Everyone knows that $19.99 is really $20. And we know that gas sold at $3.49 and 9/10 per gallon is really $3.50. We get it. So why do retailers and gas stations still price things this way? The answer is more interesting than you might think so we begin this episode by explaining what’s going on.https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/01/the-psy ... Show More
May 2025
#939 - Dr Charan Ranganath - The Neuroscience Of How To Improve Your Memory & Focus
Dr. Charan Ranganath is a cognitive neuroscientist, professor, and an author. What are memories? Our brains are shaped by countless experiences, but how exactly do we store these stories? Learn what makes some memories stick, why others fade, and how our minds handle the ones we' ... Show More
1h 15m
Dec 2024
The Neuroscience Of Memory: Deja Vu, Photographic Memory, Improving Cognition & Why We Remember With Charan Ranganath, PhD
Dr. Charan Ranganath is a prominent neuroscientist, a professor at UC Davis, and the author of the influential book “Why We Remember.” This conversation explores the profound intersection of neuroscience and human experience. Charan reveals that our most resonant memories resembl ... Show More
2h 30m
Mar 2025
#910 - Dr Julie Smith - The Science Of Emotional Intelligence & Self-Understanding
Dr. Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist, author, and content creator.
Discovering who you are is a lifelong journey. Understanding your past, unpacking emotions, and gaining self-awareness are all part of the process. So how do we move beyond our past and emotions that hold u ... Show More
1h 34m
Oct 2
Use Your Mind to Heal Your Body With the #1 Harvard Psychologist
<p>What if everything you’ve been told about health, stress, and aging is wrong? </p><p>Today, the legendary Dr. Ellen Langer – pioneering Harvard psychologist and global mindfulness legend, renowned for her 50+ years of groundbreaking research – joins Mel for the conversation of ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 2025
How To Stop Comparing Your Current Self To Your Past Self
<p>Have you ever looked back at an old photo or memory and suddenly felt a pang of jealousy for your past self? Maybe you used to be more motivated, more social, more confident—or at least, that’s the story your brain is telling you. Comparing yourself will destroy your self este ... Show More
35m 50s
Nov 13
#1019 - Fin Taylor & Horatio Gould - History is a Freakshow
Fin Taylor is an English comedian, writer and podcaster. Horatio Gould is also an English comedian, writer, and podcaster. History is basically one long reminder that no matter how bad your day is, someone in the past was probably getting catapulted off a castle wall. Feel better ... Show More
1h 32m
Apr 2024
The Science Behind Memory - Dr. Charan Ranganath : 1152
<p>In today’s episode you’ll explore the complexities of memory with Dr. Charan Ranganath, a top expert in cognitive neuroscience. This episode takes you through the fascinating ways our brains record, process, and utilize memories to navigate daily life and shape our futures. Yo ... Show More
1h 21m