The Science of Happiness
PRX and Greater Good Science Center
Categories: Science & Medicine
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We learn techniques for working across the aisle without compromising our values from a Democratic politician in one of the most conservative states, Oklahoma. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/w2a9a42p Episode summary: Trying to have a conversation with someone who has an opposing view can be exhausting. This week, we explore what it means to have productive discussions when we disagree. Democratic Oklahoma State Senator Jo Anna Dossett recounts her experience bridging political divides with Republican senators in her state with active listening and self-compassion. Later, we hear from political science professor Lilliana Mason about the blurred line between personal and political identities, and how connecting with individuals on an emotional and social level can lead to more fruitful discussions than just focusing on facts. Today’s guests: Jo Anna Dossett is an Oklahoma State Senator. Learn about Jo Anna Dossett: https://tinyurl.com/muxw7yvz Follow Jo Anna Dossett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dossett4ok Follow Jo Anna Dossett on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/293n98fc Follow Jo Anna Dossett on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yc3mszhx Lilliana Mason is a political science professor at Johns Hopkins University. Learn about Lilliana Mason’s work: https://tinyurl.com/w2hy6fhk Follow Lilliana Mason on Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/29sumyxb Resources from The Greater Good Science Center: Eight Keys to Bridging Our Differences: https://tinyurl.com/45ntehyp Four Lessons From Mediators for Bridging Differences: https://tinyurl.com/bdhf68te What Will It Take to Bridge Our Differences? https://tinyurl.com/3sua8uz5 Six Techniques to Help You Bridge Differences: https://tinyurl.com/ypsbycf4 15 Practices to Help Kids Bridge Differences: https://tinyurl.com/mvw4s649 More Resources on Bridging Differences TIME - How Americans Can Tackle Political Division Together: https://tinyurl.com/3phj6y7j APA - Healing the political divide: https://tinyurl.com/38kzvm5k BBC - Crossing Divides: What the research tells us: https://tinyurl.com/yahmwdth Stanford - How to Bridge Political Divides: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ha55p Tell us about your experiences and struggles bridging differences. Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod. Help us share The Science of Happiness! Rate us on Spotify and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/d3mc7e6t
Previous episodes
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230 - How To Talk To People You Disagree With Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 0h
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229 - Happiness Break: Tap into the Joy that Surrounds You, With Anushka Fernandopulle Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 0h
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228 - Who’s Always There for You? Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 0h
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227 - Happiness Break: Where Did You Come From? Guided Writing With Lyla June Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 0h
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226 - Why Grownups Should Be Playful Too Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 0h
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225 - Happiness Break: A Meditation on Playfulness, With Dacher Keltner Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 0h
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224 - Encore: How to Feel Less Pressed for Time Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 0h
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223 - Happiness Break: Wrap Yourself in Kindness, With Jack Kornfield Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 0h
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222 - What To Do When You Don’t Like The Way You Feel Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 0h
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221 - Happiness Break: Radical Acceptance, With Tara Brach Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 0h
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220 - How (And Why) To Find More Beauty in the Everyday Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 0h
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219 - Happiness Break: A Meditation to Find Grounding in the New Year, With Spring Washam Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 0h
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218 - How to Stick to Your Resolutions in 2024 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 0h
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217 - Happiness Break: Visualizing Your Best Self in Relationships, With Dacher Keltner Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 0h
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216 - How Thinking About Your Ancestors Can Help You Thrive Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 0h
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215 - Happiness Break: A Meditation for Seeking Forgiveness, With Shelly Tygielski Thu, 14 Dec 2023 - 0h
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214 - When It's Hard To Connect, Try Being Curious Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 0h
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213 - Happiness Break: A Visualization to Connect With Your Heritage, With Bryant Terry Thu, 30 Nov 2023 - 0h
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212 - Being Kind is Good for Your Health Thu, 23 Nov 2023 - 0h
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211 - Happiness Break: Feel more Gratitude, With Eve Ekman Thu, 16 Nov 2023 - 0h
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210 - Encore: The Science of a Good Night's Sleep Thu, 09 Nov 2023 - 0h
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209 - Happiness Break: Find Calm When You Can't Clear Your Mind, With Lama Rod Owens Thu, 02 Nov 2023 - 0h
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208 - The Science of Singing Along Thu, 26 Oct 2023 - 0h
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207 - A Meditation For Connecting In Polarized Times, With Scott Shigeoka Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 0h
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206 - How Holding Yourself Can Reduce Stress Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - 0h
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205 - 5 Minutes of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, With Jo Qina'au Thu, 05 Oct 2023 - 0h
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204 - How To Use Your Body to Relax your Mind Thu, 28 Sep 2023 - 0h
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203 - Happiness Break: A Meditation for Groundedness, With Diana Parra (English & Spanish) Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 0h
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202 - Happiness Break: Una meditación para enraizar, con Diana Parra (inglés y español) Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 0h
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201 - Making Difficult Interactions More Respectful Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 0h
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200 - Happiness Break: A Meditation to Inspire a Sense of Purpose Thu, 07 Sep 2023 - 0h
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199 - Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability Thu, 31 Aug 2023 - 0h
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198 - Happiness Break: Awe in Impermanence Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - 0h
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197 - Why Humor Matters for Happiness Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 0h
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196 - Happiness Break: Making Music With Your Body, With Keith Terry Thu, 10 Aug 2023 - 0h
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195 - How Improv Makes You More Confident and Less Anxious Thu, 03 Aug 2023 - 0h
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194 - Happiness Break: A Mindful Breath Meditation, with Dacher Keltner Thu, 27 Jul 2023 - 0h
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193 - How To Let Go Without Giving Up Thu, 20 Jul 2023 - 0h
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192 - Happiness Break: Moving Through Space, With Dacher Keltner Thu, 13 Jul 2023 - 0h
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191 - Finding Delight Through Your 5 Senses Thu, 06 Jul 2023 - 0h
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190 - Happiness Break: What To Do When You're Struggling, With Spring Washam Thu, 29 Jun 2023 - 0h
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189 - How To Feel Better About Yourself Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 0h
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188 - Happiness Break: Wishing Others Well, With Anushka Fernandopulle Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 0h
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187 - Where To Look For Joy Thu, 08 Jun 2023 - 0h
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186 - Happiness Break: Who Takes Care of You? With Dacher Keltner Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 0h
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185 - Feeling Overworked? Take a "Fika" Break Thu, 25 May 2023 - 0h
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184 - How To Be in Harmony in Nature — Wherever You Are, With Yuria Celidwen Thu, 18 May 2023 - 0h
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183 - How To Do Good for the Environment (And Yourself) Thu, 11 May 2023 - 0h
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182 - Happiness Break: Contemplating our Interdependence with Nature, with Dekila Chungyalpa Thu, 04 May 2023 - 0h
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181 - How to Feel More Hopeful Thu, 27 Apr 2023 - 0h