Learned-ish

We all tell stories. They are built into human nature. But why? We’ll explore the origins of our storytelling, the power of mirror neurons in storytelling, and how stories are needed to make sense of a confusing world.If you’d like to read this, instead of listening to it, you can find a written version here. Get full access to Learned-ish at learnedish.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling, a tightening in your stomach that just screams at you, saying, ‘something’s wrong here!’ Or have you ever been asked a question, or put in a situation where you have to make a decision, and instinctively you just know the answer or what you need to do? You don’t know where it’s come from, but something inside of you just gave you the answer and a good feeling about it? Those moments can be described as gut feelings; we all experience them, and when we understand them more, they can be one of the most useful tools we have as humans.If you’d like to read this, instead of listening to it, you can find a written version here. Get full access to Learned-ish at learnedish.substack.com/subscribe

Napping is a surprisingly controversial topic. If you asked a random group of people whether they nap, I imagine you’d have a range of answers, layered with a range of convictions. If you look at the science, it’s mixed too. However, there does seem to be a type of nap that proves to be the best.If you’d like to read this, instead of listening to it, you can find a written version here. Get full access to Learned-ish at learnedish.substack.com/subscribe

Listening is a skill. It’s something we all do, but it doesn’t mean it’s something we are all good at. When we are listened to, it creates a connection and helps us to feel seen and heard, things that as humans, we all crave.If you’d like to read this, instead of listening to it, you can find a written version here. Get full access to Learned-ish at learnedish.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever wondered what habits are and why people talk about them so often? Today, we’ll explore just how significant habits are in your life.If you’d like to read this, instead of listening to it, you can find a written version here. Get full access to Learned-ish at learnedish.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever wondered why some people choose to get up so early each day? Does it actually benefit them?If you’d like to read this, instead of listening to it, you can find a written version here. Get full access to Learned-ish at learnedish.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever wondered why humans are so good at hating each other? Today, we are going to be exploring exactly that.If you’d like to read this, instead of listening to it, you can find a written version here. Get full access to Learned-ish at learnedish.substack.com/subscribe