BODY STUFF: Why are we so awkward about poop?
When most people think about poop, they think about shame and embarrassment. It’s something they don’t want to talk about and that prevents us from learning things—like the number of times a day we sh...
31 Mai 202130min
How to tap into the transformative power of reading (with Michelle Kuo)
When was the last time you got lost in a book? If it’s been a minute, today’s guest might recommend you visit a local library or bookstore ASAP. Michelle Kuo is a teacher, lawyer, writer who is passio...
24 Mai 202133min
How zombies, dragons, and superheroes could make you a better person (with Christopher Robichaud)
Roleplaying games and the Marvel universe may be fictional, but they can also teach us a lot about morality in the real world. Christopher Robichaud is a Lecturer in Ethics and Public Policy at the Ha...
17 Mai 202133min
How to handle the ups and downs of social media (with Aparna Nancherla)
After scrolling through your social media feeds, how do you feel? Empowered and connected -- anxious, or exhausted? When stand up, actor, and writer Aparna Nancherla was just starting out, her jokes o...
10 Mai 202133min
How to spend money to buy happiness (with Michael Norton)
Can money really buy happiness? Michael Norton is a social science researcher who studies how we feel about our spending decisions. His work explores questions like: What’s the best way to spend your ...
3 Mai 202132min
How to Rethink a Bad Decision | WorkLife with Adam Grant
In life and work, we have a hard time changing course. When we wind up in a miserable job, a failing project, or a floundering romantic relationship, we rationalize, make excuses, and stick with our b...
26 Apr 202138min
How to turn climate anxiety into action (with Luisa Neubauer)
Sometimes it feels like fighting climate change is all about dealing with the many little things we as individuals are doing wrong (hello single-use coffee cups, plastic bags, and eating dairy). While...
19 Apr 202130min
How to sleep like your relationships depend on it (with Wendy Troxel)
How did you sleep last night? Whether you sleep next to someone or not, in today’s episode Wendy Troxel offers tips on how to catch better z’s. Wendy is a Senior Behavioral and Social Scientist at RAN...
12 Apr 202131min
