Yawning is contagious. We have all experienced that. What’s interesting though is when you notice how soon someone yawns after you do. This episode begins with an explanation of why some people might yawn right away while others might not yawn for a few minutes after your yawn – and what that means. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4137654/
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Aug 2025
Body Language Expert: The #1 Cue That Makes People Dislike You
Ever wonder why some people just click with everyone? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Vanessa Van Edwards—behavioral investigator, author, and founder of Science of People—to break down the science behind first impressions, charisma, and connection. We dig into what pe ... Show More
55m 56s
Mar 2024
452. Those Annoying Health and Fitness People
<p>What are your thoughts about physically fit, thin, or strong people? Do you ever find yourself judging "those annoying health and fitness people," even if they seemingly have exactly what you want?</p> <p> </p> <p>If you resonate with this, know that while it seems to make no ... Show More
20m 15s
Aug 2023
Ep20 "Why does your brain care more about some people than others?"
Why do we so naturally form ingroups and outgroups? And what does that have to do with evolution, monkeys, Greeks, psychopaths, Syndrome E, and propaganda posters? Join Eagleman to learn why our brains are so wired for tribalism, what the consequences are for the world, and how a ... Show More
38m 16s
Jun 2024
How to Tell Your Friend They are Driving You Crazy
<p>Sometimes close friendships fall apart, and even though you try to work on them and accommodate the other person’s quirks, their behavior drives you nuts. You try talking about it, but it only leads to conflicts. You try ignoring the problem but it only gets worse. So then wha ... Show More
31m 28s