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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain · Science · EN

Hidden Brain explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, offering insights into personal growth, creativity, and relationships. Through engaging storytelling and scientific research, host Shankar Vedantam helps listeners understand themselves and others better. This podcast is...

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Recent Episodes

Mar 30, 2026 · 00:51:48
Psychologist Emma Levine discusses the ethics of lying and truth-telling.
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Mar 23, 2026 · 01:27:56
Psychologist Jay Van Bavel discusses how group loyalties influence our identity, choices, and even senses.
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Mar 16, 2026 · 00:53:07
Psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg explores depression's evolutionary purpose.
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Mar 9, 2026 · 01:37:18
Psychologist David Pizarro discusses the evolutionary function of disgust.
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Mar 2, 2026 · 01:34:16
Historian Molly Worthen examines how charisma inspires devotion and meaning.
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Feb 23, 2026 · 01:27:47
Psychologist Gordon Flett examines the impact of feeling invisible.
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Feb 16, 2026 · 01:34:13
Cognitive scientist Scott Barry Kaufman challenges traditional views of intelligence.
01:34:13
Feb 9, 2026 · 01:37:28
Psychologist Leslie John explores how self-disclosure and 'oversharing' can strengthen relationships rather than damage them
01:37:28
Feb 2, 2026 · 00:50:15
Examines the mental and relational costs of keeping secrets and hiding information
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Jan 26, 2026 · 01:37:06
Researcher Bobby Parmar examines doubt as a tool for better decision-making and navigating uncertainty
01:37:06
Jan 19, 2026 · 01:40:43
Psychologist Sarah Schnitker distinguishes patience from passivity and explores how to cultivate it
01:40:43
Jan 12, 2026 · 01:38:02
Psychologist Adam Alter discusses getting unstuck in life.
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Jan 5, 2026 · 00:51:31
Behavioral scientist Ranjay Gulati argues courage is a learnable choice that can be strengthened
00:51:31
Dec 29, 2025 · 01:33:15
Psychologist Greg Walton studies negative thought spirals and methods to break free from them
01:33:15
Dec 22, 2025 · 01:36:43
Psychologist Dacher Keltner examines the joy found in savoring nature, art, and moral courage
01:36:43
Dec 15, 2025 · 01:31:58
Psychiatrist Anna Lembke on compulsive consumption and neuroscience.
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Dec 8, 2025 · 00:51:15
Anna Lembke redefines addiction beyond drugs and alcohol.
00:51:15
Dec 1, 2025 · 00:52:26
Psychologist Coltan Scrivner explores why humans are drawn to horror, gore, and true crime
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Nov 24, 2025 · 01:18:32
Psychologist Peter Gray on balancing play and safety for kids.
01:18:32
Nov 17, 2025 · 01:37:05
Psychologist Robyn Fivush on the power of family stories.
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