Selects: The Science of Break-Ups

Humans have all sorts of weird quirks that cause us to do silly things and make bad decisions. It’s not our fault though. Our brains are wired that way. Learn about the psychology of cognitive biases in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

If look into the mythology of just about any culture in the world, you will find a myth about a great flood that destroyed humanity and submerged the Earth in the distant past. Does this mean that a great flood actually happened? Listen to this classic episode to explore the poss ... Show More

The Cajun Navy was formed after Hurricane Katrina and really got its legs after the Louisiana flood of 2016. They save a lot of lives, but some fear the pitfalls of "vigilante heroism." Learn all about this group of do-gooders today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss why breaking up with romantic partners is universally painful -- and offer some consolation to sufferers -- as they explore the brain chemistry of breakups.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpo ... Show More

Feelings of euphoria leading to obsessive behavior and potentially life-ruining decisions: Love can be as powerful as any drug. Learn how love affects the brain in this classic episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny ... Show More

<p>How long does it take to make or break a habit? Is this really the year you make major changes or learn a new craft? Robert and Julie break down the science of it all in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="h ... Show More

<p>Each year, the horrors of addiction claim thousands of lives -- but what if some substances can break the cycle of drug abuse? Join Ben and Matt to learn more about hallucinogens and addiction.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastn ... Show More

We're taking a break from in-studio interviews to social distance. During this time, we're going to share our favorite Gimlet episodes about Coronavirus. This week, we're bringing you "Will Chloroquine Save Us?" from Science Vs. Science Vs is a show that pits facts against fads a ... Show More

We have retreats for everything else, so why not survival post-breakup? Learn how these camps hope to help the broken hearted, plus what emotional work they won't cover, in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/relationships/t ... Show More

<p>Lisa Vanderpump stops by the OR and she bares all like never before. She and Tanya open up about struggling with mental health during the pandemic and how to handle strained relationships. </p><p><br></p><p>And if you’ve gone through a difficult break-up, you won’t want to mis ... Show More

<p>The War on Drugs being waged against opioids is very different than the one that was fought against crack. Learn more about the politics of race and addiction in this episode of BrainStuff.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo ... Show More

<p>Did you know that you can be chemically addicted to your negative thoughts? Well you can! In this episode, I am going to teach you how to break that addiction.</p><p>Follow me on Instagram @RobDialJr <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robdialjr/" target="_blank">https://www.in ... Show More

<p>Almost everyone has a breakup song -- but why? In this episode, Cristen and Caroline explain how we process emotional rejection as physical pain and why music has an analgesic effect. Tune in to learn more (including which breakup songs may be the best).</p><p> </p> Learn more ... Show More