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Your belly and your brain speak to each other, says obesity researcher Mads Tang-Christensen. Offering scientific proof that obesity is a disease influenced by genetics and the environment, he introduces a molecule discovered in both the brain and gut that helps control appetite ...  Show more

Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don’t display the behaviors people typically associate with neurodivergence, greatly impacting when, how -- and if -- they are diagnosed. Autism acceptance advocate Kate Kahle makes the case for more research into this gender di ...  Show more

Does confidence equal competence? Not quite. In a talk that will make you better aware of yourself, experimental psychologist Robin Kramer delves into the Dunning-Kruger effect — which argues that those who are least capable often overestimate their skills the most — and explores ...  Show more

Uncover the Dunning-Kruger effect, the fascinating reason why some people struggle to accurately assess their own skills and abilities. Learn how this cognitive bias works and why it matters. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishplusp ...  Show more

Do you struggle to feel like you are good enough? It's not just you: Many people — no matter how successful or accomplished — still feel like they're not *quite* measuring up. Today's episode does a deep dive into HOW to feel that you're good enough. Plus, psychologist and execu ...  Show more

Ever feel like you’re not “normal enough” to belong? Dora opens up about imposter syndrome and why being yourself — quirks and all — is what truly connects us to others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices