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Emotions 2.0: The Benefits of Mixed Emotions
Sometimes we feel just one single feeling with overw...
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Nov 4 2024 51m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Mixed EmotionsChapter 2 9 mins
Navigating Ambivalence in Professional SettingsChapter 3 5 mins
Making Decisions Despite AmbivalenceChapter 4 5 mins
Emotional Ambivalence and Decision MakingChapter 5 11 mins
The Power of Emotional AmbivalenceChapter 6 17 mins
Navigating Ambivalence in Personal StrugglesChapter 7 44 sec
Expressing Gratitude for Self-Care
Emotions 2.0: The Feeling that Moves Us Forward
For centuries, philosophers and theologians have war...
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Oct 28 2024 50m
Chapter 1 14 mins
The Double-Edged Sword of PrideChapter 2 8 mins
The Two Sides of PrideChapter 3 13 mins
The Dynamics of PrideChapter 4 10 mins
Cultural Context of Expressing Authentic PrideChapter 5 6 mins
Navigating Authentic vs Hubristic PrideChapter 6 1 min
Emotional Ambivalence
Emotions 2.0: When I Feel What You Feel
This week, we kick off our new series, Emotions 2.0,...
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Oct 21 2024 1h 40m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Collective Emotions and Social MovementsChapter 2 6 mins
Emotional Impact of Collective ExperiencesChapter 3 7 mins
The Power of Shared EmotionsChapter 4 9 mins
The Impact of Emotional ContagionChapter 5 7 mins
The Power of Collective EmotionsChapter 6 11 mins
The Role of Collective EmotionsChapter 7 7 mins
Rituals and Collective EmotionsChapter 8 16 mins
Understanding the Power of RitualsChapter 9 6 mins
The Psychology of RitualsChapter 10 7 mins
Harnessing the Power of RitualsChapter 11 12 mins
Rituals Impact Human BehaviorChapter 12 6 mins
Experiencing the Power of RitualsChapter 13 1 min
Exploring the Meaning of Pride
What's Hidden in Your Words
I. Me. My. You. He. She. They. It. To. Of. For. Thes...
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Oct 7 2024 54m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Understanding Language and Behavior Through WordsChapter 2 11 mins
Exploring Language and Mental StatesChapter 3 9 mins
Analyzing Language in Criminal InvestigationsChapter 4 11 mins
Analyzing Language in Relationships Through WordsChapter 5 14 mins
Relationship Dynamics Through LanguageChapter 6 47 sec
Embracing Authenticity Through Therapy
Sitting With Uncertainty
It can sometimes be exciting when we don't know what...
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Sep 30 2024 50m
Chapter 1 10 mins
The Lady or the TigerChapter 2 16 mins
Navigating Life's UncertaintiesChapter 3 15 mins
Understanding Aesthetic Preferences and PersonalityChapter 4 13 mins
Navigating Psychological Traits in Media
Rewrite Your Money Story
Money worries are one of the biggest sources of anxi...
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Sep 23 2024 50m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Money Mindset and Financial BehaviorChapter 2 11 mins
Money Challenges and Behavioral PatternsChapter 3 3 mins
Generational Impact on Financial BehaviorChapter 4 13 mins
Inherited Money Scripts and Financial BehaviorsChapter 5 9 mins
Challenging and Changing Money ScriptsChapter 6 6 mins
Unpacking Money Scripts for Financial GrowthChapter 7 5 mins
Acts of Kindness and Empathy
You 2.0: Fighting Despair
Every morning, you wake up and face the world. What ...
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Sep 16 2024 49m
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Power of Isolation and RedemptionChapter 2 7 mins
Building Psychological Infrastructure for TrustChapter 3 5 mins
The Impact of Trust on Well-BeingChapter 4 5 mins
The Impact of Cynicism on RelationshipsChapter 5 14 mins
The Impact of CynicismChapter 6 9 mins
Choosing Hope in Adversity
You 2.0: Remember More, Forget Less
It happens to the best of us — we blank on someone's...
