Winning the Battle Against Yourself

From childhood, we're taught that honesty is the best policy. Yet in everyday life, we hedge, soften our words, and leave things unsaid. This week, we talk with psychologist Steven Pinker about why indirect speech is such a fundamental part of human relationships. How long can yo ...  Show more

Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support lo ...  Show more

If you've ever attempted to meet an ambitious goal, you're probably familiar with just how difficult it is to change your habits. You're also probably aware of how much influence the mind has in determining whether or not you'll be successful in that endeavor. Some days, it feels ...  Show more

Lets look at how your amazing mind can work against you. At how your sense feed your mind information that can either serve you or go against you. In this podcast, we look at how you can be more aware to what you input into your mind to get the desired outputs and results you wan ...  Show more

In this week’s episode, Elizabeth is joined by neuroscientist Emily McDonald for a mind-expanding conversation about the science behind manifestation, the power of belief, and why being “delulu” might just be the smartest thing you can do for your brain.Emily breaks down how our ...  Show more

Do your emotions control your mind or does your mind control your emotions? A fascinating question considering that our thoughts are often governed by the way we feel. Emotions are a part of being human — we all feel them. We need to put in effort to become more aware of our feel ...  Show more