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Aug 2024
21m 53s

Why your brain is wired for negative tho...

Rob Dial
About this episode
Ever wonder why your brain seems wired to focus on the bad stuff? Well, it’s not your fault—it’s an ancient survival mechanism that our ancestors passed down to us. But don’t worry, we’re not stuck with it! We’ll chat about how this negativity bias influences everything from your relationships to your decisions, and even how you see yourself. I’ll share som ... Show More
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