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10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 23, 2026
Handling Difficult People, Healing Breakups, and the Science of Talking to Strangers | Shankar Vedantam
“Featured expert on marriage repair; developed porcupine-turtle conflict model and acceptance-based relationship framework”
Acceptance vs. change in romantic relationshipsConflict externalization and naming relationship dynamicsPorcupine and turtle conflict patterns
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Hidden Brain · Feb 16, 2026
Why You're Smarter Than You Think
“Psychologist at Clark University specializing in relationship dynamics, acceptance, and intimate connection in partnerships”
Intelligence Testing and IQ Measurement LimitationsStandardized Testing Bias and ValidityTwice-Exceptional (2E) Individuals
View AnalysisHidden Brain · Feb 9, 2026
Coming Clean
“Psychologist who describes people as 'ferns' (high emotional needs) or 'cacti' (low emotional needs)”
Self-disclosure and vulnerability in relationshipsTrust-building through authentic communicationPsychological benefits of sharing secrets and embarrassing stories
View AnalysisHidden Brain · Oct 6, 2025
Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 2
“Expert on acceptance-based approaches to couples therapy and relationship intimacy; author of The Mindful Path to Intimacy”
Blame cycles and conflict resolution in intimate relationshipsAcceptance as therapeutic intervention in couples therapyEmotional vulnerability and defensiveness mechanisms
View AnalysisHidden Brain · Sep 29, 2025
Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 1
“Researcher and clinician studying relationship dynamics, acceptance-based therapy, and perpetual issues in couples”
Acceptance-based couples therapy vs. behavior-change therapyPerpetual relationship issues and personality differencesPorcupine-turtle conflict patterns in relationships
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