Hidden Brain

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.

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Episodes (500)

Stepping Out of the Shadows

Jun 22, 2026

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A Secret Source of Connection

Jun 15, 2026

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Who Are You, Really?

Jun 8, 2026

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Unleashing Your Creativity

Jun 1, 2026

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The Past is Never Dead

May 25, 2026

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The Empathy Gym

May 18, 2026

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The Cowboy Philosopher

May 11, 2026

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Radical Acceptance

May 4, 2026

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Designing a Life that Matters

Apr 27, 2026

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Do You Feel Loved?

Apr 20, 2026

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How to Change the World

Apr 13, 2026

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The Debt Trap

Apr 6, 2026

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When It's Okay to Lie

Mar 30, 2026

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Group Think

Mar 23, 2026

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Rethinking Depression

Mar 16, 2026

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Yuck! The Science of Disgust

Mar 9, 2026

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The Secret of Charisma

Mar 2, 2026

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Do You Feel Invisible?

Feb 23, 2026

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Why You're Smarter Than You Think

Feb 16, 2026

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Coming Clean

Feb 9, 2026

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Keeping Secrets

Feb 2, 2026

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You 2.0: Trusting Your Doubt

Jan 26, 2026

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You 2.0: The Practice of Patience

Jan 19, 2026

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You 2.0: How to Get Out of a Rut

Jan 12, 2026

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You 2.0: Cultivating Courage

Jan 5, 2026

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You 2.0: Stop Spiraling!

Dec 29, 2025

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The Reset Button

Dec 22, 2025

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The Path to Enough

Dec 15, 2025

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The Paradox of Pleasure

Dec 8, 2025

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Murder Mystery

Dec 1, 2025

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Parents: Keep Out!

Nov 24, 2025

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The Power of Family Stories

Nov 17, 2025

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Why Following Your Dreams Isn't Enough

Nov 10, 2025

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How Nature Heals Us

Nov 3, 2025

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Reframing the Battle of Wills

Oct 27, 2025

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Love 2.0: How to Move On

Oct 20, 2025

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Love 2.0: Reimagining Our Relationships

Oct 13, 2025

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Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 2

Oct 6, 2025

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Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 1

Sep 29, 2025

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Passion vs. Paycheck

Sep 22, 2025

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It's Not My Fault!

Sep 15, 2025

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Winning the Battle Against Yourself

Sep 8, 2025

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Escaping Perfectionism

Sep 1, 2025

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The Trauma Script

Aug 25, 2025

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How Our Brains Learn

Aug 18, 2025

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The Best Years of Your Life

Aug 11, 2025

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Radical Kindness

Aug 4, 2025

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You 2.0: Change Your Story, Change Your Life

Jul 28, 2025

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You 2.0: The Wisdom of Stoicism

Jul 21, 2025

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You 2.0: The Path to Contentment + Your Questions Answered on Conversations

Jul 14, 2025

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