Hidden Brain

Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

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Every guest on Hidden Brain

291 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Randy Gardner

   Radio Replay: Eyes Wide Open · 2 episodes

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   Ranjay Gulati

   You 2.0: Cultivating Courage · Jan 2026

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   Rita McGrath

   When To Pivot · Mar 2025

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   Robb Willer

   Win Hearts, Then Minds · 2 episodes

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   Robert Cialdini

   Persuasion: Part 2 · 2 episodes

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   Robert Shiller

   The Talk Market · Nov 2019

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   Robert Vaughan
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   Robin Kowalski

   How to Complain Productively · Dec 2022

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   Robyn Fivush

   The Power of Family Stories · 2 episodes

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    Ryan Brown

    Made of Honor · Mar 2023

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    Sam Bowles

    Mind Reading 2.0: Our Better Angels · Feb 2022

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    Sanaa Kerroumi

    My Unsung Hero: Sanaa Kerroumi's Story · Jan 2022

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    Sandra Matz

    What Your Online Self Reveals About You · Dec 2024

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    Sara Heller

    Making the World a Safer Place · Sep 2022

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    Sarah Jaquette Ray

    Wellness 2.0: When It's All Too Much · Jan 2025

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    Sarah Schnitker

    You 2.0: The Practice of Patience · Jan 2026

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    Saras Sarasvathy

    Innovation 2.0: How Big Ideas Are Born · Apr 2024

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    Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

    Ep. 70: Who We Are At 2 A.M. · May 2017

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    Sophie Scott

    Laughter: The Best Medicine · 2 episodes

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    Stefanie Johnson
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    Stephanie Coontz

    Love 2.0: Reimagining Our Relationships · 2 episodes

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    Stephen Cave

    We're All Gonna Live Forever! · Sep 2019

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    Steve Inskeep

    US 2.0: Lincoln's Dilemma · Feb 2024

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    Stuart Ablon

    Reframing the Battle of Wills · Oct 2025

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    Tali Sharot

    Making the World Sparkle Again · 4 episodes

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    Tamar Gendler

    What Would Socrates Do? · Dec 2023

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    Tania Lombrozo

    The Story of Stories · Mar 2021

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    Taya Cohen

    The Truth About Honesty · Jul 2023

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    Ted Slingerland

    Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You · Jun 2024

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    Tessa West

    How to Really Know Another Person · Sep 2022

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    Thomas Curran

    Escaping Perfectionism · 2 episodes

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    Tim Wilson

    You 2.0: How To See Yourself Clearly · Aug 2022

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    Timur Kuran

    A Conspiracy of Silence · 2 episodes

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    Todd Kashdan

    Happiness 2.0: The Only Way Out Is Through · Feb 2023

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    Tom Pearson

    What Is Normal? · Apr 2024

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    Tyler Okimoto

    Healing 2.0: The Power of Apologies · 2 episodes

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    Vanessa Bohns

    Innovation 2.0: The Influence You Have · May 2024

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    Vanessa Patrick

    You 2.0: How To Say No · Sep 2024

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    Vera Tobin

    Why We Love Surprises · 2 episodes

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    Victor Strecher

    You 2.0: What Is Your Life For? · Jun 2025

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