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Hidden Brain

Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

What Art Does For Your Brain
Aug 2026
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How to Be A Better Partner
Aug 2026
0:00 / 86:25
How Feelings Make Us Smarter
Aug 2026
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Making the Most of Your Mistakes
Aug 2026
0:00 / 85:37
You Are Not Ordinary
Jul 2026
0:00 / 95:03
How to Combat Pain
Jul 2026
0:00 / 50:24
Changing Our Mental Maps
Jul 2026
0:00 / 94:01
Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 2
Jul 2026
0:00 / 93:08
Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 1
Jun 2026
0:00 / 50:05
Stepping Out of the Shadows
Jun 2026
0:00 / 88:44
A Secret Source of Connection
Jun 2026
0:00 / 87:43
Who Are You, Really?
Jun 2026
0:00 / 97:28
Unleashing Your Creativity
Jun 2026
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The Past is Never Dead
May 2026
0:00 / 51:51
The Empathy Gym
May 2026
0:00 / 88:39
The Cowboy Philosopher
May 2026
0:00 / 89:00
Radical Acceptance
May 2026
0:00 / 90:05
Designing a Life that Matters
Apr 2026
0:00 / 51:06
Do You Feel Loved?
Apr 2026
0:00 / 93:11
How to Change the World
Apr 2026
0:00 / 90:33
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