“The Bystander Effect” & Modern Idioms Explai...

Every December, millions of people around the world track Santa’s journey in real time using the NORAD Santa Tracker. But why is a military defense organization keeping tabs on Santa Claus in the first place? This bonus holiday episode begins with the surprisingly charming and ac ...  عرض المزيد

If you fall short on sleep, can you really “catch up” the next night? Many people think so — but our bodies don’t quite work that way. This episode begins with what science says about recovering from poor sleep and how to optimize deep sleep when your schedule gets disrupted. htt ...  عرض المزيد

You’ve probably already walked by a stranger spreadeagled on the ground. Chances are that if you saw several people already offering assistance, you carried on walking by. That’s due to what is known as the bystander effect. The bystander effect is a psychosocial phenomenon which ...  عرض المزيد

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3567: Sabrina explores how seemingly harmless phrases like “why me” and “if only” subtly erode our happiness by reinforcing ...  عرض المزيد

That voice in your head keeps nudging you in a direction. You hear the same message from different sources. Random conversations suddenly feel connected. Is something trying to get your attention? I'm a practical guy who doesn't chase unicorns, but I can't ignore what happens whe ...  عرض المزيد

It is now compulsory for schools across the UK to teach children about mental health and wellbeing. Whilst it might seem like classes for everyone on these topics might be helpful, a new study has found that in some cases, they may actually be worsening mental health problems. Ho ...  عرض المزيد