What's Hidden in Your Words

You’re not the same person with your friends as you are with your co-workers or your kids. So who are you, really? This week, political scientist Eric Oliver explores why we often feel divided within ourselves, and how we can learn to live more peacefully with those contradiction ... Show More

For centuries, people have described creativity as something mysterious: a flash of insight, a whisper from the muse, a sudden idea that seems to arrive out of nowhere. Psychologist Ap Dijksterhuis explores the hidden mental processes that lead to these moments of inspiration, an ... Show More

How does the culture in which you live shape the life that you lead? We all know that culture affects the languages we speak and the foods we eat. But anthropologist Joseph Henrich says the impact of culture goes even further, reaching into our bodies and our minds. He takes us o ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">Language is a topic that I've been passionate about for years, and it's something that makes a BIG impact in your life as your words quite literally shape your world. In this episode, I reveal the power of your words and how they become the blueprint and building blo ... Show More

If memory fades or motivation disappears, what remains of the self? In this episode, Professor Masud Husain reflects on how neurological disorders illuminate the fragile yet resilient architecture of human identity Our sense of self feels indivisible - until the brain begins to f ... Show More

You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. For ad inquiries please email: ⁠nicole@5 ... Show More

There is actually a lot of difference between the left and right brain. Today we explain the science of brain hemispheric specialization - a fancy term for left brain vs. right brain science. There is a lot of myths in this neuroscience, but also some fascinating truths. It helps ... Show More

Words like 'poop' and 'wiggle' are inherently humorous, and science may have figured out why. Learn what research has to say about why some words tickle us in this episode of BrainStuff.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/l ... Show More

Get ASHA CEUs: Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTube Join the Beyond Words Newsletter Learn more about Dr. Barenholtz:Elan's substackElan on XElan's labElan's YouTube channelJoin host Garrett Oyama in this thought-provoking episode of Beyond Words, featuring Dr. Elan Barenholtz, cogn ... Show More

Major storms all get names: Milton, Katrina, Ian, Sandy etc. Why do we name storms? Do the names of storms ever get used again for other storms? Find out as we start this episode with a brief look at the tradition of naming major storms. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-do-hurric ... Show More

<p><strong>WARNING:</strong>  The information in this audio recording could change your life in the direction of your thoughts, dreams and intentions.  <em>Proceed with caution!</em></p> <p>Here&apos;s a really bold statement: <em> “Everything that has happened to you is because ... Show More