Jan 26
How Great Ideas Are Born & Why We Stick With People Like Us
Written communication strips away tone, facial expression, and nuance — which is why texts and emails are so easy to misinterpret. Sarcasm, humor, and intent can get lost, sometimes with awkward or costly consequences. This episode begins with how emojis can restore subtlety to d ... Show More
48m 26s
Jan 22
How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life
When you get sick, your instinct is to withdraw — crawl into bed, cancel plans, and avoid people. As unpleasant as that feels, it turns out that instinct may be doing something surprisingly important for everyone else. This episode begins with why feeling miserable when you’re si ... Show More
49m 53s
Apr 2024
The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same
<p>Today, you are getting a step-by-step guide on how to change your brain so that it helps you get what you want. </p><p>Joining Mel today is Dr. Tara Swart Bieber, MD, PhD. She has a medical degree from Oxford and a PhD from King's College London, and is a senior lecturer at MI ... Show More
1h 29m
Jun 2024
Brain Hacks: 6 Secrets to Learn Faster & Unlock The Full Power Of Your Mind
<p>Do you want to know the most important lesson from 200,000 brain scans? </p><p>What about the daily habits that make you smarter, improve your memory, and help you learn faster? </p><p>Would you like to control your mind and speak to yourself in a more positive way? </p><p>Tod ... Show More
50m 49s
Mar 2023
Dr. Amen: A Revolution in Brain Health
TW: suicide
The Lautners are joined by psychiatrist and 18-time best-selling author, Dr. Amen, who’s on a mission to end the concept of mental illness and talk about brain health. They discuss the Launters’ brain scans from The Amen Clinic, how mental hygiene is equally as impor ... Show More
59m 32s
Christmas is a fun holiday with lots of stories and traditions. This episode begins with some interesting facts about Christmas you may not know. Ever wonder why we use the term Noel at Christmas time? OR did you ever wonder what Christmas decorations are edible? Listen to discover the answers and other fascinating Christmas intel? (http://www.mirror.co.uk/n ... Show More
<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>An acclaimed science writer on how to upgrade your mind by using more than your head.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>When you think about thi ... Show More
