Can You Mend a Broken Bond?

FromThe Science of Happiness

Start listening View podcast show

Can You Mend a Broken Bond?

FromThe Science of Happiness

ratings:

Length:

21 minutes

Released:

Sep 30, 2021

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

They were childhood best friends until one came out as queer. Now, two college students reconnect and try to see the world through one another's eyes.

Released:

Sep 30, 2021

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning professor Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center.

Skip carousel

Find Your Best Possible Self: Does imagining your future make you more happy--or more anxious? Our happiness guinea pig looks ahead for inspiration to improve her life now. by The Science of Happiness
23 min listen
How to Forgive Your Father: Holding on to a grudge? Hear how our happiness guinea pig tried to let go of deep-seated anger and resentment. by The Science of Happiness
18 min listen
Let People Help You: In hard times, do you seek comfort from others or turn inwards? Find out how our Happiness Guinea Pig emerged from trauma by accepting others' support. Thank you for your emails, calls, and letters! We think your stories will inspire others and... by The Science of Happiness
19 min listen
How to Fall in Love with Anyone: Can 36 questions help you fall in love--and stay in love? Best-selling author Kelly Corrigan tries a research-proven technique to feel closer to her husband. Plus, we learn how the same technique can actually reduce racism and prejudice. by The Science of Happiness
22 min listen
3 Funny Things: What should you do when you thought you had it all -- but learn you've had it all wrong? Discover what our happiness guinea pig did to bring more joy and humor into his life. by The Science of Happiness
16 min listen
3 Good Things: Do you take the good things in life for granted? You’re not alone, and studies show it's very human. But here’s a way to find more joy in the everyday. by The Science of Happiness
13 min listen
Is There Someone You Need to Thank?: Is there someone important you've never properly thanked? Award-winning children's book author, Yuyi Morales, discovers the power of writing a "gratitude letter" to the librarian who changed her life. by The Science of Happiness
23 min listen
Quieting Your Inner Critic: Are you too hard on yourself? Our Happiness Guinea Pig spent most of his life behind bars. Discover the research-tested practice that helped him quiet his inner critic. by The Science of Happiness
15 min listen
Being Kinder to Yourself: The Science of Happiness by The Science of Happiness
20 min listen
Listen Like It's Your First Date: Do you find yourself looking at your phone when you're supposed to be paying attention to a friend? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, The Takeaway's Tanzina Vega trades in her technology for some old school listening. by The Science of Happiness
13 min listen
Trying Compassion on Capitol Hill: Can you extend compassion toward a difficult person in your life? Congressman Tim Ryan tries a practice to help him reach across the aisle. by The Science of Happiness
15 min listen
Why a Walk Works Wonders: Do you dwell on the negative and let moments of joy just pass you by? Discover how the Academy Award-winning director of Inside Out got out of his head and savored the good in his life. by The Science of Happiness
22 min listen
Krista Tippett on Being Grounded in Your Body: Are you so stressed that it wears you down physically as well as mentally? Discover how award-winning radio host Krista Tippett brought relief to her mind and body. by The Science of Happiness
18 min listen
Trailer: Do you know the secrets to happiness? by The Science of Happiness
2 min listen
How to Change Your Mind: Author Michael Pollan, shares his experiences on being a guinea pig for his new book, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence. by The Science of Happiness
21 min listen
How Gratitude Benefits Your Brain: Can you train your brain to be more grateful? Todd Zwillich of The Takeaway takes on the challenge. by The Science of Happiness
22 min listen
Finding Awe in Every Step: How can we feel connected to the world around us? Singer Diana Gameros tries to cultivate a sense of awe in the most unlikely of places. by The Science of Happiness
22 min listen
Creating Some Distance: Are you stuck ruminating about the past? Legendary skater Tommy Guerrero tries looking at negative events from a different perspective. by The Science of Happiness
17 min listen
Feeling Angry? Try This: For years, Dan Harris of ABC News was plagued by anxiety, depression, and streaks of anger. Here's how he learned to tame the voices in his head and get 10 percent happier. by The Science of Happiness
19 min listen
BONUS: The Science of Happiness at Work: What would make you happier at work? Featuring some of our happiness guinea pigs, we share the latest insights and research on well-being and happiness in the workplace. by The Science of Happiness
57 min listen
What Are You Afraid Of?: Would you rather swim with sharks or give a speech before thousands of people? Discover how our happiness guinea pig tackled one of his many fears--and lived to talk about it. by The Science of Happiness
20 min listen
Can’t Relax? This Will Help: Why does a bath or swim feel so relaxing? Our guest shares her own happiness practice--spending time in water--which science is finding can make us happier and healthier. by The Science of Happiness
17 min listen
How to Find Your Purpose in Life: Did you know what you wanted when you were in high school? Our teen guinea pig takes on the challenge of figuring out her purpose in life. by The Science of Happiness
17 min listen
Why You Shouldn't Hate Small Talk: Many of us avoid chatting with strangers – isn't small talk tedious and dull? Listen as our happiness guinea pig discovers its surprising benefits. by The Science of Happiness
13 min listen
Can You Predict What Will Make You Happy?: Do memories of your past affect your happiness today? Susannah Cahalan was young and healthy when she was stricken with a mysterious illness. Learn how writing about her “month of madness” in the bestselling book Brain on Fire helped her reclaim... by The Science of Happiness
20 min listen
What if You Had Never Met?: Do you take your partner for granted? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, cartoonist Gene Luen Yang, imagines a life in which he never met his wife. by The Science of Happiness
15 min listen
What Are Your Strongest Reminders of Connection?: What kinds of objects, images, and words surround your home or office? Our Happiness Guinea Pig surveys her apartment for items that spark connection and kindness. by The Science of Happiness
12 min listen
Making Kindness Contagious: We gave our Happiness Guinea Pig a mission: Do five random acts of kindness in one day. by The Science of Happiness
16 min listen
Find That Inner Calm: International megastar Daniel Wu tries a practice that brings him calm amidst the chaos. by The Science of Happiness
18 min listen
How to Deal with Uncertainty: How do you respond when you feel threatened or defensive? Our Happiness Guinea Pig, writer Wajahat Ali, discovers a way to keep himself centered amidst the challenges and chaos of life. by The Science of Happiness
20 min listen

