How Joy Helps Save the Planet
Jul 2, 202622m
Choosing joy over guilt and shame can make climate-friendly habits easier to sustain while improving your own well-being along the way.
Hosted by The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley · EN · 100 episodes
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What does it take to live a happier life? Learn research-tested strategies that you can put into practice today. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.
The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley hosts The Science of Happiness, a general show with 100 episodes published.
Choosing joy over guilt and shame can make climate-friendly habits easier to sustain while improving your own well-being along the way.
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