The Iceberg of Nostalgia

Have you ever argued over something completely absolutely trivial, like the “correct” way to load a dishwasher, as if everything depended on it?We get oddly attached to being right. But sometimes, being wrong is where we can actually let go, embrace freedom, and sigh a bit of rel ...  Show more

A reflection on the growth that becomes visible only after it has quietly blended into everyday life. 

All of us find ourselves remincising on the 'good old days' every now and then, but sometimes we can find ourselves getting trapped in the memories of the past and feeling like it will never be as good as it was. This is the nostalgia trap and it can keep us from being present, f ...  Show more

Is nostalgia an emotion that's bitter, or sweet? Why are we so often pulled into memories of the past? This week on Hidden Brain, we talk about what prompts us to feel nostalgic, and the harms and benefits of this emotion. Plus, how Donald Trump employed nostalgia to win the 2 ...

Nostalgia is a funny thing. It's not home sickness, it's more connected to emotions and a time in your life. But is nostalgia worthwhile? Nascent science says it just might be.

We take a trip down memory lane...