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Should You Fear the Sun? & Is There Anything to Astrology?
Most parents think the key to getting kids to eat healthy food is explaining why it's healthy. Unfortunately, research suggests that strategy can backfire spectacularly. In fact, telling children a food is "good for you" may be one of the fastest ways to make them reject it. Fort ... Show More
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Your Phone May Not Be the Problem & The Puzzles That Break Your Brain - SYSK Choice
Have you ever held a pet up to a mirror and wondered why they don't seem to recognize themselves? Humans usually figure it out very young, but most animals never do. Yet a surprising handful of species appear capable of recognizing their own reflection—a clue that scientists use ... Show More
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Why You Put Things Off & The Myth of Criminal Profiling
Every medication has an expiration date—but what exactly happens when that date passes? Does the medicine suddenly stop working? Does it become dangerous? The answer is more complicated than most people realize and depends greatly on the medication itself. https://www.fda.gov/eme ... Show More
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How And Why To Avoid The Siren Call Of Cynicism | Dr. Jamil Zaki
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>This Stanford psychologist has evidence that being a cynic is bad for your health, and offers a non-corny alternative. </p> <p>Dr. ... Show More
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How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset | Dr. Jamil Zaki
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jamil Zaki, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Stanford University, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory, and the author of the new book Hope for Cynics. We discuss cynicism and its healthier, more adaptive alternative, healthy s ... Show More
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How To Be More Hopeful In A Cynical World - Dr Jamil Zaki - #841
Dr Jamil Zaki is a psychologist, professor at Stanford University, and an author. In a world filled with fake news, bad news and doom, it’s easy to become cynical. But what does science say about whether cynicism helps or harm us? Why is it so seductive, and how can we all learn ... Show More
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Why Woo Woo Works: The Science behind Holistic Therapies with Dr. David Hamilton
In this episode of The HEAL Podcast I sit down with Dr. David Hamilton to talk about his new book, Why Woo Woo Works. We break down the science behind holistic therapies, the placebo effect and the incredible healing power of kindness.
Dr. Hamilton is a writer, columnist, spea ... Show More
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Dr. Joe Dispenza - Creating Miracles with Meditation and The Science of Spontaneous Remissions
Dr. Joe Dispenza is a New York Times bestselling author, researcher and international lecturer whose passion lies at the intersection of neuroscience, epigenetics and quantum physics. He uses this knowledge to teach people how to heal their bodies of health conditions, make signi ... Show More
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Be careful what you say when someone pays you a compliment. This episode begins with some great advice on the importance of taking a compliment graciously. https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/etiquette/how-to-accept-a-compliment-with-class/
Is it good to be cynical? After all, cynics claim they see the world and the people in it more accurately – they a ... Show More
<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>Our guest today is <a href="https://www.jamesrdotymd.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James R. Doty</a>, a ... Show More
<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>The connection between your psychology and your health, and how to work with it.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www ... Show More
<p>What confidence does to your brain, why it helps with anxiety, and how to get it if you don't already have it. Plus, the problem with overconfidence.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://ianrobertson.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Ian Robertson</a> is a Professor ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">Six practical steps to harness the full power of your mind.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our guest today is <a href= "https://www.jamesrdotymd.com/">James R. Doty</a>, a neurosurgeon who has just written a whole book about the science of manifestation – although, as you'll hear ... Show More
