The Science of Happiness

Latest Episodes:

How to Turn Grief into Strength Mar 03, 2022

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Part of life is experiencing pain and loss. And sometimes, finding meaning in it. We explore a writing practice shown to help us come out stronger after difficult times.

Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4ufxpwaa

Why You Should Snap Pictures of Nature Feb 17, 2022

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A NYT restaurant critic puts down her pen and grabs her camera to capture the beauty of the outdoors.

Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc66tdhb

When It's Time to Face Your Fears Feb 03, 2022

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What happens when we feel compassion for the things that scare us? Shabazz Larkin shares what it's like to face some of his deepest fears.

Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yp7r8fwu

The Case for Believing in Yourself Jan 06, 2022

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What does your best possible self look like? Our guest tries a practice in optimism by imagining her brightest future.

Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2s4hbkrt

How Gratitude Renews Us Dec 23, 2021

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Feeling burned out? Our guest, a nurse, explores how cultivating gratitude helps people in high stress jobs.

Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/th82bwp2

What Our Photos Say About Us Dec 09, 2021

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Can taking a few photos really make you happier? Afghan rocker Sulyman Qardash tries a practice to find meaning through snapping photos of daily life.

Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/a2x9vkve

Why We Give Thanks Nov 25, 2021

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Thank you. Gracias. Merci. Every language has a word for gratitude. But why do we feel it? How can we experience more of it? We revisit some of our favorite episodes about the science of gratitude.

Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3y7m2nmk