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

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

In this Friends of F Words episode, Dr. Daryl Appleton sits down with Dr. Brittany Bankhead, a double board-certified trauma surgeon, entrepreneur, and founder of Modern Mom Lab.Brittany shares a blunt truth: women get put in boxes no matter what they choose. Working mom, stay-at ...  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