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The Science of Happiness

Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center.

How Water Heals

07 November 2024
25:08

The Science of Humming

10 October 2024
22:30

How To Breathe Away Anxiety

26 September 2024
24:55

How To Show Up For Yourself

12 September 2024
21:51

Where To Look For Joy

08 June 2023
15:32

How Music Evokes Awe

02 February 2023
20:18

How Awe Brings Us Together

05 January 2023
19:33

Why Listen to the Other Side?

29 September 2022
16:48

Nine Steps to Forgiveness

15 September 2022
18:35

How Gratitude Renews Us

23 December 2021
19:09

Why We Give Thanks

25 November 2021
19:16

Do You Want to Slow Down?

14 October 2021
19:48

Can You Mend a Broken Bond?

30 September 2021
21:13

100 Good Things

16 September 2021
17:53

What Happens When We Play

02 September 2021
21:11

Why Love Needs Laughter

29 April 2021
19:36

How Music Soothes Us

01 April 2021
17:58

Why We're Drawn to Nature

18 February 2021
16:52

Healing Through Gratitude

21 January 2021
16:38

How to Talk with Strangers

07 January 2021
15:22

How to Give Up a Grudge

12 November 2020
16:17

Why Voting Connects Us

29 October 2020
16:54

How to Ride With the Pain

22 October 2020
19:23

A Cure for Loneliness

24 September 2020
18:05

24 Hours of Kindness

27 August 2020
19:27

Remembering to Breathe

09 April 2020
15:36

Step Away from Anxiety

27 February 2020
20:53

Who Is Your Rock?

13 February 2020
18:28

Facing Your Fears

01 August 2019
16:39

How To Let Go of Anger

28 March 2019
15:13

Finding Your Strengths

28 February 2019
14:37

Who's Got Your Back?

13 December 2018
17:06

Being Kinder to Yourself

06 December 2018
19:32

Find That Inner Calm

22 November 2018
17:44

These Words Cause Happiness

15 November 2018
16:35

How to Make a Real Apology

25 October 2018
23:08

Let People Help You

07 June 2018
18:35

Why a Walk Works Wonders

26 February 2018
22:06

3 Funny Things

19 February 2018
16:28

Quieting Your Inner Critic

05 February 2018
14:50

3 Good Things

05 February 2018
13:24