Ep. 208 | Funny Business: The Science and Sat...

This week’s F Word is fate.After a conversation with her husband about soulmates, Dr. Daryl Appleton went down a research rabbit hole on fate, synchronicity, tarot, astrology, manifestation, and the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of life.And here’s the twist: she doesn’t ...  Show more

This week’s F Word is flattery.Why does praise make so many high performers want to crawl out of their skin?In this episode, Dr. Daryl Appleton explores the psychology behind compliment deflection and why “being humble” is often something much more complicated. From self-verifica ...  Show more

Humor is serious business. And that's a fact backed by cold, hard research. Humor builds bonds, defuses tension, boosts innovation, and bolsters resilience through hard times. That's why Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach a class called "Humor: Serious Business", at Stanf ...

The. Study. Of. Laughter. It exists, and it's called gelotology. In one of the oddly more somber episodes, Alie sits down with Dr. Lee Berk, a doctor who is "serious about laughter" and has dedicated decades to hunting down how humor affects the body. Learn about what makes a ...

What is the evolutionary purpose of laughter? What’s the difference between Swedish depression and American depression? And why aren’t aliens interested in abducting Mike? 

On this week's episode, we chat with comedian Shawn Chidiac, known on Instagram as "My Parents Are Divorced," Shawn recounts his journey into comedy, beginning with his early attempts to make his stoic mother laugh, which ultimately inspired his career. He discusses his unique ap ...  Show more