Episode
E219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
1:37:46
Published: Mon Feb 06 2023
Description
Have you ever experienced something that left you speechless or took your breath away? Awe is a feeling that can be difficult to understand, but it has a significant impact on both our brains and bodies. From enhancing creativity to boosting our immune system, awe can play a major role in our overall well-being. However, it can be challenging for those with wealth or status to experience it. In this enlightening conversation, Dacher Keltner, a bestselling author and professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, delves into the concept of awe and how it can lead to a happier life. He defines awe as "the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world." Join Dacher on his personal journey to find awe and learn how you can bring more of it into your life. Your professional background Findings about keeping youthful The feeling of awe Why did you write this book? The link between gratitude Monogamy Do we become worse people as we get richer? Why has life expectancy declined? Compassion The power of touch The last guest's question Dacher: Website - http://bit.ly/3HtgCuQ Dacher’s book - https://bit.ly/3YrvAIB Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter - https://bit.ly/3wBA6bA Linkedin - https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram - https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommun Sponsors: Intel - https://bit.ly/3FxWMO2 Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Bluejeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb
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The host expresses gratitude for the opportunity to have thought-provoking conversations with experts and announces plans for even better content.
00:00 - 02:38 (02:38)
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The host expresses gratitude for the opportunity to have thought-provoking conversations with experts and announces plans for even better content. No specific details on changes are mentioned.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dr. Dacher Keltner talks about the new knowledge of meditation, compassion, and stress and how it can benefit us in our daily life.
02:38 - 07:58 (05:19)
Summary
Dr. Dacher Keltner talks about the new knowledge of meditation, compassion, and stress and how it can benefit us in our daily life.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Accessible awe, such as viewing awe-inspiring videos or stories, has been scientifically proven to have a positive impact on human physiology and emotions.
07:58 - 13:42 (05:43)
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Accessible awe, such as viewing awe-inspiring videos or stories, has been scientifically proven to have a positive impact on human physiology and emotions. Research shows that even an awe walk once a week for eight weeks compared to a regular walk resulted in 75-year-old participants feeling less distress, less pain, and more joy in their lives.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The podcast explores discoveries made in evolutionary thinking such as the fact that people share 40-50% of a resource if asked, and how being in awe of nature can change the way we see the world.
13:42 - 17:38 (03:56)
Summary
The podcast explores discoveries made in evolutionary thinking such as the fact that people share 40-50% of a resource if asked, and how being in awe of nature can change the way we see the world.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Awe experiences can lead to a transformation in sense of self, as one realizes their insignificance relative to the vast universe.
17:38 - 23:27 (05:49)
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Awe experiences can lead to a transformation in sense of self, as one realizes their insignificance relative to the vast universe. It can help quiet the ego and reduce stress by providing perspective.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
This podcast episode talks about the concept of awe, the science behind it, and how it can be found anywhere in our everyday life through acts of generosity, which can bring a sense of aliveness to individuals in grief.
23:27 - 31:12 (07:44)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about the concept of awe, the science behind it, and how it can be found anywhere in our everyday life through acts of generosity, which can bring a sense of aliveness to individuals in grief.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dr. Dacher Keltner shares insights from his 25 years of teaching about the science of happiness and how certain experiences like nature, moral beauty, and kindness can lead to feelings of awe and gratitude.
31:12 - 34:24 (03:11)
Summary
Dr. Dacher Keltner shares insights from his 25 years of teaching about the science of happiness and how certain experiences like nature, moral beauty, and kindness can lead to feelings of awe and gratitude.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker emphasizes the significance of not relying solely on gratitude showing up by creating a system for frequent gratitude.
34:24 - 38:28 (04:04)
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The speaker emphasizes the significance of not relying solely on gratitude showing up by creating a system for frequent gratitude. Practicing gratitude has benefits in the cardiovascular system and establishing a system for gratitude is particularly crucial in a relationship due to external forces that stifle gratitude.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The societal emphasis on monogamous romantic relationships may not bring as much happiness as the value of platonic friendships suggests.
38:28 - 46:18 (07:50)
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The societal emphasis on monogamous romantic relationships may not bring as much happiness as the value of platonic friendships suggests. This may mean rethinking the cultural emphasis on the nuclear family and the single home structure.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
This podcast discusses the relationship between social class and altruistic behavior, such as compassion, awe, gratitude, empathy, kindness, and sharing, and how there is less activation of the vagus nerve in well-to-do people compared to those who are poor.
46:18 - 50:08 (03:49)
Summary
This podcast discusses the relationship between social class and altruistic behavior, such as compassion, awe, gratitude, empathy, kindness, and sharing, and how there is less activation of the vagus nerve in well-to-do people compared to those who are poor.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Rising in wealth and privilege can make it harder for people to be kind, as they are no longer in contact with suffering and do not have to deal with daily struggles.
50:08 - 58:03 (07:55)
Summary
Rising in wealth and privilege can make it harder for people to be kind, as they are no longer in contact with suffering and do not have to deal with daily struggles. This results in a lack of training for empathy and kindness towards those in need.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Economists and researchers note that the unequal distribution of wealth is a crucial challenge that society is facing today.
58:03 - 1:05:38 (07:35)
Summary
Economists and researchers note that the unequal distribution of wealth is a crucial challenge that society is facing today. Furthermore, the problems of contemporary culture in the US, such as a lack of civility, rage, and self-focus, may be attributed to the stress and loneliness caused by the wealth gap.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Young people are challenging traditional approaches to happiness and searching for meaning in their lives, especially with the current state of the world.
1:05:40 - 1:11:10 (05:30)
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Young people are challenging traditional approaches to happiness and searching for meaning in their lives, especially with the current state of the world. Awe as an emotion can help to move people away from transactional considerations and towards a more meaningful existence.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The trait of caring about others and being empathetic is highly valued in a tribe, and social media has played a big role in making us one connected mind.
1:11:10 - 1:15:30 (04:19)
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The trait of caring about others and being empathetic is highly valued in a tribe, and social media has played a big role in making us one connected mind. Meanwhile, a critique of nonprofits is that they create virtuous organizations but may not do much in the world.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
This podcast discusses the origins of cultural ideas surrounding touch and how they differ from East Asian traditions, specifically the practice of loving kindness, which has been proven to have numerous physical and emotional benefits when directed at others.
1:15:30 - 1:22:37 (07:06)
Summary
This podcast discusses the origins of cultural ideas surrounding touch and how they differ from East Asian traditions, specifically the practice of loving kindness, which has been proven to have numerous physical and emotional benefits when directed at others.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker emphasizes the importance of physical touch and language of touch, sharing how he learned it playing basketball and encourages parents to embrace their kids, creating a rich language of touch.
1:22:37 - 1:32:00 (09:23)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of physical touch and language of touch, sharing how he learned it playing basketball and encourages parents to embrace their kids, creating a rich language of touch. He also shares his own experience feeling lonely due to sacrifices for his business.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dr. Keltner discusses the topic of awe as a powerful human medicine, connecting it to various topics such as stress, diet, and emotions like gratitude and compassion.
1:32:00 - 1:36:32 (04:32)
Summary
Dr. Keltner discusses the topic of awe as a powerful human medicine, connecting it to various topics such as stress, diet, and emotions like gratitude and compassion.
EpisodeE219: The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Backe emphasizes the importance of incorporating nature into our daily lives to boost our happiness.
1:36:32 - 1:37:34 (01:01)
Summary
Backe emphasizes the importance of incorporating nature into our daily lives to boost our happiness. Adding plants to our homes can be a simple way to achieve this goal.