The Institute in the Media
Media attention is our measure of cultural impact. The Institute has been covered in more than 800 radio shows, such as Talk of the Nation, Mehmet Oz, the BBC, and the Dennis Prager Show. Television features include the John Stossel Show, 20/20, The Daily Show, and Nightline. More than 3,000 print articles have appeared in venues such as Parade, New York Times, “O” Magazine, USA Today, and US News & World Report. Blog coverage exceeds 500,000 sites, including BigThink.com, WebMD.com, and BigQuestionsOnLine.com.
Why It’s Good To Be GoodVideos and Television
Video: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart—December 8, 2010
Video: Catalyst—The Science of Happiness
Video: Dr. Post’s Recent TED Talk—Give and Live Better
Article: Finding Work-Life Balance as a Physician
PDF Article: JAMA—Out of Touch
PDF Article: PLOS One—Kindness: Definitions and a pilot study for the development of a kindness scale in healthcare
PDF Article: Project Muse—Joining Humanity and Science: Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics in Medical Education
Video: Duke Plenary on Humility and Inner Peace—The Spirit & Science of Humility
Video: All Home Care Matters—Conscious Caregiving with L & L “Compassion, Kindness, & Seniors”
April 12–14, 2024 Mystics & Scientists 2024 Online Event
Article: AARP—18 Ways to Spread Joy on Random Acts of Kindness Day – And Everyday
PDF Article: Simplify Magazine—May You Give and Glow
Audio: Roel Resources—Radio interview with Stephen G. Post
PDF: 2023 Appeal for Donations
Article: Harvard Medicine—What We Get When We Give
Article: Evolution News—Clues About Consciousness from Dementia Research
Audio: Shrinkrap Radio—Philosopher Stephen G. Post on The Mystery of Human Connectedness
Article: The Washington Post—To ease my depression, I volunteered to help dying people
Audio: The Courageous Life—Dr. Stephen G. Post - A Physician’s Journey Into the Power of Giving From the Heart (iTunes) (Spotify)
Audio: The Good Mood Show with Matt O’Neill—Why Giving is Good for Us with Dr. Stephen Post
Audio: WLIW-FM Heart of the East End—Dr. Stephen Post
Video: Global Oneness Summit 2022—How to Shift from Living to Conscious Living
Article: The Oakland Press—Best new year’s resolutions
Audio: Roel Resources—‘Give and Live Better’: The Remarkable Vision of Stephen G. Post
Video: BingeNetworks.tv—God and Love on Route 80 with Stephen G. Post
Audio: Coast to Coast AM—Ancient Wisdom in Medicine / AI & Transhumanism
Video: Spirit Matters Talk—Stephen G. Post 2
Video: KATU—Stephen G. Post: "Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People"
Essays: 2019 Youth Essay Contest Winners
PDF Article: Time Magazine Special Edition: The Science of Good & Evil
PDF Article: Humility and 12 Step Recovery
PDF Article: Is Grandma Still There?
Free Excerpts PDF: Is Ultimate Reality Unlimited Love?
Free E-Book PDF: The Love That Does Justice
More News
Audio: White Shores with Theresa Cheung—Forget You Not with Professor Stephen G Post
Video: Positive Prime—It’s Good To Be Good
Audio: The Caring Generation—Signs Parents Need Memory Care
Article: NYU Langone Health—Recalled Experiences Surrounding Death: More Than Hallucinations?
PDF Article: Healing Moments for Alzheimer’s—Meeting Alzheimer’s: Learning to Communicate and Connect
Video: MinddogTV—God and Love on Route 80 - Dr Stephen G Post
February 9, 2023 Night Dreams Talk Radio streaming audio event
March 9, 2022 Faith, Health and Wellness Stony Brook University
May 27, 2021 The Lisbon Lecture: Does Altruism Make Seniors Healthier, Happier and Longer-Lived? Address at the virtual European Conference on Religion, Spirtuality and Health
October 25, 2020 A Time for Humility Mountain View, CA and online
Mar. 20, 2020 Let’s consider quality of life in dementia Broadcast on Progressive Radio Network
Audio: N2CreativeAging—A Conversation about Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People
Audio: Everything Imaginable—Stephen G Post: Loneliness Kills and Unlimited Love Heals…
Article: Newsday—After omicron, what's next? Long Island doctors predict COVID-19’s path
Article: Oprah Daily—The Health Benefits of Gratitude
Audio: Your Life Your Wealth—Helping You Understand the Mental and Physical Benefits of Helping Others
Audiobook: Chirp—God and Love on Route 80
Video: Spirit Matters Talk—Stephen G. Post YouTube Interview & Discussion
Article: The Good Men Project—Unconditional Love – Is This the Key To Lasting Love?