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Sep 9 2024 53m
Chapter 1 10 mins
The Mysteries of MemoryChapter 2 14 mins
Memory and Learning StrategiesChapter 3 6 mins
Effective Memory Strategies and Student SuccessChapter 4 6 mins
Enhancing Memory Through Effective StrategiesChapter 5 9 mins
The Power of Story in MemoryChapter 6 11 mins
External Memory Aids and Unforgettable Kindness
You 2.0: How To Say No
Saying no to someone who asks for something is often...
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Sep 2 2024 50m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Navigating Demands in Everyday LifeChapter 2 14 mins
Saying Yes When Wanting to Say NoChapter 3 8 mins
Navigating Social Pressure and Gender DynamicsChapter 4 7 mins
The Impact of Saying YesChapter 5 4 mins
The Power of Saying NoChapter 6 12 mins
Strategic Postponement and Empowered RefusalsChapter 7 1 min
Navigating Major Sales and Home Buying
You 2.0: Taking Control of Your Time
Many of us feel like there aren't enough hours in th...
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Aug 26 2024 48m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Rethinking Time and Well-BeingChapter 2 17 mins
The Paradox of Free TimeChapter 3 11 mins
Time Scarcity and Well-BeingChapter 4 17 mins
Finding Joy in Daily Life
You 2.0: The Gift of Other People
Are you someone who strikes up a conversation with t...
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Aug 19 2024 50m
Chapter 1 16 mins
The Science of Connection and IndependenceChapter 2 4 mins
The Power of Commuter ConnectionsChapter 3 6 mins
The Power of Social InteractionChapter 4 5 mins
The Impact of Repeated ComplimentsChapter 5 6 mins
The Power of Social ConnectionChapter 6 12 mins
The Power of Deep Conversation
You're Not the Boss of Me!
Whether in your personal life or at work, you've pro...
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Aug 12 2024 53m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Autonomy and Road Rage PsychologyChapter 2 9 mins
Autonomy and Freedom in RestrictionsChapter 3 10 mins
Reactance and Its ManifestationsChapter 4 15 mins
Freedom, Restrictions, and Psychological ReactanceChapter 5 15 mins
Strategies to Reduce Psychological ReactanceChapter 6 48 sec
Prioritizing Self-Care With Online Therapy
The Cure for Self-Importance
When we meet new people, we’re often drawn to those ...
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Aug 5 2024 51m
Chapter 1 15 mins
The Science and Psychology of HumilityChapter 2 4 mins
The Power of Humility in RelationshipsChapter 3 14 mins
Exploring Different Dimensions of HumilityChapter 4 7 mins
Understanding Humility and PerceptionChapter 5 14 mins
The Power of Humility in RelationshipsChapter 6 53 sec
Podcast Credits and Call to Action
Where Truth Lies
When we think about misinformation, we often focus o...
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Jul 29 2024 51m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Forms of MisinformationChapter 2 9 mins
Impact of Misinformation on Decision MakingChapter 3 12 mins
Deception and Bias in ResearchChapter 4 15 mins
Navigating the Breastfeeding DebateChapter 5 8 mins
Cultivating Curiosity to Combat Misinformation
How To Be Alone
We're always told to reach for that next ring, work ...
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Jul 22 2024 50m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Exploring Benefits of Solitude in LifeChapter 2 13 mins
Understanding Loneliness vs. SolitudeChapter 3 12 mins
Exploring Benefits of Positive SolitudeChapter 4 5 mins
Embracing Positive Solitude Crafting OutdoorsChapter 5 6 mins
Navigating Relationships Amidst Seeking SolitudeChapter 6 55 sec
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Changing Our Mental Maps
As we move through the world, It's easy to imagine w...
