logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2019
10m 13s

Finding What You Love to Do (w/ David Ep...

DISCOVERY
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Feb 25
Happiness IRL
If everyone wants happiness, why does it so often seem hard to achieve? This episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by psychologist Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky to talk about positive psychology and what science tells us about how to be happy. Sam also explores a new study that sa ... Show More
25m 53s
Feb 18
Tips For Pits: The Science of Body Odor
It’s not a stretch to say that everyone suffers from unwanted body odor from time to time. Whether it’s stress, exercise, or heat, there are plenty of reasons why we sweat and there is a lot to learn about our bodies from the odors they create. To learn more about the science of ... Show More
23m 23s
Feb 11
History Punished Scientists - Are We Doing the Same Thing?
It’s easy to think that every major scientific breakthrough in history was met with acceptance and enthusiastic fanfare, but that is not the case. Many modern scientific truths were discovered by researchers who were punished for their ideas at the time. To discuss this topic, Dr ... Show More
26m 35s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2022
How to Make The Biggest Decision of Your Life & Curiosities of The Human Mind
Your mother probably told you not to lie – and she was right. Of course, there are the moral reasons for not lying but it seems lying is also bad for your health. This episode begins with the reasons why. http://newsinfo.nd.edu/news/32424-study-telling-fewer-lies-linked-to-better ... Show More
49m 24s
Dec 2020
Ep. 302: Revisit a Book You Remember from High School or College, Ask Yourself, “Is There a Food I Enjoy Only When It’s Made the Way My Family Makes It?” and Why It’s a Good Idea to Run Errands in the Morning
We suggest revisiting a book that you still remember from high school or college (and reveal the books that we plan to revisit), discuss a funny food-related Know-Yourself-Better question, and explain why, during the winter months, it’s a good idea to run errands in the morning; ... Show More
26m 48s
Dec 2022
Why You Need to Play More & The Good News and Bad News About Habits
The FedEx logo is legendary. It has won countless awards. Everyone who knows about logos says it is fabulous. Why? This episode begins with a look at what makes the FedEx logo so special. https://turbologo.com/articles/fedex-logo/ Do you make a real effort to incorporate play int ... Show More
48m 40s
May 2023
SYSK Choice: The Science of Happily Ever After & How To Rethink Anything
When you have a smart phone, you can take pictures of anything, anytime, anywhere. This episode starts with one very simple piece of advice that can make the pictures you take more interesting and more memorable. And it is really, really simple. https://daystarvisions.com/Docs/Tu ... Show More
54m 30s
Mar 2022
How To Turn Your Passion Into A Business Without Sacrifice - James Hoffmann
<p>Get access to the limited time Black Friday offer on our flagship YouTube course, the Part-Time YouTuber Academy here - https://go.lifestylebusiness.com/dd/blackfridayoffer</p><br><p>Many of us dream about turning our passion or hobby into the thing we do everyday, but very fe ... Show More
1h 49m
Feb 2024
BONUS EPISODE: How To Instantly Make Your Job More Enjoyable (Chapter 2 Feel-Good Productivity)
<p>This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! I recorded the audiobook in a studio in London a few months ago, and it was super fun to be behind the mic. This is an extract from Chapter 2, which is all about the importance of fee ... Show More
12m 29s
Mar 2024
BONUS EPISODE: How To Get Started - Even When You Don’t Feel Like It (Chapter 6 Feel-Good Productivity)
<p>This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 6 of the book is about the law of inertia and how it applies to productivity, just like it does to physics. Three major factors prevent us from being productive, and they are ... Show More
10m 12s
Nov 2022
SYSK Choice: Why Emotional Agility is So Important & Is Earth Safe from Asteroids?
How likely is it that your umbrella will attract lightning in a storm or that the elevator you are in will suddenly drop? Ever worry that a big spider will come after you and jump on you? This episode begins with some insight into these and other common worries and whether or not ... Show More
49m 41s
Jan 2019
The Science of Making Meetings Not Suck & How to Be Much Happier (and Why You Should)
As I write and post this, much of the U.S. and other parts of the world have been hit by extreme cold in the last several days. So I begin today’s episode with a look at the science of how to stay warm when you are out in the cold. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-66203 ... Show More
48m 6s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami