Podcast · 94 episodes
Hidden Brain, page 3
by Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam · English
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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Love 2.0: Reimagining Our RelationshipsIn this episode, host Shankar Vedantam revisits discussions on the evolving nature of marriage, featuring insights from historian Stephanie Coontz and psychologist Eli Finkel.13 Oct 2025 · 1 h 36 min
Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 2The podcast explores the complexities of human behavior and relationships, addressing issues like feeling stuck, increasing creativity, and improving interpersonal relationships.6 Oct 2025 · 1 h 44 min
Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 1Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 129 Sep 2025 · 1 h 41 min
Passion vs. PaycheckHidden Brain explores the intricacies of the human mind, addressing questions about personal growth, creativity, and relationships through a scientific lens.22 Sep 2025 · 53 min
It's Not My Fault!Emily Falk, Psychologist and Neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania15 Sep 2025 · 1 h 18 min
Winning the Battle Against YourselfEmily Falk, Psychologist and Neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania8 Sep 2025 · 53 min
Escaping PerfectionismIn this episode of Hidden Brain, host Shankar Vedantam explores the concept of perfectionism with psychologist Thomas Curran.1 Sep 2025 · 1 h 38 min
The Trauma ScriptThis podcast explores human behavior and psychology, addressing questions of creativity, relationship improvement, and personal growth.25 Aug 2025 · 50 min
How Our Brains LearnThe podcast explores the human mind, addressing questions about feeling stuck, creativity, and improving relationships through scientific insights.18 Aug 2025 · 1 h 22 min
The Best Years of Your LifeIn this episode, psychologist Laura Carstensen discusses the science of aging, challenging the common belief that aging leads to a decline in happiness and well-being.11 Aug 2025 · 1 h 20 min
Radical KindnessAbigail Marsh, psychologist and neuroscientist4 Aug 2025 · 1 h 4 min
You 2.0: Change Your Story, Change Your LifeIn this episode, Shankar Vedantam discusses the power of personal narratives and how the stories we tell ourselves can significantly impact our well-being and life outcomes.28 Jul 2025 · 1 h 18 min
You 2.0: The Wisdom of StoicismIn this episode of *Hidden Brain*, hosted by Shankar Vedantam, the discussion revolves around Stoicism and its relevance to modern life, particularly through the lens of philosopher Massimo Pigliucci.21 Jul 2025 · 50 min
You 2.0: The Path to Contentment + Your Questions Answered on ConversationsIn this episode, host Shankar Vedantam revisits a conversation with psychologist Iris Mauss about the paradox of happiness and what it truly means to seek contentment.14 Jul 2025 · 1 h 32 min
You 2.0: The Passion PillIn this episode of Hidden Brain, host Shankar Vedantam delves into the complexities of passion, particularly how it can fade over time and what individuals can do to rekindle it.7 Jul 2025 · 49 min
You 2.0: What Is Your Life For?Victor Strecher, researcher at the University of Michigan30 Jun 2025 · 1 h 3 min
Win Hearts, Then Minds + Your Questions Answered on Identity and "Covering"This episode features discussions on the challenges of persuasion, understanding different perspectives, and the concept of "covering" in identity.23 Jun 2025 · 1 h 26 min
Doing it the Hard WayIn the second part of a miniseries exploring the allure of suffering, psychologist Michael Inzlicht discusses the benefits of engaging in difficult tasks, such as learning an instrument or caring for…16 Jun 2025 · 51 min
Ouch! That Feels GreatPaul Bloom, psychologist at the University of Toronto9 Jun 2025 · 51 min
The Price of RevengeIn this episode titled "The Price of Revenge," host Shankar Vedantam explores the complex psychology of revenge through the insights of researcher James Kimmel Jr.2 Jun 2025 · 1 h 6 min
Do I Know You? (A Hidden Brain-Revisionist History special on facial recognition)In this episode titled "Do I Know You?", hosted by Shankar Vedantam, the podcast explores the complexities of facial recognition through personal stories and scientific insights.26 May 2025 · 56 min
How Much Do We Really Know?Cognitive scientist Phil Fernbach discusses the "illusion of knowledge," exploring how we often believe we understand the world more deeply than we do and how to bridge that gap.19 May 2025 · 55 min
Forget About It!In this episode of Hidden Brain, hosted by Shankar Vedantam, psychologist Ciara Greene discusses the science of forgetting.12 May 2025 · 48 min
How to Harness Your FeelingsIn this episode, Shankar Vedantam and psychologist Ethan Kross delve into the science of emotion regulation, discussing how individuals can better manage their emotions to enhance their lives.5 May 2025 · 1 h 5 min