This is one of the hardest areas of anxiety to get on top of: health anxiety. Whether it’s general health anxiety where you’re prone to spiralling about what could or might go wrong with your health, or you suffer with OCD or body related conditions such as Trichotillomania, this episode is probably the most helpful […]
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Violence is often viewed as an inherent human trait. It can also be significantly shaped by environmental and social contexts. Studies on baboons show that aggression is not solely determined by genetics but is influenced by surroundings and societal structures. These findings show the complex interaction between nature and nurture and question the usefulness of
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Dr Joe Dispenza is a New York Times bestselling author, researcher and international lecturer. In this episode he explores the different types of stress and the impact they play on your health.
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As we begin to better understand the immense impact that trauma and environment have on our psyche and body we need to develop new pathways to healing. In today’s episode, Niall is sharing a very exclusive discussion with world-renowned trauma expert and physician, Dr. Gabor Maté. Niall recently took part in a panel with Dr.
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Dr. Rick and Forrest finish their series on the stress responses with the fawn response: an appeasement strategy where we manage stressful situations by giving others what they want. Rick and Forrest start by discussing common symptoms, including people pleasing, self-abandonment, difficulty saying no, weak boundaries, and chronic self-sacrifice. They talk about the roots of
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In 1980, Benjamin Libet wanted to find out whether our mind prepared for a movement before we were aware of it. He set up an experiment monitoring brain activity, and found that our brain becomes active 500 milliseconds before we become aware of the decision to make a movement. What does that say about free
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Liz Dunn is a regular guest on The Happiness Lab, but in this extended interview with TED’s Chris Anderson she take us on a deep dive into her research. It shows that by increasing our generosity and by giving to others we can significantly boost our own happiness.
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Cognitive dissonance is based on the idea that when two ideas are psychologically not consistent with each other, we change them and make them consistent. If the two conflicting ideas are deeply ingrained in our identity, this mental imbalance can become overwhelming and intoxicate our thoughts — and as a result we may believe even
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which a person has unwanted intrusive and repetitive thoughts that become obsessions. These obsessions then make them do things to relieve the thoughts, a behavior called compulsions. Because this learned ritual offers only temporary relief, the probability people will engage in compulsions again is increased and often becomes
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Forrest and Dr. Rick explore “manifesting:” the idea that our thoughts impact the world around us, and by changing those thoughts we can change our lives. Talking about manifesting is complicated, because on the one hand our thoughts really do matter. On the other, manifesting is closely tied to a small mountain of problematic pseudoscience.
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School can be rife with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and even burnout — but there’s often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma. Follow along to learn how she and a
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On this first episode of my new season I am joined by Dr Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist and author of brand new book REWIRE. We talk about the steps required to break the anxiety cycle, understanding the role of our default mode network and how it relates to our executive network, the things that we think won’t
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