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Sneak Peek: Your brain is hardwired to resist change. Here’s how to get better at it.

Aug 3, 2023
Shankar Vedantam, host of Hidden Brain, discusses the challenges of transitions and how to embrace them. The conversation touches on personal growth, adaptability, and resilience during times of change.
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  • Life transitions offer chances for growth and self-discovery.
  • Brains resist change despite adaptability; embracing change is key for transition success.

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Navigating Life Transitions

Life transitions, such as becoming a young adult and milestones like parenthood, can be both challenging and clarifying. They offer opportunities to reflect on personal values and identity. The podcast explores how individuals navigate quarter-life crises and cope with significant changes. Through interviews with psychotherapists, journalists, and columnists, the series encourages listeners to embrace transitions as avenues for growth and self-discovery.

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