need shares how gratitude helps him find light in the darkness. gratitude journal, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Relationships, Workplace, Spirituality, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Compassion, Empathy, Equality, Diversity, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Purpose, Social Connection 2021-05-13T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/why_love_needs_laughter https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/why_love_needs_laughter#When:10:00:00Z Focusing on funny things can reduce stress, anxiety, and make us feel more connected to others. Our guests, who were high school sweethearts, learn how humor can also strengthen relationships. dacher keltner, happiness, humor, laughter, partnership, relationships, romance, science of happiness, well-being, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Workplace, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Bridging Differences, Compassion, Empathy, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2021-04-29T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_music_can_bridge_cultures https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_music_can_bridge_cultures#When:10:00:00Z Have you ever been moved by music sung in a language you don't understand? We speak with Gambian musician Sona Jobarteh about how music can connect us across cultures. Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Education, Relationships, Politics, Society, Culture, Media & Tech, Community, Big Ideas, Bridging Differences, Compassion, Empathy, Equality, Diversity, Happiness, Purpose, Social Connection 2021-04-15T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_music_soothes_us_lullabies https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_music_soothes_us_lullabies#When:10:00:00Z What is it about certain melodies that can relax our nerves and rock us to sleep? We explore the science of calming music with pianist Rosey Chan. dacher keltner, healing music, music, music of healing, rosey chan, science music and happiness, science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Society, Culture, Media & Tech, Community, Big Ideas, Awe, Compassion, Empathy, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2021-04-01T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/David_Byrne_How_Music_Connects_Us https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/David_Byrne_How_Music_Connects_Us#When:10:00:00Z Music helped former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne come out of his shell. Hear Byrne's story and learn how music creates social bonds in part one of our series, The Science of Music and Happiness. american utopia, cross-cultural connection, dacher keltner, david byrne, music, patrick savage, reasons to be cheerful, science of happiness, social connection, social connections, talking heads, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Topics, Mind & Body, Relationships, Politics, Society, Culture, Media & Tech, Community, Big Ideas, Bridging Differences, Compassion, Empathy, Happiness, Social Connection 2021-03-18T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/scheduling_time_to_feel_awe_chris_duffy https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/scheduling_time_to_feel_awe_chris_duffy#When:11:00:00Z Feeling awe can boost your mood and make you feel more connected with others. Comedian Chris Duffy learns how to tap into it. awe, awe walk, chris duffy, comedy, dacher keltner, los angeles, nature, science of happiness, swimming, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Spirituality, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Awe, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2021-03-04T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/why_were_drawn_to_nature_foraging_harvesting https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/why_were_drawn_to_nature_foraging_harvesting#When:11:00:00Z What happens when we spend time outdoors? We explore how getting out in nature can restore peace of mind—and make us more creative. dacher keltner, foraging, local food, nature, nature fix, science of happiness, science of nature, wellness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Awe, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness 2021-02-18T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/are_you_setting_the_right_goals https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/are_you_setting_the_right_goals#When:11:00:00Z Setting goals can sometimes feel like setting ourselves up for failure. But journalist Monica Campbell finds there's something magical that happens with certain kinds of goals. children, dacher keltner, fatigue, happiness, parenting, reading, science of happiness, self care, work-life balance, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Workplace, Culture, Media & Tech, Big Ideas, Happiness, Purpose 2021-02-04T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/healing_through_gratitude https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/healing_through_gratitude#When:11:00:00Z A stranger helped her through the hardest day of her life. When she expresses her gratitude, our guest encounters the power of true connection. compassion, dacher keltner, gratitude, gratitude letter, grief, mental health, science of happiness, suicide, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Community, Compassion, Empathy, Gratitude, Social Connection 2021-01-21T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/small_talk_with_strangers_happiness_pandemic https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/small_talk_with_strangers_happiness_pandemic#When:11:00:00Z The way we interact with people who come in and out of our lives has changed since COVID-19. Our guest tries a practice to connect with strangers while keeping a social distance. dacher keltner, science of happiness, small talk, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Relationships, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Bridging Differences, Empathy, Gratitude, Happiness, Social Connection 2021-01-07T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/are_you_listening_to_your_elders_cafe_ohlone https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/are_you_listening_to_your_elders_cafe_ohlone#When:11:00:00Z Connecting across generations is one of the oldest happiness practices there is. We explore why to honor your elders, along with other practices from indigenous cultures often overlooked by Western science. contemplative, dacher keltner, elders, indigenous, indigenous science of happiness, ohlone, science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Spirituality, Society, Culture, Compassion, Gratitude, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2020-12-10T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/Mindful_Decision_Making_Justice