The Science of Happiness
PRX and Greater Good Science Center
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. Follow us on Instagram @HappinessPod.
Episodes
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Aug 9, 2018 • 15min
What if You Had Never Met?
Do you take your partner for granted? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, cartoonist Gene Luen Yang, imagines a life in which he never met his wife.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3rp4nycn
Aug 2, 2018 • 17min
Give Yourself Some Distance
Are you stuck ruminating about the past? Legendary skater Tommy Guerrero tries looking at negative events from a different perspective.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/bddb9eaj
Jul 26, 2018 • 13min
Listen Like It's Your First Date
Do you find yourself looking at your phone when you're supposed to be paying attention to a friend? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, The Takeaway's Tanzina Vega trades in her technology for some old school listening.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4a98pmzc
Jul 19, 2018 • 13min
Why You Shouldn't Hate Small Talk
Many of us avoid chatting with strangers – isn't small talk tedious and dull? Listen as our happiness guinea pig discovers its surprising benefits.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mr29zv9u
Jul 12, 2018 • 21min
How to Change Your Mind
Author Michael Pollan, shares his experiences on being a guinea pig for his new book, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/bddxewwm
Jul 5, 2018 • 17min
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
In this enlightening discussion, Grace Arevalo, a trailblazing athlete and student, shares her journey as the first girl to play on the line for her high school football team. She reflects on how sports shaped her character and helped her connect with her father's memory. Psychologist Kendall Cotton Bronk introduces her Purpose Challenge toolkit, emphasizing the importance of discovering one’s purpose. Together, they explore how exercising gratitude and developing assertiveness can lead young people to a fulfilling life path.
Jun 28, 2018 • 20min
What Are You Afraid Of?
Would you rather swim with sharks or give a speech before thousands of people? Discover how our happiness guinea pig tackled one of his many fears--and lived to talk about it.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3zstem4a
Jun 21, 2018 • 18min
How to Forgive Your Father
Holding on to a grudge? Hear how our happiness guinea pig tried to let go of deep-seated anger and resentment.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/pphybmay
Jun 14, 2018 • 19min
Feeling Angry? Try This
For years, Dan Harris of ABC News was plagued by anxiety, depression, and streaks of anger. Here's how he learned to tame the voices in his head and get 10 percent happier.
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5d625bjp
Jun 7, 2018 • 19min
Let People Help You
In hard times, do you seek comfort from others or turn inwards? Find out how our Happiness Guinea Pig emerged from trauma by accepting others' support.
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Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5xtzbzj2
