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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. Keeping Secrets

    −5 D

    Keeping Secrets

    We all carry secrets, from harmless omissions to life-changing truths. But secrecy isn’t neutral: hiding takes mental work and can harm our health and relationships. In this week’s show, and in our episode next week, psychologist Leslie John explores the costs of concealment — and how opening up can give us more mental space and deepen our connections. After you listen to today's episode, check out our Hidden Brain+ conversation called "When to Hide the Truth." In that episode, we talk with Leslie about when and where it may be best to withhold information. If you're not yet a Hidden Brain+ subscriber, you can hear that episode with a free seven-day trial -- just go to support.hiddenbrain.org or apple.co/hiddenbrain. Thanks for listening!  Our next stops on Hidden Brain's live tour are coming soon! Join Shankar in Philadelphia on March 21 or New York City on March 25. More info and tickets are at hiddenbrain.org/tour.  Episode illustration by Dadi Prayoga for Unsplash+.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    50 min
  2. When to Hide the Truth

    −6 D • ENDAST FÖR HIDDEN BRAIN+

    When to Hide the Truth

    It's an age-old question: Should you come clean or should you hide? In this episode, exclusively for subscribers to Hidden Brain+, psychologist Leslie John explores when it may actually be unwise to reveal secrets. She says that sharing too little can keep us isolated, but oversharing at the wrong time — or with the wrong person — can backfire. Our next stops on Hidden Brain's live tour are coming soon! Join Shankar in Philadelphia on March 21 or New York City on March 25. More info and tickets are at hiddenbrain.org/tour.  Episode illustration by StudioHD for Unsplash+.

    24 min
  3. From One Extreme to the Other

    30 JAN. • ENDAST FÖR HIDDEN BRAIN+

    From One Extreme to the Other

    What does political polarization do to our brains? In this episode for Hidden Brain+ subscribers, psychologist Oriel FeldmanHall shares research on how the brains of extreme liberals and extreme conservatives process political threats. Plus, we discuss what this finding suggests about how to foster productive political conversations. Hidden Brain’s live tour stops next in Philadelphia and New York! Join Shankar as he shares seven key psychological insights from the first decade of the show. More information and tickets at hiddenbrain.org/tour. Episode illustration by Grigorii Shcheglov for Unsplash+

    34 min
  4. You 2.0: Trusting Your Doubt

    26 JAN.

    You 2.0: Trusting Your Doubt

    We conclude our month-long You 2.0 series with a look at the hidden power of doubt — not as weakness or indecision, but as a tool that helps us make better choices and navigate an uncertain world. Researcher Bobby Parmar explores how doubt can sharpen judgment, and makes a case for why the ability to sit with uncertainty may be one of the most important skills of all. Then, in our latest installment of "Your Questions Answered," Emily Falk answers listeners' questions about defensiveness, and offers insights into how we can strengthen our ability to give and receive feedback.  In this episode, you'll learn: *Why uncertainty and doubt feel so uncomfortable to our brains.  *Why intuition can lead us astray, and how to know when doubt can help you make better decisions.  *How the "pursue," "protect," and "pause and piece together" systems in our brains shape our decision making. *How stress can affect these brain systems and alter how we make decisions.  *How our desire to avoid blame makes it more difficult to listen to our doubt.  *Why we tend to prefer decisive leaders — and why this tendency doesn't always serve us well.  *What researchers have learned about how experts and novices use doubt differently to navigate complex situations.  Hidden Brain is coming to Philadelphia and New York City! Join us in March at the latest stops on our live tour. More info and tickets at hiddenbrain.org/tour Episode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 tim 37 min
  5. You 2.0: The Practice of Patience

    19 JAN.

    You 2.0: The Practice of Patience

    Patience can sometimes feel like a lost art, particularly in a culture that prizes competition and the idea of "failing fast." But psychologist Sarah Schnitker says patience is a vital skill for success in both our personal and professional lives. We talk with Sarah about the difference between patience and passivity, and how to train ourselves to be more patient. Then, in our latest installment of "Your Questions Answered," Jennifer Tosti-Kharas responds to listeners' questions about how to find a calling, and how to set one aside if it's no longer serving you well.  In this episode, you'll learn: *Why our brains dislike uncertainty so much, and how this can lead to impatience and hasty decisions. *The three different types of patience that researchers have identified — and how each one can affect your life. *How to strengthen your own ability to practice patience.  *The relationship between purpose and patience. *How impatience affects our mental and physical health.  Episode illustration by Gustopo Galang for Unsplash+   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 tim 41 min
  6. You 2.0: How to Get Out of a Rut

    12 JAN.

    You 2.0: How to Get Out of a Rut

    There are times in life when the challenges we face feel insurmountable. Authors succumb to writer’s block. Athletes and artists hit a plateau. People of a certain age fall into a midlife crisis. These are all different ways of saying: I’m stuck. This week, in a favorite conversation from 2023, psychologist Adam Alter shares his research on why we all get stuck at various points in our lives, and how to break free. Then, psychologist George Bonanno answers your questions about trauma and resilience. In this episode, you'll learn: *Why the beginning and the end of a project is often more manageable than the midway point. *Techniques that can help you to get through the "plateau" phase of a project or goal.  *How to break down daunting endeavors into smaller, more manageable pieces. *Why perfectionism is so destructive to creativity, and how we can avoid this mental trap. *Why it's difficult for us to see other people's "stuckness."  *The relationship between being prolific and being successful.  Hidden Brain is heading back out on the road in 2026! We're coming next to Philadelphia and New York City, with more tour dates across the country to be announced later this spring. More info and tickets at hiddenbrain.org/tour.  Episode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 tim 38 min
  7. You 2.0: Cultivating Courage

    5 JAN.

    You 2.0: Cultivating Courage

    Why do some people act bravely in a crisis, while others flee or freeze up? Today, we bring you the second part of our You 2.0 series on the mental obstacles that can block us when we're charting a new path. Behavioral scientist Ranjay Gulati argues that courage is a choice, and that we can strengthen the reflexes that will help us to be brave when it matters most.  Once you've listened to this episode, be sure to check out our companion conversation about how you can help the people around you to become more brave. You can hear that episode with a free seven-day trial to Hidden Brain+. To sign up, go to support.hiddenbrain.org or apple.co/hiddenbrain. Your subscription helps to cover the research, writing, and audio production that go into every episode of Hidden Brain, and we appreciate your support! Episode illustration by Eva Wahyuni for Unsplash+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 min
  8. You 2.0: How to Help Others Be Brave

    5 JAN. • ENDAST FÖR HIDDEN BRAIN+

    You 2.0: How to Help Others Be Brave

    In this Hidden Brain+ companion to “You 2.0: Cultivating Courage,” behavioral scientist Ranjay Gulati uses case studies from the worlds of business, sports, and advocacy to explain how we can help the people around us to become more courageous. We discuss ways to support friends, colleagues, and loved ones when fear might otherwise hold them back. Hidden Brain is coming to more communities across the U.S. in 2026! Check out where our live tour is heading, and stay tuned for more tour-related announcements in the months to come, at hiddenbrain.org/tour.

    32 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, Shankar Vedantam
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    2015 - 2026
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