How Can We Stop Prejudice in a Pandemic?
Recent studies reveal how knowledge helps defeats prejudice in the face of a health crisis.
Why We’re Unhappiest in Our Late 40s
People all around the world experience a midlife decline in happiness, a new study suggests.
Does Your Culture Affect Your Motivation to Be Kind?
A recent study suggests that kindness makes us happy across cultures—with some subtle differences.
Episode 60: Step Away from Anxiety
Do you have a hard time calming your nerves? Author Raina Telgemeier tries a practice to get out of her head, one step at a time.
Kids Do Better on the Marshmallow Test When They Cooperate
Children have more self-control when they are cooperating on a team rather than working alone, a new study suggests.
Episode 59: Who Is Your Rock?
He survived the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, two years ago and has been a student mental health advocate ever since. Now Kai Koerber…
Can Threats to Humanity Make Us More Prejudiced?
Research suggests that prejudice increases in the face of threats like climate change, recessions, and epidemics.
Why Imitation Is at the Heart of Being Human
Coping helps us learn skills and cultural rituals—and feel a sense of belonging.
Why We’re Unhappiest in Our Late 40s
People all around the world experience a midlife decline in happiness, a new study suggests.
Does Your Culture Affect Your Motivation to Be Kind?
A recent study suggests that kindness makes us happy across cultures—with some subtle differences.
How Can We Stop Prejudice in a Pandemic?
Recent studies reveal how knowledge helps defeats prejudice in the face of a health crisis.
Episode 62: Staying Close While Physical Distancing
Our guest tries a practice to feel more connected to loved ones, and herself, while sheltering at home.
Episode 59: Who Is Your Rock?
He survived the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, two years ago and has been a student mental health advocate ever since. Now Kai Koerber…
Can Threats to Humanity Make Us More Prejudiced?
Research suggests that prejudice increases in the face of threats like climate change, recessions, and epidemics.
Kids Do Better on the Marshmallow Test When They Cooperate
Children have more self-control when they are cooperating on a team rather than working alone, a new study suggests.
How to Help Young People Transition Into Adulthood
Modern "rites of passage" can help teens prepare for an uncertain future.