Ep79 - Barbara Sahakian: "Sex, Lies, and Brai...

Psychologist and visual imagery expert, Dr. Deepika Chopra, known as the The Optimism Doctor®, discusses her book "The Power of Real Optimism: A Practical, Science-Based Guide to Staying Resilient, Curious, and Open Even When Life Is Hard," which shows us how to build the kind of ...  Show more

New York Times bestselling author Jeff Kinney talks about "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper." Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate party — for himself. But when the guest list grows, the decorations flop, and the surprises backfire, this birthday bash turns into a total blowout ...  Show more

What if your anxiety isn’t fear, and your trauma might not be real? Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett reveals how your brain creates emotional illusions. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a Professor of Psychology and one of the top 0.1% most cited scientists in the world for her groundbreaking ...  Show more

Neuroscientist, psychologist and author, Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses the complexities of the brain, our emotions, improving ourselves and our relationship with others, making good decisions and giving yourself an existential break. -- Want even more? Members get early access, ...  Show more

Are our brains hardwired to be left-wing or right-wing? How did mental health become a hot political issue? What advice can brain scientists give politicians to help get their message across? This week David interviews Professor Barbara Sahakian – the renowned neuropsychologist w ...  Show more