Math is essential to our everyday lives, from household budgeting to buying the right size rug for your room. But for people with math anxiety, any tasks involving math can cause dread and fear. Molly Jameson, PhD, of the University of Northern Colorado, talks about where math anxiety comes from, whether you can be good at math but still suffer from math anx ... Show More
Apr 29
It takes courage to be creative, with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD
Creativity isn’t just about making art or music -- it's about how we approach problems, respond to challenges and turn our ideas into reality. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD, author of “The Creativity Choice,” discusses the many forms of creativity; why it takes courage to be creati ... Show More
34m 12s
Apr 22
Invisible scars: Recognizing and treating medical trauma, with James C. Jackson, PsyD
Every year, millions of people go through harrowing medical experiences, from a stay in the ICU to a difficult childbirth to the frustration of dealing with chronic pain. These experiences can leave scars on our minds as well as our bodies. Psychologist James C. Jackson, PhD, aut ... Show More
37m 5s
Apr 15
Tip or skip? What drives our tipping behavior, with Michael Lynn, PhD
Tipping has long been a part of service culture in the U.S., but in the last few years, the number of places where we're asked to tip has multiplied. Social psychologist and tipping researcher Michael Lynn, PhD, discusses “tip creep” and how digital payment screens are reshaping ... Show More
26m 22s
May 2021
1 + 1 = Me panicking about maths
Do you tell yourself this story “Oh I’m terrible at maths.” Think about where that’s come from. Most importantly, as an adult, is it really true? Maths anxiety is seen as intense feelings of apprehension in the face of having to solve mathematical problems. It sounds a bit silly, ... Show More
5 m
Apr 2019
The Amazing Benefits of Creating Order in Your Life & the Math that Changed Your World
If you want to feel good, grab some money! I begin this episode by explaining how the simple act of handling money can make you feel a lot better if you are feeling a bit down. And the money doesn’t even have to be your money. http://content.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599, ... Show More
50m 2s
Aug 2019
Little-Known Mental Fitness Exercise with Jim Kwik
<p>How can you use math to build your mental fitness? </p> <p>People often talk about wanting to increase their physical fitness—they want to be more flexible, agile, and have more energy, but what about being mentally fit? One of the greatest exercises we can do to build our men ... Show More
12m 22s
Sep 2023
Harnessing the Power of Stress & Anxiety | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
<p>Do you recall the feeling of fear, dread, or uneasiness, often accompanied by sweating, restlessness, and a rapid heartbeat? If your brain said, “yes” to that, then you, my friend, have been a victim of anxiety.</p><p>Dr. Wendy Suzuki is an award-winning professor of neuroscie ... Show More
1h 41m
Aug 2021
Comment moins redouter les mathématiques ?
Vous faites peut-être partie des personnes pour qui, ne serait-ce que l’évocation du mot « mathématique » rappelle quelques-uns des moins agréables souvenirs de votre scolarité. Pour certains individus, plus que de faire remonter de mauvais souvenirs, la mention des mathématiques ... Show More
2m 43s