According to the NHS, approximately 1,600 babies are born every day in the United Kingdom. But what often goes unspoken are the nine months leading up to this event—the periods of anxiety, doubt, and self-discovery that mothers inevitably experience.
A study published in Evolution, Medicine & Public Health journal in April 2023, found that 62% of women gra ... Show More
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Why do we experience the unsettling "Uncanny Valley" effect?
In November 2023, a spooky makeup trend took TikTok by storm. Users posted images of themselves with full-coverage, pale foundation for a ghostly vibe, intense grey contouring, hidden eyebrows, and pencil-altered lips. The aim behind those creative efforts was actually to resembl ... Show More
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Why do we enjoy being scared?
Ghost stories told around a camp fire, visiting a haunted house or watching a scary film are all common Halloween activities. We clearly enjoy scaring each-other and feeling scared, even though it seems completely counter intuitive. There are a number of reasons for this, which w ... Show More
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Sep 23
Steven Pinker on Speculation Bubbles, Super Bowl Ads, and What Leaders Need to Know About Group Psychology
As a leader, psychology is fundamental to your success - whether that means understanding consumer behavior, team dynamics, or even your own biases and blind spots. Harvard professor Steven Pinker says that an important phenomena to understand is that of common knowledge and its ... Show More
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Jan 2025
S3 EP4 | People Only Change When They Feel Like It | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | The Messy Podcast
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of The Messy Podcast!
In this episode, we explore the powerful principles from The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, focusing on how to inspire change in others without forcing it. Many of us struggle with wanting the people around us to change, but t ... Show More
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