Bina Venkataraman is an American journalist, author, and science policy expert. She is currently the Editorial Page Editor of The Boston Globe and a fellow at New America. Bina is a frequent public speaker whose appearances have included the TED mainstage, NPR, Aspen Ideas, MSNBC, CNN, and university campuses around the world. Bina formerly served as Senior ... Show More
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How To Find Belonging When You Feel Like an Outsider with Vir Das
In this episode, comedian Vir Das explores how to find belonging when you feel like an outsider. He shares details about his multicultural upbringing across India, Nigeria, and the United States, and his lifelong feeling of never quite fitting in. Vir also discusses his memoir Th ... Show More
51m 24s
Apr 28
How To Build Mental Strength, Cope with Stress to Thrive Under Pressure with Amy Morin
In this episode, Amy Morin discusses how to build mental strength, cope with stress, and thrive under pressure. Drawing from personal tragedies, including losing her mother and young husband, Amy shares practical tools for building mental resilience, particularly in the workplace ... Show More
1 h
Apr 24
The Greatest Lessons in Philosophy, Parenting, and Kindness with Scott Hershovitz
In this episode, Scott Hershovitz discusses the greatest lessons in philosophy, parenting, and kindness. He also explores how children are natural philosophers and how everyday life raises deep questions about identity, truth, and moral responsibility. Other topics include person ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 2020
How to Change Your Brain With Dr. Andrew Huberman (+ Utkarsh!)
“Behavior first. Thoughts, feelings and perceptions follow.”Andrew HubermanYou can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Past the ripe age of 25, we are fully cooked; calcified in our ways. So dispense with the idea of learning a new language, skill, or thought pattern—it’s just not hap ... Show More
2h 47m
Apr 2022
Blair Imani | How to Open Hearts & Change Minds
<p>My guest today, Blair Imani, grew up in a house where sitting quiet in the face of any level of injustice was just not an option. Whether it was advocating for the needs of a sibling or standing up to right a wrong in her community, her parents set a powerful example and invit ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2023
Creating a Healthy Relationship (with Yourself) with Najwa Zebian
“The mistake most of us make is building our homes in other people. When we do that, we give them the power to make us homeless.” Poet, activist, and author Najwa Zebian joins Forrest for a conversation focused on discovering what truly matters to us. They use Najwa’s personal st ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2018
Dr. Brené Brown, Research Professor and Author
<p>This week’s conversation is with Dr. Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation – Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work.</p><p>She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerab ... Show More
57m 22s
Apr 2021
10 Ways To Boost Your Brain Performance In 10 Minutes - Dr. Kristen Willeumier
Specialists say that we only use 10% of our brain, but even with that small percentage, the things we can do are extraordinary! Now imagine if we could biohack our brains. How much more could we unlock? Our guest today, Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., is a renowned neuroscientist with ... Show More
46m 14s
May 2024
The Neuroscience Of: Emotional Regulation, Relationships, Body Image, And Intuition | Emma Seppälä
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>A research-backed plan for getting your sh*t together in every possible sphere.</p> <p>We're going to talk about some smart strateg ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2020
Roll On: Meditations On The Moderation Wars
Welcome to another edition of Roll On—my bi-monthly deep dive into (semi) current events, topics of audience interest, and of course answers to your questions.Commanding co-host duties as always is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known a ... Show More
2h 5m