Prof. Christian Keysers on mirror neurons and how we live the emotions of others. Episode 12.
Why are we so affected by the emotions of people around us? Why do people seem to express different levels of empathy? And what are mirror neurons? In this episode we find the answers to these and man...
28 Aug 202249min
Prof. Philippe Goldin on emotion regulation and finding balance in daily life. Episode 11.
In this episode we dive into daily life and how skills developed through training the mind can help us find more balance. We talk about emotional reactivity, internalised beliefs, the importance of co...
24 Jul 202257min
Dr Cynthia Price on interoception and connecting with your body. Episode 10.
Most of us would agree that the body and the mind are connected but many of us are not necessarily aware of this connection in the moment. The ability to attend to the internal experience of your body...
7 Mar 202248min
Dr. Claudia Trudel-Fitzgerald on psychological well-being and physical health. Episode 9.
We are increasingly acknowledging how psychological well-being is more than the absence of distress. There are other aspects such as optimism, gratitude and purpose which greatly impact how we experie...
20 Jan 202238min
Professor Jennifer Crocker on social motivation and the pursuit of self-esteem. Episode 8.
As social beings the way we interact with others is hugely important to us. Professor Crocker has developed a unique expertise in social psychology and through her research, now spanning over decades,...
5 Des 202158min
Quinn Conklin on the effects of meditation on telomere length. Episode 7
Research on longevity and how to live a healthier life longer is increasingly gaining momentum. In this episode we sit down with Quinn Conklin, one of the people moving research on this topic forward ...
31 Okt 202145min
Professor Daniel Levy on a neuroscientific explanation of the concept of free will. Episode 6.
In this episode, philosophy and neuroscience meet to complement each other. Professor Levy drew inspiration and knowledge from his experience in both fields as he created a framework called neural hol...
18 Okt 20211h
Professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad on the vital importance of social connection. Episode 5
In this episode we learn about a vitally important aspect of our health, but one that doesn't seem to get the attention it deserves. The topic is social connection and I sit down with Professor Julian...
29 Aug 202149min
