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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 podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

  1. Emotions 2.0: When I Feel What You Feel

    3 DAYS AGO

    Emotions 2.0: When I Feel What You Feel

    This week, we kick off our new series, Emotions 2.0, with a special double episode about the emotions we experience with other people. We often think that emotions like happiness or sadness live inside our individual minds. But if you've ever gone to a music concert in a big stadium or attended a political rally with like-minded voters, you know that emotions can move through crowds in powerful ways. We begin with psychologist Amit Goldenberg, who studies how emotions spread and ratchet up in intensity as more people experience them. Then, we bring you a favorite 2022 conversation with anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas, who takes us inside the world of fire walking to explore the emotional power of rituals.

    1h 40m

  2. 14 OCT

    How to Win People Over

    We humans are a social species, and so it's not surprising that we care a lot about what other people think of us. It's also not surprising that many of us stumble when we try to manage others' views of us. This week, organizational psychologist Alison Fragale explains why that is, and offers better ways to win friends and influence people.

    54 min

  3. 7 OCT

    What's Hidden in Your Words

    I. Me. My. You. He. She. They. It. To. Of. For. These are all words we use without a second thought. But psychologist James Pennebaker says if we pay close attention to the patterns in speech and writing, we can understand profound things about others, and even ourselves.

    54 min

  4. 7 OCT • HIDDEN BRAIN+ ONLY

    Dear Diary

    How do you deal with hard times? Do you rage, cry, or rage-cry? Do you go for a walk, rant to a friend, or practice meditation? In this bonus episode for Hidden Brain+, psychologist James Pennebaker explores how another technique — writing — can be a critical tool in healing. If you know someone who would benefit from today's conversation, please share this episode and show them how they can try Hidden Brain+ with a free seven-day trial. Thanks for your support!

    42 min

  5. 30 SEPT

    Sitting With Uncertainty

    It can sometimes be exciting when we don't know what's coming next. Other times, the unknown can be deeply troubling. This week, we talk with researcher Dannagal Goldthwaite Young about how we respond to uncertainty, and why this psychological trait plays a surprisingly large role in shaping our behavior, perspectives — even our political beliefs.

    51 min

  6. 23 SEPT

    Rewrite Your Money Story

    Money worries are one of the biggest sources of anxiety in our lives. Psychologist Brad Klontz says these worries are shaped by more than the number in our bank accounts — they’re often driven by our unconscious beliefs. This week, we bring you a favorite 2022 conversation with Klontz, who says it’s possible to identify and change what he calls our “money scripts."

    51 min

  7. 16 SEPT

    You 2.0: Fighting Despair

    Every morning, you wake up and face the world. What does it look like to you? Do you see a paradise of endless opportunities, where people are friendly and helpful? Or a world filled with injustice, where people cannot be trusted? In the final installment of this year's You 2.0 series, we talk with psychologist Jamil Zaki about how we become disillusioned and distrustful of the world, and how to balance realism with hope.

    49 min

  8. 14 SEPT • HIDDEN BRAIN+ ONLY

    You 2.0: The Art of Becoming Yourself

    Where do our personalities come from, and what power do we have to modify who we are? This week, we explore new and fascinating research into the mysteries of personality. Psychologist Brian Little examines how our traits are shaped by both our biology and our environment — but also how the choices we make can shape who we become. If you've missed any of the other episodes in our You 2.0 series, be sure to check them out in this podcast feed. Thanks for listening!

    51 min
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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 podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

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    Hidden Brain
  • Creator
    Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    564
  • Rating
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    Shankar Vedantam has identified itself as a trader for this podcast and confirmed that this product or service complies with European Union law. Address 3640 Appleton Street NW Washington District of Columbia 20008 United States Phone Number +1 2023091057 Email shankar@hiddenbrain.org

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