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Published Jul 14, 2020

377: Randolph Nesse | Good Reasons for Bad Feelings

Explore the fascinating insights of Randolph Nesse as he delves into the evolutionary origins of anxiety, emotions, and mental health, revealing the surprising reasons our brains prioritize genetic success over individual well-being, and how understanding this can enhance treatment approaches.

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- What are emotions?
  Asked by 51 people
- Can you explain more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques?
  Asked by 41 people
- Why do having kids create a sense of love and connection?
  Asked by 33 people
- Do mental challenges lead to lasting change?
  Asked by 29 people
- Can some people not quit addiction?
  Asked by 25 people
- How does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) work?
  Asked by 22 people
- What do experts say about overcoming binge eating?
  Asked by 16 people
- What are the evolutionary benefits of women having more anxiety than men?
  Asked by 12 people
- Why are humans slow to evolve?
  Asked by 11 people
- Why did I start off well with my dopamine focus and then fall back to eating donuts?
  Asked by 11 people
- What causes anxiety and panic attacks?
  Asked by 10 people
- Can you share more details about overcoming binge eating?
  Asked by 9 people
- How can cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) help reduce perfectionism?
  Asked by 9 people
- What are the benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in treating mental health conditions?
  Asked by 7 people
- How can people manage high neuroticism?
  Asked by 6 people

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