Fear is a normal and healthy response to things that may harm us. But fear can also hold us back from doing the things we want to do. This week, we talk to psychiatrist and neuroscientist Arash Javanbakht about the psychology of fear — how it helps us, how it hurts us, and what we can do to harness it.
Apr 27
Designing a Life that Matters
We tell ourselves that meaning comes from impact, passion, or finding the “one right path.” But these beliefs can leave us feeling stuck — even when our lives look perfectly fine on paper. Behavioral scientist Dave Evans describes a new approach, borrowed from design thinking, to ... Show More
51m 6s
Oct 2023
Primal Instincts: Science, Psychology, Fear
Dive into the intricate dance between our primal instincts and modern anxieties.
In this week's episode, my friend Arash Javanbakht, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, and I unpack how our 'animal brains' still dictate much of our reactions, particularly fear - a survival tool tu ... Show More
1h 9m
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's episode is a continuation from last week's Freedom From Fear (Part 1). If you missed that episode, I highly recommend you</span> <a href= "https://halelrod.com/355" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">click he ... Show More