Scroll down for transcript. How can we feel more moments of joy? We explore the science of joy and how we can cultivate it in our everyday lives, with poet Ross Gay and psychologist Philip Watkins. Episode summary: Are joy and happiness the same thing? Can you feel joy even in moments of sorrow? This … Read more
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. A short break does more than just fuel our bodies, it strengthens our minds. Our overworked guest tries the Swedish practice of ‘Fika’ – taking short coffee breaks throughout the work day.Episode summary: In the United States, we’re taught that it’s a good thing to work more, … Read more
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Walking can increase our sense of connectedness with the earth and motivation to take climate action, which might be an important aspect of your well-being.This is the third and final episode of our special series, Climate, Hope & Science. We explore the intersection of environmental well-being and … Read more
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode Episode summary: What happens when we pause and open up to ideas that we didn’t think of ourselves? This episode is about intellectual humility, the ability to surrender to the idea that we might not have all the information or may not be right. Our guest is … Read more
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Why should you be nice? Our guest explores how small, daily acts of kindness can produce meaningful life changes. Episode summary: When you’re kind to someone, the positive impact doesn’t stop with them. In fact, the effect of your kind action can ricochet back to you by … Read more
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Is there such a thing as good stress? Our guest learns to welcome her stress by understanding how it can actually help her, plus tips and tricks to not feel too much of it. Episode summary: Like many of us, our guest Yana Leventon has dealt with … Read more
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. In the first episode in our series Climate, Hope and Science, we explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety and despair to hope and action, with author and activist Rebecca Solnit. This is the first episode of our special series, Climate, Hope & … Read more
Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.How can we build a sense of hope when the future feels uncertain? Poet Tomás Morín tries a writing practice to make him feel more hopeful and motivated to work toward his goals. This is the second episode of our special series, Climate, Hope & Science. We explore … Read more