Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, thinking and planning and effort bring us innumerable benefits. But like all aspects of human behavior, you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. This week, we talk with philosopher Ted Slingerland about techniques to prevent overthinking, and how we can cultivate the under-appreciated skill of letting ... Show More
Aug 24
What Art Does For Your Brain
Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support lo ... Show More
49m 18s
Aug 17
How to Be A Better Partner
When we look at the people we love, how clearly do we really see them? This week, we talk with psychologist Edward Lemay about how our fears, desires, and insecurities can shape our perceptions of our partners — sometimes creating the very reality we expect. He explains how we ca ... Show More
1h 26m
Aug 10
How Feelings Make Us Smarter
Some people are remarkably good at reading the emotional temperature of a situation. They can pick up on what others are feeling, manage their own emotions, and respond skillfully. What's their secret? This week, we explore the science of emotional intelligence with psychologist ... Show More
48m 7s
Nov 2022
#520: Overthinking and Overwhelm, How to Create Mental Peace
The brain is the most powerful thing we have in the world, and yet most of us are blocking ourselves from accessing its fullest capacity because we aren't managing it well. The result? You don't achieve as much as you want and your life feels good, but not great. The key to a bre ... Show More
40m 39s
Dec 2023
How to Stop Excessive Unnecessary Thinking
Send me a messageOur society today values thinking above being. We are encouraged ever since preschool to always be thinking. While human thinking and intellect are the greatest tools for survival on our planet, if that thinking isn't infused with presence, wisdom, and conscious ... Show More
28m 4s
Jul 2024
Cognitive offloading – Your secret weapon for success?
Many of us are carrying too much stuff in our brains – meetings, ideas, to-do’s. We mean well, but we’re failing to leave space for the creativity and productivity that awaits us. Learn the what, why, and how of cognitive offloading to give your mind the space it needs to do its ... Show More
8m 17s
Jul 2022
Taking back control of your time
Our brains are easily distracted or overwhelmed. And that can make getting stuff done harder than it needs to be.
This week, we look at methods and strategies for avoiding unnecessary stress by managing your priorities, your focus, and your energy with organisational psychologist ... Show More
29m 30s