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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.
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.
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Dr. Suzanne Simard is a professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia. She is renowned for her groundbreaking research on the communication and cooperation among trees, particularly through the underground networks formed by fungi. Dr. Simard is also the author of the book 'Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest,' where she shares her insights on the interconnectedness of forest ecosystems and the importance of trees in addressing climate change.
Dr. Suzanne Simard is a professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia. She is renowned for her groundbreaking research on the communication and cooperation among trees, particularly through the underground networks formed by fungi. Dr. Simard is also the author of the book 'Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest,' where she shares her insights on the interconnectedness of forest ecosystems and the importance of trees in addressing climate change.
Issa Rae
Issa Rae is an American actress, writer, and producer best known for her work on the HBO series 'Insecure,' which she co-created and starred in. Rae gained prominence through her web series 'The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl,' which showcased her unique voice and perspective on the complexities of modern life and relationships. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award. In addition to her television work, Rae has appeared in films such as 'The Photograph' and 'Little,' and she continues to be a prominent figure in discussions about representation and diversity in Hollywood.
Issa Rae is an American actress, writer, and producer best known for her work on the HBO series 'Insecure,' which she co-created and starred in. Rae gained prominence through her web series 'The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl,' which showcased her unique voice and perspective on the complexities of modern life and relationships. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award. In addition to her television work, Rae has appeared in films such as 'The Photograph' and 'Little,' and she continues to be a prominent figure in discussions about representation and diversity in Hollywood.
Adam Becker
Adam Becker is an astrophysicist and author known for his work on the intersection of science and technology. He is the author of the book 'More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade To Control The Fate Of Humanity'. Becker's research focuses on the implications of artificial intelligence and the future of humanity in the context of astrophysics.
Adam Becker is an astrophysicist and author known for his work on the intersection of science and technology. He is the author of the book 'More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade To Control The Fate Of Humanity'. Becker's research focuses on the implications of artificial intelligence and the future of humanity in the context of astrophysics.
Jean Twenge
Jean Twenge is a psychologist and best-selling author who has dedicated her career to studying the impact of the digital world on mental health and societal trends. She has authored several influential books and research papers on how different generations experience life, particularly in relation to technology and social media. Twenge's work highlights the psychological effects of growing up in a digital age.
Jean Twenge is a psychologist and best-selling author who has dedicated her career to studying the impact of the digital world on mental health and societal trends. She has authored several influential books and research papers on how different generations experience life, particularly in relation to technology and social media. Twenge's work highlights the psychological effects of growing up in a digital age.
Topics Discussed
trees
communication
resources
climate crisis
forest ecology
gratitude
belonging
caring
meditation
support
friendship
family
mentor
connection
friendships
mismatched expectations
female friendships
relationships
personal storytelling
practical advice
digital detox
happiness
Gen Z
social media
face-to-face connection
well-being
astrophysics
psychology
self-compassion
accent
heritage
ancestors
mindfulness
The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.
Trees arent just competing for sunlight and soiltheyre also looking out for one another. Scientist Suzanne Simard reveals the unexpected ways trees communicate, share resources, and support us.
Summary: We dive into what we can learn from the neural networks of forests, evolution and cooperation, and how trees are a fundamental solution to the climate crises we are facing today with ecologist Suzanne Simard. She also shares her forest gratitude practice and invites us to reflect on what it means to feel a sense of belonging in the forest.
How To Do This Practice:
Go to a forest or natural space, ideally near yew trees or other trees you feel connected to.
Sit quietly, even if you're tired or unwell, and allow yourself to simply be there.
Acknowledge the presence and life of the trees around you.
Offer your gratitude to the treesfor their medicine, their strength, or simply their being.
If you're with loved ones, invite them to join in the gratitude.
Feel the connection between yourself, the trees, and your companions.
Return to this practice as often as you can, letting the forest remind you that you're not alone.
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Todays Guests:
DR. SUZANNE SIMARD is a professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia and the author of Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest.
Tell us about your experience connecting with nature. Email us at [email protected] or follow on Instagram @HappinessPod.
Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aap
Trees arent just competing for sunlight and soiltheyre also looking out for one another. Scientist Suzanne Simard reveals the unexpected ways trees communicate, share resources, and support us.
Summary: We dive into what we can learn from the neural networks of forests, evolution and cooperation, and how trees are a fundamental solution to the climate crises we are facing today with ecologist Suzanne Simard. She also shares her forest gratitude practice and invites us to reflect on what it means to feel a sense of belonging in the forest.
How To Do This Practice:
Go to a forest or natural space, ideally near yew trees or other trees you feel connected to.
