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The Science of Happiness
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... more

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Episodes

Happiness Break: How To Tune Into Water’s Restorative Power

Indigenous scholar Dr. Yuria Celidwen guides us in a reflection on our interconnection with water, encouraging us to see it... more

14 Nov 2024 · 7 minutes
How Water Heals

Discover how connecting with water through all five senses can support well-being. A growing body of research shows that connecting with... more

07 Nov 2024 · 25 minutes
Happiness Break: Sketching Serenity, With Chris Murchison

A guided drawing meditation to help you break out of stale thought patterns and maybe even enter a state of... more

31 Oct 2024 · 7 minutes
How Rituals Help Us Process Grief

We explore Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead—as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps... more

24 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
Happiness Break: A Humming Technique To Calm Your Nerves, with Priyanka Gupta

Discover Humming Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama), a soothing breathing technique that uses gentle humming to promote relaxation and mental calm. It’s... more

17 Oct 2024 · 4 minutes
The Science of Humming

Did you know humming can soothe your nervous system?  We explore the stress-relieving power of Bhramari Pranayama, also known as... more

10 Oct 2024 · 22 minutes
Happiness Break: A Breathing Technique To Help You Relax, with Dr. David Spiegel (Cyclic Sighing)

Dr. David Spiegel guides you through cyclic sighing, a breathwork practice that helps reduce stress and anxiety.  Summary: Dr. David Spiegel... more

03 Oct 2024 · 8 minutes
How To Breathe Away Anxiety

It’s important to take a moment to pause and take a long, slow exhale as we navigate life. In our... more

26 Sep 2024 · 23 minutes
Happiness Break: The Healing Power of Your Own Touch, with Kristin Neff

Dr. Kristin Neff guides us in a self-compassionate touch exercise, and shares the many research-backed reasons to cultivate kindness towards... more

19 Sep 2024 · 10 minutes
How To Show Up For Yourself

We explore the science behind how self-compassionate touch can help us feel better about ourselves. Link to transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4nm5827f Summary:  Brittany Luce,... more

12 Sep 2024 · 20 minutes
The Science of Happiness
Happiness Break: How To Tune Into Water’s Restorative Power
The Science of Happiness