Your Brain Made You Do It
Your Brain Made You Do It
Dr. Maneet Bhatia, C. Psych
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**
The truth about self-compassion
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.  --- Email: [email protected] Instagram: @yourbrainmadeyoudoit
Feb 22, 2023
24 min
New year's resolutions: why they fail and how to hack them (or any goal)
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? --- Email: [email protected] 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)
Jan 19, 2023
26 min
When Life Happens
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. ` Email: [email protected] Instagram: @yourbrainmadeyoudoit
Jan 12, 2023
30 min
What's the deal with conspiracy theories?
** This is the final of three pre-season special preview episodes we're sharing in advance of the show's official Season 1 launch this fall!** Can't resist a conspiracy theory? Wondering why the heck other people believe them? In the third episode of “Your Brain Made You Do It” we explore conspiracy theories, what makes some brains love them, and how to navigate relationships with people in your life who don't quite see it the same way... Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @yourbrainmadeyoudoit
Aug 4, 2022
46 min
Why is everybody so anxious?
** This is the second of three pre-season special preview episodes we're sharing in advance of the show's official Season 1 launch this fall!** Are you feeling anxious? Does it seem like everyone around you is always anxious? It’s probably not your (or their) fault. In the second episode of “Your Brain Made You Do It” we look at anxiety from a different perspective and talk about solid ways to remedy the constant worry.  Shoutouts:  Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer  Clarification:   In this episode, Dr. B references "PFC". That's the prefrontal cortex, which is part of the brain that controls cognitive function. Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @yourbrainmadeyoudoit
Aug 3, 2022
36 min
The real reason you're procrastinating...and what to do about it.
** This is the first of three pre-season special preview episodes we're sharing in advance of the show's official Season 1 launch this fall!** Do you procrastinate? It’s probably not your fault. In the very first episode of “Your Brain Made You Do It” we get real about procrastination. Learn about its connection to perfectionism, why you procrastinate, and what to do about it. Shoutouts Atomic Habits by James Clear  Nir Eyal Connect with us Email: [email protected] Instagram: @yourbrainmadeyoudoit
Aug 2, 2022
30 min