Season 3 Episode 2 Hope as Biology

Season 3 Episode 2

Free will may be debated, but hope is undeniable. This episode reveals how hope isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s measurable biology that boosts the immune system, rewires the brain, and bends outcomes. Through science and practice, you’ll discover how hope itself might be the most radical act of free will.

References:

•Snyder, C. R. (1994). The Psychology of Hope: You Can Get There from Here. Free Press.

•Cheavens, J. S., et al. (2005). “Hope therapy in a community sample: A pilot investigation.” Social Indicators Research.

•Ironson, G., et al. (2005). “An increase in religiousness/spirituality occurs after HIV diagnosis and predicts slower disease progression.” Journal of General Internal Medicine.

•Gallagher, M. W., & Lopez, S. J. (2009). “Positive expectancies and mental health.” Journal of Personality.

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Season 3 Episode 2 Hope as Biology