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“You Are Who You've Been Looking For” by Adam Roa
For a taste of Adam Roa's universally resonant message on the necessity of self-love, watch this performance of his poem “You Are Who You've Been Looking For”.
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Why We Should Seek Happiness Even in Hard Times
When we’re deluged by bad-news stories, it’s hard to not feel discouraged or even depressed. But, according to Buddhist psychologist Jack Kornfield, falling into despair is not a response that helps anyone—not you, nor your community or the world.
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Love on the Brain: Lessons from Helen Fisher's TED Talk
We love this TED talk from Dr. Helen Fisher, where she argues that no matter the advances of technology, the rise of dating sites, or the growing divorce rate, we remain wired for love in the same neurological ways we always have been.
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Casual Sex is Never Casual: What the Brain Reveals
"At the same time as you are physically stimulated, the brain is ticking along collecting data: Is this person kind? Are they patient? Are they humorous? Can they listen to what I need?" – Dr. Helen Fisher
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Love Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Abrams
Dr. Rachel Abrams is a family practice physician who is board certified in Integrative Medicine. Founder of the award-winning Santa Cruz Integrative Medicine Clinic, she has...
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Is Anxiety a Habit? Talking with Dr. Judson Brewer
"Unpredictability drives our brains crazy. If we’re anxious, we can predict what will happen and how we’ll feel if we keep worrying. But if I stop worrying, I’m in a space that’s unfamiliar and uncomfortable. I’d rather go back into my safe space even though it’s unpleasant." –Dr. Judson Brewer