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The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment
Episode 59
In this episode, I discuss the psychology and biology of desire, love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment types are thought to inform …
4Â years, 3Â months ago
Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
Episode 58
In this episode, I discuss the transformative nature of play—how it changes our feelings, thoughts and actions and indeed, how it can rewire our brai…
4Â years, 3Â months ago
Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity
Episode 57
In this episode, I discuss ways to set up your workspace to optimize productivity, focus and creativity. I discuss how to adjust light, physically ar…
4Â years, 3Â months ago
Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance | Dr. Alia Crum
Episode 56
My guest is Dr. Alia Crum, Associate (tenured) Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Mind & Body Lab. Dr. Crum …
4Â years, 4Â months ago
The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals
Episode 55
In this episode, I discuss the science of setting, assessing, and pursuing goals. I explain the neural (brain) circuits that underlie goal setting an…
4Â years, 4Â months ago
Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman
Episode 54
This episode my guest is Dr. Jack Feldman, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles and a pioneering worl…
4Â years, 4Â months ago
The Science of Making & Breaking Habits
Episode 53
In this episode, I review the science of habit formation and habit elimination and how the process of neuroplasticity (brain rewiring) underlies thes…
4Â years, 4Â months ago
The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Dr. David Sinclair
Episode 52
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. David Sinclair, tenured Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and an expert researcher in the field of …
4Â years, 5Â months ago
Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love
Episode 51
This episode I discuss the science of social bonding- the process by which we form attachments. I explain the neural and hormonal basis for "social h…
4Â years, 5Â months ago
Understanding Your Brain's Logic & Function | Dr. David Berson
Episode 50
In this episode, my guest is Dr. David Berson, Ph.D., Professor & Chairman of Neuroscience at Brown University. Dr. Berson discovered the neurons in …
4Â years, 5Â months ago