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Sep 5

Why Secrets Are So Hard to Keep & The Curious Quirks of Language - SYSK Choice

Eye contact can be tricky. Too little can make you seem bored or distracted. Too much can get uncomfortable fast. So what is the right amount? This episode begins with some fascinating research on eye contact and the subtle signals you send with your eyes. http://www.spring.org.u ... Show More

48m 33s

Sep 3

The Surprising Power of Swearing & How to Build Confidence Fast

Want to significantly improve your chances of getting a good night’s sleep? There is one surprisingly simple thing you can do during the day that may actually help you sleep better that night. And no, it doesn’t involve exercise, meditation or giving up your phone. This episode b ... Show More

49m 34s

Sep 1

SYSK TRENDING - Are The Added Ingredients In Food All That Bad?

Processed food has gotten a pretty terrible reputation. We’re warned to avoid foods with long ingredient lists, mysterious additives and chemical names we can’t pronounce. “Ultra-processed” has practically become another way of saying “bad for you.” But is that a useful way to ju ... Show More

23m 23s

Feb 2019

69. Listener Q & A Vol. 13

On this episode, we’re covering topics of dealing with unsolicited advice from others, what to do when you’re someone who’s being “rude,” and body image issues.Get full show notes and more information here: http://unfckyourbrain.com/69Mentioned in this episode:FREE LIVE WORKSHOP: ... Show More

29m 22s

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

Aug 2017

Why You Should Talk to Yourself (in 3rd person).

Good Life Riff: Ever wonder why the internet is littered with a bajillion feel-good quotables, when the reality of most people's lives is pretty far from the utopian mumbo-jumbo we so often see hand-lettered all over insta?Ever wonder what might happen ... Show More

19m 5s

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

May 2025

Ep. 533: Dust It Off or Let Go, the Power of PT & How to Create Compelling TV Characters

We discuss why it’s useful to dust off unused items--and either start using them or give them away. We also share a happiness hack from a listener who explains why it can be very valuable to give physical therapy another chance. Finally, we explore the Secret of Adulthood about c ... Show More

29m 53s

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/63Mentioned in this episode: ... Show More

32m 53s

The Nocebo Effect: Placebo’s Evil Twin &...