The Cure for Self-Importance

Last week, we talked with psychologist Lisa Miller about the science of spirituality. Today, we explore what those ideas can look like in everyday life. Miller explains why moments of connection, spiritual practices, and even periods of suffering can sometimes open the door to de ...  Show more

Food, safety, and strong relationships are essential to our survival. Psychologist Lisa Miller says our brains also crave something else: transcendence. She suggests that spirituality is a universal human capacity, and that feeling connected to something larger than ourselves may ...  Show more

Humility is a quality often associated with self-deprecation. But by championing our achievements while also acknowledging our weaknesses, we could see benefits in many areas of our lives – and even increase our attractiveness. Claudia Hammond hears about this research from Daryl ...  Show more

Some people are genuinely humble about their accomplishments, and others unconsciously use it to discredit their self-worth.

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Why is humility so powerful? In this episode, I’m tackling one of the most profound truths I’ve come to believe: no one really cares about you or me. I know that may sound harsh, but it’s actually freeing—and it’s a mindset that can lead to true happiness and success. I’ll be ...

Turns out the way psychologists define humility differs from what the dictionary teaches you. Listen in to hear what humility is, what it's not, why it's useful, what researchers have learned about it and how women and men differ.  If you have an Amazon Alexa / Echo device please ...  Show more