March Podcast of the Month
As part of our ongoing exploration of neuroscience and wellbeing, this month we’re highlighting an episode that translates research into practical tools for everyday life.
If stress and uncertainty are showing up in your work or home life, these episodes offer simple, science-informed ways to reset and reconnect with the present moment.
Understanding the core tenets of neuroscience and how our bodies operate under stress can help us improve our wellbeing at work and home. This month we are pleased to highlight The Science of Happiness podcast, produced by The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley.
Our featured episode, What to Do When Stress Takes Over, offers thoughtful conversation and insights for how to practice mindfulness during uncertain times, which are often triggers for anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Elissa Epel, psychologist and professor, shares the power in simply stopping to notice our body’s stress signals to feel calmer when anxiety strikes. We’ve paired this episode with a short “Happiness Break” segment that shows how to practice these techniques in just a few minutes.
Why We Love It
This episode opens with a powerful human story on anxiety and the science behind how our nervous system operates when facing uncertainty. Further into the episode, we learn how to find a state of calm anytime, anywhere, by simply bringing ourselves back to the present moment by tapping into our body’s sensations. The bonus “Happiness Break” episode is a short, guided practice to help you reflect, reconnect, and release the pressure to do it all perfectly. The insights and practical tools offered in these episodes will help you create soothing micro moments, for yourself or with your team at work, any time of day.
🎧Listen to these episodes below, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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