Video: Scientific and Medical Network—One Mind and the Ultimate Reality of Pure Unlimited Love
Video: Good News Planet—What Does Peace Mean To Stephen G. Post?
Article: Fort Myers Florida Weekly—Generosity, giving promotes physical and mental health
Article: Thrive Global—Love All Means All: How to Live by the Golden Rule and Flourish
PDF: How You Can Help The Institute
Article: Thrive Global—A Time for Humility
Video: Face to Face With Sandie Sedgbeer—No BS Spiritual Book Club
Audio: Shrink Rap Radio—Philosopher Stephen G. Post on The Mystery of Human Connectedness
New Book: Stephen G. Post’s God and Love on Route 80: The Hidden Mystery of Human Connectedness available now
Article: Forbes—What To Do When A Parent’s Cognitive Decline Impairs Money Management
Video: Joanna Kaczorowska—How to Follow Your Dream and Live a Happy Life
Video: Buddha at the Gas Pump—546. Stephen G. Post
Audio: The Caring Generation—How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia
Audio: Evergreen Podcasts—What’s Love Got To Do With It? with Dr. Stephen Post
Audio: The Spark—A Second Anniversary Celebration
Audio: Unity Online Radio—Aspects of Love 4
Audio: The Spark—Life, Love, and Synchronicity with Stephen G. Post
Book Review: Quest—God and Love on Route 80: The Hidden Mystery of Human Connectedness
Audio: JourneysFire—Stephen Post Interview
Video: 3 Minute Storyteller—Stephen Post on creating communities of care to support human transformation
May 4–10, 2020 Quantum Miracles Mastery Podcast interview with Stephen Post May 10
Mar. 13, 2020 Giving—The Miracle Drug, featuring Dr. Stephen Post Indianapolis, IN
Jan. 12, 2020 Book Signing at Loganberry Books Shaker Heights, OH
Dec. 15, 2019 Conversations With Joan: Human Connectedness Broadcast on NY AM970 and iHeartRadio
Nov. 2, 2019 God and Love on Route 80: The Hidden Mystery of Human Connectedness Book Passage Event Corte Madera, CA
December 30, 2020 Webinar: One Mind and the Ultimate Reality of Pure Unlimited Love Mystics and Scientists Extra 2020
Audio: Praying at the Speed of Love—Stephen Post: God and Love on Route 80
Audio: Global Heart—Divine whispers on Route 80
Video: Inspire Nation—Are You on the Right Path?
Audio: Energy Stew—How well can you trust synchronicity?
Audio: Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio—Dignified Relationships with Deeply Forgetful People
Audio: Michael Stone: Conversations—God and Love on Route 80
Article: OMTimes—Revelation on Route 80
Audio: In the Balance—Happiness, Health, and Well-Being: Stephen G. Post on the Simple Act of Giving
Oct. 30, 2019 God and Love on Route 80: The Hidden Mystery of Human Connectedness Coffee and Conversation Pleasanton, CA
Oct. 19, 2019 Workshop: Rx—It’s Good to Be Good Vancouver, BC
Oct. 18, 2019 God is Whispering to You! Are You Listening? Vancouver, BC
Oct. 3, 2019 What do moments of synchronicity tell us about life’s mysteries? God and Love on Route 80 book launch and dialogue at Bahai’s Offices New York, NY
Oct. 2, 2019 God and Love on Route 80 book launch and dialogue at Manhattan Meditation Center New York, NY
Sept. 28, 2019 New Moon Global Call to Action: Being of Service & Belonging! Online Event
Sep. 14, 2019 How to Recognize Signs & Synchronicities That Can Guide Your Life New York, NY
PDF: New Book Announcement: God and Love on Route 80: The Hidden Mystery of Human Connectedness
Article: Children, parents find ways to give back during Family Kindness Day at Mandel JCC
Apr. 7, 2019 Raising Healthier, Happier Children: Why Kindness Matters Beachwood, OH
Apr. 4, 2019 Empathy and Self-Awareness in Conflict Resolution: Are We Making Progress? Cleveland, OH
May 1, 2019 Alzheimer’s New Jersey 2019 Education and Research Conference Somerset, NJ
Article: The Health Benefits of Kindness
Article: If you want to live longer, volunteer more
Article: How Helping People Affects Your Brain
Article: Good giving: Why helping others is good for your heart and your health
Jan. 16 and 18, 2019 Living Alone With Alzheimer’s: A Solutions Summit
Nov. 3, 2018 “Help Yourself. Help Others.” Conference on Volunteerism and Social Responsibility
Video: A Hopeful Conversation on Words, Challenges & Morals Regarding Dementia
May 8, 2018 Philadephia Inquirer—Is Alzheimer’s disease the next frontier for precision medicine?
Article: Alone on the Inside
Jan. 30, 2018 “Rx: It’s Good to be Good” receives Paper of the Year Award from the editors of The American Journal of Health Promotion
Dec. 30, 2017 Boston Globe—How you can tackle two New Year’s resolutions at once
PDF: Laughter for health’s sake at Stony Brook University medical school
PDF: Hope in Caring for the Deeply Forgetful
Dec. 8, 2017 Concord Monitor—Editorial: A present to give – and receive
Oct. 24, 2017 Religion News Service—Can empathy be learned? Science offers some clues
Article: Hope in Caring for the Deeply Forgetful
Audio: CBC Listen—Being kind is good for your health, new report confirms
Dec. 27, 2017 LeapsMag—Slowing Aging Could Transform Society As We Know It
Dec. 8, 2017 Concord Monitor—Editorial: A present to give – and receive
Oct. 24, 2017 Religion News Service—Can empathy be learned? Science offers some clues
Article: Hope in Caring for the Deeply Forgetful
Audio: CBC Listen—Being kind is good for your health, new report confirms
Audio: A2A 1-on-1—Interview with Dr. Stephen Post
May 27, 2017 Newsday—Why Yankees have a higher winning percentage during HOPE Week
PDF: Rx It’s Good to be Good 2017
Audio: A2A 1-on-1—Interview with Dr. Stephen Post
Apr. 6, 2017 Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Education Conference (Flyer)
Article: Rx It’s Good to be Good 2017
Video: eBay—Here’s Why Holiday Gifting Gives You All The Feels
Feb. 14, 2017 The Manila Times—Business and compassionate love: It's complicated!
Dec. 21, 2016 Bucks County Courier Times—’Tis the season for giving
Dec. 19, 2016 The Columbus Dispatch—Helping others helps volunteers’ own health, research finds
Dec. 1, 2016 Dr. Post at UK College of Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
Aug. 12, 2016 Youth Essay Competition on the Principles of Religious Freedom, Tolerance, and Love for All Humanity
Oct. 27–28, 2016 Dr. Post Will be Offering a Plenary at The Spirituality in Education Conference in Cleveland with Columbia University Teachers College
Oct. 27–28, 2016 Spirituality in Education Conference Press Release
June 16–17, 2016 Are We There Yet? International Dementia Conference, Sydney, Australia (Brochure)
April 29, 2016 26th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference Keynote, Stephen G. Post: “Why Good Things Happen to Good People: A Scientific and Real World Perspective on the Benefits of Helping Others”, Orlando, FL
Dec. 9–11, 2015 Dr. Post to Speak at NIAS Conference in India
Oct. 26–31, 2015 Spiritual Care Week at Stony Brook Medicine
Oct. 10, 2015 Dr. Post to be Keynote Speaker at Cleveland Conference
Oct. 5, 2015 Dr. Post to Speak at Spirituality and Wholeness Workshops
Sep. 9, 2015 Dr. Post to be Featured Speaker at Community West Foundation Annual Meeting
July 27–31, 2015 Dr. Post to Speak at the ETIP 2015 Conference (Schedule)
Nove. 14, 2014 Dr. Post Will Be Featured Keynote Speaker at Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
Nov. 12, 2014 Compassionate Care: Ethical, Historical, and Societal Considerations, University of South Alabama
Nov. 12, 2014 What is it to be ‘Good’? The Art and Science of Practicing Goodness, University of South Alabama
Nov. 7, 2014 Dr. Post to Speak on Palliative Care and Spirituality
March 21, 2014 Stephen G. Post to deliver the keynote speech at the 2014 Annual Patient Safety Conference
Dr. Post on the Web and in the News
Boston Globe—How you can tackle two New Year’s resolutions at once
Concord Monitor—Editorial: A present to give – and receive
Newsday—Why Yankees have a higher winning percentage during HOPE Week
Video: MindPT Webinar—Power Of Love
The Manila Times—Business and compassionate love: It's complicated!
Video: eBay—Here’s Why Holiday Gifting Gives You All The Feels
PDF: Bucks County Courier Times—’Tis the season for giving
The Columbus Dispatch—Helping others helps volunteers’ own health, research finds
MarketWatch—The key to a long, healthy retirement
Forbes—The Secret To Living A Longer, Healthier Life
The Statesman—School of Medicine course teaches compassion to students
Christian Science Monitor—Why prayer appeals to Americans
Ocala Style—Doing Good, Feeling Good
Hopes&Fears—Why do people want to be good?
Madame Noir—What Would It Take for People to Give More?
TODAY—What’s better, money or a nice boss? NBC survey shows what we really think
The Detroit News—Philanthropy helps the giver, too
Chicago Tribune—Be generous: It’s a simple way to stay healthier
Greenwich Sentinel—Greenwich’s Paletta Makes “Doing Good” Easier than Ever
The Royal Gazette—Generosity fundamental to a healthier life
Femme Actuelle—Quand les émotions jouent sur notre santé
Healthline—Cancer-Stricken Woman Fights for Right-to-Die Laws
US News and World Report—What Generosity Does to Your Brain and Life Expectancy
Big Questions Online—Authors Reflect on Quantum Mechanics, Curiosity, and Intellectual Virtues
Authors Reflect on Altruism, Buddhism,Character, and Christianity and Innovation
How “Love” Defied an ISIS Hack Attack
Understanding Philanthropy – Somali Current
Generosity and Health in China
Helping Others Alleviates Stress, Offers a Sense of Purpose
The Faith Healer and the Magician
Davis Lecture to Feature the Science of Compassionate Love and Altruism
Opelausas Physician to Receive Philanthropy Award
Those With Dementia Still Know, Need Love
Donor’s Tender Heart and Generous Spirit Shine at Holidays
Helping others Alleviates Stress, Offers a Sense of Purpose
Do Doctors Have a Duty to Treat Patients With Ebola?
Why Doing Good Feels Good: The “Helper’s High”- Dr. Post in Newsminer.com
In Character—Do Good Things Happen to Good People?
Caboolture News—Care that can transform the lives of dementia sufferers and their carers
The Denver Post—Philanthropy benefits the giver too, with “helper’s high” and “giver’s glow”
On Islam—Do True Altruism and Unconditional Love Exist?
Daily Liberal—Giving good for the health
The Epoch Times—Altruism Boosts Well-being
Spirituality & Health—Lend a Hand: How Helping Others Makes You Healthier
Positive News—Enriching connections
Post-Tribune—Charity has roots in wealth creation
The Daily Mail—Doing good is harder than it looks: The woman who did 365 good deeds
US News and World Report—The Secret to Gift Giving
Real Clear Politics—Charity Begins With Wealth Creation
The Budapest Times—Happy or sad to say goodbye?
Video: The Science and Religion Dialogue—Opening Ceremony
Newsday—After storms, helping others helps us get a sense of control
Zócalo Public Square—Take Two Mitzvahs and Call Me In the Morning
The Australian—Volunteering is so good for you that doctors should recommend it, experts say
Dawn.com—Kindness makes life happier and longer
Eureka Street—Puncturing Australia's cult of the mind
Beliefnet—How Helping Others Can Get Us Through Tough Times: An Interview with Stephen G. Post, PhD
Experience Life—Toyota Proven Performer: SheGIVES
NOW Magazine—Do-gooders last longer
Greater Good—Staying Sober through Service
Times Beacon Record—Unlimited Love arrives at Stony Brook University
American Medical News—Volunteering can boost physical and mental health
Natural Awakenings—Do Good, Feel Good
Newsday—Studies cite 'glow of giving'
Knoxnews—Volunteers tap into their own passions to give back to the community
Australian Broadcasting Corporation—The gift of giving reaps healthy rewards
PDF: Visão—Fazer o bem... faz bem
The International Society for Science & Religion: Library Project—Introductory Essays
The Daily Star—Conference to highlight volunteerism
It's Good 2B Good—A Great Book: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
Video: iamgr8ful—Premium Content: Stephen G. Post #1 – #2 – #3 – #4 – #5 – #6
PsychCentral—Helping Others Is Good For Your Health: An Interview with Stephen G. Post, PhD
Times Union—Helping is what matters
AARP Bulletin—6 Ways to Feel Happier, Be Healthier
Video: The Dalai Lama Center—Conversation with Stephen Post
Three Village Patch—Relating to the Experience of "The Hidden Gifts of Helping"
Video: YouTube—Trailer: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
Video: Big Think—Stephen Post: The Science of Compassion
Alabama Live—New books chart way to keep glow of helping
Impact Wire—Press Release: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
Christian Post—Press Release: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
Christian Newswire—Press Release: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
My Favorite Things—Review: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
iVillage—Helper’s High: Health Benefits of Volunteering
Noetic Now—Book Excerpt: The Hidden Gifts of Helping
PDF: Whole Life Times—The Power of Giving
Beliefnet—The Hidden Gifts of Giving
The Washington Times—Wetzstein: True love goes beyond Valentine’s Day
Times Beacon Record—Generous grant to fund generosity study by SBU prof
Video: 5min Media—Showing Compassion and Self-Compassion
Video: 5min Media—Dr. Stephen G. Post on Courage
Video: Answers.com—Dr. Stephen G. Post on the Study of Giving
Video: Answers.com—Dr. Stephen G. Post on His Inspiration for Writing
Video: 2nd Half Lounge—Helping Helps, Part I – Part II
Delaware Online—Delaware holidays: Volunteering can be thanks enough
Clarín—La ciencia revela 10 verdades y mentiras sobre el amor
Times Beacon Record—L'Arche helps those in need and their helpers
The Face of America—10 Things I Learned About the Power of Good
PDF: Experience Life—Altruism Afoot (696KB)
The Sydney Morning Herald—A systems view of altruism reveals self-interest
Parade—Live Well With What You Have
The Philippine Star—A compassionate Christmas
The Times of India—Boxing Day: Gift With Love
O, The Oprah Magazine—6 Ways Giving Makes You Healthy
Los Angeles Times—The rewards of volunteering
Stanford Social Innovation Review—Crisis Mentality
Yes Magazine—How Thankful Are You?
The Rotarian—The science of giving
San Francisco Chronicle—The How of Happiness
Straight.com—Studies show nice guys finish first
The Sydney Morning Herald—Helping others the key to happiness
The Sydney Morning Herald—The Quest for Happiness is no Laughing Matter
Reader's Digest Australia—Why Kindness is Good for You
Christian Science Monitor online article
Dr. Post in The Wall Street Journal
Is It True Giving is Good for Your Health?
Dr. Post in The New York Times
In Month of Giving, a Healthy Reward
Remembering the Nazis’ War on the ‘Genetically Unfit’
Why some people take the heroic leap to help others
Dr. Post on The Huffington Post
Is Compassion a Corporate, Social, or Moral Value?
Here’s Why We Struggle To Make Connections With Our Physicians — And Why It Matters
Tapping Into the Helper High: Tips on Feeding Your Trainer’s Helper Habit
How Gratitude Can Benefit Your Physical Health All Year Long
The Biblical Definitions Of The Pursuit Of Happiness
Dr. Post on Radio and Podcasts
Audio: In the Balance—Happiness, Health, and Well-Being: Stephen G. Post on the Simple Act of Giving
Audio: CBC Listen—Being kind is good for your health, new report confirms
Audio: A2A 1-on-1—Interview with Dr. Stephen Post
Audio: BetterWorldlians Radio—Young voices against hate
Audio: WHYY Voices in the Family—From Refugee to Refuge: Cultivating Compassion (at 25:42)
Audio: Wellbeing Strategies: Dr. Stephen Post on Community Matters
Audio: Unlimited Love: The Legacy of Sir John Templeton
Audio: Inside Personal Growth: Unlimited Love with Stephen Post
Audio: Paying It Forward: The Amazing Psychology of Holiday Giving
Audio: Dr. Post on Voices In The Family
Audio: Dr. Post on The Dennis Prager Show
Audio: Dr. Post on Shrink Rap Radio
Audio: Dr. Post on Minnesota Public Radio
Audio: Dr. Post on WCPN/ideastream