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Feb 2024
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Is nostalgia good or bad for us?

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About this episode

Have you ever noticed how revisiting films from your childhood, listening to old tunes, or flipping through cherished books can bring on a certain sense of solace. Your past is intricately woven into your present; it shapes who you are and influences the person you go on to become.

With its comforting embrace of fond memories, nostalgia seems to breathe new life into past moments, giving us a boost.

What actually happens in our brains when we get nostalgic then? Is nostalgia always good for us then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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