#426: Behavioral researcher, Vanessa Van Edwards, talks to us about the critical importance of charisma - and how to use the perfect blend of warmth and competence to be charismatic.Dr. Michael Slepian walks us through what secrets mean, what they cost, and how we think about them.We dive into the world of long distance real estate investing, and talk about two of the major components of investing - Cash and mindsets - to help you determine if long distance real estate investing is right for you.International best selling author, Julie Winkle Giulioni, reviews eight dimensions of career development and how to navigate them.Chris Hutchins, entrepreneur and life hacker extraordinaire, spills his best secrets on optimizing spend to travel more cheaply.Kiersten and Julien Sanders join us to discuss money topics for couples, and their framework for being financially independent in 15 years.Stanford professor Jeremy Utley breaks down the art of creativity and producing new ideas - and shares actionable tips on how we can be more creative and have better ideas.Dr. Daniel Crosby discusses how we are not wired to be good investors, and how to overcome our evolutionary wiring.Enjoy this compilation of our favorite episodes to air in the second half of 2022.For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode426 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Slepian, an expert on the psychology of secrets, discusses how secrets affect relationships and well-being. He shares a personal story of discovering a family secret and explores different categories of secrets. The podcast also covers topics like personality, morality, trauma, developmental psychology, and communication.

Sean Illing talks with professor Michael Slepian, author of The Secret Life of Secrets. This new book explores secret-keeping behavior and its consequences, as well as how secrecy relates to trust. Sean and Michael talk about what things we keep secret, why we're so worried about keeping them secret, and the toll that secret-keeping can have on us. They also talk about how the issue of secrecy relates to authenticity, and our fears of being judged by others.Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, VoxGuest: Michael Slepian (@michaelslepian), author; professor, Columbia Business SchoolReferences:  The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships, and Who We Are by Michael Slepian (Crown; 2022) "Why the Secrets You Keep Are Hurting You" by Michael Slepian (Scientific American; Feb. 5, 2019) "Spill the Beans" by Olga Khazan (The Atlantic; July 8, 2015) "Keeping Secrets Isn't So Bad for You After All — With One Exception" by Olivia Campbell (New York; May 3, 2017) Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Conversations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Conversations by subscribing in your favorite podcast app.Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcastsThis episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Editor: Amy Drozdowska Engineer: Patrick Boyd Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Psychology researcher Michael Slepian explores the impact of secrets on mental well-being. The podcast delves into different types of secrets and motivations behind them. It discusses the consequences of keeping secrets, the benefits of confessing, and artistic projects centered around anonymous secrets.

Michael Slepian, author of The Secret Life of Secrets, dives into the fascinating world of secrecy and its role in our lives. He discusses how kids develop an understanding of secrets and the difference between good and bad ones. The conversation highlights the psychological impacts of secrecy, advocating for open communication in parenting. Slepian emphasizes the importance of trust and emotional support, explaining how sharing can strengthen parent-child bonds. Tune in for insights that can transform your approach to secrets!