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Do You Want to Slow Down?
14 oktober 2021 · 20 min
Anna Sale, host of Death, Sex, and Money, practices awe as an antidote to her anxiety. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5n82n9w2
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Can You Mend a Broken Bond?
30 september 2021 · 21 min
They were childhood best friends until one came out as queer. Now, two college students reconnect and try to see the world through one another's eyes. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/44pbbj48
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100 Good Things
16 september 2021 · 18 min
For our 100th episode, host Dacher Keltner sits in the guest chair and tries one of the most popular happiness practices. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mv46juba
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What Happens When We Play
2 september 2021 · 21 min
When was the last time you went down a slide? Our guest tries a practice to bring more play into his life and explores what that means as a Black man in the U.S. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/ysc3h82b
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How to Not Take People for Granted
19 augustus 2021 · 17 min
What would life be like without the people you care most about? Our guest tries a practice to help appreciate loved ones. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2p877x8x
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How to Tune Out the Noise
5 augustus 2021 · 18 min
Our guest uses her breath to find calm in some of Los Angeles' noisiest neighborhoods. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ccv7x
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Don't be Afraid of Your Anger
22 juli 2021 · 18 min
What happens when we suppress our anger? And what if we tried to work with it instead? Our guest tries a practice to harness her inner fierceness to care for herself. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3ekjzcwn
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How to Enjoy Life More with Michael Pollan
8 juli 2021 · 20 min
Michael Pollan tries to get more out of life by temporarily giving up one of his pleasure. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/28hxc2ah
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How to Craft Your Life
24 juni 2021 · 20 min
When the world around you changes, so can your goals. This week's guest tries a practice to tap into a new sense of purpose. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2yxntxs9
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Noticing Nature in the City
10 juni 2021 · 22 min
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/kb6subnc
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What Humans Can Learn From Trees
27 mei 2021 · 18 min
Trees don't just compete with one another for resources, they also cooperate. Scientist and author Suzanne Simard explains the surprising science of trees. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/35rj8wzf
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Finding Strength through Gratitude
13 mei 2021 · 19 min
A doctor who serves communities in dire need shares how gratitude helps him find light in the darkness. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3u6hmr6t
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Why Love Needs Laughter
29 april 2021 · 20 min
Focusing on funny things can reduce stress, anxiety, and make us feel more connected to others. Our guests, who were high school sweethearts, learn how humor can also strengthen relationships. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2zbfdrye
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How Music Can Bridge Cultures
15 april 2021 · 19 min
Have you ever been moved by music sung in a language you don't understand? We speak with Gambian musician Sona Jobarteh about how music can connect us across cultures. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc68h4zk
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How Music Soothes Us
1 april 2021 · 18 min
What is it about certain melodies that can relax our nerves and rock us to sleep? We explore the science of calming music with pianist Rosey Chan. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2ys7mf5d
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David Byrne on How Music Connects Us
18 maart 2021 · 25 min
Music helped former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne come out of his shell. Hear Byrne's story and learn how music creates social bonds in part one of our series, The Science of Music and Happiness. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5dtxmsun
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Scheduling Time to Feel Awe(some)
4 maart 2021 · 20 min
Feeling awe can boost your mood and make you feel more connected with others. Comedian Chris Duffy learns how to tap into that sense. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3ywvxfrb
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Why We're Drawn to Nature
18 februari 2021 · 17 min
What happens when we spend time outdoors? We explore how getting out in nature can restore peace of mind—and make us more creative. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/56cp6d52
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Are You Setting the Right Goals?
4 februari 2021 · 20 min
Setting goals can sometimes feel like setting ourselves up for failure. But journalist Monica Campbell finds there's something magical that happens with certain kinds of goals. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/d842bub2
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Healing Through Gratitude
21 januari 2021 · 17 min
A stranger helped her through the hardest day of her life. When she expresses her gratitude, our guest encounters the power of true connection. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mv3h9nx5
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How to Talk with Strangers
7 januari 2021 · 15 min
The way we interact with people who come in and out of our lives has changed since COVID-19. Our guest tries a practice to connect with strangers while keeping a social distance. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3ddvnmpn
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Happy Again: How to Connect When You Must Stay Apart (Encore)
24 december 2020 · 20 min
Are you unable to be with your friends and family during the holiday season this year? These 36 questions can bring you closer to loved ones, even if you're separated. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/ft6kxd74
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Are You Listening to Your Elders?
