Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul ...

Life is full of situations -- and people -- that try our patience, from a standstill traffic jam to an obstinate preschooler who won’t put on her shoes. Sarah Schnitker, PhD, talks about why patience can be so hard to come by; whether modern life and modern technology have made u ...  Afficher plus

More than half of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. involve stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine. There are no medications to treat stimulant addiction, but there is a behavioral treatment that works: contingency management, which involves offering tangible, immediate rewar ...  Afficher plus

In this episode—in which Abby confronts my sister and me about our inability to have fun—discover: 1. The one “fun” post that caused more people to unfollow me on social media than any other. 2. Why girls may disassociate early from their ability to access fun. 3. Science’s insis ...  Afficher plus

So many things can affect the way food and drinks taste. This episode begins with a look at how just one element of the ambience in a room can alter people’s perception of wine – and make cheap wine taste expensive. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091215171510.htm W ...  Afficher plus

Happiness feels like it's becoming increasingly rare. Why is that? In today's video, we explore the reasons we are unhappy and how to steal back joy. Learn more from Dr. K in his Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/3NUguZj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ ...  Afficher plus

Are you suffering, or are you simply too comfortable?! In this powerful episode, I confront one of the most dangerous traps in life: "suffering in comfort." Pain is inevitable—it's a part of the human experience—but getting stuck in comfort and mistaking it for fulfillment, that' ...  Afficher plus