"You heretics!" That's probably what you'd say if we told you that sexual pleasure gave birth to religion. Sex and god? They're like oil and water, non-overlapping magisteria. But in a bold new book called "Sex, God, and the Brain," researcher and physician Andrew Newberg shows that the underlying biological mechanisms of spiritual and sexual experiences ar ... Show More
Today
How Much Time Tax Are You Paying?
Paperwork is never just paperwork when you’re already stretched thin. In The Time Tax: How the Government Wastes Our Time―and How to Fix It, Annie Lowrey shows how administrative burdens consume time, deepen inequality, and make everyday government feel like an obstacle course. I ... Show More
31m 44s
Yesterday
Why Starting a Family Feels Impossible to Many
Why does starting a family feel out of reach—and sustaining one feel so exhausting? In Inconceivable: The Impossibility of Family in an Age of Uncertainty, journalist Anna Louie Sussman traces falling birth rates to the housing, childcare, healthcare, and economic pressures that ... Show More
27m 49s
Sep 22
The Art of Getting Unstuck
Why do some problems yield to effort while others only tighten into knots? In The Knot: Problems Can Be Solved, Seth Godin reveals the invisible assumptions, borrowed scorecards, and sunk costs that keep us stuck. Meanwhile, Amy E. Herman’s Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of P ... Show More
25m 56s
Dec 2021
Episode 2: Neuroscience of Sexy Times
Sex is a complex but inescapable part of our lives. Lots of people do it every day, it affects our advertisements, our clothing, even our interactions with other people. But have you ever wondered what's happening in your brain during sex? Tune in to learn a little bit about the ... Show More
14m 14s
Nov 2024
The Science Of Spiritual Experiences: How To Rewire Your Brain For More Happiness & Purpose
<p>In today’s episode, you’re going to learn about the powerful connection between neuroscience and religious experiences.</p><p>Renowned medical doctor and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, MD is here on the podcast today, and you’re going to be amazed at what he shares.</p><p> ... Show More
1h 6m