More Episodes from The Science of Happiness

Skip carousel

Encore: Why We Need Friends With Shared Interests: She's the world's leading animal behaviorist and an autism advocacy leader. Guest Temple Grandin shares what kind of support systems led her to success, and we hear about how community, and lack thereof, affects our health and ability to succeed. by The Science of Happiness
17 min listen
Happiness Break: A Meditation on Cultivating Awe Through Colors: Experiencing awe can help us slow down and connect to the world around us. So how can we harness the power of this feeling? Host Dacher Keltner leads us in a colorful meditation to bring about awe. by The Science of Happiness
6 min listen
How Birdsong Can Help Your Mental Health: Hearing birdsong can help us feel less anxious, recover from stress faster, and even reduce muscle tension ... but can it help us fall asleep? Drew Ackerman of Sleep With Me podcast listens to recordings of birdsongs to see if it'll help with insomnia. by The Science of Happiness
19 min listen
Happiness Break: A Meditation on Pilina: Our Deep Interconnectedness, With Jo Qina'au: Happiness Break: A Meditation on Pilina: Our Deep Interconnectedness, With Jo Qina'au by The Science of Happiness
10 min listen
Are You Remembering The Good Times?: Thinking about happy memories activates reward centers in our brains, and can help us feel more connected and accepted. Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye discovers the joy-bringing power of recalling her good childhood memories. by The Science of Happiness
20 min listen
Happiness Break: A Walking Meditation with Dan Harris of 10% Happier: Trouble sitting still? Learn to practice meditating by simply walking in this practice guided by 10% Happier host Dan Harris. by The Science of Happiness
7 min listen
How To Make Work More Satisfying: Finding ways to bend tasks toward your strengths and passions can make you happier, more productive and find more meaning in your life — no matter your job. by The Science of Happiness
16 min listen
Happiness Break: A Meditation To Move Through Anger, With Eve Ekman: Accepting difficult feelings like anger or irritation can help us keep our cool, feel better overall, and find calm on the other side. by The Science of Happiness
7 min listen
How To Talk To People You Disagree With: We learn techniques for working across the aisle without compromising our values from a Democratic politician in one of the most conservative states, Oklahoma. by The Science of Happiness
17 min listen
Happiness Break: Tap into the Joy that Surrounds You, With Anushka Fernandopulle: Beyond just feeling good, studies show experiencing other people's joy makes us more compassionate and satisfied with life. by The Science of Happiness
5 min listen
Who’s Always There for You?: When we remember the times someone had our back, it changes the way we view ourselves and the world. Our guest explores what happens when trying a practice to feel more supported. by The Science of Happiness
17 min listen
Happiness Break: Where Did You Come From? Guided Writing With Lyla June: Indigenous artist Lyla June leads a 5-minute freewriting exercise about our personal journeys. Autobiographical writing has been shown to help do better in relationships and feel more satisfied in life. by The Science of Happiness
9 min listen
Why Grownups Should Be Playful Too: Playfulness can improve your relationships, help you excel at work, and reduce stress. We explore a strategy shown to help you become more playful. by The Science of Happiness
19 min listen
Happiness Break: A Meditation on Playfulness, With Dacher Keltner: We all have a playful side, and research shows acting on it can help us when we need to move through challenging emotions, manage conflict, and be more creative. by The Science of Happiness
7 min listen
Encore: How to Feel Less Pressed for Time: When we devote a little time to the other people in our life, we actually feel like we have more of it. Our guest tried a practice to regain control of his time and schedule by The Science of Happiness
16 min listen
Happiness Break: Wrap Yourself in Kindness, With Jack Kornfield: When we treat ourselves with kindness and gratitude, research shows we feel more motivated and less self critical. Meditation teacher Jack Kornfield leads in a practice where we gently turn inward. by The Science of Happiness
9 min listen
