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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

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Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

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Episodes (625)

The Enemies of Gratitude

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Oct 23, 202349:32pending

Follow the Anomalies

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Oct 16, 202348:51pending

How to Spot a Scam

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Oct 9, 202351:42pending

Escaping Perfectionism

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Oct 2, 202352:50pending

The Secret to Great Teams

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Sep 25, 202350:02pending

Outsmarting Yourself

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Sep 18, 202346:18pending

How We Live With Contradictions

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Sep 11, 202353:53pending

Being Kind to Yourself

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Sep 4, 202351:18pending

You 2.0: Make the Good Times Last

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Aug 28, 202347:38pending

You 2.0: Slow Down!

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Aug 21, 202350:29pending

You 2.0: Your Future Is Now

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Aug 14, 202351:25pending

You 2.0: How to Break Out of a Rut

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Aug 7, 202350:00pending

The Truth About Honesty

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Jul 31, 202355:02pending

Learning From Your Mistakes

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Jul 24, 202349:20pending

The Path to Enough

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Jul 17, 202350:28pending

The Paradox of Pleasure

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Jul 10, 202349:47pending

How Others See You

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Jul 3, 202350:57pending

The Best Years of Your Life

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Jun 26, 202350:52pending

When to Eat the Marshmallow

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Jun 19, 202351:48pending

Between Two Worlds

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Jun 12, 202346:52pending

Seeking Serenity: Part 2

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Jun 8, 202349:59pending

Seeking Serenity: Part 1

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Jun 5, 202349:09pending

Success 2.0: Getting to the Top and Staying There

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May 29, 202351:38pending

Success 2.0: The Psychology of Self-Doubt

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May 22, 202349:45pending

Success 2.0: The Obstacles You Don't See

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May 15, 202348:15pending

Introducing Hidden Brain+

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May 14, 20232:11pending

Success 2.0: Getting What You Want

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May 8, 202350:53pending

Success 2.0: Taking the Leap

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May 1, 202349:01pending

A Secret Source of Connection

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Apr 24, 202349:51pending

Remember More, Forget Less

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Apr 17, 202349:51pending

Crying Wolf

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Apr 10, 202350:23pending

The Snowball Effect

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Apr 6, 202348:58pending

Less is More

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Apr 3, 202348:06pending

How To Make Amends

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Mar 27, 202351:49pending

Made of Honor

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Mar 20, 202347:30pending

Revealing Your Unconscious: Part 2

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Mar 14, 202352:15pending

Revealing Your Unconscious: Part 1

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Mar 13, 202354:25pending

How Your Beliefs Shape Reality

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Mar 6, 202349:20pending

Happiness 2.0: The Reset Button

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Feb 27, 202355:27pending

Happiness 2.0: Surprising Sources of Joy

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Feb 23, 202345:31pending

Happiness 2.0: Cultivating Your Purpose

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Feb 20, 202350:18pending

Happiness 2.0: The Only Way Out Is Through

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Feb 13, 202348:14pending

Happiness 2.0: The Path to Contentment

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Feb 6, 202354:31pending

When You Need It To Be True

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Jan 30, 202349:07pending

Persuasion: Part 2

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Jan 23, 202350:21pending

Persuasion: Part 1

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Jan 16, 202348:30pending

Who's In Your Inner Circle?

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Jan 9, 202353:29pending

Who Do You Want To Be?

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Jan 2, 202351:58pending

You, But Better

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Dec 26, 202249:25pending

How to Complain Productively

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Dec 19, 202252:03pending
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