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How to Talk with Strangers
Season 6 Episode 13
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 whi…
5 years, 1 month ago
Happy Again: How to Connect When You Must Stay Apart (Encore)
Season 6 Episode 13
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…
5 years, 2 months ago
Are You Listening to Your Elders?
Season 6 Episode 12
Connecting across generations is one of the oldest happiness practices there is. We explore why to honor your elders, along with other practices from…
5 years, 2 months ago
How to Make Better Decisions
Season 6 Episode 11
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 …
5 years, 3 months ago
How to Give Up a Grudge
Season 6 Episode 10
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 ange…
5 years, 3 months ago
Why Voting Connects Us
Season 6 Episode 9
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 ba…
5 years, 3 months ago
How to Ride With the Pain
Season 6 Episode 8
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 wh…
5 years, 4 months ago
If You Want to Be More Productive, Cut Yourself Some Slack
Season 6 Episode 7
Feeling hard on yourself? Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp learns to quiet his inner critic and tap into his highest potential.
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5 years, 4 months ago
A Cure for Loneliness
Season 6 Episode 6
Feeling lonely? Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy learns why focusing on the quality of our relationships, not the quantity, can be an antidot…
5 years, 5 months ago
Happy Again: How To Find Beauty in the Everyday (Encore)
Season 6 Episode 6
A tree next to a bus stop, a flower poking through the sidewalk. Our guest, an Iraq War veteran, discovers how awe and wonder can be found anywhere —…
5 years, 5 months ago