How’s your driving? Sure you know you are a good driver but what do other drivers think? This episode starts with a slightly unusual driver’s test.
Then, you know those people who are always so happy? Is it hard work to be that happy or does it just come naturally? David Niven author of several books on happiness including 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People ... Show More
Mar 17
SYSK TRENDING - How Memory Really Works
Memory feels dependable — we rely on it to tell the story of our lives. But the truth is, memory behaves in some surprisingly strange ways. For one thing, your brain forgets far more than it remembers, and that’s not a flaw — it’s actually part of how memory is designed to work. ... Show More
23m 2s
Dec 2020
Let’s Nerd Out on Christmas
Transcribed highlights of the show can be found in our episode summaries. Believe it or not, Christmas is this week. Yup, even in a year that felt like it was always winter and that there could not ever be Christmas. And we need a little Christmas, right this very minute. Candles ... Show More
51m 56s
Dec 2022
A Christmas Eve Tradition
My dad used to read ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” every Christmas Eve when I was a kid, after dinner and before we opened our Christmas pjs. So many of you are missing your dads, or grandparents, or the father of your kids. This year, I asked my dad to record the Christmas E ... Show More
6m 17s
May 2024
Is There A Science To Happiness?
Have you ever wondered: What does it mean to be truly happy? Can our brain chemistry, or even our genetics, determine how we feel about our lives? And, most importantly, can we learn to be even happier? Cognitive scientist and Yale University Psychology Professor Laurie Santos ha ... Show More
31m 57s
Dec 2022
the xmas episode: feeling alone, food freedom and family dynamics
EP28 - christmas might not be looking so merry and bright for you this year and that is okay. in this episode, i chat about my previous christmas celebrations and reflect on them, talk about why i find this time of year difficult and give you my tips for dealing with food guilt a ... Show More
36m 32s
Dec 2021
76. An Honest Christmas Conversation
<p>This episode is so much more than your typical holiday special.</p> <p>Today, we don't just reflect on the beauty of the Christmas story.</p> <p>Today, we recall some of our hardest moments, and remember what it means to have Emmanuel—<em>God with us—</em>in the middle of circ ... Show More
47m 38s