What To Do When You Don’t Like The Way You Feel: Our guest tried a practice in Radical Acceptance, a Buddhist principle made popular by today's expert, psychologist Tara Brach. by The Science of Happiness
19 min listen
Happiness Break: Radical Acceptance, With Tara Brach: A meditation in meeting our most difficult emotions — like anger, disappointment, or fear — with mindfulness and gentle care. by The Science of Happiness
9 min listen
How (And Why) To Find More Beauty in the Everyday: What happens when we intentionally look for beautiful things in our day-to-day lives? We explore a lab-tested practice shown to help you feel happier. by The Science of Happiness
18 min listen
Happiness Break: A Meditation to Find Grounding in the New Year, With Spring Washam: Research shows feeling connected with nature can lower our stress response. This visualization meditation can help you feel at ease, no matter where you are. by The Science of Happiness
8 min listen
How to Stick to Your Resolutions in 2024: We explore how the science of behavior change can help us form new habits and be happier while doing it. by The Science of Happiness
18 min listen
Happiness Break: Visualizing Your Best Self in Relationships, With Dacher Keltner: When we imagine our best possible selves in our relationships, we feel more motivated to achieve our goals and a greater sense of control over our lives. This week, Dacher leads a visualization exercise in preparation for the new year. by The Science of Happiness
8 min listen
How Thinking About Your Ancestors Can Help You Thrive: We explore how contemplating our heritage can make us feel more belonging, gratitude, and confidence in what we're capable of achieving. by The Science of Happiness
19 min listen
Happiness Break: A Meditation for Seeking Forgiveness, With Shelly Tygielski: When we practice forgiveness, studies show we can have healthier relationships, higher self-esteem, and less anxiety and depression. by The Science of Happiness
8 min listen
When It's Hard To Connect, Try Being Curious: When we're more curious, we are more likely to be happier and have stronger relationships. Try deeping your curiosity with these science-backed practices from author Scott Shigeoka. by The Science of Happiness
18 min listen
Happiness Break: A Visualization to Connect With Your Heritage: Chef and author Bryant Terry leads us through a visualization to connect with our ancestors by appreciating our families' traditional foods. by The Science of Happiness
9 min listen
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. by The Science of Happiness
19 min listen
Happiness Break: Feel more Gratitude, With Eve Ekman: Renew your sense of gratitude by remembering acts of kindness, with social scientist and meditation teacher Eve Ekman. by The Science of Happiness
8 min listen
Encore: The Science of a Good Night's Sleep: This week we revisit our science-backed tips for a good night's sleep with sleep scientist Eti Ben Simon and host of the Sleep with Me podcast Drew Ackerman. by The Science of Happiness
20 min listen
Happiness Break: Find Calm When You Can't Clear Your Mind, With Lama Rod Owens: Take a break from ruminating with Lama Rod Owens as he leads you in a meditation to cultivate a sky-like mind. by The Science of Happiness
7 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Do You Want to Slow Down?: Anna Sale, host of Death, Sex, and Money, practices awe as an antidote to her anxiety. by The Science of Happiness
20 min listen
Why You Should Make Small Goals: Comedian Paula Poundstone tries to take on a messy and daunting task, one small step at a time. by The Science of Happiness
20 min listen
TEPM 023: The Essential Qualities of an Effective Project Manager: In this episode, I talk with Marc Sklenka, LEED AP, MCPPO, from Colliers Engineering & Design, about several key topics related to project management, including the qualities of an effective project manager, by The Engineering Project Management Podcast
31 min listen
122. 8 Easy Steps to Building Rapport by Empire Building
17 min listen
What Happens When We Play: When was the last time you went down a slide? Our guest tries a practice to bring more play into his life and explores what that means as a Black man in the U.S. by The Science of Happiness
21 min listen
How to Not Take People for Granted: What would life be like without the people you care most about? Our guest tries a practice to help appreciate loved ones. by The Science of Happiness
17 min listen
