When an emotion arises, how do you usually respond? For many, suppression and analysis are the default, but truly processing emotions is key to healing and stronger connections. Most of us were never ...

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 ...

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Description: Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and ...

Alison Silvers, 60, had been feeling lonely ever since she and her husband had moved from the city to the suburbs four years ago. She shifted into high gear trying to make herself happier, digging ...

You are holding your newborn in your arms and gazing into their beautiful eyes; you’re waiting in an airport for a family member to return from a year-long trip and suddenly see them walking towards ...

January has, unfortunately, become the time of year when a lot of people feel a strong urge to punish themselves. Sure, they may do it under the guise of “health,” or perhaps they will dress it up as ...

I’ve often said that meaning and purpose are required for happiness. You need both. But they’re very different things. Meaning is the story we tell ourselves about ourselves. It’s reflective and ...

Recently, I came across an outstanding book that combined two of my favorite topics: happiness and love. It's called How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most . And ...

Navigating the world right now can feel like running into that aunt who comments on your weight at Thanksgiving every single day: When you open up Instagram, take public transit, watch TV, or scroll ...