The heart and mind are often seen as polar opposites, with emotion and logic fighting for dominion over our behavior. But the latest science paints a very different picture, indicating that our hearts and minds are often working together to create our rich interior lives. To find out how and why this happens, check out the six eye-opening reads below.
The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body’s Fear Response
By Ellen Vora
From an acclaimed psychiatrist comes a groundbreaking understanding of how anxiety manifests in the body and mind—and what we can do to overcome it. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Ellen Vora, in the Next Big Idea App
Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain
By Lisa Feldman Barrett
A renowned neuroscientist reveals where brains came from, how they’re structured, and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Lisa Feldman Barrett, in the Next Big Idea App
Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids
By Mona Delahooke
A leading child psychologist offers a radical new approach to parenting based on her clinical experience as well as the most recent research in neuroscience and child psychology. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Mona Delahooke, in the Next Big Idea App
Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey
By Florence Williams
A remarkable merging of science and self-discovery that will change the way we think about loneliness, health, and what it means to fall in and out of love. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Florence Williams, in the Next Big Idea App
The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain
By Annie Murphy Paul
A bold new book reveals how we can tap the intelligence that exists beyond our brains—in our bodies, our surroundings, and our relationships. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Annie Murphy Paul, in the Next Big Idea App
The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss
By Mary-Frances O’Connor
A renowned grief expert and neuroscientist shares surprising discoveries about what happens in our brain when we grieve, providing a new paradigm for understanding love, loss, and learning. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Mary-Frances O’Connor, in the Next Big Idea App
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