Being Kind Is Good for Your Health
Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of kindness.Summary: On this episode of The Science of Happiness we explore how everyday acts of kindness stren...
20 Nov 202516min
Happiness Break: Finding Peace Through Forgiveness
Explore a gentle practice for releasing resentment and finding freedom through forgiveness.How To Do This Practice: Prepare Your Space and Body: Find a quiet, safe place to sit and take slow, ground...
13 Nov 20256min
The Science of Letting Go
Discover how forgiveness reshapes the brain, eases the body, and helps us move forward with greater compassion and freedom.Summary: Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or excusing—it’s about releasing ...
6 Nov 202518min
How Rituals Keep Us Connected
We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy.Summary: We investigate how Día de los ...
31 Okt 202526min
Happiness Break: How to Be Your Own Best Friend
Show yourself real self-kindness in less than 10 minutes with this self-compassion break guided by psychologist Kristin Neff.How To Do This Practice: Identify what’s hard right now: Bring to mind a r...
30 Okt 20258min
Why Our Brains Find Meaning in Random Patterns
What happens when imagination meets perception, and ordinary objects come alive? We explore the science of pareidolia.Summary: Our minds are wired to find meaning, even in randomness— which is why som...
23 Okt 202520min
Happiness Break: Six Minutes to Connect with Your Body, with Dacher
Dedicating a little time to tune into your body fortifies you to better handle the stresses of daily life.How To Do This Practice: Find your space: Choose a quiet place where you feel safe and comfor...
16 Okt 20256min
The Case for Hope, With Rebecca Solnit
We explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety and despair to hope and action, with author and activist Rebecca Solnit.Summary: When you think about climate change, do ...
9 Okt 202521min
