Dacher Keltner
Mentioned in 23 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Psychology professor at UC Berkeley and host/founder of The Science of Happiness podcast who is best known for his research on awe and its psychological benefits, including ego reduction, inflammation reduction, and immune system support. He studies how awe and wonder function across cultures and spiritual traditions as gateways to peak experiences and self-transcendence. His work examining the measurable health and moral dimensions of awe has made him a frequent guest on wellness and science-focused podcasts.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
How to Be a Better Human · Apr 2, 2026
Chris Duffy | from Design Matters
“UC Berkeley psychologist who hosts 'Science of Happiness' podcast exploring evidence-based happiness practices”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Mar 23, 2026
The End of Wisdom: Chip Conley on AI and the Decline of Leadership
“Researcher on moral beauty as primary pathway to awe; cited on soulfulness and human connection”
How to Be a Better Human · Mar 23, 2026
How to understand your own consciousness (w/ Michael Pollan)
“Researcher studying awe experiences and their effect on ego dissolution and sense of self”
Am I Doing It Wrong? · Mar 19, 2026
Practical Tips For Practicing Gratitude That Could Change Your Life
“Previously appeared on show discussing wonder as an emotion, related to gratitude research”
Good Life Project · Mar 5, 2026
Michael Pollan: Wake Up & Reclaim Your Attention
“UC Berkeley researcher studying awe experiences and their effect on reducing sense of self”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 26, 2026
Liturgies of the Wild and the Ancient Art of Finding Meaning | Dr. Martin Shaw - EP 734
“Researcher on awe and self-transcendence; found moral beauty in small acts of kindness as gateway to peak experiences”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 25, 2026
Michael Pollan On: Reducing Rumination, Reclaiming Your Attention From the Machines, and MDMA-Assisted Therapy
“Researcher on awe and its relationship to ego reduction, measuring self-shrinkage through drawing exercises”
Modern Wisdom · Feb 21, 2026
#1062 - Dave Evans - It’s time to rethink your entire life plan
“UC Berkeley psychologist who researched awe and wonder across cultures and spiritual traditions”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Feb 16, 2026
Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom)
“Berkeley colleague studying awe experiences; co-founded psychedelic research center with Pollan; researches self-diminishment”
The Science of Happiness · Feb 13, 2026
The Science of Love (Episode 3)
“Psychologist at UC Berkeley, host of Science of Happiness podcast, discusses grief and nature connection”
The Science of Happiness · Feb 12, 2026
The Science of Love (Episode 2)
“Host and founder of The Science of Happiness podcast”
The Liz Moody Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
The Surprising Reason You're Not Actually Behind In Life
“UC Berkeley professor discussed awe's measurable health benefits including inflammation reduction and immune system support”
The Science of Happiness · Feb 5, 2026
The Science of Love (Episode 1)
“Executive at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center; introduces the special series on the science of love”
The Oprah Podcast · Feb 3, 2026
Discover AWE Daily with Oprah and Dacher Keltner
“Psychology professor at UC Berkeley, author of 'Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder,' host of Science of Happiness podcast”
The Science of Happiness · Jan 29, 2026
How to Keep Your Humanity
“Host of The Science of Happiness podcast; frames discussion around research on activism and human values”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Jan 28, 2026
How to Regulate Your Emotions and Mental Chatter When Bad Things Happen | Maya Shankar
“Psychologist who describes awe as feeling of vastness that transcends current understanding”
Good Life Project · Jan 26, 2026
The Meaning Trap | Why fulfillment and impact fall short
“UC Berkeley researcher on awe; studied eight forms of wonder as transcendent human experience across cultures”
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Jan 12, 2026
Dr. Maya Shankar: Transform Your Mindset to Navigate Life’s Biggest Changes in 2026 | Human Behavior | E381
The School of Greatness · Dec 26, 2025
Why You Keep Manifesting the Wrong Things (And How to Fix It)
“Researcher who wrote book on awe and its psychological effects, referenced by Dr. Doty”
Hidden Brain · Dec 22, 2025
The Reset Button
“UC Berkeley psychologist studying awe and prosocial emotions; author of 'Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder'; shared personal journey overcoming anxiety”
The Peter Attia Drive · Dec 22, 2025
#377 ‒ Special episode: Understanding true happiness and the tools to cultivate a meaningful life—insights from past interviews with Arthur Brooks
“UC Berkeley researcher studying awe and its neurological effects on happiness and well-being”
Something You Should Know · Dec 15, 2025
How to Make More Joy and Less Stress For the Holidays & Odd Secrets of Evolution
“Neuroscientist whose research on awe shows it reduces inflammation and increases oxytocin”
Am I Doing It Wrong? · Dec 26, 2024
Re-Issue: Living In Awe and Wonder
“Leading researcher on awe and wonder; has studied awe for 20+ years across 26 countries”