Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
What Art Does For Your Brain
49 minutes Posted Aug 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
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Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support long-term well-being. She joins us to talk about this research, and to share practical ways to bring more creativity into our everyday lives.