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Your Brain Made You Do It

Your Brain Made You Do It

Written by: Dr. Maneet Bhatia C. Psych
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Have you ever wondered why people do the things they do? Why are some of us so convinced of certain truths, while others are entirely certain about the opposite? Why do we all see the world so differently if our brains are so similar? Join hosts Dr. Maneet Bhatia, clinical psychologist, and Katie Ostler, self-proclaimed therapy junkie, as they aim to explain the curious, controversial, and bizarre mysteries of the human mind. **Not intended to be a replacement for professional psychological services**Dr. Maneet Bhatia, C. Psych Biological Sciences Science
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  • The truth about self-compassion
    Feb 22 2023

    Do you roll your eyes when you hear people talk about self-compassion? Well, we're here to tell you that it's NOT a fluffy fleeting fad, and there is some serious science behind how and why self-compassion is critical to both your mental AND physical health. Tune in to find out why, and what the heck it actually means. 

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    Instagram: @yourbrainmadeyoudoit



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    25 mins
  • New year's resolutions: why they fail and how to hack them (or any goal)
    Jan 19 2023

    Nearly half of us fail when it comes to resolutions; on this episode we explore WHY. We also explore if setting a goal at the beginning of the new year actually has any advantage over starting a goal at any point in the year. What are the most common resolutions? And how can we hack our psychology to improve our chance of achieving our goals?

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    Email: yourbrainmadeyoudoit@gmail.com

    Instagram: @yourbrainmadeyoudoit

    Here's the article we mention: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/new-years-resolutions-statistics/#:~:text=9%25-,Most%20Common%20New%20Year's%20Resolutions,Lose%20weight%20(37%25)


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    26 mins
  • When Life Happens
    Jan 12 2023

    We all have to navigate tragedy and hardship at some point. Why is it so easy to feel compassion for others, but when it happens to us, we struggle to treat ourselves with the same empathy? When you’re going through hard times, do you find yourself worrying about work or cleaning the house? Katie & Dr. B share how “life happening” has impacted them on a personal level, explore why it’s hard to cope and share what to do about it.

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    Instagram: @yourbrainmadeyoudoit


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    30 mins
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