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Episode Appearances
Hidden Brain · Feb 9, 2026
Coming Clean
“Stanford psychologist studying how priorities and focus shift in older age toward present-moment satisfaction”
Self-disclosure and vulnerability in relationshipsTrust-building through authentic communicationPsychological benefits of sharing secrets and embarrassing stories
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3 Takeaways™ · Dec 23, 2025
Highlights of 2025 (#281)
“Stanford psychologist and founding director of Center on Longevity discussed appreciating strengths of each life stage”
US-China Strategic CompetitionPolitical Polarization and Media EcosystemsAI Safety and Trust Architecture
View Analysis3 Takeaways™ · Nov 11, 2025
The Surprising Science of Why Life Gets Better with Age with Stanford’s Laura Carstensen (#275)
“Leading expert on how time shapes values, emotions, and life satisfaction; shared research on aging and emotional well-being”
Aging and emotional well-beingTime perception and life satisfactionLongevity science and gerontology
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The Best Years of Your Life
“Primary researcher studying aging, emotional well-being, and time perception; conducted foundational studies on positivity effect and social preferences”
Aging and Emotional Well-BeingTime Perception and Life GoalsSocial Networks in Later Life
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