Psychology · 20 min
Good Reasons For Bad Feelings
By Randolph M. Nesse
Explore the counterintuitive idea that our most uncomfortable emotions—pain, anxiety, sadness—are not flaws but sophisticated, evolved mechanisms. This episode unpacks their ancient wisdom, revealing how understanding their purpose can transform our relationship with our inner world.
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Psychology
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20 min
What it is about
evolutionary psychology, emotional intelligence, mental health
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of evolutionary psychology, emotional intelligence, mental health and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
Randolph M. Nesse brings a credible and useful lens to evolutionary psychology, emotional intelligence, mental health, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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