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Shankar Vedantam

Mentioned in 28 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Host of the Hidden Brain podcast, a show that explores social science research and psychological insights. Vedantam conducts interviews with researchers and experts to examine topics ranging from human perception and intelligence to behavior and relationships. His work focuses on making scientific findings about human behavior accessible to general audiences.

Appears On

Hidden Brain 10% Happier with Dan Harris TED Radio Hour

Episode Appearances

Hidden Brain · Mar 23, 2026

Group Think

“Podcast host conducting interviews and guiding discussion on group identity research”

Group Identity PsychologyIn-group Bias and Out-group DiscriminationPerceptual Distortion and Group Loyalty

10% Happier with Dan Harris

10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 23, 2026

Handling Difficult People, Healing Breakups, and the Science of Talking to Strangers | Shankar Vedantam

“Explores hidden patterns driving human behavior; author of The Hidden Brain and Useful Delusions”

Acceptance vs. change in romantic relationshipsConflict externalization and naming relationship dynamicsPorcupine and turtle conflict patterns

Hidden Brain · Mar 16, 2026

Rethinking Depression

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast conducting the interview with Rottenberg about depression and mental health”

Depression as evolutionary adaptationChemical imbalance hypothesis limitationsAntidepressant efficacy and limitations

Hidden Brain · Mar 9, 2026

Yuck! The Science of Disgust

“Hidden Brain host conducting interviews and guiding discussion on disgust psychology and organizational execution”

Psychology of DisgustPolitical Manipulation Through EmotionDisgust and Moral Judgment

Hidden Brain · Feb 23, 2026

Do You Feel Invisible?

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interviews and framing discussion on mattering”

Psychological concept of mattering and anti-matteringSocial isolation and loneliness as public health epidemicDepression and mental health linked to feeling invisible

Hidden Brain · Feb 16, 2026

Why You're Smarter Than You Think

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interviews and moderating discussions on intelligence and relationships”

Intelligence Testing and IQ Measurement LimitationsStandardized Testing Bias and ValidityTwice-Exceptional (2E) Individuals

Hidden Brain · Feb 9, 2026

Coming Clean

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast; conducted interviews with Leslie John and Eli Finkel”

Self-disclosure and vulnerability in relationshipsTrust-building through authentic communicationPsychological benefits of sharing secrets and embarrassing stories

Hidden Brain · Feb 2, 2026

Keeping Secrets

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast; conducts interview with Leslie John about secrets and self-disclosure”

Self-disclosure and vulnerability in relationshipsPsychological costs of secrecy and concealmentTrust and character judgment in hiring and dating

Hidden Brain · Jan 26, 2026

You 2.0: Trusting Your Doubt

“Hidden Brain host conducting interviews and exploring psychological research on doubt, decision-making, and defensiveness”

Neuroscience of Decision-Making Under UncertaintyLeadership and DoubtOrganizational Learning and Psychological Safety

Hidden Brain · Jan 5, 2026

You 2.0: Cultivating Courage

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interview about science of courage and bravery”

Courage cultivation and behavioral scienceFear management and uncertainty vs. riskMoral purpose and sacred values in decision-making

Hidden Brain · Dec 15, 2025

The Path to Enough

“Hidden Brain host conducting interviews and framing discussion about pleasure-pain balance and addiction”

Dopamine Homeostasis and Neural Seesaw ModelBehavioral Addiction vs. Substance AddictionDopamine Fasting and Abstinence Protocols

Hidden Brain · Dec 8, 2025

The Paradox of Pleasure

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interview with Dr. Lemke about addiction science and modern pleasure”

Dopamine and the pleasure-pain balance mechanism in the brainBehavioral addiction (gambling, shopping, pornography, reading)Neuroadaptation and tolerance in non-substance addictions

Hidden Brain · Dec 1, 2025

Murder Mystery

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interview about morbid curiosity and entertainment consumption patterns”

Morbid Curiosity PsychologyHorror Entertainment ConsumptionTrue Crime Podcast Industry

