The Top “Science of Happiness” Podcast Episodes of 2025
We share our favorite podcast episodes of the year to help you find meaning, connection, and joy.
Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2025
Greater Good picks our favorite books to nurture resilience, open-heartedness, awe, play, and empowerment in parents and their children.
Can Awe Awaken the Environmental Activist in Us?
Research suggests that feeling awe in nature can nudge people toward caring about and protecting the natural world.
David Byrne on How Music Connects Us
Music helped former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne come out of his shell and connect with others—and research shows he's not alone. We explore…
How Parks Keep Us Connected
From childhood adventures to post-trauma recovery, explore how our parks support our well-being— and why access to them matters.
How to Teach Students to Embrace Wonder
Educators are finding ways to help their students experience the mental and physical health benefits of awe.
How Moments in Nature Help Kids Thrive
Helping our kids find awe in the wonder of the natural world is good for them—and for us as parents.
How Bringing an Indigenous Creation Story to Life Can Induce Awe
In Canada, researchers were inspired by the Blackfoot story of the Human Spiderweb to create a collective practice for 300 people.
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