Boredom is something we all feel sometimes, when nothing seems fun or interesting. But have you ever wondered what’s actually going on in your brain when you feel that way? Can it ever be good for you to be bored?
Molly and co-host Maisie explore how boredom can lead to creativity, and how our brain can work past that blah feeling. Plus, a boredom-blasting ... Show More
Jul 14
Why are brains so squishy?
Our brains are amazing machines, but they are also very delicate. We have to wear helmets when we bike, skate, or do other activities where we might bang our skulls. Why is the brain so sensitive? Turns out, it’s a soft blob a lot like tofu, but that softness lets it do some pret ... Show More
34 m
Mar 2016
Episode 23: Boredom
<p>We've all been there: bored in class, bored at work, bored in standstill traffic. But why do we find boredom so unbearable? And, if we hate being bored so much, why do we still take boring jobs? This week on Hidden Brain, we try to answer these questions and more — hopefully, ... Show More
19m 39s
May 2023
Ep. 124 | Beating Summer Boredom with Sonya Shafer
Do your children mope around the house all summer complaining about being bored? Do they seem discontent most of the time, or unmotivated to do much of anything no matter how many suggestions you make? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as ... Show More
28m 44s
Sep 2025
You Need to Be Bored. Here’s Why.
What if the real solution to your problems isn’t working harder, learning more, or being more productive — but doing less? In this episode, I’ll show you how boredom unlocks your creativity, restores your nervous system, and gives you the wisdom you’ve been searching for. Feeling ... Show More
16m 29s