Mysteries Of The Mind

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Mysteries of the Mind | Episode #18 | “More Than Bread and Butter”

Posted April 18, 2019 • 00:14:50

There is a common sense notion that until people have their survival needs met, they can’t really express and try to gratify other, so-called “higher...

Mysteries of the Mind | Episode #5 | “Crying at Happy Endings”

Posted January 17, 2019 • 00:13:12

Why do people cry at happy endings? The answer lies in the role that psychological safety plays in regulating our emotions. The happy ending makes...

Mysteries of the Mind | Episode #4 | “Survivor Guilt”

Posted January 10, 2019 • 00:10:21

Survivor guilt—the guilt one feels at having survived or thrived situations in which others did not--is a profoundly important factor in creating...

Mysteries of the Mind | Episode #3 | “How and Why Do People Get Better In Therapy”

Posted January 4, 2019 • 00:10:30

Psychotherapy helps people in two ways. First, it helps people understand how their minds work which usually helps free them from repeating irrational...

Mysteries Of The Mind | Episode #2 | “The Power Of An Apology”

Posted January 4, 2019 • 00:08:33

Heartfelt apologies are rarely given but, when given, are usually profoundly healing. People resist apologizing because it opens the door to feelings...