Hidden Brain podcast

Hidden Brain

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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.

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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#553

Relationships 2.0: Why Did You Do That? + Your Questions Answered: Fred Luskin on Grudges

As we go through life, we’re constantly trying to figure out what other people are thinkin... more

21 Apr 2025

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:19

21 Apr 2025


#552

Relationships 2.0: The Power of Tiny Interactions + Your Questions Answered: Erica Bailey on Authent...

As you go about your day, you likely interact with family, friends and coworkers. These re... more

14 Apr 2025

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:45

14 Apr 2025


#551

Relationships 2.0: Become a Better Negotiator

When we head into a negotiation — whether we're asking for a raise or trying to get our sp... more

07 Apr 2025

53 MINS

53:14

07 Apr 2025


#550

Relationships 2.0: The Price of Disconnection

All of us want to "seen" by the people around us. We want to be recognized as unique indiv... more

31 Mar 2025

49 MINS

49:42

31 Mar 2025


#549

The Moments that Change Us

Often in life, we find ourselves wrestling with a decision. But in running these mental ca... more

24 Mar 2025

51 MINS

51:01

24 Mar 2025


#548

Did I Really Do That?

Have you ever been falsely accused of something? Many of us think there’s only one way we’... more

17 Mar 2025

52 MINS

52:12

17 Mar 2025


#547

When To Pivot

When should you stay the course in life, and when should you shift with changing tides? Th... more

10 Mar 2025

49 MINS

49:48

10 Mar 2025


#546

Dropping the Mask

Have you ever downplayed some aspect of your identity? Maybe you don’t hide it, but you do... more

03 Mar 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:59

03 Mar 2025


#545

Marching To Your Own Drummer

What would you have done? It's one of the most enduring questions in psychology. We all li... more

24 Feb 2025

48 MINS

48:01

24 Feb 2025


#544

The Conversations that Bring Us Closer

Last week on the show, we looked at the science of conversation, and how even ordinary cha... more

17 Feb 2025

49 MINS

49:17

17 Feb 2025


#543

We Need to Talk

Just because we’ve been doing something for a long time doesn’t mean we’re doing it right.... more

10 Feb 2025

51 MINS

51:15

10 Feb 2025


#542

No Hard Feelings

Holding a grudge can feel like a form of justice, a way of punishing those who have wronge... more

03 Feb 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:37

03 Feb 2025


#541

Wellness 2.0: The Art of the Unknown

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." It's been 45 years sin... more

27 Jan 2025

49 MINS

49:29

27 Jan 2025