When we make mistakes, it’s easy to dwell on them and criticize ourselves, but that can have real consequences for our mental and physical health. That’s according to our guest, a professor of neuroscience, who shares some of the ways to be a bit kinder to ourselves. We also take a close look at the history of human genetics and the many ways it affects our lives today.
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Why Being Kind To Yourself Can Yield Incredible Benefits
It’s easy–and sometimes fun–to beat ourselves up if we make a mistake. But dwelling on mistakes and thinking poorly about yourself could have negative impacts on your health. And new science shows that being kind to yourself can have a host of positive influences on your life. We speak with a professor of neuroscience and psychology about why we should be kinder to ourselves.
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A Close-Up On The Human Gene
From the discovery of the human gene to the complex ethics of genetic engineering, a guest shares an intimate history of the science of genetics–and how it affects humanity.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Mark Leary Guest
- Siddhartha Mukherjee Guest
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