Why You Feel Empty

From childhood, we're taught that honesty is the best policy. Yet in everyday life, we hedge, soften our words, and leave things unsaid. This week, we talk with psychologist Steven Pinker about why indirect speech is such a fundamental part of human relationships. How long can yo ...  Show more

Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support lo ...  Show more

Are you languishing - feeling that gnawing sense of emptiness despite checking all the society's boxes?

Renowned sociologist Corey Keyes, author of "Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again ...

In this episode, we explore the surprising connection between feelings of emptiness and personal or spiritual expansion. Why do moments of growth often leave us feeling unfulfilled? Discover how this emptiness is a sign of progress and learn practical tools to transform it int ...

Do you ever feel empty inside? Like you're always searching to fill that void and constantly questioning your existence in this world?

Well, you're not alone, bestie! I'm sure a lot of us are asking the same questions and finding ways to figure t ...

Somehow, life becomes so dull, and you find yourself completely drained. Empty, unable to refill. Nothing makes you feel anything. You think about it, but it's tough to find an answer. It feels hopeless, as if this will continue forever, but is there really no hope?