Best Well Being

Dr. Martin Seligman is the founder of positive psychology, a field focused on the study of positive emotions, strengths, and well-being. His work has shifted the focus of psychology from treating ment...

The Science of Happiness is a comprehensive guide to achieving well-being through evidence-based practices. It integrates findings from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics to offer prac...

Martha Nussbaum's capabilities approach offers a framework for understanding and promoting human flourishing. This approach emphasizes the importance of providing individuals with the opportunities an...

Amartya Sen has profoundly influenced the field of welfare economics by shifting the focus from mere GDP growth to the 'capabilities approach'what people are actually able to do and be. His work on th...

Cal Newport follows up 'Deep Work' with a practical guide to reclaiming our attention from the digital world. 'Digital Minimalism' is not just about deleting apps; it is a philosophy of technology use...

The Moral Landscape argues that morality is not subjective but grounded in the well-being of conscious beings. Harris contends that science can and should be used to map the moral landscape, identifyi...

Shawn Achor is a positive psychologist and author known for his research on the connection between happiness and productivity. His book, 'The Happiness Advantage,' challenges the conventional wisdom t...

Martin Seligman is the father of positive psychology, a field that focuses on human strengths and flourishing rather than just pathology. His early work on 'learned helplessness' provided a crucial un...

Richard Davidson is a neuroscientist and psychologist known for his pioneering research on the neuroscience of emotion and well-being. He has demonstrated that meditation and other practices can alter...

This book examines the science behind happiness, exploring the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to well-being. It uses research from neuroscience and psychology to explain...

Jonathan Haidt bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern psychology in this insightful book. He examines ten 'Great Ideas' from historysuch as the importance of reciprocity, the nature of adve...

Dr. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology at Yale University, explores the science of happiness. The show debunks common myths about what makes us happy and provides evidence-based strategies for i...

Steven Southwick and Shawn Achor's 'Resilience' explores the science behind resilience the ability to bounce back from adversity. The book draws upon research from the Yale Resilience Project to iden...

Robert Nozicks Experience Machine proposes a device that can provide any desired experience. Would you plug in and live a simulated life, even if it meant abandoning reality? This thought experiment c...

Martin Seligman's 'Learned Optimism' introduces readers to the principles of positive psychology and provides practical techniques for cultivating optimism. Seligman, a pioneer in positive psychology,...

Jonathan Haidt's 'The Happiness Hypothesis' explores the ancient wisdom of philosophers and religious teachers to understand the nature of happiness. It examines ten great ideas about happiness, such...

Dr. David G. Myers is a psychologist known for his work on positive psychology and the science of happiness. His research has explored the factors that contribute to well-being and resilience. Myers'...

Shawn Achor argues that happiness is not the result of success, but the precursor to it. By cultivating a positive mindset, we can improve our productivity, creativity, and overall performance. Achor...

Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale professor and expert in positive psychology, hosts The Happiness Lab, exploring the science of happiness and offering practical strategies for improving well-being. Episodes...

Barbara Fredrickson's 'The Seven Principles for Making Happiness Last' presents a science-backed approach to cultivating and sustaining happiness. It outlines seven principles gratitude, savoring, ki...

Shawn Achor's 'The Happiness Advantage' explores the connection between happiness and success. Achor, a Yale University professor, argues that happiness is not simply a result of success, but a precur...

Daniel Gilbert, a Harvard psychologist, explores the fascinating ways our brains mispredict what will make us happy. He argues that we are often poor at imagining our future selves, leading us to make...

Happify uses science-based games and activities to help users build resilience and overcome negative thoughts. The app is built on the principles of positive psychology and CBT, making it a fun and en...

The Healthy Minds Program is a unique, non-profit app developed by the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is entirely free and based on rigorous scientific research in...