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Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better - and thus, we don't like to talk, or even think, about the extent of our selfishness. This is "the elephant in the brain".

Losing your memory? Can't focus or concentrate? Do you have brain fog or tire easily? Have you lost your zest for life or motivation? Do people tell you this is all a normal part of aging? If so, your brain may be growing old too fast, or degenerating. Modern diets, a stressful lifestyle, and environmental toxins all take their toll on the brain. This doesn't just happen to seniors - brain disorders and degeneration are on the rise for young and old alike. The good news is the brain is extremely adaptable and wants to get well.

Why do so many world-changing insights come from people with little or no related experience? Charles Darwin was a geologist when he proposed the theory of evolution. And it was an astronomer who finally explained what happened to the dinosaurs. Frans Johansson's The Medici Effect shows how breakthrough ideas most often occur when we bring concepts from one field into a new, unfamiliar territory, and offers examples on how we can turn the ideas we discover into path-breaking innovations.

The life-changing power of managing anxiety, one bite at a time. In 2018, India Sturgis – successful journalist, mother and wife – was admitted into the Priory hospital with anxiety so crippling she was deemed a risk to herself. On her slow journey back to herself, it became clear to her...

The reality is that although many Black clients will not zero in on the impact of racism in their lives, ignoring the issue of race in therapy leaves a very large elephant in the room. And you can't build rapport with elephants in the room. So what do you do? In No Racial Elephants in the Therapy Room, Dr. Rheeda Walker provides the answer to this question.

A podcast hosted by Dr. Debbie Akerman a licensed social worker, writer, and speaker with a PhD in social welfare.

In The Elephant in the Gym, award-winning personal trainer and health coach Gillian Goerzen gives you a healthy and kind way to approach your fitness and well-being. Grounded in science, self-compassion, and Goerzen’s personal journey through the "body hatred battleground", you’ll learn to ditch the diet, reclaim an empowered relationship with your body, and become healthier as a result.

Welcome to The Fairy Elephant Effect Podcast, a space where we’ll explore the powerful, often hidden influences that shape our lives. Each week, we’ll dive into themes from my book, The Fairy Elephant Effect, as well as other topics that help us unpack how our experiences and beliefs shape the lives we live. Together, we’ll examine how words and actions—both our own and those of others—can leave lasting imprints, holding us back from living authentically and fully. Once a month, we’ll feature an inspiring interview with someone who has navigated their own journey of transformation ...

A podcast about the unconscious mind and mental health.

When it comes to managing and navigating emotions, Jemma is your lady. Back in 2011, she walked away from a 35-year life sentence with depression and since then has made it her mission in life to rid herself of her depressive and negative mindset, habits, and behavior patterns. It has not always been easy, but every step has been rewarding. As a successful businesswoman, Jemma hid behind the mask of success and a busy lifestyle. But when work was over, she had to face herself and her thoughts. Her thoughts controlled her emotions and her emotions dictated her actions, habits, and behavior ...

Trying to deal with vision loss can feel a bit like being asked to eat a whole elephant. Join our range of hosts as they discuss their lived experience of vision loss, and the wellbeing topics that matter to them.

Hi, I’m Rhian Mannings and welcome to my podcast, You, Me and the Elephant in the Room. In 2012, my husband Paul and son George died suddenly and for the last 8 years I have been trying to rebuild my life. Every day I receive a message from someone asking how, and if, they will survive this overwhelming pain. I talk about my own experiences, but everyone is so different, and their grief is unique to them. That is why I decided to do a series of podcasts talking to other people who have experienced a bereavement and to find out how they coped with their loss. In this series, I will be ...

I want to break open the issues that people feel strongly about and bring them into open discussion regarding mental health and emotional wellbeing. I want people to talk about the issues around children and teens and bring to the table their expertise and observations as to how we can really bring about change for them in the way we parent, care for, educate and support them. I will also invite inspiring people with real stories of their own where life has taken them through horrendous times but they have shown it is possible to break through ones shit and really make change in one's life. My...

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"كنتُ طفلةً في السابعةِ من عمرِها تأبى تصديقَ أنَّ تقاذُفَ والدَيها بـ "حلل المطبخ" هو كلُّ ما تحتاجُ إلى معرفتِه عن الحبِّ. أخذتني جَدتي لأعيشَ معها ومنحتْني كلَّ...