https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/Mindful_Decision_Making_Justice#When:11:00:00Z Can practicing mindfulness make us wiser? Judge Jeremy Fogel explores how being present in the moment helps him keep a clear mind and stay connected to his true values. dacher keltner, decision making, judicial system, justice, mbsr, meditation, mindfulness, restorative justice, science of happines, spirituality, wisdom, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Workplace, Spirituality, Society, Community, Big Ideas, Compassion, Empathy, Mindfulness 2020-11-26T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_give_up_a_grudge https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_give_up_a_grudge#When:11:00:00Z What does it really take to forgive someone? And why should we do it? Our guest, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, tries a practice to let go of anger. childhood, dacher keltner, embarrassment, forgiveness, meditation, mothers, psychology, science of happiness, shame, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Community, Bridging Differences, Compassion, Empathy, Forgiveness 2020-11-12T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_78_why_voting_connects_us https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_78_why_voting_connects_us#When:10:00:00Z Why do we vote? We explore the science behind what drives us to the polls, and the benefits we reap for ourselves and communities when we cast our ballots. community, election2020, immigration, refugees, science of happiness, vote, voting, wellbeing, youthvote, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Politics, Society, Big Ideas, Happiness, Purpose, Social Connection 2020-10-29T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_ride_with_pain_body_scan_jade_wu https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_ride_with_pain_body_scan_jade_wu#When:10:00:00Z
]]> It's easy to be anxious and uncertain about the future—especially if you're eight months pregnant. Our guest tries practices to help her deal with whatever life throws her way. body scan meditation, childbirth, dacher keltner, emiliana simon-thomas, jade wu, mindful birthing, mindful parenting, mindfulness, pain, parenting, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Mindfulness 2020-10-22T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/self_compassion_productivity_evan_sharp https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/self_compassion_productivity_evan_sharp#When:10:00:00Z Feeling hard on yourself? Pinterest cofounder Evan Sharp learns to quiet his inner critic and tap into his highest potential. compassionate design, dacher keltner, evan sharp, kindness, pinterest, science of happiness, self-compassion, self-compassionate letter, self-critic, self-help, self-kindness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Workplace, Media & Tech, Big Ideas, Compassion, Empathy, Happiness, Mindfulness 2020-10-08T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/a_cure_for_loneliness https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/a_cure_for_loneliness#When:10:00:00Z Feeling lonely? Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy learns why focusing on the quality of our relationships, not the quantity, can be an antidote. dacher keltner, gratitude, isolation, loneliness, mental health, the science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Relationships, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Compassion, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2020-09-24T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/24_hours_of_kindness https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/24_hours_of_kindness#When:10:00:00Z Why should you be nice? Our guest explores how small, daily acts of kindness can produce meaningful life changes. aaron harvey, dacher keltner, greater good science center, happiness, inspiration, kindness, random acts of kindness, self-help, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Relationships, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Compassion, Empathy, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2020-08-27T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_switch_off_critics_shereen_marisol_meraji_codeswitch https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_switch_off_critics_shereen_marisol_meraji_codeswitch#When:10:00:00Z ]]> Do you obsess over negative feedback? Shereen Marisol Meraji, of NPR’s Code Switch, tries a better way to cope. affirming values, codeswitch, criticism, npr, prx, self-affirmation, shereen marisol meraji, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Relationships, Workplace, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Compassion, Equality, Diversity, Happiness, Mindfulness, Purpose, Social Connection 2020-08-13T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_reconnect_with_your_partner https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_reconnect_with_your_partner#When:10:00:00Z A couple try a practice to bring more excitement and passion into their relationship, even while sheltering-in-place. dacher keltner, dating, francesca fiorentini, marriage, matt leib, relationships, sex, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Relationships, Community, Gratitude, Happiness, Social Connection 2020-07-30T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/do_you_want_to_be_more_patient https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/do_you_want_to_be_more_patient#When:10:00:00Z We can be at our worst with the people we love best. Our guests try to be more calm and present with those closest to them. lying, mindful parenting, mindfulness, science of happiness, serena chen, social venture partners, svp los angeles, the billions institute, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Keys to Well-Being, Compassion, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection, Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Society, Culture, Community 2020-07-16T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_love_people_you_dont_like_loving_kindness https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_love_people_you_dont_like_loving_kindness#When:10:00:00Z Our guest tries a practice to help her feel compassion toward others—even those she disagrees with. dacher keltner, gaelynn lea, kindness, loving, loving-kindness meditation, science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Relationships, Spirituality, Politics, Society, Culture, Media & Tech, Big Ideas, Bridging Differences, Compassion, Empathy, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2020-07-02T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/whats-your-why-finding-purpose-meaning https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/whats-your-why-finding-purpose-meaning#When:10:00:00Z Adrian Michael Green asks big