Why Your Doctor Gets It Wrong (and a Simple S...

Happiness isn't just something you feel — it's a skill you can practice. Neuroscientist Richard Davidson kicks things off with research showing that flourishing can be trained in as little as five minutes a day. Then, in the second half, psychologist Dacher Keltner explores how e ...  Show more

"Do what you love and the money will follow" is a nice bumper sticker — but how have real artists actually paid the bills? Mason Currey kicks things off with surprising stories of how creative legends funded their work, from day jobs to unlikely windfalls. Then Will Cady shares a ...  Show more

From the first spark of attraction, all the way to climax, sex sets off chemical fireworks in your brain.

And yet, this beautiful, powerful act has become mired in shame and stigma. But through open conversation and deeper scientific understanding, we c ...

Are there differences between the brains of women and men?

In this episode of Your Brain On, we explore the unique aspects of the female brain, and how the male-biased history of medical science has left us with enormous gaps in our knowledge of wome ...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...

“Americans are the unhappiest they have been since the Great Depression,” says Dr. Daniel Amen. But he’s determined to change that. 

He’s a physician and double board-certified psychiat ...

Happy Throwback Thursday Heal Squad! Today we are bringing back our conversation with brain expert Dr. Daniel Amen and he is teaching us simple ways to get happier! Dr. Amen, asks the the crucial question: When should we start prioritizing our brain? Dr. Amen's answer: As soon as ...  Show more