As we move through the world, it's easy to imagine we're processing everything that happens around us and then deciding how to respond. But psychologist and neuroscientist Norman Farb says our brains actually navigate the world by coming up with mental maps. These maps act like an autopilot system, allowing us to navigate our lives more efficiently. But some ... Show More
Nov 10
Why Following Your Dreams Isn't Enough
<p>Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion, heart, and vision. But at Stanford University, <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/hayagreeva-rao" target="_blank">Huggy Rao</a> says there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to ... Show More
1h 30m
May 2025
Episode 143, 'The Philosophy of Mental Health' with Rose Cartwright (Part I - The Maps We Carry)
<p class="">We're living through a mental health crisis. In Europe, use of antidepressant has more than doubled in the past twenty years, and one in five children are now living with a recognised mental health condition. These numbers are striking, and the suffering they reflect ... Show More
35m 55s
Mar 2025
1123: David Eagleman | Your Prehistoric Brain on Modern Problems
<p><strong>David Eagleman explains <em>why</em> counterfeiting works, <em>how</em> our empathy fails, <em>why</em> mind reading remains elusive, and <em>if</em> we'll ever upload our minds to computers.</strong></p>
<strong>What We Discuss with David Eagleman:</strong>
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1h 9m
Oct 29
CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE | Master Your Beliefs Today
Most of the things we fear never actually happen.And even when they do, the pain we anticipated is almost always worse than the reality itself. This speech explores the truth that our greatest battles are rarely fought in the external world, they’re fought in the mind.Eddie Piner ... Show More
42m 9s
Oct 20
I Must Control My Mind To Change My Life | Best Motivational Speeches
In this episode, Eddie dives into the idea that real transformation begins in the mind. The stories we tell ourselves, the focus we choose, and the meaning we assign to our challenges all determine the direction of our lives. You can’t change your world until you learn to direct ... Show More
38m 3s
Jun 2021
Hobbies: do they change your brain?
<p>Whether it’s reading, birdwatching, painting, or stargazing, we all have a hobby. In this week’s episode, we discuss what happens in the brain when you’re doing a hobby, their impact on your mental health, and the difference between scientific and artistic creativity.&nbs ... Show More
52m 33s
Jun 2025
Episode 143, 'The Philosophy of Mental Health' with Rose Cartwright (Part II - Further Analysis and Discussion)
<p class="">We're living through a mental health crisis. In Europe, use of antidepressant has more than doubled in the past twenty years, and one in five children are now living with a recognised mental health condition. These numbers are striking, and the suffering they reflect ... Show More
30m 33s