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SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS: Our Brains on Poetry

This week, we are featuring episodes of The Science of Happiness, a podcast that explores research-tested strategies that can help you live a happier life. It’s produced by The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley

On today’s episode, we’ll learn how poetry can help your brain handle stress, process feelings, and spark insight.

Plus, a "Happiness Break": This one is a quick reflection on how uncertainty can be fertile ground.