It’s not your imagination: rudeness appears to be on the rise. Witnessing rude behavior — whether it's coming from angry customers berating a store clerk or airline passengers getting into a fistfight — can have long-lasting effects on our minds. But behavioral scientist Christine Porath says there are ways to shield ourselves from the toxic effects of inciv ... Show More
Aug 24
What Art Does For Your Brain
Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support lo ... Show More
49m 18s
May 2016
#15: Dealing with Disrespectful Behavior
Are you getting a lot of attitude, rudeness and/or condescending tone of voice or behaviors? In this episode, Erin discusses the current "culture of disrespect" that has become all-too-common in families today and how to setup, expect and enforce an environment of respect ... Show More
21m 18s
Jul 2021
How to deal with jerks in the workplace (with Christine Porath)
Have you ever had a rude co-worker or boss — or have you ever been told that the “jerk” is you? Today’s guest, Christine Porath, researches incivility in the workplace. She’s found that if you want to have a thriving business full of happy and talented employees, there is no room ... Show More
26m 19s
Mar 2023
#HAWSTL 143 - There's a lot of rude people about
Hello! Thanks for listening! Today we start with Simon's magical podcast cardigan, some grey hair drama, eyebrow abuse and then we move onto our subject of the day... Rude people. It's quite triggering, to b honest.If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us here: husbandandw ... Show More
22m 33s