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Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us, 305 episodes. Page 2 of 4.

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Sex therapist Dr. Brandy Engler on men's and women's unspoken erotic desires

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The Science on Creativity: Dr Scott Barry Kaufman on being at your creative best

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The Science Of Social Connection: Dr. Matthew Lieberman on our social selves

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Friendfluence: Science journalist Carlin Flora on friendships

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Listening as the key to communicating, with Dr. Mark Goulston

106

Depression: An Evolutionary Understanding, by Dr. Jonathan Rottenberg

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Escaping The Mistake-Making Loop, with Dr. Carol Tavris

108

Cooperate vs. Compete: Dr. Adam Galinsky on the nuances of competitive success

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Science Meets Ancient Chinese Philosophy, with Dr. Edward Slingerland

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Twin Science: Twins researcher Nancy Segal busts the myths about twins

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The Low-Carb, High-Fat Slimdown with Dietary Researcher Dr. Jeff Volek

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Low-Carb, High-Fat: Nina Teicholz on why you should eat butter, meat, & cheese

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Defeat The Mean Girls With Science, with Amy Alkon & Dr. Jennifer Verdolin

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Maria Konnikova: How to think like Sherlock Holmes

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Flirt Science: Amy Alkon & Dr. Jennifer Verdolin on how to flirt like a master

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Getting The Girl -- The Evolutionary Psych Approach, with Dr. Geoffrey Miller

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The Science of Place: Dr. Colin Ellard on how our surroundings affect well-being

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Partnering Up For Innovation & Success, with Joshua Wolf Shenk

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True confidence through competence, with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

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Anxiety -- How to Free Yourself, with Dr. Tamara Chansky

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The Science Of Risk Intelligence with Dr. Dylan Evans

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Science-Driven Practical Wisdom: Dr. Barry Schwartz on how emotions drive wisdom

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Science Meets Ancient Chinese Philosophy, with Dr. Edward Slingerland

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Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman on using the science on creativity to be at your best

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Stop Letting Fear Ruin Your Relationships, with Dr. Michelle Skeen

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The Evolutionary Psychology Of Looking Sexy, with Amy Alkon & Dr. Verdolin

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Low-Carb, High-Fat: Nina Teicholz on why you should eat butter, meat, & cheese

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Dr. Joyce Benenson: How the evolution of male warriors/female worriers drives us

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Sexual confidence for women, with Dr. Beth Montemurro

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Sex therapist Dr. Marty Klein on how to rethink your way to great sex

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Heartbreak Help From Science, with Amy Alkon and Dr. Jennifer Verdolin

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The Low-Carb, High-Fat Slimdown with Dietary Researcher Dr. Jeff Volek

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Nature vs. nurture: Twins researcher Dr. Nancy Segal on what makes us who we are

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The Upside Of "Dark Side" Emotions with Dr. Todd Kashdan

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Dr. Jonathan Gottschall on why men fight and why we like to watch

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Dr. Temple Grandin on the autistic brain and its insights for all of us

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True confidence through competence with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

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Grieving and Recovery -- myth-busting science from Dr. George A. Bonanno

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Flirt Science: Amy Alkon & Dr. Jennifer Verdolin on how to flirt like a master

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Maria Konnikova: How to think like Sherlock Holmes

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Getting The Girl -- The Evolutionary Psych Approach, with Dr. Geoffrey Miller

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Sex therapist Dr. Brandy Engler on men's and women's unspoken erotic desires

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Using "Mindful Anger" To Improve Every Area Of Your Life, with Dr. Andrea Brandt

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Hidden influences driving our thoughts, beliefs, & actions, with Dr. Adam Alter

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Dr. Barbara Oakley on reworking how you work to be at your most productive

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Find And Keep Love Through The Science Of Attachment, with Dr. Amir Levine

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Escaping The Mistake-Making Loop, with Dr. Carol Tavris

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The science on giving with Wharton's Dr. Adam Grant

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Stop Letting Fear Ruin Your Relationships, with Dr. Michelle Skeen

