Compassionate dialogue isn’t just about talking and listening—it's a meaningful way to bridge divides, cultivate belonging, and reimagine education as a space for connection.Summary: In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we explore the role of compassion in education and connecting across differences. We explore the bravery it takes to have tough conversations, how to create spaces where everyone feels they belong, and the profound impact of addressing marginalization in the classroom. Plus, we uncover practical ways to turn these classroom lessons into meaningful, real-world connections and community building.This episode is sponsored by The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations.Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today’s Guests:JACKIE JUSTICE, M.A.E.T., is an English and humanities professor at Mid Michigan College, where she teaches courses in writing, literature, culture, and compassion studies. Read Justice’s article about how learning to bridge differences can help students succeed: https://tinyurl.com/mw7r845h Learn about our Bridging Differences online course at GGSC: https://tinyurl.com/2wk5h72zJAMIL ZAKI is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. Follow Zaki on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-zaki-b0b4a9192Follow Zaki on X: https://x.com/zakijamRead Zaki’s Book Hope for Cynics: https://tinyurl.com/mrxtzhmw More episodes like this one:How to Talk to People You Disagree With: https://tinyurl.com/4cpm8m3aWhen It’s Hard to Connect, Try Being Curious: https://tinyurl.com/bde6wyu7Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability: https://tinyurl.com/yxw4uhpfMore Happiness Breaks like this one:Take a Break With Our Loving-Kindness Meditation: https://tinyurl.com/2kr4fjz5Radical Acceptance, with Tara Brach: https://tinyurl.com/ycec7jwtTell us about your experiences and struggles with compassionate listening. Email us at [email protected] or follow on Instagram @ScienceOfHappinessPod.Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/3x7w2s5s

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