The Science of Happiness

Dacher Keltner

Booking Overview

A research-based psychology and wellness interview show featuring behavioral scientists, psychologists, authors, and experienced mindfulness or community practitioners. Credible pitch candidates include published researchers, award-winning authors, and established wellbeing practitioners with evidence-based insights; booking difficulty is medium because the show is produced by a major public-media network and university center but also features accessible subject-matter experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 353

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 85.3k subscribers

Instagram: 3.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shuka@berkeley.edu

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Host

Dacher Keltner - Award-winning psychologist and UC Berkeley professor whose work focuses on emotions, compassion, gratitude, awe, and human flourishing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Published psychologists, behavioral scientists, and wellbeing researchers, along with award-winning authors or experienced practitioners whose work addresses happiness, connection, mindfulness, compassion, or gratitude.

Required Achievements:

University research or professorships, Published research on wellbeing or positive psychology, Award-winning books or literary work, Established professional experience in mindfulness, meditation, or community wellbeing

Recent Guest Discussions

Nicholas Epley - Social Interaction, Talking To Strangers, Mistaken Assumptions About Connection, And Behavioral Science Research On Wellbeing.

Chris Fujinaka Hein - Connecting With Strangers, Community Connection, And The Effects Of Everyday Social Interaction On Wellbeing.

Philip Watkins - Gratitude, Happiness, Joy, And The Psychological Processes That Amplify Positive Experiences.

Ross Gay - Cultivating Joy Through Connection, Attention, Shared Experiences, And Gratitude.

Recent Topics

Happiness, Psychology, Mindfulness, Compassion, Gratitude

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Science of Happiness

Happiness Break: A Meditation on the Uniqueness of Your Voice

September 17, 2026

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, embrace the beauty of your accent in this self-compassion meditation. Mindfulness and meditation teacher Criss Cuervo invites you to reflect on your history, heritage, and connection to your ancestors.How To Do This Practice: Find a Comfortable Position: Sit in a relaxed yet alert posture, either on a cushion or chair. Gently lower your gaze or close your eyes if that feels comfortable. Focus on Your Breath: Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale. A...

How to Protect Your Brain as You Age

September 10, 2026

What if getting older doesn’t have to mean losing your memory? Learn how neuroplasticity, healthy habits, and simple memory exercises can help keep your brain strong at any age.Summary: We often assume that getting older means our memory and brain function will inevitably decline—but emerging science tells a more hopeful story. On this episode of The Science of Happiness, we’ll explore how neuroplasticity, along with practices like memory exercises, stress reduction, sleep, exercise, and find...

Happiness Break: Tap into the Joy That Surrounds You

September 03, 2026

Buddhist meditation teacher, Anushka Fernandopulle, guides us through a practice of Mudita, or appreciative joy, to help us share in the happiness of others.How To Do This Practice: Get comfortable and ground yourself: Sit comfortably, close your eyes if you’d like, and take a few deep breaths. Relax your body: As you exhale, release tension in your face, jaw, shoulders, and anywhere else you feel it. Think of someone whose happiness is easy to celebrate: Bring to mind a friend, child, pet...

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