Are you one of those people that finds solace and comfort in rainy days or melancholy music?
It’s not quite sadness. It's more like longing. A beautiful ache that makes you feel more connected to the human experience.
What is that specifically? And why does it compel us so?
Former corporate lawyer turned author Susan Cain wondered the same—a query that la ... Show More
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Leading microbiome researchers Will Bulsiewicz, Tim Spector, and Robynne Chutkan share discoveries that are rewriting health science. This compilation explores how 5 grams of fiber can boost cancer survival by 30%, why tumors have their own microbiomes, and how 70% of your immune ... Show More
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Susan Cain: Introverts, Power and The Quiet Revolution
In January 2013, Susan Cain published a book that would spark a global conversation and change the world. Her stunning, international bestseller, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, gave voice to nearly a third of the human race, those who'd often w ... Show More
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The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days | Susan Cain
Have you ever wondered why you like sad music? Do you find comfort or inspiration in rainy days? In this profound, poetic talk, author Susan Cain invites you to embrace the feeling of longing -- or the place where joy and sorrow meet -- as a gateway to creativity, connection and ... Show More
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Jul 2022
What is Sadness Good For? | Susan Cain
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Many of us may have a reflexive reaction when we notice we’re feeling down: we want it to go away. Maybe we think something is wrong with us and we automatic ... Show More
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