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How Cities Can Make Space for Awe
A simple experiment turning a parking space into a parklet reveals how small changes to public…
Why Work Feels Better Together
From a worker-owned restaurant in Oakland to a nonprofit built on shared leadership, we explore how…
What Happens in the Brain When We Improvise
Explore the neuroscience behind improvisation—and what it reveals about our natural capacity for…
How to Make Work More Satisfying
Finding ways to bend tasks toward your strengths and passions can make you happier, more productive…
The Science of Love (Episode 3)
Guest host Geena Davis guides us through the research on love that stretches beyond romance and…
The Science of Love (Episode 2)
Guest host Geena Davis helps us explore how the love we feel —for our partners, friends, family,…
The Science of Love (Episode 1)
In a culture that often reduces love to romance, Geena Davis helps us explore the science of love…
How to Keep Your Humanity
Discover what happens to our well-being when we respond to suffering with compassion and collective…
How Qigong Can Calm Your Mind and Body
Studies show qigong can strengthen your body and mind, and reduce cortisol levels. We explore this…
How Stories Shape Belonging
Learn how the stories we tell and hear shape our relationships, values, and sense of belonging.
The Power of a Collective Pause
Explore how students are using simple mindfulness practices to navigate stress, stay grounded, and…
How to Feel Better About Yourself
Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet…
Being Kind Is Good for Your Health
Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of…
The Science of Letting Go
Discover how forgiveness reshapes the brain, eases the body, and helps us move forward with greater…
How Rituals Keep Us Connected
We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and…
Why Our Brains Find Meaning in Random Patterns
What happens when imagination meets perception, and ordinary objects come alive? We explore the…
The Case for Hope, With Rebecca Solnit
We explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety and despair to hope…
What to Do When Stress Takes Over
Learn why uncertainty fuels anxiety and how noticing our body’s stress signals can help us find…
What Happens When Caregivers Dance
Even just a few minutes of dancing can shift energy, release emotions, and remind us to care for…
How Gentle Touch Builds Connection
Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm…
