In 1980, backpacking alone to Greece, Elaine was attacked on a train. Two strangers stepped in, and stayed by her side for nearly the entire 12-hour ride. The post Elaine Batchelor’s Story appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
Perfectionism is everyone’s favorite flaw. It’s easy to assume that our push to be perfect is what leads to academic, athletic and professional success. But psychologist Thomas Curran says perfectionism has a dark side, and that there are much healthier ways to strive for excellence. The post Escaping Perfectionism appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
After his dad left, Patrick’s guidance counselor taught him to tie a tie — and showed him he wasn’t alone. Years later, he passed that lesson on to his own son. The post Patrick Furlong’s Story appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
When tragedy strikes, it’s natural to be devastated. But psychologist George Bonanno finds that many of us recover from life’s blows more quickly than we might expect. This week, we talk with Bonanno about his research and why it has changed how many scientists think about trauma and resilience. Do you have follow-up questions or comments after […] The post The Trauma Script appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
In the days after her mother's death, Ashley struggled with guilt. She had been the one to request a "Do Not Resuscitate" order, at her mother's request. Still, Ashley wondered if she'd made the right choice. Then a nurse made a phone call that changed her life. The post Ashley Ludlow’s Story appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
Have you ever fallen asleep in school or during a work meeting? What's missing from these classrooms and conference rooms is engagement: A state of being absorbed, alert, and eager to learn.| Hidden Brain Media
At the beginning of the year, many of us make resolutions for the months to come. We resolve to work out more, procrastinate less, or save more money. Though some people stick with these aspirations, many of us fall short. This week, psychologist Wendy Wood shares what researchers have found about how to build good habits — and break bad ones.| Hidden Brain Media
In 1974, Surinder came out of a pharmacy to discover his car was gone. Not knowing anyone in town, he opened the phone book, and dialed a stranger with a familiar Indian last name. The man who answered went on to play a surprising role in his life. The post Surinder Gupta’s Story appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
Aging isn’t just a biological process. Our outlooks and emotions also change as we age, often in ways that boost our well-being. The post The Best Years of Your Life appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
At a resort in Mexico, Julie flew off a waterslide and hit the water hard. She was starting to lose consciousness when she felt hands grab her and pull. The post Julie Moore’s Story appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
Why do some people risk their own lives to help another person, or give away their fortunes for the benefit of strangers? This week, we talk with psychologist and neuroscientist Abigail Marsh, who studies the science of altruism. We’ll explore what’s known about the brains of people who perform acts of remarkable selflessness, and how the […] The post Radical Kindness appeared first on Hidden Brain Media.| Hidden Brain Media
Fear is a normal and healthy response to things that may harm us. But fear can also hold us back from doing the things we want to do.| Hidden Brain Media
What should you do with your life? This week, researcher Victor Strecher explores the science of creating a life full of meaning.| Hidden Brain Media
When we're learning, or trying new things, mistakes are inevitable. Some of these mistakes provide us with valuable information, while others are just harmful. This week, we kick off the new year with researcher Amy Edmondson, who explains the difference between constructive failures and those we should try to avoid.| Hidden Brain Media
Holding a grudge can feel like a form of justice, a way of punishing those who have wronged us. But psychologist Fred Luskin says that more often than not, grudges don't hurt the targets of our anger. Instead, they only hurt us. This week, we explore the lingering effects of long-standing animosities, and how to let them go.| Hidden Brain Media
All of us want to feel safe in our daily lives. Yet when we think about crime, our first response is often a blanket approach: find the bad guys, and punish them. But what if there were another way? This week on the show, researchers Sara Heller and Chris Blattman explore how technology and psychology can be used to radically transform our approach to crime.| Hidden Brain Media
