Psychology

Alex Hutchinson, science journalist and endurance athlete, discusses the science that drives human exploration.

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Teen therapist Lisa Damour unravels the complexities of the adolescent mind and offers tips for raising well-adjusted teenagers.

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This week, journalist and author of The Explorers Gene:Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map,” Alex Hutchinson tackles something athletes and sports…

Midweek Reset: On Mind over Body

This week, journalist and author of The Explorers Gene:Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map,” Alex Hutchinson tackles something athletes and sports…

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Philosopher Owen Flanagan talks about life as an alcoholic and offers insights into the brain science and complexities that lead to addiction.

"What it's like to be an alcoholic: A philosopher’s struggle with addiction"

Philosopher Owen Flanagan talks about life as an alcoholic and offers insights into the brain science and complexities that lead to addiction.

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This week, polar scientist, explorer and author of “ Life Lessons From Explorers: Learn how to weather life’s storms from history’s greatest explorers” Felicity Aston reflects on her…

Midweek Reset: On failure

This week, polar scientist, explorer and author of “ Life Lessons From Explorers: Learn how to weather life’s storms from history’s greatest explorers” Felicity Aston reflects on her…

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Polar scientist Felicity Aston reflects on her fascination with exploration and shares lessons on survival, risk, and adventure.

Felicity Aston on solo skiing across Antarctica: Lessons in survival and self-discovery

Polar scientist Felicity Aston reflects on her fascination with exploration and shares lessons on survival, risk, and adventure.

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This week, cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at Yale University Lori Santos explains that negative emotions are very much part of the human experience and essential to…

Midweek Reset: Toxic positivity

This week, cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at Yale University Lori Santos explains that negative emotions are very much part of the human experience and essential to…

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This week, Kenneth Miller , writer and author of Mapping the Dark; The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked The Mysteries of Sleep, offers a practical approach for insomniacs.

Midweek Reset: Sleep

This week, Kenneth Miller , writer and author of Mapping the Dark; The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked The Mysteries of Sleep, offers a practical approach for insomniacs.

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This week, Amir Levine , associate professor of psychiatry at Columbia University and co-author of Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and…

Midweek Reset: On Attachments

This week, Amir Levine , associate professor of psychiatry at Columbia University and co-author of Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and…

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Dan Winter’s advocacy for ending his life is discussed by dementia researcher Lewis Cohen, hospice specialist Jeff Zesiger, and Winter’s husband John Forsgren.

New book ‘Winter’s End’ chronicles dementia and end of life choice

Dan Winter’s advocacy for ending his life is discussed by dementia researcher Lewis Cohen, hospice specialist Jeff Zesiger, and Winter’s husband John Forsgren.

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Author Pico Iyer chronicles his 100+ retreats to a remote Benedictine hermitage in Big Sur, Northern California; exploring the transformative nature of silence, contemplation, and…

Learning from silence: Pico Iyer on the transformative power of solitude

Author Pico Iyer chronicles his 100+ retreats to a remote Benedictine hermitage in Big Sur, Northern California; exploring the transformative nature of silence, contemplation, and…

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This week, Alex Hutchison , writer and author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene : Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map , talks about the Arrival…

Midweek Reset: On Arrival Fallacy

This week, Alex Hutchison , writer and author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene : Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map , talks about the Arrival…

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Authors George Bonanno and Carolyn Korsmeyer, along with professor Margot Kushel, talk about trauma, resilience, and why our homes are integral to who we are.

Disaster recovery: Trauma, homelessness, and loss from the LA wildfires.

Authors George Bonanno and Carolyn Korsmeyer, along with professor Margot Kushel, talk about trauma, resilience, and why our homes are integral to who we are.

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This week, Brad Stulberg writer and author of “Master Of Change: How To Excel When Everything Is Changing - Including You,” shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane…

Midweek Reset: On Trauma and Resiliency

This week, Brad Stulberg writer and author of “Master Of Change: How To Excel When Everything Is Changing - Including You,” shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane…

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This week MIT cognitive scientist and author Tali Sharot reflects on how variety and breaking up routines and habits can help foster a reset and restore joy in our lives.

Midweek Reset: On Variety

This week MIT cognitive scientist and author Tali Sharot reflects on how variety and breaking up routines and habits can help foster a reset and restore joy in our lives.

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Astronomer and author Kelsey Johnson delves into the significance of exploring existential questions and nurturing curiosity to cultivate a deeper connection with the cosmos.

Exploring the cosmos: Astronomer Kelsey Johnson helps unravel the mysteries of the universe

Astronomer and author Kelsey Johnson delves into the significance of exploring existential questions and nurturing curiosity to cultivate a deeper connection with the cosmos.

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Music has benefits that relate hope and social connections

Listening to music in Refugee Camps

Music has benefits that relate hope and social connections

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Author Brad Stulberg shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, while also reflecting on the growing masculinity crisis.

Tragic optimism and the male identity crisis with Brad Stulberg

Author Brad Stulberg shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, while also reflecting on the growing masculinity crisis.

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Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

Is digital addiction fuelling a teen suicide crisis?

Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

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This week British author Raynor Winn reflects on healing, hope and resilience.

Midweek Reset: Finding a way (or path)

This week British author Raynor Winn reflects on healing, hope and resilience.

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