Sit quietly, even if you're tired or unwell, and allow yourself to simply be there.
Acknowledge the presence and life of the trees around you.
Offer your gratitude to the treesfor their medicine, their strength, or simply their being.
If you're with loved ones, invite them to join in the gratitude.
Feel the connection between yourself, the trees, and your companions.
Return to this practice as often as you can, letting the forest remind you that you're not alone.
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.
Todays Guests:
DR. SUZANNE SIMARD is a professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia and the author of Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest.
Tell us about your experience connecting with nature. Email us at [email protected] or follow on Instagram @HappinessPod.
Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aap
When we feel cared for, our cortisol levels drop, we feel safe, and we handle stress better. Dacher leads a meditation to help us focus on the people who make us feel supported.
How To Do This Practice:
Get Comfortable: Find a quiet spot. Sit or stand in a relaxed position. Take a few deep breaths to settle your body and mind.
Think of a Friend: Picture a friend who has supported you. Notice how it feels to remember their care. What have they given you? Kindness, courage, laughter?
Think of a Family Member: Now think of someone in your family (or chosen family) who’s helped you. What moment comes to mind? How did they support you? Name what they gave you.
Think of a Mentor: Bring to mind a mentor or guide—someone who’s taught or encouraged you. How did they help you grow? What gift did they offer? Wisdom, strength, direction?
Feel the Support: Picture all three people around you. Let yourself feel supported and held. Breathe in that sense of connection.
When we feel cared for, our cortisol levels drop, we feel safe, and we handle stress better. Dacher leads a meditation to help us focus on the people who make us feel supported.
How To Do This Practice:
Get Comfortable: Find a quiet spot. Sit or stand in a relaxed position. Take a few deep breaths to settle your body and mind.
Think of a Friend: Picture a friend who has supported you. Notice how it feels to remember their care. What have they given you? Kindness, courage, laughter?
Think of a Family Member: Now think of someone in your family (or chosen family) who’s helped you. What moment comes to mind? How did they support you? Name what they gave you.
Think of a Mentor: Bring to mind a mentor or guide—someone who’s taught or encouraged you. How did they help you grow? What gift did they offer? Wisdom, strength, direction?
Feel the Support: Picture all three people around you. Let yourself feel supported and held. Breathe in that sense of connection.
Sharing a new show from my friends at Higher Ground, hosted by Michelle Obama, called IMO. You know on Science of Happiness, we have conversations filled with compassion and empathy, and share research-backed strategies for a more fulfilled life. Similarly on IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re joined by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and plenty of laughs. Topics range from dating and relationships, to family and faith. Michelle and Craig share stories about being there for each other throughout their lives, from first crushes and fraught college years, to landing at the White House, to losing their mom. For six decades they’ve been each others’ most trusted counsel—and now, they want to be that counsel for you. In this episode, they’re joined by actress Issa Rae for a conversation about navigating the challenges of mismatched expectations in female friendships.
Sharing a new show from my friends at Higher Ground, hosted by Michelle Obama, called IMO. You know on Science of Happiness, we have conversations filled with compassion and empathy, and share research-backed strategies for a more fulfilled life. Similarly on IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re joined by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and plenty of laughs. Topics range from dating and relationships, to family and faith. Michelle and Craig share stories about being there for each other throughout their lives, from first crushes and fraught college years, to landing at the White House, to losing their mom. For six decades they’ve been each others’ most trusted counsel—and now, they want to be that counsel for you. In this episode, they’re joined by actress Issa Rae for a conversation about navigating the challenges of mismatched expectations in female friendships.
digital detoxhappinessGen Zsocial mediaface-to-face connectionwell-beingastrophysicspsychology
What happens when we replace sky-gazing with screen-scrolling? Discover how digital life impacts happiness and what Gen Z can teach us about reclaiming control over our well-being.
Summary: Smartphones have become our constant companions, but at what cost? This episode of The Science of Happiness explores how our digital lives are reshaping how we think, feel, and connect. From social media’s pull to the decline of face-to-face connection, we look at what we lose—and what we can regain—by stepping away from screens and into nature, quiet, and deeper connections.
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.
Ways To Do A Digital Detox:
Turn off your phone before bed to improve sleep and create space from screens.
Wait to turn it on in the morning, noticing how you feel and stretching that screen-free time.
Do meaningful work before going online to protect your focus and creativity.
Turn off WiFi and browsers when you need to concentrate deeply.
Take regular breaks from screens to let ideas simmer and rest your mind.
Practice reading books again and notice your attention span strengthen over time.
