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Back to Search96. Why Is Chick-fil-A Such a Big Deal?
Episode 96
How did Chick-fil-A become the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S.? Why does it serve salad? And can Angie’s moral compass override her cravin…
4 years, 1 month ago
95. What’s So Bad About Denial?
Episode 95
Can denial be a healthy way of dealing with the death of a loved one? What do the five stages of grief misrepresent about mourning? And why does Angi…
4 years, 1 month ago
94. What to Do When Everything Looks Like a Catastrophe?
Episode 94
What is the relationship between “catastrophizing” and anxiety? How did Angela react when her mother came close to drowning? And how can you gain per…
4 years, 1 month ago
93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the Worm? Or Could the Night Owl Get There First?
Episode 93
How have Angie’s views on sleep changed since she wrote her Harvard application essay? Would starting high school later in the day be worth $8.6 bill…
4 years, 1 month ago
92. Is Poor Nutrition a Supply Problem or a Demand Problem?
Episode 92
Is evolution stacked against healthy eating? What policies could increase demand for nutritious food? And does Popeyes count as a cultural icon?
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4 years, 2 months ago
91. Do You Savor or Gobble?
Episode 91
What’s the difference between people who preserve special things and people who devour them right away? Why do we love to binge-watch? And did Adam r…
4 years, 2 months ago
90. If America Is a Train Wreck, Why Am I Doing Fine?
Episode 90
Why do so many Americans say they’re satisfied with their own lives but upset about the way the country is going? Why don’t other countries experienc…
4 years, 2 months ago
89. How Valuable Is Enthusiasm?
Episode 89
What’s the difference between willpower and eagerness? Is there a lifehack that can make you zestier? And could it help Stephen improve his golf game…
4 years, 2 months ago
88. Is Self-Improvement Too Selfish?
Episode 88
Is it more important to help society or to help yourself? Does the self-improvement movement do any good for the world? And which podcast episode doe…
4 years, 3 months ago
87. What’s So Great About Retirement?
Episode 87
How do you know when it’s the right time to retire? What does a “good” retirement look like? And will Stephen and Angela ever really hang up their ha…
4 years, 3 months ago