Podcast

The Science of Happiness

Author: PRX and Greater Good Science Center ([email protected])
Feed episode count: 345
Official site: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/series/the_science_of_happiness
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Summary

Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Follow us on Instagram @HappinessPod.

Episodes

Jul 30, 2026 · not_requested

Why You Can’t Do It Alone

Duration seconds: 1203
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Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: Holding Truth With Compassion

Duration seconds: 626
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_e372d072-0b90-4a60-87d7-115999e7b6e6&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

Why Revenge Feels So Good—and Why It Hurts Us

Duration seconds: 1398
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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: A Meditation to Move Through Anger

Duration seconds: 445
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_4715060a-f93d-4eea-a15f-d961f2cb3bdb&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

How Joy Helps Save the Planet

Duration seconds: 1346
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_52353d3f-d5a4-451d-8cd4-04345c2be654&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: Where Did You Come From? A Guided Reflection Practice

Duration seconds: 567
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_666c4764-0444-48f6-a415-7c783aeead94&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

How To Find the Wow In Life

Duration seconds: 1405
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_2b6d62ff-f320-42f4-bb70-24b56b7ace86&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: A Compassionate Letter to Yourself

Duration seconds: 598
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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Introducing - Intention to Treat: Money and Misdiagnosis

Duration seconds: 1501
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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Finding Common Ground in Uncomfortable Times

Duration seconds: 1424
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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: A Walking Meditation With Dan Harris of 10% Happier

Duration seconds: 420
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

How To Step Away from Anxiety

Duration seconds: 1306
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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: The Unexpected Joy of Slow Looking

Duration seconds: 517
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

The Art of Slowing Down

Duration seconds: 1602
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_7707da41-8ee1-4f43-9229-1b20a2bf702e&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: A Meditation to Inspire a Sense of Purpose

Duration seconds: 460
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_e5e52fc6-ef71-49fa-9db1-a4aa7c10a048&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

An Awe Walk Through History and Possibility

Duration seconds: 1259
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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: A Loving-Kindness Practice for Yourself

Duration seconds: 549
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_f00d217f-d303-43a7-84dc-caa4129a5492&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

How Cities Can Make Space for Awe

Duration seconds: 1462
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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: Make Uncertainty Part of the Process

Duration seconds: 237
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_a4ba84ad-7ba9-4abe-9528-fb0447161c0c&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: How Poetry Helps Us Feel and Heal

Duration seconds: 1035
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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

Why Work Feels Better Together

Duration seconds: 1548
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_64a47a9a-ca68-4eb2-b4f4-44c07c9b8a43&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: A Meditation For When You Have Too Much To Do

Duration seconds: 323
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Mar 12, 2026 · not_requested

What Happens in the Brain When We Improvise

Duration seconds: 1314
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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: A Meditation For Connecting In Polarized Times

Duration seconds: 512
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Feb 26, 2026 · not_requested

How to Make Work More Satisfying

Duration seconds: 985
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Feb 19, 2026 · not_requested

Happiness Break: How to Feel More Connected to Others

Duration seconds: 336
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_1ec8cda7-3aaa-44fe-987c-e3915f8d70c3&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Feb 13, 2026 · not_requested

The Science of Love (Episode 3)

Duration seconds: 1504
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_0a539057-43b2-4dcb-a49e-cc07e933997b&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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Feb 12, 2026 · not_requested

The Science of Love (Episode 2)

Duration seconds: 1673
Source: https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_192_38617f94-e7a2-4d33-8297-e1e3ba518b87&uf=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FTheScienceOfHappiness

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