224 - The Conversation Lab - Misha Glouberman

The suffering is real, but the source may not be what you assume. That's the essence of the nocebo effect, the placebo effect's evil twin. As neuroscientist Dr. Helen Pilcher explains, illness is not simply a matter of biology. Our thoughts, conscious or otherwise, can make lead ...  Afficher plus

MIT professor Thomas Levenson, the author of the book A Pox on Fools, takes us through the same repeating patterns throughout history which have led to antivaxxers and vaccine hesitancy since the very first vaccines. Previous Episodes How Minds Change Thomas Levenson A Pox on Foo ...  Afficher plus

Do you ever struggle to communicate with your mom? Or feel like you and your spouse sometimes speak different languages? In the final episode of our "Mind Reading 2.0" series, we bring back one of our favorite conversations, with linguist Deborah Tannen. She shows how our conv ...

I have learnt this conversational skill after making lots of mistakes in conversations. This episode will help you to enhance your conversational skills and ability to continue a good conversation.  When you are having a conversation, never try to prove your point of view just be ...  Afficher plus

This episode is your playbook for having saner, smarter, and more successful conversations, even when you disagree. 

If every dinner turns into a debate… 

If you feel like you're having the same argument on repeat… 

If you're avoiding certain topics, work eve ...

Unlock the power of meaningful conversations in this energizing episode of The Pursuit of Excellence. Join us as we explore the art of mastering effective communication—an essential skill that can transform your personal relationships, boost your professional suc ...  Afficher plus