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The Illusion of Choice: Your Subconscious Mind Calls the Shots
Think you’re in control of your choices? Think again. Discover the surprising power of your subconscious mind and how it secretly shapes your decisions.
Your Gut Bacteria & Mood: Could Your Microbiome Be Influencing Your Mind?
Discover the surprising link between your gut bacteria and your mood. Learn how a healthy gut microbiome could hold the key to a happier, calmer you.
Meditation for Brain Transformation: The Science Behind Mindfulness
Discover how meditation can physically reshape your brain. Boost focus, manage stress, and unlock mental superpowers through the power of mindfulness.
Dreams and Memory: Does Your Sleep Reveal Hidden Brain Power?
Discover the fascinating connection between dreams and memory. Does your sleep hold the key to a sharper mind and unlocking forgotten experiences? Join us on ‘Know Yourself’ to explore the science behind it.
The Curious Case of the Missing Blue: When Colors Didn’t Have Names
Explore the surprising history behind the color blue and why many ancient cultures didn’t have a word for it. Discover how language shapes our perception of the world.
Cognitive Dissonance: Why Your Brain Hates Conflicting Beliefs
What is cognitive dissonance? Uncover the mental gymnastics we employ when our beliefs and actions clash. Learn how it works on this episode of Know Yourself.
The Negativity Bias: Why We’re Wired to Focus on Bad News
Explore the negativity bias, the psychological tendency that makes us dwell on negative events and information. Learn why it happens and its impact on our lives.
Unlocking Memory: Why Your Strongest Memories Are Emotional
Discover the fascinating link between emotions and memory. Learn why your most vivid memories are connected to strong feelings in this episode of Know Yourself.
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