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The Mel Robbins Podcast · July 13, 2026 · 1h 6m

Find Your Purpose & Live a Meaningful Life Today with the #1 Happiness Expert

Dr. Dacher Keltner
Show Notes

Dr. Dacher Keltner, UC Berkeley psychology professor and founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, shares 35 years of happiness research distilled into practical tools. The episode covers purpose-finding techniques, morning happiness practices, awe exercises, and science-backed strategies for feeling more alive and connected when overwhelmed or burned out.

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Highlights

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The One-Minute Awe Practice for Stress and Overwhelm
A one-minute awe practice recommended by Keltner that can reduce stress, anxiety, loneliness, and exhaustion.
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Two Simple Questions Help You Find Your Purpose
Keltner teaches two specific questions that help clarify your purpose today.
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Remembering Your Past as a Path to Meaning
Living a more meaningful life comes from remembering and reflecting on two key things about your past.
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Morning Happiness Practice Resets Your Day
Research shows a specific quick morning practice can boost happiness and reset your emotional baseline for the day.
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Editorial

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Your Core Strength Is a Lever You're Not Using
You have a most powerful core strength that most people don't access or develop.
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References

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Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life — Dacher Keltner (2023) — Framework for understanding awe's role in well-being and resilience

Misc

✧35 years of happiness research condensed into actionable daily practices
✧Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley is one of the most renowned institutes studying well-being
✧Emphasis on practices that work in under 5 minutes and require no money or major life changes
✧Focus on finding purpose through reflection on past experiences and values
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