149: An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth, with Chris Hadfield: When we think of successful people, astronauts are often fairly high on the list. Chris Hadfield flew on two space shuttles and commanded the international space station. Here’s here today to share wisdom from his success that will help all of us us, by Coaching for Leaders
29 min listen
#169: Dr. Travis Bradberry—Magnifying Your Potential: Emotions are the primary drivers of our behavior, and we’re all hard-wired to let them get the upper hand. So how do you deal with them? This week’s guest, Dr. Travis Bradberry, discusses how understanding and increasing your emotional intelligence ca by The EntreLeadership Podcast
39 min listen
387: How to Commit to Your Mission in Life: Do you ever struggle with prioritizing your goals and figuring out which one deserves the most attention? Does that lack of clarity ever cause you to procrastinate or feel like you’re not being as productive as you should be? In today’s... by Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod
60 min listen
#178 Harvard Psychologist Shows You How to Make Your Negative Thoughts Serve You | Susan David: We live in a culture that tells us that some emotions are bad. Unfortunately, these same “bad” emotions are unavoidable for anyone aiming to live a meaningful life. As a result, many of us spend much of our lives in conflict with our own emotions,... by Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu
57 min listen
Tim Larkin: How to Survive and Thrive in Life Threatening Situations: Tim Larkin is the founder of Target Focus Training and author of the book How to Survive the Most Critical 5 Seconds of Your Life. Tim was a Naval Intelligence officer who spent over a decade training the Special Forces in hand to hand combat methods... by Knowledge For Men
71 min listen
How to Live Your Bucket List and Achieve Your Wildest Dreams with Tal Gur: Tal Gur, a blogger, entrepreneur, and devoted adventurer, has spent a decade pursuing 100 major goals around the globe. But his journey had its challenges. Like most people, he faced crippling self-doubt and struggled for a sense of purpose. Behind... by Knowledge For Men
40 min listen
Feldenkrais for Anxiety Relief with David Zemach-Bersin: This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast Shann is speaking with David Zemach-Bersin. David is one of the world’s leading experts on The Feldenkrais Method. A synthesis of biology, physics, neuroscience, and motor development. Learn more about David an... by Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
27 min listen
A Look at Rejection Sensitivity with ADHD by I Have ADHD Podcast
31 min listen
Shaping Generation Z’s Worldview: Content Warning: To skip the mention of suicide, jump to 5:36. As teachers, parents, coaches, and youth workers watch young people (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) grow up, they’re seeing a distance in how they view life. Their perspective has evolved beyond where by Leading the Next Generation with Tim Elmore
31 min listen
Building a Mindset to Succeed through Adversity with Robert Forrester: Robert Forrester is the CEO of Vertu Motors plc, currently the fifth-largest automotive retailer in the UK. He got into his current role through a series of accidents. His life changed when he was diagnosed with a deadly disease. Immediately, he understood what he wanted to do next, personally and professionally. He believes that people need to figure out what they want from life early on, create a plan, and execute it. Robert believes strong mental preparation and focus helped him respond to the setbacks. His advice on remaining positive while dealing with adversity is to trust your support network, work on your mindset daily, and build your personality to be confident and aligned when faced with challenges. Join us and listen to Robert’s insights on mental focus, leadership, fast decision-making, and the power of communication during challenging times. by Take Command: A Leadership Podcast
41 min listen
#92. 3 practical ways to invest in your Christian marriage and love your husband well during busy seasons of family life (Foundational Pillars 101): Episode 92 // Did you know that, statistically, the hardest season of marriage is when you have young children in the home? The reality of life is that marriage takes work! It’s not always roses and butterflies. Even in a healthy Christian marriag... by Love Your People Well - Motherhood, Marriage, & Family Relationships From A Christian Counselor
