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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 39 MIN

#125 - Charan Ranganath on Why We Remember

from Evolving with Gratitude · host Lainie Rowell

What if your memory could be the key to unlocking greater happiness, productivity, and resilience? In this episode, Dr. Charan Ranganath, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at UC Davis and author of Why We Remember, takes us on a fascinating journey into the science of memory. We explore why some moments stick while others fade, the pitfalls of multitasking, the power of learning from mistakes, and how gratitude can transform your emotional well-being. Tune in for actionable insights and science-backed strategies that will inspire you to rethink how you approach memory, focus, and thriving in everyday life. Thrive Global Article: Charan Ranganath on Why We Remember: The Memory Science Behind Productivity and Thriving About Our Guest: Dr. Charan Ranganath, a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of California, Davis, has spent over 25 years uncovering the mysteries of memory. As the director of the Dynamic Memory Lab, he studies how our brains remember past events using advanced brain imaging techniques, computational modeling, and research with individuals who have memory disorders. His book, Why We Remember, provides a compelling look at how memory works and how it can enhance our well-being. About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too! Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌 📚➡️ ⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠ 📚➡️ ⁠bit.ly/bgbulkdiscount⁠ Just fill out the forms linked above and someone will get back to you ASAP! 

What if your memory could be the key to unlocking greater happiness, productivity, and resilience? In this episode, Dr. Charan Ranganath, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at UC Davis and author of Why We Remember, takes us on a fascinating journey into the science of memory. We explore why some moments stick while others fade, the pitfalls of multitasking, the power of learning from mistakes, and how gratitude can transform your emotional well-being. Tune in for actionable insights and science-backed strategies that will inspire you to rethink how you approach memory, focus, and thriving in everyday life. Thrive Global Article: Charan Ranganath on Why We Remember: The Memory Science Behind Productivity and Thriving About Our Guest: Dr. Charan Ranganath, a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of California, Davis, has spent over 25 years uncovering the mysteries of memory. As the director of the Dynamic Memory Lab, he studies how our brains remember past events using advanced brain imaging techniques, computational modeling, and research with individuals who have memory disorders. His book, Why We Remember, provides a compelling look at how memory works and how it can enhance our well-being. About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, social-emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too! Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.🙌 📚➡️ ⁠bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount⁠ 📚➡️ ⁠bit.ly/bgbulkdiscount⁠ Just fill out the forms linked above and someone will get back to you ASAP!

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