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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 · 1 book
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Cover of Art Cure. The science of how the arts save lives
Art Cure. The science of how the arts save lives
Daisy Fancourt
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How to Be A Better Partner
Aug 2026
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How Feelings Make Us Smarter
Aug 2026
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Making the Most of Your Mistakes
Aug 2026
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You Are Not Ordinary
Jul 2026
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How to Combat Pain
Jul 2026
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Changing Our Mental Maps
Jul 2026
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Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 2
Jul 2026
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Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 1
Jun 2026
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Stepping Out of the Shadows
Jun 2026
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A Secret Source of Connection
Jun 2026
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Who Are You, Really?
Jun 2026
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Unleashing Your Creativity
Jun 2026
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The Past is Never Dead
May 2026
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The Empathy Gym
May 2026
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The Cowboy Philosopher
May 2026
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Radical Acceptance
May 2026
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Designing a Life that Matters
Apr 2026
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Do You Feel Loved?
Apr 2026
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How to Change the World
Apr 2026
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