Today we’re going meta, as they say. Because this is a conversation about…conversation. More than that, it’s a deep and meaningful exchange about why effective, authentic dialogue is so important to humankind – and yet seemingly in decline. And who better to exchange words with on this topic, than my fellow ‘professional conversationalist’, Nihal Arthanayake ... Show More
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The Revolutionary Science Of Recovering From Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety & Depression with Dr Howard Schubiner #662
Imagine being told for 25 years that your pain is incurable – then making a full recovery within six weeks. That’s exactly what happened to one of the case studies in this episode and his story is far from exceptional. Could it be that much of the chronic pain we accept in life i ... Show More
1h 35m
May 26
The Life Changing Magic Of Walking & How To Do It Better with Dr Courtney Conley #660
Most of us walk every day without really thinking about it – but this episode is guaranteed to change that. Because this simple, free, radical act is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body, your brain and your longevity. In this episode I’m joined by Dr Courtney ... Show More
2h 7m
Sep 2023
S03E10 - Communication in Healthy Relationships - Ray
In this enlightening podcast, Ali and Ray delve deep into the critical role of communication in relationship success. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the transformative power of effective communication, unveiling practical strategies to enhance interpersonal connections ... Show More
46m 43s
Mar 2022
How to Argue Better | Oren Jay Sofer
<p><strong>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>This episode dives into our archives to revisit the notion of communication as a learnable skill. Often so ... Show More
54m 47s
Jun 2022
Conversation is More Than Nodding Your Head
Is it possible we’ve been going about conversation the wrong way our entire lives? All too often, when we chat with a friend or colleague, we walk away feeling unheard, misunderstood, or confused. Luckily, research offers some clues about why we’re so prone to missteps – and how ... Show More
26m 56s
Apr 2021
Why you should talk to strangers, with Gillian Sandstrom, PhD, and Jon Levy
Despite the fact that so many people profess to dislike making small talk, it turns out that talking to strangers and acquaintances can actually strengthen our mental health and enrich our lives. What do we gain from meeting new people? What have we been missing out on this past ... Show More
41m 46s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Most of us talk all day long. We speak to each other, we type at each other, and of course, we talk to ourse ... Show More
