In the Long Run, Diversity Wins
A new study finds that societies generally come to accept religious diversity—but it takes time.
How Compassion Helped One Woman Leave an Extremist Group
Megan Phelps-Roper left the Westboro Baptist Church—and her story can teach us something about love, hate, and connecting across differences.
Can a Psychedelic Experience Improve Your Life?
Evidence is mounting that psychedelic-assisted therapies can improve well-being, in ways that are similar to mindfulness practices.
Episode 50: Finding Beauty in the Everyday
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…
Dear Christine: My Friend Has Cancer. What Should I Say?
Christine Carter shares her own hard lessons in coping with a friend's illness.
Five Obstacles to Happiness (and How to Overcome Them)
Mindfulness can help us maintain our well-being in the face of difficult situations.
Episode 48: Can Margaret Cho Get Any Better?
She's one of the most accomplished comedians of her generation. But Margaret Cho wants to find a different kind of happiness.
Which of the Things You Love Make You Happiest?
Do you love running, parties, or chocolate? A new study suggests that the objects of your affection might matter for your well-being.
How Compassion Helped One Woman Leave an Extremist Group
Megan Phelps-Roper left the Westboro Baptist Church—and her story can teach us something about love, hate, and connecting across differences.
Episode 53: Can You Find Wonder in the Ordinary?
When was the last time you felt connected to something bigger than yourself? Award-winning cellist Yumi Kendall looks, and listens, for…
Five Obstacles to Happiness (and How to Overcome Them)
Mindfulness can help us maintain our well-being in the face of difficult situations.
Episode 50: Finding Beauty in the Everyday
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…
Dear Christine: My Friend Has Cancer. What Should I Say?
Christine Carter shares her own hard lessons in coping with a friend's illness.
In the Long Run, Diversity Wins
A new study finds that societies generally come to accept religious diversity—but it takes time.
Episode 48: Can Margaret Cho Get Any Better?
She's one of the most accomplished comedians of her generation. But Margaret Cho wants to find a different kind of happiness.
Which of the Things You Love Make You Happiest?
Do you love running, parties, or chocolate? A new study suggests that the objects of your affection might matter for your well-being.