The Science of Happiness

By PRI and Greater Good Science Center

Science & Medicine Social Sciences

SHOW DESCRIPTION

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

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	EPISODES LIST
		Happy Again: How To Deal With Uncertainty (Encore)	05.16.2019
		What to Do When You Feel Like a Failure	04.11.2019
		Delight in the Unexpected	04.04.2019
		How To Let Go of Anger	03.28.2019
		What Are Your Strongest Reminders of Connection?	03.21.2019
		Do You Know How to Eat a Raisin?	03.14.2019
		Finding Awe in Every Step	03.07.2019
		Finding Your Strengths	02.28.2019
		Trying Compassion on Capitol Hill	02.21.2019
		A Lesson in Thanks and Vulnerability	02.14.2019
		Notice the Good in Your Life	02.07.2019
		Happy Again: Listen Like It’s Your First Date (Encore)	01.31.2019
		Happy Again: Quieting Your Inner Critic (Encore)	01.24.2019
		Happy Again: Is there Someone You Need to Thank? (Encore)	01.17.2019
		Happy Again: What Do You Want To Do With Your Life? (Encore)	01.10.2019
		The Power of Expressing Your Deepest Emotions	12.20.2018
		Who's Got Your Back?	12.13.2018
		Being Kinder to Yourself	12.06.2018
		W. Kamau Bell’s Thoughts on Awkward Relationships and Bridging Divides	11.29.2018
		Find That Inner Calm	11.22.2018
		These Words Cause Happiness	11.15.2018
		A Simple Recipe for Happiness	11.08.2018
		Can’t Relax? This Will Help	11.01.2018
		How to Make a Real Apology	10.25.2018
		A Better Way to Say You're Sorry	10.25.2018
		How to Deal with Uncertainty	10.18.2018
		BONUS: The Science of Happiness at Work	10.11.2018
		What if You Had Never Met?	08.09.2018
		Creating Some Distance	08.02.2018
		How to Get Some Perspective	08.02.2018
		Listen Like It's Your First Date	07.26.2018
		Why You Shouldn't Hate Small Talk	07.19.2018
		How to Change Your Mind	07.12.2018
		How to Find Your Purpose in Life	07.05.2018
		What Do You Want To Do With Your Life?	07.05.2018
		What Are You Afraid Of?	06.28.2018
		How to Forgive Your Father	06.21.2018
		Feeling Angry? Try This	06.14.2018
		Let People Help You	06.07.2018
		How to Let People Love You	06.07.2018
		Is There Someone You Need to Thank?	04.02.2018
		Can You Predict What Will Make You Happy?	03.26.2018
		Find Your Best Possible Self	03.19.2018
		How Gratitude Benefits Your Brain	03.12.2018
		Krista Tippett on Being Grounded in Your Body	03.05.2018
		Why a Walk Works Wonders	02.26.2018
		How Getting Outside Helps Pixar's Pete Docter	02.26.2018
		3 Funny Things	02.19.2018
		Why Laughing is Good For You	02.19.2018
		How to Fall in Love with Anyone	02.12.2018

LAST EPISODE

Happy Again: How To Deal Wi...

05.16.2019

How do you respond when you feel threatened or defensive? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, writer Wajahat Ali, discovers a way to keep himself anchored amidst the challenges and chaos of life.