Hidden Brain

By: Hidden Brain Shankar Vedantam
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  • Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
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  • You 2.0: How To Say No

    You 2.0: How To Say No
    Sep 2 2024

    Saying no to someone who asks for something is often easier said than done. Maybe it's a boss who wants you to take on a new assignment. Or your kid's teacher, seeking volunteers for a field trip. Or a friend who asks you to lend her money. How should we respond to these demands on our time, energy, and resources? This week, psychologist Vanessa Patrick explores why it's so hard to say no, and how we can set boundaries that will make it easier to do so.

    If you haven't yet caught the first two episodes in this year's You 2.0 series, you can find them in this podcast feed, or on our website:

    You 2.0: The Gift of Other People

    You 2.0: Taking Control of Your Time

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  • You 2.0: Taking Control of Your Time

    You 2.0: Taking Control of Your Time
    Aug 26 2024

    Many of us feel like there aren't enough hours in the day. We struggle to make time for all the competing demands at work and at home, and inevitably feel like we're letting someone down. But what if there were a way to reclaim our time and, as a result, get more joy out of our lives? In the second episode of this year's You 2.0 series, psychologist Cassie Mogilner Holmes explains how we've fallen victim to the illusion of time scarcity, and what we can do to spend our time more wisely.

    If you enjoy today's episode, check out last week's kick-off to our series, "You 2.0: The Gift of Other People."
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  • You 2.0: The Gift of Other People

    You 2.0: The Gift of Other People
    Aug 19 2024

    Are you someone who strikes up a conversation with the person next to you on the train? Or do you keep your eyes fixed on your phone? Do you offer gratitude to friends and family? Or do you assume that they already know how you feel? This week, in the kickoff to our annual You 2.0 series, we talk with psychologist Nicholas Epley about our interactions with other people, and how we can make them more rewarding.

    If you enjoy today's episode, check out these classic Hidden Brain episodes:

    A Secret Source of Connection

    How Others See You

    Relationships 2.0: An Antidote to Loneliness
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    51 mins
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so very poignant and applicable

whether you're in a rough patch or not, this is a must- listen for your current and future self

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Relevant concepts to current events

I enjoy Shankar Vedantam’s voice and his insights. He chooses interesting people to interview. This show is always worthwhile to listen to.

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Love this podcast

Every single podcast is full of fun and knowledge, I got hook from the first time that listens to it. Will recommend to anyone.

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Insightful and useful

Loved this episode! I learned so much that I can apply to everyday conversations with everyone from my life partner to people I just met.

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Hidden Brain is awesome!

Closure for both parties was essential, however painful. very good story all around. thanks

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Fascinating!!!

This episode about Decoding Emotions will stick with me a long time!! Mind-blowing! I will be including this information in my lectures to professionals and students.

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My God this is Church you a prophet Brother

My why for a resilient marriage is I don't want anyone else raising my Children this podcast allows me to know the cost of raising great kids

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The Best Podcast

Absolutely the most informative, interesting, well made, well presented, thoughtful and intriguing podcast I've found. The topics are so relevant and presented in a non-biased, apolitical and clear manner to appeal to everyone. I'm hooked.

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Very thought provoking episode!

This podcast is great, but this episode was fantastic! Really makes you stop & think about "bad people" vs. "good people".

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Totally makes sense

The analysis, research and experiments at amazing. I would say that I believe in God in the abstract and any other attributes (punitive, kind, mercy,...) take away.

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