Episodes (Page 3)
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Why trying to change partners damages relationships, discussed with James Cordova.
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Challenges of long-term relationships after the initial euphoric phase.
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Researcher Jennifer Tosti-Kharas explores the power and pitfalls of finding purpose-driven work
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Psychology of defensiveness when receiving negative feedback.
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Why our minds often work against our best interests.
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Distinguishing high standards from perfectionism's unrealistic expectations.
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Psychologist George Bonanno's research on trauma and resilience.
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Neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on engagement in learning.
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Psychologist Laura Carstensen on how aging improves well-being.
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Neuroscientist Abigail Marsh studies the science of altruism.
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Psychologist Jonathan Adler discusses how our self-told stories shape our lives.
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Philosopher Massimo Pigliucci explores Stoicism beyond emotional suppression.
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Psychologist Iris Mauss explains why chasing happiness can be counterproductive.
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Behavioral scientist Jon Jachimowicz examines the fleeting nature of passions.
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Researcher Victor Strecher explores the science of creating a meaningful life.
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Sociologist Robb Willer discusses common persuasion mistakes and echo chambers.
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Psychologist Michael Inzlicht explains psychological rewards of difficult activities like learning instruments or marathons
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Psychologist Paul Bloom explores the paradox of seeking out pain.
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Researcher James Kimmel Jr. proposes revenge operates like an addiction in the brain
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Features a Hidden Brain episode about people at opposite ends of the facial recognition spectrum