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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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Episodes (Page 3)

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.
01:31:58
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
00:52:26
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.
01:37:05
Nov 10, 2025 · 01:30:07
✨ Huggy Rao discusses elements beyond passion for project success.
01:30:07
Nov 3, 2025 · 01:04:39
✨ Psychologist Marc Berman on nature's healing effects.
01:04:39
Oct 27, 2025 · 01:11:51
✨ Stuart Ablon on ineffective behavior modification techniques.
01:11:51
Oct 20, 2025 · 01:20:12
✨ Antonio Pascual-Leone on navigating relationship endings.
01:20:12
Oct 13, 2025 · 01:35:36
✨ History of marriage and its evolution with historian Stephanie Coontz.
01:35:36
Oct 6, 2025 · 01:44:22
✨ Why trying to change partners damages relationships, discussed with James Cordova.
01:44:22
Sep 29, 2025 · 01:41:21
✨ Challenges of long-term relationships after the initial euphoric phase.
01:41:21
Sep 22, 2025 · 00:53:25
✨ Researcher Jennifer Tosti-Kharas explores the power and pitfalls of finding purpose-driven work
00:53:25
Sep 15, 2025 · 01:18:03
✨ Psychology of defensiveness when receiving negative feedback.
01:18:03
Sep 8, 2025 · 00:52:59
✨ Why our minds often work against our best interests.
00:52:59
Sep 1, 2025 · 01:37:34
✨ Distinguishing high standards from perfectionism's unrealistic expectations.
01:37:34
Aug 25, 2025 · 00:50:13
✨ Psychologist George Bonanno's research on trauma and resilience.
00:50:13

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