Solitaire Miles’ Story
When Solitaire was 18, she suffered a stroke. At the hospital, medical staff accused her of being intoxicated. Then her high school principal arrived — a nun named Sister Maura Smith.
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Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 2
Last week, we talked with psychologist Lisa Miller about the science of spirituality. Today, we explore what those ideas can look like in everyday life.
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Jennifer Novak’s Story
During her freshman year of college, Jennifer felt like the world was collapsing around her. One particularly bad day, a stranger stepped in and gave her hope.
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Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 1
Food, safety, and strong relationships are essential to our survival. Psychologist Lisa Miller says our brains also crave something else: transcendence. She suggests that spirituality is a universal human capacity, and that feeling connected to something larger than ourselves may be essential to a fulfilling life. If you enjoy listening to Hidden Brain, we think you’ll enjoy
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Lia Eastep’s Story
During a family trip to New York City, Lia’s father lost his balance on a crowded subway. The stranger who caught him became a role model for how she hopes to respond when others need help.
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Stepping Out of the Shadows
Why does one bad experience have the power to overshadow an otherwise good day? We explore the negativity bias, and ways to rebalance our attention.
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Stephen Parker’s Story
During his first year of college, Stephen was devastated by the loss of a relationship he didn’t yet fully understand. One difficult night, a roommate listened with compassion, never pushing him to confront feelings he wasn’t ready to face.
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A Secret Source of Connection
What keeps us from taking a moment to help someone in need? We explore the “prosociality paradox,” and how to overcome this barrier. Then, psychologist Gordon Flett responds to listener comments about the importance of feeling that we matter.
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Rebecca Simonitsch’s Story
After learning she was a candidate for brain surgery, Rebecca boarded a flight home overwhelmed. The stranger beside her turned out to be exactly the person she needed.
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Missy Nicholson’s Story
As a new mom, Missy checked herself into a psychiatric ward for depression. During a group session, a fellow patient reached over and held her hand as she cried.
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