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Jul 15 2024 53m
Chapter 1 16 mins
Misguided TrustChapter 2 8 mins
Mapping the Mind's HabitsChapter 3 6 mins
Understanding Default Mental HabitsChapter 4 6 mins
Internal Maps of Depression and PerceptionChapter 5 11 mins
The Significance of Brain MappingChapter 6 6 mins
The Power of Connection and Play
Out of the Rabbit Hole
Cognitive scientist Nafees Hamid studies the minds o...
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Jul 8 2024 47m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Understanding ExtremismChapter 2 5 mins
Engaging ExtremistsChapter 3 5 mins
Impact of Social Exclusion on RadicalizationChapter 4 11 mins
Pathways to Radicalization and De-RadicalizationChapter 5 7 mins
Shifting Sacred Values in ExtremismChapter 6 6 mins
Navigating Extremism With Compassion
Befriending Your Inner Voice
You know that negative voice that goes round and rou...
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Jul 1 2024 51m
Chapter 1 5 mins
The Inner VoiceChapter 2 10 mins
When Inner Voices Become OverwhelmingChapter 3 12 mins
The Power of Chatter and RuminationChapter 4 11 mins
Managing Inner Chatter and Self-TalkChapter 5 7 mins
Techniques for Managing Negative Self-TalkChapter 6 8 mins
Harnessing Rituals to Manage Chatter
Making the World Sparkle Again
Across every domain of our lives, our minds have a t...
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Jun 24 2024 50m
Chapter 1 17 mins
The Psychology of HabituationChapter 2 8 mins
Rediscovering Joy Through DishabituationChapter 3 9 mins
The Science of Pleasure and PainChapter 4 9 mins
Habituation to Negative EventsChapter 5 8 mins
Recognizing Habituation's Impact on Humanity
Our God-Shaped Brains
Some think of religious faith as just that: a leap o...
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Jun 17 2024 50m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Religious Beliefs in Multicultural SocietiesChapter 2 9 mins
Religious Beliefs and Human MindsChapter 3 3 mins
Anthropomorphism, Agency, and DualismChapter 4 12 mins
Cultural Transmission of Religious BeliefsChapter 5 14 mins
Religion, Well-Being, and Meaning
Why You Feel Empty
Have you ever had an unexplainable feeling of emptin...
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Jun 10 2024 49m
Chapter 1 18 mins
Navigating Existential Emptiness and PurposeChapter 2 8 mins
Understanding Languishing vs. DepressionChapter 3 13 mins
Understanding Languishing and Flourishing in LifeChapter 4 12 mins
The Power of Flourishing and Support
Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You
Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, th...
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Jun 3 2024 52m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Letting GoChapter 2 14 mins
The Power of Relaxation and FlowChapter 3 12 mins
Effort vs. Spontaneity in Human BehaviorChapter 4 16 mins
The Power of Wu-Wei and CharismaChapter 5 1 min
Experience the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder
Innovation 2.0: Do Less
The human drive to invent new things has led to path...
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May 27 2024 46m
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Power of SubtractionChapter 2 7 mins
The Challenge of Subtraction in RenovationsChapter 3 5 mins
Bias Towards Addition Over SubtractionChapter 4 9 mins
The Power of SubtractionChapter 5 7 mins
Embracing Subtraction for ChangeChapter 6 9 mins
Subtraction in Life and WorkChapter 7 1 min
Nutrients for Plants and Athletes
Innovation 2.0: Shortcuts and Speed Bumps
Most of us love to brainstorm with colleagues. But s...
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May 20 2024 49m
Chapter 1 5 mins
The Science of Innovation ExecutionChapter 2 11 mins
Leadership and Organizational DysfunctionChapter 3 12 mins
Friction and Efficiency in OrganizationsChapter 4 4 mins
Navigating Slow Down for ChangeChapter 5 12 mins
Navigating Friction in OrganizationsChapter 6 6 mins
Lessons of Empathy in LeadershipChapter 7 60 sec
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month With Ulta