We all know driving while distracted is a bad idea - particularly driving and texting. In fact, distracted driving is more complicated than you might imagine. This episode begins with some fascinating research that shows that there is a residual effect when you get distracted that can adversely affect your driving for a long time. https://unews.utah.edu/up-t ... Show More
Dec 2023
The Science of Making — and Keeping — New Year's Resolutions | Hal Hershfield
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>----</p> <p>A leading behavioral psychologist reveals practical strategies to help you actually make the changes you want to make this new yea ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2024
3080: How to Get Back on Track with Motivation & Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Resilience & Overcoming Setbacks
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Episode 3080:
Leo Babauta of ZenHabits.net shares a straightforward method to overcome the inevitable derailments in motivation and ... Show More
10m 29s
Jan 2024
How can I make and keep my new year’s resolutions?
For many new year’s is a great time to take a look at your life and make some changes. Unfortunately, According to the time management firm FranklinCovey, one third of resolutions fail before the end of January.
There are three main reasons resolutions fail. Firstly, resolutions ... Show More
4m 6s
Jun 2024
2586: Think You Can Fail Only If You Try? Think Again by Nia Shanks on Personal Growth & Development
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Episode 2586:
In "Think You Can Fail Only If You Try? Think Again" by Nia Shanks, the concept of failure is compellingly redefined. ... Show More
11m 54s
Mar 2024
#755 - Dr Phil - What Happened To The Education System?
Dr. Phil McGraw is a television personality, author, psychologist, and podcaster.
School is supposed to prepare young people for the big wide world. Not just with knowledge but also with life skills. Given that youth mental health is at an all time low while reading and maths abi ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2024
How to Make New Habits Stick, Why You Can’t Break Old Habits and The Secret to Great Communication with Charles Duhigg #436
My philosophy as a doctor has always been connect first, educate second. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. And this goes for all relationships, not just doctor-patient.
Good communication is something we’d all like to master. And today’s gues ... Show More
2h 23m
Apr 2024
The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same
<p>Today, you are getting a step-by-step guide on how to change your brain so that it helps you get what you want. </p><p>Joining Mel today is Dr. Tara Swart Bieber, MD, PhD. She has a medical degree from Oxford and a PhD from King's College London, and is a senior lecturer at MI ... Show More
1h 29m