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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: This is a classic interview/podcast chat, hosted by Shankar Vedantam of Hidden Brain. It feels like a deep, intellectual, yet very warm conversation.
- The Key Players:
- The Host: Shankar Vedantam, who guides the conversation with thoughtful questions and personal anecdotes (like his Jesuit school upbringing).
- The Guest: Leslie John, a psychologist at Harvard Business School. She is famous for her research on the psychology of secrets, self-disclosure, and vulnerability. She is incredibly relatable and funny.
- The Vibe: Fun, Educational, and Surprisingly Intimate. The conversation swings from academic studies to deeply personal, cringe-worthy stories, making it feel like a chat between friends.
🗝️ Key Themes & Topics
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Guest Leslie John**
- 2 (03:34) **The Power of Vulnerability: A Personal Story**
- 3 (08:58) **Vulnerability vs. Respectability in Leadership**
- 4 (16:10) **The Neurobiological Rewards of Self-Disclosure**
- 5 (18:18) **The Unexpected Benefits of Oversharing**
- 6 (21:41) **Authenticity in Politics and Public Figures**
- 7 (26:56) **Authenticity in High-Stakes Situations: Job Interviews**
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Show Notes
Last week, we talked with psychologist Leslie John about the costs of keeping secrets. Today, Leslie returns with a look at the psychological power of self-disclosure. She says the moments of oversharing that we often consider "TMI" can actually strengthen our relationships. Then, in the second half of the show, listeners share their thoughts and questions about the expectations we put on modern marriages. Psychologist Eli Finkel returns for the latest installment of our series "Your Questions Answered."
Our next stops on Hidden Brain’s live tour are just weeks away! Join Shankar for an evening of science and storytelling in Philadelphia on March 21 or New York City on March 25. He’ll be sharing seven key psychological insights from his first decade hosting the show. And stayed tuned for more tour stops to be announced later this spring!
If you missed our original conversation with Eli Finkel, you can find it here. And here's where you can check out his podcast, "Love Factually."
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