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What Humans Can Learn From Trees (Encore)
Trees aren’t just competing for sunlight and soil—they’re also looking out for one another. Scientist Suzanne Simard reveals the unexpected ways trees communicate, share resources, and support us.
Sum…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Happiness Break: Who Takes Care of You?
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 Practic…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Issa Rae on Friendships That Need to Go, from IMO
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 resear…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Going Offline Might Save Us
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: Smartphone…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Happiness Break: A Meditation on the Uniqueness of Your Voice
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 Comfo…Published on 5 months ago
How to Focus Under Pressure (Encore)
Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider tries a body scan meditation to sharpen her focus and calm her nerves as she prepares for the Tournament of Champions.
Summary: Simple mindfulness practices, like a bo…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Happiness Break: Find Calm When You Can’t Clear Your Mind, With Lama Rod Owens
Take a break from ruminating with Lama Rod Owens as he leads you in a meditation to cultivate a sky-like mind.
How to Do This Practice:
Get Comfortable: Sit or lie down in a relaxed, balanced positi…Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
How Music Can Hold and Heal Us
An art-form powerful enough to prescribe — from ancient traditions to modern neuroscience, we uncover how music, including lullabies, function as a form of medicine.
Summary: Music has a unique abilit…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Making Music With Your Body, With Keith Terry | Happiness Break
How to Do This Practice:
Find a Comfortable Space: Choose a place where you feel comfortable moving and making noise. You can do this practice standing or seated, whatever feels best for you. Start…Published on 6 months ago
Why Friendships Matter More Than We Think
In a world that emphasizes romantic relationships, we explore the science of friendships in humans and our primate relatives—how we make them and how they not only influence health and happiness, but…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago