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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain

529 Episodes By Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam www.stitcher.com
Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podca ...more
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Emotions 2.0: The Benefits of Mixed Emotions
Sometimes we feel just one single feeling with overw... more
Nov 4 2024 51m
Benefits of Emotional Ambivalence in Cognition
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Emotions 2.0: The Feeling that Moves Us Forward
For centuries, philosophers and theologians have war... more
Oct 28 2024 50m
The Power of Pride in Motivation
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Emotions 2.0: When I Feel What You Feel
This week, we kick off our new series, Emotions 2.0,... more
Oct 21 2024 1h 40m
Emotional Compensation in Parenting
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How to Win People Over
We humans are a social species, and so it's not surp... more
Oct 14 2024 53m
Humor Bragging for Job Success
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What's Hidden in Your Words
I. Me. My. You. He. She. They. It. To. Of. For. Thes... more
Oct 7 2024 54m
Language Patterns in Breakups on Reddit
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Sitting With Uncertainty
It can sometimes be exciting when we don't know what... more
Sep 30 2024 50m
Psychological Traits and Transgender Opinion
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Rewrite Your Money Story
Money worries are one of the biggest sources of anxi... more
Sep 23 2024 50m
Disarming Money Scripts Through Sentimental Objects
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You 2.0: Fighting Despair
Every morning, you wake up and face the world. What ... more
Sep 16 2024 49m
Lessons Learned From Cynicism
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You 2.0: Remember More, Forget Less
It happens to the best of us — we blank on someone's... more
Sep 9 2024 53m
Student Advice Not Effective Long-Term
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You 2.0: How To Say No
Saying no to someone who asks for something is often... more
Sep 2 2024 50m
Committee Invitation Regrets and Resentment
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You 2.0: Taking Control of Your Time
Many of us feel like there aren't enough hours in th... more
Aug 26 2024 48m
The Paradox of Free Time
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You 2.0: The Gift of Other People
Are you someone who strikes up a conversation with t... more
Aug 19 2024 50m
Breaking Barriers to Deep Conversations
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You're Not the Boss of Me!
Whether in your personal life or at work, you've pro... more
Aug 12 2024 53m
Impact of Framing on Psychological Reactants
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The Cure for Self-Importance
When we meet new people, we’re often drawn to those ... more
Aug 5 2024 51m
Studying Humility in Romantic Relationships
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Where Truth Lies
When we think about misinformation, we often focus o... more
Jul 29 2024 51m
Combatting Bias With Consider the Opposite
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How To Be Alone
We're always told to reach for that next ring, work ... more
Jul 22 2024 50m
Exploring Self-Fulfillment and Autonomy
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Changing Our Mental Maps
As we move through the world, It's easy to imagine w... more
Jul 15 2024 53m
Balancing Default Mode Network and Chaos
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Out of the Rabbit Hole
Cognitive scientist Nafees Hamid studies the minds o... more
Jul 8 2024 47m
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Befriending Your Inner Voice
You know that negative voice that goes round and rou... more
Jul 1 2024 51m
Examining Impact of Distant Self-Talk
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Making the World Sparkle Again
Across every domain of our lives, our minds have a t... more
Jun 24 2024 50m
Rediscovering Joy Through Dishabituation
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Our God-Shaped Brains
Some think of religious faith as just that: a leap o... more
Jun 17 2024 50m
Enhancing Lives Through Religion
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Why You Feel Empty
Have you ever had an unexplainable feeling of emptin... more
Jun 10 2024 49m
Perceptions of Privilege and Mental Health
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Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You
Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, th... more
Jun 3 2024 52m
The Paradox of Psychological Effort
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Innovation 2.0: Do Less
The human drive to invent new things has led to path... more
May 27 2024 46m
The Art of Adding in Writing
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Innovation 2.0: Shortcuts and Speed Bumps
Most of us love to brainstorm with colleagues. But s... more
May 20 2024 49m
Friction in Creative Teams
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