questions designed to help teens—and adults—find more meaning and purpose in their lives. adrian michael green, kendall cotton bronk, purpose, the science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Education, Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Workplace, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Compassion, Empathy, Equality, Diversity, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Purpose, Social Connection 2020-06-18T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/othering-belonging-race-black-lives-matter https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/othering-belonging-race-black-lives-matter#When:10:00:00Z We speak with john a. powell, director of the Othering & Belonging Institute, about racial justice, well-being, and widening our circles of human connection and concern. #blm, black lives matter, blm, implicit bias, john a powell, othering and belonging, racism, science of happiness, social justice, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Education, Mind & Body, Relationships, Spirituality, Politics, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Bridging Differences, Compassion, Empathy, Equality, Diversity, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2020-06-11T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/taking_small_steps_toward_big_goals https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/taking_small_steps_toward_big_goals#When:10:00:00Z When our world is turned upside down, how do we keep moving forward? Our guest, award-winning author Christine Day, sets a new path for herself. christine day, dacher keltner, goal visualization, motivation, science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Workplace, Society, Culture, Big Ideas, Happiness 2020-06-04T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/36_questions_intimacy_connection https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/36_questions_intimacy_connection#When:10:00:00Z Do you want to be famous? What's a favorite memory? These 36 questions can bring you closer to loved ones, even if you're separated.]]> Do you want to be famous? What's a favorite memory? These 36 questions can bring you closer to loved ones, even if you're separated. 36 questions, arthur aron, connectedness, coronavirus, dacher keltner, greater good science center, science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Spirituality, Gratitude, Happiness, Social Connection 2020-05-21T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/give_yourself_a_break https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/give_yourself_a_break#When:10:00:00Z Want to calm your inner critic? Our guest tries a practice to find more self-compassion during uncertain times. china, coronavirus, covid-19, dacher keltner, kristin neff, self-compassion, shelter in place, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Keys to Well-Being, Compassion, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Mind & Body, Relationships 2020-05-07T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/abdi_nazemian_helping_kids_think_about_the_good_gratitude https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/abdi_nazemian_helping_kids_think_about_the_good_gratitude#When:10:00:00Z Sheltering-at-home with kids? These questions can help them, and us, focus on the good things in life. coronavirus, covid19, gratitude, happiness, parenting, positive thinking, relationships, shelter in place, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Keys to Well-Being, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection, Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Relationships 2020-04-23T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_63_leif_hass_remembering_to_breathe https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_63_leif_hass_remembering_to_breathe#When:10:00:00Z How a doctor stays calm and centered during times of uncertainty, one breath at a time. breathing, coronavirus, covid-19, leif hass, meditation, mindful breathing, mindfulness, well-being, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Keys to Well-Being, Compassion, Empathy, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Mind & Body, Relationships, Workplace, Spirituality, Big Ideas 2020-04-09T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/staying_close_connection_while_self_distancing https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/staying_close_connection_while_self_distancing#When:10:00:00Z Our guest tries a practice to feel more connected to loved ones, and herself, while sheltering at home. community, compassion, connectedness, coronavirus, covid 19, empowerher, home, jennifer keitt, relationships, remote, together, work spaces, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Keys to Well-Being, Compassion, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection, Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Workplace, Society, Culture, Media & Tech, Community, Big Ideas 2020-03-26T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/who-would-you-be-without-them-justin_michael_williams https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/who-would-you-be-without-them-justin_michael_williams#When:10:00:00Z Think of an important person in your life. Now imagine you never met. Our guest practices counting his blessings by picturing his life without a special person from his past. dacher keltner, family, gratitude, justin michael williams, mental subtraction of relationships, music, relationships, science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Relationships, Society, Community, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2020-03-12T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/raina_telgemeier_step_away_from_anxiety https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/raina_telgemeier_step_away_from_anxiety#When:11:00:00Z Do you have a hard time calming your nerves? Author Raina Telgemeier tries a practice to get out of her head, one step at a time. raina telgemeier, the science of happiness, walking meditation, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Relationships, Society, Culture, Community, Compassion, Empathy, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2020-02-27T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/kai_koerber-who-is-your-rock https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/kai_koerber-who-is-your-rock#When:11:00:00Z He survived the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, two years ago and has been a student mental health advocate ever since. Now Kai Koerber finds a way to thank the person who helped him find his voice. gratitude, gratitude letter, kai koerber, mindful school, parkland shooting, school mental health, science of happiness, stoneman douglas high school, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Society, Culture, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2020-02-13T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/what_does_it_take_to_really_listen_to_someone_active_listening https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/what_does_it_take_to_really_listen_to_someone_active_listening#When:11:00:00Z Are you actually listening when someone is talking to you, or just waiting for your turn to talk? Our guest, a veteran of the Iraq War, practices how to truly listen to others. active listening, communication, compassion, conversations, empathy, listening, paraphrasing, relationships, veteran, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Relationships, Workplace, Society, Community, Bridging Differences, Compassion, Empathy, Forgiveness, Social Connection 2020-01-30T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_57_why_shared_goals_can_bridge_divides https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_57_why_shared_goals_can_bridge_divides#When:11:00:00Z How can people from different groups get on the same page? Our guest, an educator and football coach, tries a strategy for building stronger, more inclusive teams. bridging differences, bridging divides, the science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Relationships, Workplace, Society, Culture, Community, Big Ideas, Bridging Differences, Empathy, Equality, Diversity, Happiness, Social Connection 2020-01-16T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_make_time_for_happiness_lisa_genova https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_make_time_for_happiness_lisa_genova#When:11:00:00Z Her New Year's resolution was to have more joyful and fulfilling experiences in her daily life. Our guest tried a practice to help make that happen. creating and recalling positive events, lisa genova, science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Workplace, Community, Big Ideas, Awe, Compassion, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2020-01-02T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_get_your_senses_tingling_asmr_melinda_lauw https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_get_your_senses_tingling_asmr_melinda_lauw#When:11:00:00Z ]]> There are millions of YouTube channels with people crinkling bubble wrap or whispering about folding laundry. Our guest talks about why autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) makes her, and many others, feel more calm and happy. Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Mind & Body, Culture, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2019-12-19T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_be_less_hard_on_yourself https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/how_to_be_less_hard_on_yourself#When:11:00:00Z Do you beat yourself up over every mistake? A high school senior tries to be kinder to himself during an especially stressful time. friendship, greater good science center, poet, self-compassion, teens, the science of happiness, uc berkeley, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Topics, Mind & Body, Relationships, Big Ideas, Keys to Well-Being, Compassion, Forgiveness, Happiness, Mindfulness 2019-12-05T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/happy_again_how_to_notice_what_youre_thankful_for_encore https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/happy_again_how_to_notice_what_youre_thankful_for_encore#When:11:00:00Z Comedian Maz Jobrani tries to be more thankful for the good things in his life by writing them down — and encourages his kids to do the same. maz jobrani, the science of gratitude, the science of happiness, three good things, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Community, Big Ideas, Awe, Diversity, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2019-11-28T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/can_you_find_wonder_in_the_ordinary https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/can_you_find_wonder_in_the_ordinary#When:11:00:00Z When was the last time you felt connected to something bigger than yourself? Award-winning cellist Yumi Kendall looks, and listens, for moments of awe. awe, awe narrative, greater good science center, the science of happiness, yumi kendall, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Topics, Mind & Body, Spirituality, Big Ideas, Keys to Well-Being, Awe, Gratitude, Happiness, Social Connection 2019-11-21T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_52_how_to_get_your_priorities_straight https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_52_how_to_get_your_priorities_straight#When:11:00:00Z It's easy to lose sight of what matters most. Our guest finds a way to reconnect with her values during stressful times. Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Topics, Mind & Body, Parenting & Family, Relationships, Big Ideas, Keys to Well-Being, Compassion, Equality, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2019-11-07T11:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/does_your_doctor_listen_to_you https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/does_your_doctor_listen_to_you#When:10:00:00Z ]]> Doctors are often trained to be emotionally detached. But our guest finds greater meaning in his work as a physician when he tries to connect more deeply with his patients, co-workers, and family. compassionate healing, greater good science center, leif hass, the science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Topics, Mind & Body, Relationships, Workplace, Big Ideas, Keys to Well-Being, Altruism, Compassion, Empathy, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2019-10-24T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/finding_beauty-in-the-everyday https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/finding_beauty-in-the-everyday#When:10:00:00Z A tree next to a bus stop, a flower poking through the sidewalk. Our guest, a veteran of the Iraq War, discovers how awe and wonder can be found anywhere—if you just pay attention. awe, greater good science center, nature, noticing nature, stacy bare, the science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Topics, Mind & Body, Spirituality, Big Ideas, Keys to Well-Being, Awe, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness, Social Connection 2019-10-10T10:00:00+00:00 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_49_how_to_find_your_silver_linings https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/episode_49_how_to_find_your_silver_linings#When:10:00:00Z Do you fixate on what's going wrong in your life? Poet and "recovering pessimist" Maggie Smith practices looking on the bright side. good bones, greater good science center, maggie smith, optimism, poetry, silver lining, the science of happiness, Podcasts, Podcast Boost, Topics, Parenting & Family, Culture, Big Ideas, Keys to Well-Being, Gratitude, Happiness 2019-09-26T10:00:00+00:00