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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 fi…
10 months, 1 week 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 reclaimi…
10 months, 2 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 you…
10 months, 3 weeks 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 Champion…
11 months 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 Comforta…11 months, 1 week 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 f…
11 months, 2 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 stand…11 months, 3 weeks 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…
1 year ago
A Guided Meditation on Embodied Love | Happiness Break
Experience the physical sensations of love through this guided meditation that nurtures connection, relaxation, and emotional awareness.
How To Do Thi…
1 year ago
36 Questions to Spark Love and Connection
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Can a simple set of 36 questions build love and intimacy? We explore the science behind how the quest…
1 year ago