The Science of Happiness
The Science of Happiness
The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley

The Science of Happiness

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What does it take to live a happier life? Learn research-tested strategies that you can put into practice today. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.
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How to Feel Better About Yourself
04 December 2025

How to Feel Better About Yourself

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness.
Being Kind Is Good for Your Health
20 November 2025

Being Kind Is Good for Your Health

Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of kindness.
The Science of Letting Go
06 November 2025

The Science of Letting Go

Discover how forgiveness reshapes the brain, eases the body, and helps us move forward with greater compassion and freedom.
How Rituals Keep Us Connected
31 October 2025

How Rituals Keep Us Connected

We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy.
Why Our Brains Find Meaning in Random Patterns
23 October 2025

Why Our Brains Find Meaning in Random Patterns

What happens when imagination meets perception, and ordinary objects come alive? We explore the science of pareidolia.
The Case for Hope, With Rebecca Solnit
09 October 2025

The Case for Hope, With Rebecca Solnit

We explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety and despair to hope and action, with author and activist Rebecca Solnit.
What to Do When Stress Takes Over
25 September 2025

What to Do When Stress Takes Over

Learn why uncertainty fuels anxiety and how noticing our body’s stress signals can help us find calm.
What Happens When Caregivers Dance
11 September 2025

What Happens When Caregivers Dance

Even just a few minutes of dancing can shift energy, release emotions, and remind us to care for ourselves while we care for others.
How Gentle Touch Builds Connection
28 August 2025

How Gentle Touch Builds Connection

Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm the nervous system, supporting caregivers and the children in their care.
How to Tap Your Way to Calm and Clarity
14 August 2025

How to Tap Your Way to Calm and Clarity

There’s a tapping practice shown to ease stress, balance emotions, and support healing. We explore the science behind Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT.