logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2024
27m 15s

Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin ...

TED
About this episode

Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical takeaways to deal with the doldrums, so you can take control of your attention, figure out which feelings to trust and name the real problem. After the talk, join Shoshana for a sweeping conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Harstad on the relationship between boredom and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Jul 30
Shoshana's Summer Playlist (1/5): How to stop feeling tired all the time with Dr. Alexandra Crosswell
Why do we feel exhausted all the time? We’ll get through the workday, collapse on the couch, scroll for a while, and go to bed… but wake up still feeling depleted. In this episode, Shoshana seeks to understand the concept of“deep rest.” She speaks to psychologist Dr. Alexandra Cr ... Show More
40m 11s
Jul 30
Shoshana's Summer Playlist (2/5): What happens to your brain without any social contact? with Dr. Vivek Murthy
In this episode, Shoshana invites Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States, to discuss the ongoing loneliness epidemic.After the interview, Shoshana shares a TED-Ed talk from Terry Kupers, "What happens to your brain without social contact?" Everyo ... Show More
38m 39s
Jul 30
Shoshana's Summer Playlist (3/5): The secrets to aging well with Zeke Emanuel
When has healthcare advice become so complicated? And how should we be thinking about long-term wellness? Zeke Emanuel is an oncologist and bioethnicist whose latest book, Eat Your Ice Cream, might sound paradoxical against modern health trends and wellness noise. Zeke joins Shos ... Show More
34m 48s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2023
Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary
Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical takeaways to deal with the doldrums, so you can take control of your attention, figure out which feelings to trust and name the real problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ... Show More
11m 17s
Apr 2020
128. Boredom
Join me this week as I talk through what boredom actually is, whether it’s a problem, and how you can handle it better. Letting boredom just exist in your body can feel extremely uncomfortable, but you’ll be surprised at how much growth and new insights you’ll discover on the oth ... Show More
12m 47s
Jan 2025
Feeling Bored? That May Actually Motivate You
Boredom – it’s a state many of us try to avoid. But, in a world full of distractions, maybe it’s time to embrace boredom as a way to spark creativity and reclaim our attention. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert to explore how boredom affects ... Show More
32m 47s
Oct 2023
A Cure for Existential Boredom
It’s one thing to be bored by having to wait in line or sit through a dry lecture. It’s another thing to be bored with life itself.What can you do about this kind of existential boredom?My guest will share a remedy with us today on the show. His name is Kevin Hood Gary, and he’s ... Show More
49m 9s
Oct 2022
Why We Need To Be Bored
This podcast is SO BORING. Actually, it's about why being bored can be used as a strategy to help your brain relax.   Want to improve your mental health? Put that phone down, don't answer that text or email, and let yourself be bored.   Host: Rebecca Hintze Guest Speaker: Shane H ... Show More
35m 23s
Sep 2025
572- Why ADHD Brains Go Over-Bored
Nicole C. Kear explores the research that explains why tedium is intolerable for people with ADHD — and how to bear boredom better. This special episode is a feature article from the Fall 2025 issue of ADDitude magazine. To listen to the full issue — and receive new issues as the ... Show More
8m 5s
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
Apr 2024
The many types of “boredom” and what to do about them
In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson unpacks the different types of boredom, from the relaxed detachment of indifferent boredom to the restless uncertainty of calibrating boredom.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a men ... Show More
14m 12s
Oct 2024
How to Get Out of a Rut, Pain and Boredom, and Knowing When to Quit
Today, we’re diving deep into the subtle difference between a healthy routine and a rut. How can you tell if your daily grind is keeping you grounded… or just grinding you down? Next, we tackle the question of boredom: Why does it feel so unbearable, and could we actually be miss ... Show More
43m 45s
Jul 2020
Are You Bored?
“Boredom” has become something negative. We see it as a condition of our lives that we must change. We search for stimulation and distraction, but by doing that, we are essentially saying that this moment is not enough. The next time you feel bored, pause and examine it. You may ... Show More
5m 48s