Happiness Break: Tap into the Joy That Surrounds You
Buddhist meditation teacher, Anushka Fernandopulle, guides us through a practice of Mudita, or appreciative joy, to help us share in the hap...
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The Science of Happiness
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....
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Sidedoor: Writing on the Wall
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. From the time we are old enough to hold a crayon, it feels instinctive to draw on the wall....
Talk To A Stranger—It’s Good For You
We often underestimate how much small talk can impact our wellbeing. Research shows that even brief conversations with strangers can boost o...
Happiness Break: A Practice In Moving Through Stress
Join yoga and meditation teacher Jonathan Relucio for a trauma-informed practice combining mindful movement and breathing to reduce tension...
Where To Look For Joy
How can we feel more moments of joy? Explore how joy is rooted in connection, gratitude, and paying attention to the people and moments that...
Happiness Break: A Body Scan for Calm and Ease
Meditation teacher Spring Washam guides us in a practice of embodied awareness, helping us use the body as an anchor during stressful or ove...
Ear Hustle Podcast: Corny-Ass Episode
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Nigel says no matter where you are, everyone has a story to tell about a hug: good, bad, or...
Why You Can’t Do It Alone
Can anyone truly succeed alone? We explore how role models, mentors, and strong social support make upward mobility far more possible than g...
Happiness Break: Holding Truth With Compassion
Take a moment to connect with your body and make space for difficult emotions with compassion and care. This embodiment practice is guided b...
Why Revenge Feels So Good—and Why It Hurts Us
Neuroscience reveals revenge can become a powerful habit—and that forgiveness may be one of the most effective ways to break the cycle. Summ...
Happiness Break: A Meditation to Move Through Anger
Try a practice in accepting difficult feelings like anger or irritation to help keep your cool, feel better overall, and find calm with cont...
How Joy Helps Save the Planet
Choosing joy over guilt and shame can make climate-friendly habits easier to sustain while improving your own well-being along the way. Summ...
Happiness Break: Where Did You Come From? A Guided Reflection Practice
Indigenous artist Dr. Lyla June Johnston leads a 5-minute freewriting exercise about our personal journeys. Autobiographical writing has bee...
How To Find the Wow In Life
What can a singing bird, a neighborhood walk, and a pair of puppet adventurers teach us about awe? Sit down with Wowsabout! creators Dorien...
Happiness Break: A Compassionate Letter to Yourself
Take less than 10 minutes to write yourself a letter of care, compassion, and encouragement with psychologist Kristin Neff in this research-...
Introducing - Intention to Treat: Money and Misdiagnosis
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Intention to Treat: The Race Equation is a new series from the New England Journal of Medic...
Finding Common Ground in Uncomfortable Times
Across school campuses and communities, students and educators are discovering how listening, curiosity, and everyday conversations can open...
Happiness Break: A Walking Meditation With Dan Harris of 10% Happier
Trouble sitting still? Learn to practice meditating by simply walking in this practice guided by 10% Happier host Dan Harris. How To Do This...
How To Step Away from Anxiety
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. Summary: I...
Happiness Break: The Unexpected Joy of Slow Looking
What happens when you linger and look closely at a piece of art? Nathalie Ryan, an educator from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D...