May 29
Introducing: Call to Mind
Today, we're sharing an episode of another podcast we think you'll enjoy: Call to Mind, from American Public Media. Call to Mind is American Public Media's initiative to foster new conversations about mental health. This episode, The Strain of Stress, looks at the many pressures ... Show More
53m 1s
May 27
How to feel more loved, with Harry Reis, PhD
Even in our closest relationships, we can sometimes feel misunderstood and disconnected. Relationship researcher Harry Reis, PhD, coauthor of How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most, talks about the difference between being loved and feeling lo ... Show More
29m 24s
May 20
Why being ‘a little more social’ makes us happier than we expect, with Nicholas Epley, PhD
From chatting with a stranger on the train to reaching out to an old friend, everyday social interactions make us happier than we realize. Yet many people avoid these moments because they expect them to feel awkward or uncomfortable. Nicholas Epley, PhD, author of ‘A Little More ... Show More
39m 56s
Aug 2024
Why Comfort Creates Suffering
Are you suffering, or are you simply too comfortable?! In this powerful episode, I confront one of the most dangerous traps in life: "suffering in comfort." Pain is inevitable—it's a part of the human experience—but getting stuck in comfort and mistaking it for fulfillment, that' ... Show More
37m 42s
Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons and raise children, even though both of those pursuits come with struggle and pain? Paul Bloom, PhD, discusses why suffering is linked to meaning in life, the connection between pleasure and pain, and the difference between chosen and unchosen suffering.
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<p>How to use your innate mindfulness to turn the volume down, or even uproot, your everyday addictions.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://drjud.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Dr. Judson Brewer</a> is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Cen ... Show More