Are you someone who strikes up a conversation with the person next to you on the train? Or do you keep your eyes fixed on your phone? Do you offer gratitude to friends and family? Or do you assume that they already know how you feel? This week, in the kickoff to our annual You 2.0 series, we talk with psychologist Nicholas Epley about our interactions with o ... Show More
Mar 9
Yuck! The Science of Disgust
Disgust is a strong emotion, one designed by evolution to protect us from danger and diseases. But disgust also spills into other areas of our lives, influencing our morals, our intuitions about right and wrong, even our politics. We talk with psychologist David Pizarro about how ... Show More
1h 37m
Jul 2022
E06: Ask Tarek: Feeling Behind, Making (real) Friends, Overextending Yourself, & More
Send us Fan MailIt takes courage and vulnerability to ask questions when we are in times of doubt in our lives. Reaching out to others is the process of expressing our internal questions and releasing them into the universe so it can properly guide us. In this episode, Tarek thou ... Show More
25m 36s
Apr 2025
Happiness Break: Who Takes Care of You?
<p>When we feel cared for, our cortisol levels drop, we feel safe, and we handle stress better. Dacher leads a meditation to help us focus on the people who make us feel supported.</p><p>How To Do This Practice:</p><ol>
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<strong>Get Comfortable:</strong> Find a quiet spot. Si ... Show More
9m 7s