10 december 2020 · 22 min
Connecting across generations is one of the oldest happiness practices there is. We explore why to honor your elders, along with other practices from indigenous cultures often overlooked by Western science. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2wjbjj3e
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How to Make Better Decisions
26 november 2020 · 18 min
Can practicing mindfulness make us wiser? Judge Jeremy Fogel explores how being present in the moment helps him keep a clear mind and stay connected to his true values. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4vaxruje
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How to Give Up a Grudge
12 november 2020 · 16 min
What does it really take to forgive someone? And why should we do it? Our guest, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, tries a practice to let go of anger. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/24txsbxz
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Why Voting Connects Us
29 oktober 2020 · 17 min
Why do we vote? We explore the science behind what drives us to the polls, and the benefits we reap for ourselves and communities when we cast our ballots. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/56rmwec7
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How to Ride With the Pain
22 oktober 2020 · 19 min
It's easy to be anxious and uncertain about the future—especially if you're eight months pregnant. Our guest tries practices to help her deal with whatever life throws her way. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/vrvn5p6a
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If You Want to Be More Productive, Cut Yourself Some Slack
8 oktober 2020 · 14 min
Feeling hard on yourself? Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp learns to quiet his inner critic and tap into his highest potential. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4pbt5efs
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A Cure for Loneliness
24 september 2020 · 18 min
Feeling lonely? Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy learns why focusing on the quality of our relationships, not the quantity, can be an antidote. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2s4m6emb
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24 Hours of Kindness
27 augustus 2020 · 19 min
Why should you be nice? Our guest explores how small, daily acts of kindness can produce meaningful life changes. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5chaxu75
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How to Switch Off Your Critics
13 augustus 2020 · 21 min
Do you obsess over negative feedback? Shereen Marisol Meraji, of NPR’s Code Switch, tries a better way to cope. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/epuw68ft
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How to Reconnect with Your Partner
30 juli 2020 · 20 min
A couple try a practice to bring more excitement and passion into their relationship, even while sheltering-in-place. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/bdhkkdvt
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Do You Want to Be More Patient?
16 juli 2020 · 21 min
We can be at our worst with the people we love best. Our guests try ways to be more calm and present with those closest to them. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4cxam
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How to Love People You Don't Like
2 juli 2020 · 23 min
Our guest tries a practice to help her feel compassion toward others — even those she disagrees with. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/32zrzn5t
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What's Your "Why" in Life?
18 juni 2020 · 24 min
Adrian Michael Green asks big questions designed to help teens — and adults — find more meaning and purpose in their lives. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/58es3rup
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From Othering to Belonging
11 juni 2020 · 26 min
We speak with john a. powell, director of the Othering & Belonging Institute, about racial justice, well-being, and widening our circles of human connection and concern. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yewzbtj9
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Taking Small Steps Toward Big Goals
4 juni 2020 · 16 min
When our world is turned upside down, how do we keep moving forward? Our guest, award-winning author Christine Day, sets a new path for herself. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4rx9tv3p
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How to Connect When You Must Stay Apart
21 mei 2020 · 20 min
Do you want to be famous? What's a favorite memory? These 36 questions can bring you closer to loved ones, even if you're separated. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4nww8xrm
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Give Yourself a Break
7 mei 2020 · 20 min
Want to calm your inner critic? Our guest tries a practice to find more self-compassion during uncertain times. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc63cckh
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Helping Kids Think About the Good
23 april 2020 · 20 min
Sheltering-at-home with kids? These questions can help them, and us, focus on the good things in life. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yvbp9zf7
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Remembering to Breathe
9 april 2020 · 16 min
How a doctor stays calm and centered during times of uncertainty, one breath at a time. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3fjn655n
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Staying Close While Physical Distancing
26 maart 2020 · 17 min
Our guest tries a practice to feel more connected to loved ones, and herself, while sheltering at home. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/53d7c5jx
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Who Would You Be Without Them?
12 maart 2020 · 17 min
Think of an important person in your life. Now imagine you never met. Our guest practices counting his blessings by picturing his life without a special person from his past. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5y9x2rz
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Step Away from Anxiety
27 februari 2020 · 21 min
Do you have a hard time calming your nerves? Author Raina Telgemeier tries a practice to get out of her head, one step at a time. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/d42v3ywd
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Who Is Your Rock?
13 februari 2020 · 18 min
He survived the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, two years ago and has been a student mental health advocate ever since. Now Kai Koerber finds a way to thank the person who helped him find his voice. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mrfakhm3
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What Does It Take To Really Listen To Someone?
30 januari 2020 · 17 min
Are you actually listening when someone is talking to you, or just waiting for your turn to talk? Our guest, a veteran of the Iraq War, practices how to truly listen to others. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/nhfvv54t
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Why Shared Goals Can Bridge Divides
16 januari 2020 · 18 min
How can people from different groups get on the same page? Our guest, an educator and football coach, tries a strategy for building stronger, more inclusive teams. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/ef83kvf2
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How To Make Time for Happiness
2 januari 2020 · 18 min
Her New Year's resolution was to have more joyful and fulfilling experiences in her daily life. Our guest tried a practice to help make that happen. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/nh9nn3m5
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How To Get Your Senses Tingling
19 december 2019 · 18 min
There are millions of YouTube channels with people crinkling bubble wrap or whispering about folding laundry. Our guests talks about why autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) makes her, and many others, feel more calm and happy. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3t4nnp6m
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How To Be Less Hard on Yourself
5 december 2019 · 21 min
Do you beat yourself up over every mistake? A high school senior tries to be kinder to himself during an especially stressful time. Lees meer
Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yrbcmj37