Most of us spend a lot of time trying to be happy and avoiding sadness whenever we can. But what if sadness isn't something to fear or eliminate? What if it's one of the most important emotions we have?
Why do we cry when we're grieving—but also when we're overwhelmed with joy? Why does listening to sad music often make us feel better instead of worse? And ... Show More
Today
Why You Don't See What's Right in Front of You & The Surprising Truth About Sidewalks
Stores and restaurants don't just play music to fill the silence. The tempo, volume, and even the style of music are often carefully chosen because they can quietly influence your behavior and even how much money you spend. Once you know what's happening, you'll start hearing tho ... Show More
50m 20s
Apr 2024
Ep. 477: Show Yourself, Embrace Fun Plans, Realize You’re a Mentor—Plus a Great Hack for Altoids Tins
We talk about why it’s a good idea to show ourselves (inspired by a Hollywood headshot story). We also tackle a listener’s question about how to recognize when we’ve become a mentor and the happiness stumbling block of dreading plans, even when they will be a lot of fun. Plus a l ... Show More
35m 37s
May 2023
Regular Guy Friday ep: 118: Changing the Responses That Make You Sick
How every cell in your body picks up your physical and emotional toxins, how this weakens cells, then replicates to create more weakened cells, and how this leads to illnesses like cancer. How your mind will betray you but your body won't. Why when it comes to stress and past wro ... Show More
1h 15m
Apr 2023
Ep: 425: Use Touch When Talk Is Tough, Close Your Eyes in a Dressing Room, and Answers for Questioners
We discuss why it’s helpful to touch someone during a tough conversation (if appropriate, of course). We mention why closing your eyes in a store dressing room can make it easier to make good buying decisions, and we take a deep dive into listeners’ answers to two common question ... Show More
29m 2s
Jan 2019
63. Listener Q & A Vol. 10
Tune in this week as I talk about dealing with your past regrets, body image, speaking your truth, mending (or not) relationships, dealing with recurring thoughts, and much more!Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfckyourbrain.com/63
32m 9s