20 min listen
The Passion for Leadership with Adam Mendler: Adam Mendler is the CEO of The Veloz Group, where he co-founded and oversees ventures across a wide variety of industries. Adam is also the host of the leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, and the author of articles for Forbes, Inc., HuffPost, and “Leadership Lessons” for Thrive Global. Adam began his leadership journey at a young age. He held various leadership positions, such as class president, sports coach, and captain of his team. These endeavors have all been instrumental in leading him to where he is today. Leadership to him is the synergy that brings out the best in others and elevates the greater view of the team and organization. According to Adam, how we bounce back from failure is what defines us. Join us to listen to Adam’s insights on leadership success, the power of learning, and combating fear. by Take Command: A Leadership Podcast
42 min listen
Susie Allison: Kids don't learn social skills at school, they learn them at home by Curious Neuron | Science of Parental Well-Being
37 min listen
Mark Herschberg - Essential Skills for Success that No One Taught You - The Career Toolkit: Mark Herschberg helped start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator” where he teaches annually. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform used to teach finance at prominent business scho... by The Job Interview Experience
31 min listen
The Psychology Behind Becoming Charismatic & Building Trust With Anyone | Vanessa Van Edwards EP 60: Today's episode is all around the psychology behind charisma and building trust and how that can affect your life, business and relationships with Behavior Investigator and Best-selling Author, Vanessa Van Edwards. Check out the full episode: https://l... by The Daily Motivation
10 min listen
Drive with professional racer Danica Patrick by A Bit of Optimism
33 min listen
Eat That Frog: Do you sometimes feel like each day starts hectic and chaotic? And then halfway through the day, you realize you haven't accomplished much. Maybe it is because you aren't starting your mornings off right. In this episode, Darren shares how he starts... by DarrenDaily On-Demand
2 min listen
Reframing the Stories that Drive Us: Oleg Lougheed’s start in life was inauspicious. At 9 years old, he relinquished his parents' rights and entered the Russian orphanage. At 12 years old, he decided to be adopted into a new family, in a new country, halfway across the world, to start... by The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel Bauer
46 min listen
SPI 255: Deep Work with Cal Newport: Cal Newport explores the concept of "deep work," reveals his strategies for practicing it, and shares more of his favorite tactics for improving focus and productivity. by The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
39 min listen
Estate Planning: Estate Planning by In Legal Terms
1 min listen
295. Summary: The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli: The Prince is a political treatise, written by Niccolò Machiavelli, first distributed in 1513. It’s infamous for its apparent advice to political leaders to lie, murder, and manipulate. It’s still a fascinating read today, and is... by Love Your Work
17 min listen
S6E5: The Old College Try: When the pandemic hit, Iz was a junior in college with a vibrant social and academic life. They also had a serious partner, with whom they’d been in a monogamous relationship. COVID turned all of that upside down. So Iz decided to try something radical: to forego app dating and look for love IRL. Email us at loveletters@boston.com. by Love Letters
26 min listen
163 - When You Finish Saving the World: Dallas talks about his experience of the Sundance film festival and this years a24 line-up. Lee and Dallas also review When You Finish Saving the World written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg about a mother and her teenage son who can't seem to... by The A24 Project
29 min listen
College Considerations with Columbia's Andy Delbanco: Conversations about what to expect from college by Kelly Corrigan Wonders
51 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Can You Mend a Broken Bond?

Can You Mend a Broken Bond?

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from The Science of Happiness

Related podcast episodes