We often think about our memories as a record of the past – but what if they’re only a selective and evolving version of it? Today’s guest is a world-leading memory expert who has a surprising message: we’re not supposed to remember everything. In fact, our brains are designed to forget. And much of what you experience today will be lost by tomorrow.
Dr Ch ... Show More
Nov 21
BITESIZE | The Surprising Secret to Making New Habits Stick & Effortlessly Achieving Your Goals | Shane Parrish #597
Are you constantly trying to create better habits and quit those that don’t serve you? We can all make short-term changes, but so many of us struggle to make our new desired behaviours last.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. E ... Show More
24m 40s
Nov 19
How to Find Happiness, Peace & Purpose Even When Life Feels Hard with Mo Gawdat #596
We all want to be happy. Yet the harder we chase it, the more elusive happiness it can seem. This week’s returning guest podcast believes the answer does not lie in changing our circumstances, but in changing how we see them.
Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Goo ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2024
The Science of Memory & How to Keep It | Charan Ranganath
<p>Can memory improvement unlock a better life? Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath reveals how memory intertwines with happiness, relationships, creativity, and meaning. In his new book <a href="https://amzn.to/49zx1u3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Why We Remember: ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2024
#1 Memory Expert: The No. 1 Thing That Weakens Your Brain
<p>In this episode of The School of Greatness, Lewis interviews Dr. Charan Ranganath, a renowned expert in neuroscience and author of "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold On to What Matters." They delve into the fascinating world of memory, discussing how memories s ... Show More
1h 54m
Sep 2021
335: How does your brain store trauma? | Neurologist Scott Small, M.D.
Scott Small, M.D.: “One of the main purposes of sleep is to trim down our memories.”
Small, a neurologist & Alzheimer's researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how trauma affects your memory, plus:
- How sleep keeps you from having "too much memory"
- Why having a ... Show More
38m 31s
May 2024
What Do Our Memories Mean? (with neuroscientist Charan Ranganath)
Gwyneth is joined by the author of Why We Remember to talk about how memory works, how it shapes our identities, and what makes something memorable. Ranganath explains what he's learned from studying the brain and how it processes certain events, and he shares the short- and long ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2023
How To Prevent Dementia | Lisa Genova
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Understanding the difference between 'normal' forgetfulness and actual memory loss, practical ways to stave off Alzheimer's disease ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2022
Repressed Memories: Can You Forget About Trauma?
<p>The idea of repressed memories goes all the way back to Freud, through the 90’s when therapists accidentally implanted people with false memories, through the courtrooms, and into today where the idea of repressed memories is still popular among lay people and controversial am ... Show More
14m 51s