Bittersweet: Susan Cain on the joy of sweet sorrow
PhilosophyWriter and lecturer Susan Cain explores the evolutionary reasons behind sadness in our lives and how accepting sorrow can lead to greater emotional resilience and creativity.
The science behind heartbreak: How to move on, and is there a cure?
ScienceWhen couples break up or divorce, the heartbreak can be debilitating, often taking years to recover and move on. What makes a broken heart so painful, and is there a cure?
Interrupted and distracted: Johann Hari wants you to regain your attention
Mental HealthAuthor and journalist Johann Hari on the forces that are stealing our attention and focus, and what we can do individually and collectively to regain our minds.
Psychedelic spirituality: Ketamine and the future of mental health
Mental HealthPsychedelic drugs can induce profound spiritual and mystical connections. We explore how these experiences positively impact mental health and the therapeutic value of ketamine.
The beauty of games and the dark side of gamification
Mental HealthWin or lose — the art and nature of games have a deeper impact on our lives than we might imagine. What’s the appeal, and what do we learn about ourselves?
Accidental gods and our desire to deify
HistoryHistory is full of examples of mortals unintentionally mistaken for gods. So why do we see godliness in others, and what if we had a divine counterpart within ourselves?
Silent suffering: Living with long COVID and mystery illnesses
Health & WellnessChronic illnesses are frequently dismissed because they’re hard to diagnose and treat. Could the emergence of long COVID open the door for new research?
Less is more: The science and skills behind saying ‘no’
Health & WellnessKCRW’s Jonathan Bastian talks with behavioral scientist Leidy Klotz about his new book ‘ Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less .’