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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

The Contagious Power of Compassion

Compassionate dialogue isn’t just about talking and listening—it's a meaningful way to bridge divides, cultivate belonging, and reimagine education as... more

19 Dec 2024 · 19 minutes
Happiness Break: A Walking Meditation with Dan Harris of 10% Happier (Encore)

Trouble sitting still? Learn to practice meditating by simply walking in this practice guided by 10% Happier host Dan Harris.  Scroll... more

12 Dec 2024 · 8 minutes
How To Find Calm Through Walking

Mindful walking isn’t just a stroll—it’s a science-backed way to reduce, improve concentration, and soak in the beauty of your... more

05 Dec 2024 · 16 minutes
Happiness Break: 5 Minutes of Gratitude

Psychologist Dacher Keltner guides you through a practice to help you see the good things in your life that you... more

28 Nov 2024 · 9 minutes
How To Practice Gratitude When You're Not Feeling Grateful (Encore)

One way to feel more thankful for things is to imagine life without them. We explore a practice shown to... more

21 Nov 2024 · 16 minutes
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 Happiness
The Contagious Power of Compassion
The Science of Happiness