Ep22 - "Pain and the "Expressive Writing" Technique" With Jamie Pennebaker

Did you know that writing about your pain CAN make you happier? Jamie Pennebaker joins us today to share the benefits - and his insights - on the revolutionary pain-killing technique he pioneered, called "Expressive Writing." Join us as we discuss the numerous studies validating this technique, what's happening inside your brain when applying the "Expressive Writing" technique, what this means for you, and how you can apply it yourself to be happier than you've ever been. James W. Pennebaker is the Regents Centennial Chair of Psychology and the Executive Director of Project 2021 at the University of Texas at Austin. He and his students are exploring the links between emotional experiences, natural language, and physical and mental health. His most recent research focuses on how everyday language reflects basic social and personality processes. Author or editor of 9 books and over 250 articles, Pennebaker has received numerous awards and honors. Beginning in 2016, he has assumed the leadership of Project 2021, a program to change the way the University of Texas thinks about and delivers undergraduate education. Visit him at: https://www.secretlifeofpronouns.com/