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

This week's F-word is Fluency, inspired by an email Dr. Daryl Appleton almost sent... until it gave her the ick.If you've ever written "just wanted to follow up" or "sorry to bother you, but," this one's for you. Dr. Daryl unpacks the science of softening language, the hedges, ta ...  Show more

In this episode of Feelings and Other F-Words, Dr. Daryl Appleton explores the fawn trauma response and why so many high-performing women default to people pleasing, overcommitting, and saying yes when they mean no.Drawing from research in CPTSD, polyvagal theory, and attachment ...  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