The Science of Happiness
313
Episodes
4.5 / 5
Rating

The Science of Happiness

by PRX and Greater Good Science Center

Category
Social Sciences
Frequency
Updated Biweekly
Language
English
Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Follow us on Instagram @HappinessPod.

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Recent Reviews

Good concept yet too many ads

Legal Beagle 8•4/2/2026

I wish that this podcast limited on its time ratio of ads to content. Beautiful cover art and occasionally enriching information/storytelling.

Keeps Us Grounded

Ummah1234•1/1/2026

What an amazing podcast! I am enriched by the topics discussed. It gives me actionable ways to be and do better.

Comforting

shakti shiny•1/1/2026

Such sweet necessary episodes to bringing kindness into your everyday life

Thoughtful Show, But Undercut by TDS

ThinkDifferent01•7/8/2025

The show is insightful and delivers some genuinely poignant life lessons. However, it could do even Greater Good if Dacher refrained from inserting partisan political commentary into nearly every episode.

Re: Questions to spark love & connection

ClayPotYoga•2/28/2025

This is my first listen. I loved the content. I did not like the soft background music during the second interview. It was extremely distracting. Please reconsider using background music.