Best Of: Shankar Vedantam on the Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain
Today, Shankar Vedantam, host of "Hidden Brain," walks us through the surprising role of self-deception in human flourishing.
27 Dec 202316min
Best Of: How to Find Balance in the Age of Indulgence (with Anna Lembke)
Today, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain — and what we can do about it.
26 Dec 202314min
Best Of: Amy Edmondson on the Science of Failing Well
This week, we're looking back at some of our favorite episodes from the last year. Today, we'll hear from award-winning Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, who's going to transform your r...
25 Dec 20239min
"Needy: How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty" by Mara Glatzel
To close out the week, we called up Mara Glatzel to share her unique approach to identifying, honoring, and advocating for the most tender and true parts of yourself that yearn to be acknowledged.
22 Dec 202315min
"How We Ended Racism: Realizing a New Possibility in One Generation" by Justin Michael Williams & Shelly Tygielski
“It’s the year 2050… and racism has ended.” Could this really be our future?
21 Dec 202314min
"Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes" by Morgan Housel
Today, we're joined by Morgan Housel, author of the mega-bestseller The Psychology of Money, who'll discuss his new book, Same as Ever.
20 Dec 202316min
"Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age" by Katherine May
In this episode, the New York Times–bestselling author of Wintering invites us to rediscover the feelings of awe and wonder available to us all.
19 Dec 202317min
"The Phoenix Economy Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal" by Felix Salmon
We are living in a strange world. Felix Salmon calls it “the New Not Normal.” Today, he explores the economic ramifications of the pandemic years, many of which are surprisingly positive.
18 Dec 202314min
