When Things Click

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

This week we look down the barrel of those pesky occurrences that remind us of traumas and explore how to manage our own and others’!Watch “Views from AmandaLand” Wed 10a EST at Youtube.com/AmandaSealesTV!Listen to the podcast streaming on all podcast platforms.Keep up with my re ...  Show more

In this episode, we discuss how to reduce the grip of our mental storyline. 

Life can be overwhelming. We are constantly inundated with decisions, information, and noise. Life is happening right before our eyes but somehow we miss it. Somehow we neglect to see the beauty right in front of us because we are always rushing to "the next best thing". Searchin ...  Show more

When you're traveling in China, you may hear some pretty strange sounds. Today's podcast will teach you how ask "What's that sound?" in Mandarin. You may not get an answer, but at least you'll know how to ask! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1165