No Feeling Is Final — 01 | The Voice

Our brains are easily distracted or overwhelmed. And that can make getting stuff done harder than it needs to be. This week, we look at methods and strategies for avoiding unnecessary stress by managing your priorities, your focus, and your energy with organisational psychologist ... Show More

Imagine getting a diagnosis in adulthood that suddenly made so much of your life make sense. It explains why you’ve always had trouble being on time, starting things you don’t finish, avoiding difficult projects. Producer Jennifer Leake explores the impact of an ADHD diagnosis in ... Show More

Michael Slepian researches the psychology of secrets. But what he didn't know — until about a decade ago — was that his family had a major secret they were keeping from him. One they planned never to reveal. Until … 

We all have a little quit in us, it’s the practical voice of doubt, the one that comes up with perfectly acceptable reasons about why it just makes more sense to give up. Sometimes that voice can’t be argued with or ignored, but there’s a quieter voice, one that whispers things l ... Show More

Many of us have a robust inner dialogue. And sometimes, especially when things go wrong, it can be harsh. Our inner voice can be overly critical, hurt our self esteem, and down right mean. Today Sam talks about the difficult but rewarding process of transitioning from a critical ... Show More

We’ve all heard the saying: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. But isn’t that a terrible way to look at life? Because if you go into everything with negativity, you might miss the best thing that could ever happen.But, dear listener, the saying is a saying for a rea ... Show More

<p>At some point in our lives, many of us realize that the way we hear our own voice isn't the way others hear us. This week on <em>Hidden Brain</em>, we look at the relationship between our voices and our identities. Plus, we hear how advances in technology might help people wit ... Show More

That voice in your head? It’s not always right. Today, Dora shares how mindfulness helped her quiet her inner critic when dating, and how we can rewrite our thoughts to make room for more compassion and authenticity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Our minds try to make meaning out of pain, but what if the story we’re telling isn’t the whole truth? Dora explores how to challenge unhelpful inner narratives and create space for something kinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

<p>The voice in your head can either push you forward or hold you back.</p><br><p>In this episode, Jake and Damian delve into the powerful impact of self-talk on performance, mindset, and emotional well-being. They explore how the inner dialogue we carry can shape our identity, b ... Show More

<p>You know that negative voice that goes round and round in your head, keeping you up at night?  When that negative inner voice gets switched on, it's hard to think about anything else. Psychologist <a href="https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/people/faculty/ekross.html">Ethan Kross</a> ... Show More