The pressure. The expectations. The anxiety. If there's one thing that connects the athletes gathering for the Olympic games with the rest of us, it's the stress that can come from performing in front of others. In this week’s episode, we talk with cognitive scientist Sian Beilock about why so many of us crumble under pressure –– and what we can do about it. ... Show More
Jan 2020
Bons et mauvais, les vrais effets de la méditation
Carton plein pour ceux qui savent faire le vide. Les études, d'habitude si promptes à se tirer dans les pattes, ont trouvé un terrain d'entente en suivant la voie du zen : en plus d'améliorer la qualité du sommeil, la méditation aiderait à combattre le stress, la douleur et la dé ... Show More
23m 16s
Oct 2023
Primal Instincts: Science, Psychology, Fear
Dive into the intricate dance between our primal instincts and modern anxieties.
In this week's episode, my friend Arash Javanbakht, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, and I unpack how our 'animal brains' still dictate much of our reactions, particularly fear - a survival tool tu ... Show More
1h 9m
