Startling Ways Food Affects Your Brain and Body & Mastering the Art of Apologizing
“Sometimes you need a good cry.” How many times have you heard that advice? So what does the science say? This episode begins by looking at whether crying is really good for you - or if that is just s...
9 Aug 202146min
SYSK Choice: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World & Amazing Extreme Animals
When it comes to easing traffic congestion, sometimes the solution is worse than the original problem. This episode begins with a tale of how trying to ease traffic tends to cause more of it. It’s all...
7 Aug 202148min
The Real Reasons People Drink Alcohol & How You Acquire Knowledge
Everyone likes to laugh, and it turns out there are some real health benefits to laughter. This episode begins with how laughing may just be the best medicine. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a19...
5 Aug 202147min
How to Get People To Give You What You Want & The Amazing Benefits of Being In Nature
Some people always seem to look great in photographs. How do they do it? This episode begins with some simple tricks that will make anyone look better in any photo - every time. https://www.diyphotogr...
2 Aug 202146min
SYSK Choice: The Surprising Power of Your Surroundings & How to Live Debt Free
While we tend to be very good at noticing our failures, keeping track of all your victories is a much better idea - even the little victories. This episode begins with an explanation of why those litt...
31 Jul 202149min
How the Internet Alters Your Brain & Why You Should Let the World See Your Weirdness
Everyone doodles. It is just something we do, especially when listening to a boring speaker. Yet doodling is actually not a distraction - it can really help your memory. Listen as I begin this episode...
29 Jul 202151min
The Science of How You Spend Money & How to Set Boundaries People Will Respect
Do you like your signature? What message does it send to the people who see it? This episode begins with some insight into how other people might make assumptions about you based solely on how you sig...
26 Jul 202152min
SYSK Choice: How to Avoid Getting Hacked & Can AI Save Healthcare?
We can all do a little bit to improve our driving skills. For example, do you turn your headlights on when you drive during the day? You should – and that is just one of several things I discuss that ...
24 Jul 202142min