Pause when you crave scrolling, and consider reaching out to a friend instead.
Create your own digital detox plan or adapt one that works for you. Be sure to clearly write out your specific intentions, including how and when you'll follow through.
Today’s Guests:
ADAM BECKER is an astrophysicist and author of the book, More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley’s Crusade To Control The Fate Of Humanity.
JEAN TWENGE is a psychologist and best-selling author. She’s spent years studying how the digital world shapes our minds and bodies, and the way different generations experience life.
Tell us about your experience with taking a break from technology. Email us at [email protected] or follow on Instagram @HappinessPod.
Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aap
What happens when we replace sky-gazing with screen-scrolling? Discover how digital life impacts happiness and what Gen Z can teach us about reclaiming control over our well-being.
Summary: Smartphones have become our constant companions, but at what cost? This episode of The Science of Happiness explores how our digital lives are reshaping how we think, feel, and connect. From social media’s pull to the decline of face-to-face connection, we look at what we lose—and what we can regain—by stepping away from screens and into nature, quiet, and deeper connections.
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.
Ways To Do A Digital Detox:
Turn off your phone before bed to improve sleep and create space from screens.
Wait to turn it on in the morning, noticing how you feel and stretching that screen-free time.
Do meaningful work before going online to protect your focus and creativity.
Turn off WiFi and browsers when you need to concentrate deeply.
Take regular breaks from screens to let ideas simmer and rest your mind.
Practice reading books again and notice your attention span strengthen over time.
Pause when you crave scrolling, and consider reaching out to a friend instead.
Create your own digital detox plan or adapt one that works for you. Be sure to clearly write out your specific intentions, including how and when you'll follow through.
Today’s Guests:
ADAM BECKER is an astrophysicist and author of the book, More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley’s Crusade To Control The Fate Of Humanity.
JEAN TWENGE is a psychologist and best-selling author. She’s spent years studying how the digital world shapes our minds and bodies, and the way different generations experience life.
Tell us about your experience with taking a break from technology. Email us at [email protected] or follow on Instagram @HappinessPod.
Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aap
Embrace the beauty of your accent in this self-compassion meditation that guides you in a reflection of your history, heritage, and connection to your ancestors.
How To Do This Practice:
Find a Comfortable Position: Sit in a relaxed yet alert posture, either on a cushion or chair. Gently lower your gaze or close your eyes if that feels comfortable.
Focus on Your Breath: Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale. Allow yourself to transition from your daily activities into this moment of reflection.
Acknowledge Your Accent: Bring awareness to the way you speak, recognizing that your voice carries your history, culture, and personal journey.
Repeat Self-Compassion Phrases: Silently or aloud, repeat affirmations such as, “my accent makes me unique,” “my accent carries my story,” “my accent connects me to my ancestors.”
Place a Hand on Your Heart: If it feels right, gently place a hand on your heart, offering yourself warmth and kindness as you continue to breathe deeply.
Close with Gratitude: Take a final deep breath, sending appreciation to yourself, your ancestors, and the uniqueness of your voice before gently opening your eyes.
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Today’s Happiness Break host:
CRISS CUERVO is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, Bridging Differences Coordinator at the Greater Good Science Center, and author of PERTENÆCER: Eight-Week Mindfulness and Meditation Training and Practices for Latinx Immigrants in the United.
Embrace the beauty of your accent in this self-compassion meditation that guides you in a reflection of your history, heritage, and connection to your ancestors.
How To Do This Practice:
Find a Comfortable Position: Sit in a relaxed yet alert posture, either on a cushion or chair. Gently lower your gaze or close your eyes if that feels comfortable.
Focus on Your Breath: Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale. Allow yourself to transition from your daily activities into this moment of reflection.
Acknowledge Your Accent: Bring awareness to the way you speak, recognizing that your voice carries your history, culture, and personal journey.
Repeat Self-Compassion Phrases: Silently or aloud, repeat affirmations such as, “my accent makes me unique,” “my accent carries my story,” “my accent connects me to my ancestors.”
Place a Hand on Your Heart: If it feels right, gently place a hand on your heart, offering yourself warmth and kindness as you continue to breathe deeply.
Close with Gratitude: Take a final deep breath, sending appreciation to yourself, your ancestors, and the uniqueness of your voice before gently opening your eyes.
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.
Today’s Happiness Break host:
CRISS CUERVO is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, Bridging Differences Coordinator at the Greater Good Science Center, and author of PERTENÆCER: Eight-Week Mindfulness and Meditation Training and Practices for Latinx Immigrants in the United.
