The Science of Happiness

Dacher Keltner

shuka@berkeley.edu

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Booking Overview

An interview-led psychology and wellbeing show focused on research-tested practices for happiness, compassion, mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional health, typically featuring academic researchers, clinicians, and contemplative-science experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch psychologists, neuroscientists, behavioral researchers, mental-health clinicians, and qualified meditation or compassion practitioners with substantial research or clinical credentials; booking difficulty is high because guests are expected to bring authoritative expertise and institutional credibility.

Metrics

Episodes: 345

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 81.8k subscribers

Instagram: 3.5k followers

Contact Information

shuka@berkeley.edu

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Host

Dacher Keltner - Award-winning psychologist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, known for research on emotions, compassion, social connection, and human behavior. He is the founding director of...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Psychologists, neuroscientists, behavioral researchers, mental-health clinicians, and contemplative-science or meditation experts with recognized academic, clinical, or research expertise.
Required Achievements:  
University or medical-school appointments, Established research or clinical expertise, Leadership of specialized research or professional initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

James Kimmel Jr. - The Psychology And Neuroscience Of Revenge, Forgiveness, Emotional Pain, Self-control, And Reducing Cycles Of Violence.

Recent Topics

Happiness, Psychology, Mindfulness, Compassion, Gratitude

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Science of Happiness
:

Why You Can’t Do It Alone

July 30, 2026

Can anyone truly succeed alone? We explore how role models, mentors, and strong social support make upward mobility far more possible than grit alone.Summary: What role do the people around us play in shaping our success? Brothers Danny and Gilbert Murillo share how education, mentorship, and their evolving relationship helped them overcome incarceration and systemic barriers to build lives of purpose. Then, Social Mobility Lab founder Bob McKinnon explains why success is never a solo journey...

Happiness Break: Holding Truth With Compassion

July 23, 2026

Take a moment to connect with your body and make space for difficult emotions with compassion and care. This embodiment practice is guided by Lyla June Johnston, a Diné musician, scholar of Indigenous land management, and community organizer.How To Do This Practice:  Ground yourself in the present: Find a comfortable seated position and take four slow, deep breaths. Notice the feeling of your body supported by the chair or the floor, bringing your attention fully into the present moment. Re...

Why Revenge Feels So Good—and Why It Hurts Us

July 16, 2026

Neuroscience reveals revenge can become a powerful habit—and that forgiveness may be one of the most effective ways to break the cycle.Summary: After years of bullying led him to almost committing an act of violence, James Kimmel Jr., an assistant clinical professor at the Yale School of Medicine, set out to understand why revenge can be so compelling—and how forgiveness can interrupt that cycle, easing emotional pain and strengthening self-control. On this episode of The Science of Happiness...

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