Hidden Brain · Nov 17, 2025

The Power of Family Stories

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast who interviews researchers and philosophers about psychological and philosophical insights”

Family storytelling and psychological developmentCollaborative vs. repetitive narrative styles in parentingIntergenerational trauma and resilience narratives

Hidden Brain · Nov 10, 2025

Why Following Your Dreams Isn't Enough

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interviews and guiding discussion on both episodes”

Poetry vs. Plumbing in LeadershipOrganizational Scaling and InfrastructureOperational Excellence and Execution

Hidden Brain · Oct 27, 2025

Reframing the Battle of Wills

“Hidden Brain host and interviewer conducting the episode discussion with Stuart Ablon”

Collaborative Problem-Solving FrameworkNeurocognitive Skill DevelopmentEmotion Regulation and Impulse Control

Hidden Brain · Oct 20, 2025

Love 2.0: How to Move On

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interviews about breakup psychology and relationship endings”

Breakup Psychology and Emotional ProcessingGrief and Loss in Romantic RelationshipsNarrative Therapy and Storytelling in Healing

Hidden Brain · Oct 13, 2025

Love 2.0: Reimagining Our Relationships

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interviews and narrative analysis throughout episodes”

Marriage history and evolution from economic partnership to love-based unionMaslow's hierarchy applied to relationship expectations over timeThe 'suffocation' model of modern marriage and oxygen investment metaphor

TED Radio Hour · Oct 10, 2025

Future You

“Journalist and host of Hidden Brain podcast who discusses the 'illusion of continuity' and how people fundamentally change over time”

Neuroscience of Future Self PerceptionBehavioral Economics and Retirement SavingsIntergenerational Decision-Making

Hidden Brain · Oct 6, 2025

Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 2

“Host and executive editor of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interviews on relationships and purpose”

Blame cycles and conflict resolution in intimate relationshipsAcceptance as therapeutic intervention in couples therapyEmotional vulnerability and defensiveness mechanisms

Hidden Brain · Sep 29, 2025

Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 1

“Host and executive editor of Hidden Brain podcast, conducting interviews and framing discussions”

Acceptance-based couples therapy vs. behavior-change therapyPerpetual relationship issues and personality differencesPorcupine-turtle conflict patterns in relationships

Hidden Brain · Sep 22, 2025

Passion vs. Paycheck

“Host and executive editor of Hidden Brain podcast marking 10th anniversary episode”

Psychology of callings and meaningful workCareer decision-making and risk assessmentWorkplace exploitation and labor fairness

Hidden Brain · Sep 15, 2025

It's Not My Fault!

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interviews on defensiveness and memory”

Defensiveness and feedback resistanceNeuroscience of self-identity and threat perceptionValues affirmation and psychological resilience

Hidden Brain · Sep 8, 2025

Winning the Battle Against Yourself

“Host conducting interview and exploring neuroscience of self-control and decision-making with Emily Falk”

Neuroscience of Decision-Making and Value CalculationWillpower vs. Systems-Based Behavior ChangeSocial Influence and Social Proof in Decision-Making

Hidden Brain · Sep 1, 2025

Escaping Perfectionism

“Host and executive editor of Hidden Brain podcast conducting interviews”

Perfectionism psychology and mental health outcomesSelf-oriented perfectionism and self-castigationOther-oriented perfectionism in management and parenting

Hidden Brain · Aug 25, 2025

The Trauma Script

“Podcast host conducting interview and framing discussion about trauma narratives and resilience”

Grief and bereavement trajectoriesPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence and diagnosisResilience in response to major life events

Hidden Brain · Aug 18, 2025

How Our Brains Learn

“Host of Hidden Brain podcast; conducts interview with Mary Helen Immordino-Yang about engagement and learning”

Transcendent Thinking and Brain DevelopmentEngagement vs. Entertainment in EducationNeuroscience of Learning and Motivation

Hidden Brain · Aug 11, 2025

The Best Years of Your Life

“Podcast host conducting interview with Laura Carstensen about aging research and implications”

Aging and Emotional Well-BeingTime Perception and Life GoalsSocial Networks in Later Life