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"Mindful Anger" with Dr. Andrea Brandt

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Depression: An Evolutionary Understanding, by Dr. Jonathan Rottenberg

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Dr. Adam Galinsky: When to cooperate, when to compete, & how to succeed at each

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Dr. Art Markman: How to instill smart habits and make changes that stick

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The science of friendship with Amy Alkon and Dr. Jennifer Verdolin

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Science Meets Ancient Chinese Philosophy, with Dr. Edward Slingerland

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Defeat The Mean Girls With Science, with Amy Alkon & Dr. Jennifer Verdolin

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Low-carb pioneers Dr. Michael Eades & Dr. Mary Dan Eades

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Sluts and Swingers of the Human and Animal Kingdom with Amy Alkon & Dr. Verdolin

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Wise decisions: Dr. Francesca Gino on science-based goal setting & achievement

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The Science of Successful Negotiating, with Harvard's Dr. Michael Wheeler

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Assertiveness: The science on how & why to be assertive, with Dr. Randy Paterson

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How science can help you through heartbreak, with Amy Alkon & Dr. Verdolin

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The science on how your surroundings affect your well-being: Dr. Colin Ellard

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True confidence through competence with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

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Dr. Jonathan Gottschall on why men fight and why we like to watch

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The Science On Making Money Buy Happiness, with Dr. Elizabeth Dunn

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Inside the erotic minds of men (& women) with Dr. Brandy Engler

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Dr. Barbara Oakley on reworking how you work to be at your most productive

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How to avoid choking under pressure, with Dr. Sian Beilock

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Nina Teicholz on why butter, meat, & cheese are the foundation of a healthy diet

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Joshua Wolf Shenk: The Science Of Partnering Up For Greater Innovation & Success

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The Evolutionary Truth About Cats & Dogs (& Human Families): Dr Catherine Salmon

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Sluts and Swingers of the Human and Animal Kingdom with Amy Alkon & Dr. Verdolin

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How Touch Drives Our Emotions & Behavior, with neuroscientist Dr. David Linden

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How intuition can lead us astray with Dr. Christopher Chabris

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The Upside Of "Dark Side" Emotions with Dr. Todd Kashdan

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Not "Overtrying": Science meets ancient Chinese Strategy, Dr. Edward Slingerland

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Heal Your Heartbreak With Science

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Dr. Gabriele Oettingen: Rethinking positive thinking

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Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman on using the science on creativity to be at your best

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Amy Alkon & Dr. Verdolin: The evolution of Mean Girls & how to beat their system

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Dr. Adam Grant on how giving can lead to success or work to your detriment

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Dr. Barry Schwartz on how to train yourself to be wise and behave wisely

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Dr. Robert Trivers on the evolutionary psychology of lying and self-deception

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Maria Konnikova: How to think like Sherlock Holmes

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Dr. Stanton Peele on overcoming an addiction with values and self-determination

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Dr. Jonathan Gottschall on why men fight and why we like to watch

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Dr. Mark Goulston on "talking to crazy" -- dealing with difficult people

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Dr. Kermyt Anderson on the dad effect - how fatherhood transforms men & children

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Dr. Colin Ellard on how our surroundings influence us and our well-being

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Dr. Geoffrey Miller on the science of what it takes to get the girl

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Dr. Adam Galinsky: When to cooperate, when to compete, & how to succeed at each

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Fred Hahn on the science-based exercise that requires only 15 minutes a week

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Dr. Michelle Skeen on how to stop letting your fears sabotage your relationships

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Dr. Peter Gray, why kids learn better through play

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Dr. Sam Sommers, understand the science of context & live, love, & work smarter

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Dr. Marty Klein on how to rethink your way to better sex

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Dr. Francesca Gino on how to make wise decisions and stick to them

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Dr. Adam Alter: The hidden influences shaping our thoughts, beliefs, & actions.

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Amy Alkon & Dr. Verdolin: A Scientific Look At How To Flirt Like A Master