Hidden Brain podcast

Hidden Brain

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.

 

#574

It's Not My Fault!

It's not easy for most of us to receive negative feedback. Even when the person delivering... more

15 Sep 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:03

15 Sep 2025


#573

Winning the Battle Against Yourself

Many of us have been raised to believe that if we want to get something done, we just need... more

08 Sep 2025

52 MINS

52:59

08 Sep 2025


#572

Escaping Perfectionism

Perfectionism is everyone’s favorite flaw. It’s easy to assume that our push to be perfect... more

01 Sep 2025

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:34

01 Sep 2025


#571

The Trauma Script

When tragedy strikes, it’s natural to be devastated. But psychologist [George Bonanno] (ht... more

25 Aug 2025

50 MINS

50:13

25 Aug 2025


#570

How Our Brains Learn

Have you ever fallen asleep in school or during a work meeting? Maybe you felt your eyes g... more

18 Aug 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:00

18 Aug 2025


#569

The Best Years of Your Life

Aging isn’t just a biological process. Our outlooks and emotions also change as we age, of... more

11 Aug 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:39

11 Aug 2025


#568

Radical Kindness

Why do some people risk their own lives to help another person, or give away their fortune... more

04 Aug 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:16

04 Aug 2025


#567

You 2.0: Change Your Story, Change Your Life

We all tell stories about ourselves, often without realizing we’re doing so. How we frame ... more

28 Jul 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:53

28 Jul 2025


#566

You 2.0: The Wisdom of Stoicism

What does it mean to be stoic? Many of us assume it means you have a stiff upper lip, or t... more

21 Jul 2025

50 MINS

50:11

21 Jul 2025


#565

You 2.0: The Path to Contentment + Your Questions Answered on Conversations

Many of us believe that hard work and persistence are the key to achieving our goals. But ... more

14 Jul 2025

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:40

14 Jul 2025


#564

You 2.0: The Passion Pill

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your l... more

07 Jul 2025

49 MINS

49:25

07 Jul 2025


#563

You 2.0: What Is Your Life For?

What should you do with your life? There's no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. B... more

30 Jun 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:22

30 Jun 2025


#562

Win Hearts, Then Minds + Your Questions Answered on Identity and "Covering"

There’s a saying that’s attributed to the Dalai Lama: in the practice of tolerance, one’s ... more

23 Jun 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:48

23 Jun 2025


#561

Doing it the Hard Way

Learning to play a musical instrument is hard. So is trying to run a marathon, writing a t... more

16 Jun 2025

50 MINS

50:33

16 Jun 2025