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Hidden Brain is going on tour! After two sold-out shows in San Francisco and Seattle, Shankar will be heading to a number of cities across the U.S. this year. To see the tour schedule and purchase tickets, go to https://t.co/rzVQc8xTys. See you there!

“There’s a giant myth that avoidance is always harmful, and I think we need to correct that myth.” It’s always good to talk about your feelings, right? Maybe not for everyone. This week, we talk to psychologist @ethan_kross about a more nuanced take on managing emotions.

Big thanks to the crew at @ApplePodcasts for the love for our episode on...love! Consider this episode your guide for all those burning questions about what makes love endure.

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We can’t give you a love potion, but this is the next best thing. 💌 For the finale of the Relationships 2.0 series, @HiddenBrain features an interview with psychologist Dr. Arthur Aron all about falling and staying in love. https://t.co/Z0PmVnnLNg https://t.co/bu4L55L1Kc

What does it take to fall in love with someone? And once you do, what does it take to keep that love alive? This week, in the final episode of our Relationships 2.0 series, we talk to psychologist Arthur Aron about the science of love. https://t.co/BVOtGupQsD

Hidden Brain is going on tour! After two sold-out shows in San Francisco and Seattle, Shankar will be heading to a number of cities across the U.S. this year. To see the tour schedule and purchase tickets, go to https://t.co/rzVQc8xTys and use the pre-sale code: BRAIN. See you https://t.co/o4HUnurjrm

This week on My Unsung Hero: After Vivian Curren’s young son threw sand on another child at a park, she worried the child’s mother would judge her for poor parenting. Instead, the woman said something that made Vivian feel like a good mom. https://t.co/HYO3dgfqme

“We looked at each other a minute and we kissed. And from that moment on, we've been living together. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary. It was so intense and, in fact, it's really what prompted my studying love.” — psychologist Arthur Aron This week, we conclude our

We're thrilled to share some exciting news: Hidden Brain is turning ten this year, and to celebrate, our host Shankar Vedantam is going on tour! Join us in a city near you — for tickets and more info, go to https://t.co/UevJCsZUFh and use the pre-sale code BRAIN. Hope to see you

This week on My Unsung Hero: After receiving irregular test results, Alexis Agnew left her doctor's appointment in tears. On her way out of the office, a receptionist stopped her and held her while she cried. https://t.co/14xmCXUG0E

“Our ability to read intentions tells us ... how to predict what's going to happen in the future, and how to interact with people in the present.” – @LianeLeeYoung This week, we continue our Relationships 2.0 series by exploring how we understand the minds of other people:

We all spend more time than we might realize trying to figure out what other people are thinking and feeling. Psychologist Liane Young says this is a mental superpower, but it can sometimes lead us astray. This week, we continue our Relationships 2.0 series with a look at how we

Have you ever experienced a feeling of intense disgust – so intense that it changed the course of your life in some important way? We’re especially interested in stories that are as much funny as they are, well, disgusting. Would you be willing to share your story with the Hidden

“I was really hooked. I just thought, ‘This is amazing. I would never have known this if I hadn't talked to a complete stranger.’” In this week’s episode, how the people we least expect to matter in our lives have a profound impact on the way we experience the world.

“Too often we walk through the world with our heads down…We’re surrounded by people, yet we feel alone and disconnected.” –@GillianSocial This week, we continue our Relationships 2.0 series by exploring the psychological benefits of talking to strangers. Also, insight from

Every day, you likely interact with a core group of family members, friends and coworkers. These relationships can help you feel cared for and connected. But what if there’s a whole category of people in your life whose impact is overlooked? This week, we continue our

Whether we’re trying to buy a house, get a raise, or figure out who’s doing the dishes, we all occasionally find ourselves in negotiations with others. This week, we continue our Relationships 2.0 series with an episode on becoming a more effective negotiator.