the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, choices, and relationships. Hosted by Shankar Vedantam.
The episode challenges the conventional view of depression as a defect and explores its evolutionary roots as a potentially adaptive response to...
In this episode, Shankar Vedanta explores the emotion of disgust with psychologist David Pizarro, revealing its significant impact on our...
This episode explores the psychological forces that draw us to charismatic figures, highlighting historical leaders like Huey Long and Jemima...
This episode explores the profound psychological impacts of feeling invisible, particularly through the lens of social isolation and the need for...
In this episode, Shankar Vedantam explores how our perceptions of intelligence can be skewed by societal judgments and personal experiences. It...
This episode explores the psychological benefits of self-disclosure, emphasizing how sharing secrets can enhance relationships and improve mental...
This episode explores the complexities of keeping secrets, weighing the desire for honesty against the potential consequences of sharing personal...
This episode explores the hidden power of doubt, emphasizing it not as a weakness but as a tool for better decision-making and relationship-building....
This episode delves into the importance of patience and the struggle to distinguish between fruitful persistence and futile effort. It uses parables...
The episode explores the feeling of being stuck in life, how it manifests in different forms, and offers insights into overcoming these emotional...
This episode explores the nature of courage through real-life stories and examines how fear can both motivate and hinder us. It emphasizes that, like...
This episode explores the concept of downward spirals, examining how setbacks can lead to a series of failures, much like how successes can build on...
Psychologist Greg Walton discusses how negative thought spirals impact our lives and how interventions can foster success. Abigail Marsh explores the...
In this episode, Shankar Vedanta explores the psychological benefits of stopping to appreciate the beauty around us, drawing connections between the...
In this episode, psychiatrist Anna Lemke explores the balance between pleasure and pain in our lives, emphasizing how overindulgence can lead to a...
In this episode, Shankar Vedantam explores the complexities of addiction, emphasizing that our common perceptions are too narrow and fail to...
This episode explores our fascination with dark and violent stories in media, questioning why we are drawn to narratives that depict the worst of...
The episode examines the balance between parental supervision and children's autonomy, questioning whether overprotection limits their ability to...
This episode explores how family stories shape our identities and well-being, revealing the psychological benefits of storytelling. Through personal...
This episode explores how lofty dreams alone are insufficient for success, highlighting the importance of practical execution and attention to...