The Science of Happiness
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Psychologist and meditation teacher Tara Brach explores how practicing kindness and compassion can strengthen our relationships, ease loneliness, and help us feel more connected to others. Summary: Kindness can do more…
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Discover how practicing acceptance can help you let go of fear, open your heart, and meet life's challenges with greater love and compassion. How To Do This Practice: Begin With Acceptance: Take a moment to acknowledge…
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Discover how writing about our ancestors can strengthen our sense of identity, deepen gratitude, and help us find meaning in our own lives. Summary: What happens when we take time to imagine the lives of the people who…
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This guided meditation with end-of-life doula Andrea Sexton-Dumas offers a gentle way to make space for grief by imagining sharing your heartache with a plant, releasing it into the soil, and nurturing the earth that…
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Explore how thinking about death can teach us to live more fully, find meaning, and appreciate the people we love. Summary: We often avoid thinking about death, but research suggests that facing our mortality can help…
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Dr. David Spiegel leads us in a practice of cyclic sighing, a simple breathing technique that uses slow, extended exhales to calm your nervous system, ease stress and anxiety, and help you feel more relaxed. How To Do…
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Explore how cyclic sighing, a simple controlled breathing technique, can help reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and bring greater calm to everyday stressful moments. Summary: In this episode of The Science of…
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Take a moment to appreciate the friends who know you, support you, and make your life richer with their presence, with author Alex Elle. How To Do This Practice: Take a few deep breaths: Inhale through your nose and…
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Discover how our sense of smell can transport us back to meaningful memories, shape our emotions, and influence the brain systems involved in memory and mood. Summary: Smell is one of our most powerful and…
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In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, embrace the beauty of your accent in this self-compassion meditation. Mindfulness and meditation teacher Criss Cuervo invites you to reflect on your history, heritage, and…
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- Oldest episode in feed
- 01/2018 · over 8 years
- Typical length
- 16 min
- Format
- Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
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