Why Do I Overthink EVERYTHING? Re-Wiring Our Brains w/ Maya Shankar | Soul Boom

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Chapters & Sections (51)

0:00 Coping with Uncertainty and Mental Spirals chapter 3
0:00 Overthinking and the Desire for Clarity
1:56 Shifting Public Perception of an Actor's Career
4:35 Defining Identity Beyond Professional Roles
7:01 Discovering Personal Purpose and Identity chapter 3
7:01 Discovering Personal Purpose and Identity
8:41 The Human Brain's Cognitive Machinery and Capacity
9:57 The Relationship Between Language and Consciousness
11:36 Child Language Development and Brain Processing chapter 3
11:36 Child Language Development and Brain Processing
13:23 Mental State Influences Cognitive Processing Styles
14:36 Transitioning from Academia to a Non-Research Career
16:05 Overcoming Barriers to Social Services Enrollment chapter 2
16:05 Behavioral Science Improves Low-Income Program Enrollment
17:38 Behavioral Science Applied to Public Policy
20:30 The Power of Linguistic Framing in Persuasion chapter 4
20:30 The Power of Linguistic Framing in Persuasion
21:47 Government Effectiveness and Public Service
23:06 Overcoming Overthinking by Valuing Effort and Investment
24:24 Effective Messengers in Public Health Campaigns
25:44 Combating Misinformation and Finding Personal Growth chapter 3
25:44 Combating Misinformation in Communities
27:31 Coping with Uncontrollable Life Events and Grief
28:46 The Illusion of Control and Identity Crisis
31:04 The Power of Shared Human Experiences chapter 2
31:04 The Power of Shared Human Experiences
33:22 Breaking Free from People Pleasing and Self-Doubt
35:28 The Power of Change and Self-Discovery chapter 4
35:28 The Power of Change and Self-Discovery
36:49 Revisiting Self-Worth and Societal Expectations
38:11 Embracing Change and Self-Transformation
39:52 The Power of Moral Beauty and Elevation
41:33 Consequences of Traumatic Life Choices and Identity chapter 3
41:33 Consequences of Traumatic Life Choices and Identity
43:40 Redemption and Personal Growth in Prison
45:08 The Power of Moral Beauty and Elevation
47:19 The Connection Between Moral and Aesthetic Beauty chapter 2
47:19 The Connection Between Beauty and Moral Elevation
49:32 The Deterioration of Kindness in Society
51:43 The Power of Kindness in Everyday Interactions chapter 2
51:43 Overcoming Embarrassment and Finding Human Connection
53:14 The Power of Spiritual Teachings and Mindfulness
56:00 Breaking Down Rumination and Thought Loops chapter 3
56:00 Breaking Mental Spirals and Thought Loops
57:31 Intersections of Mind, Spirituality, and Consciousness
58:45 Managing Overthinking with Affect Labeling Techniques
1:00:17 The Dangers of Self-Criticism and Overthinking chapter 4
1:00:17 Benefits of Self-Compassion and Positive Self-Talk
1:02:50 Breaking Free from Ruminative Thought Loops
1:04:40 Overcoming Uncertainty and Rumination in the Brain
1:06:08 Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Negative Emotions

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