NPR's Shankar Vedantam talks to Radio Catskill about 'Healing 2.0'

Описание: Healing, Reflection and The Power of Narrative: A Hidden Brain Discussion

Shankar Vedantam, the host of Hidden Brain, explores his reasons behind creating a series dedicated to healing during the month of November. He discusses an array of psychological insights related to dealing with pain, sorrow, and shifting life narratives to affect one's mental health. He also examines the portrayal of a life story from positive to negative verses negative to positive and its impacts on psychological outcomes.

Vedantam then delves into the intriguing concept of technology and AI, exploring how it might assist in maintaining connections with lost loved ones. Finally, he critiques the motivational phrase 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger', suggesting that this societal expectation may bring more harm than help, especially to those dealing with loss or tragedy. The conversation concludes with Vedantam expressing his hopes for listeners to find the series soothing and healing.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Series
00:07 The Impact of Current Events on Mental Health
01:20 Changing the Stories We Tell About Ourselves
02:08 The Power of Positive Narratives
04:01 Exploring the Nature of Loss and Grief
04:47 The Role of AI in Maintaining Connections with the Deceased
06:06 Debunking the Myth: Does What Doesn't Kill You Make You Stronger?
07:07 The Unintended Consequences of Expecting Growth from Tragedy
08:15 Conclusion and Appreciation

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