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• Why You Dream and What Your Brain Is Really Doing at Night

  June 2, 2026 · 16 min

  We spend years of our lives dreaming. But what is the brain actually doing during that time? This episode explores how dreaming shapes memory, processes emotions, and helps the brain handle stress, and why so many common dreams are not…

• How to Persuade People and Why Telling Them What to Do Backfires

  May 19, 2026 · 17 min

  Why do people resist being told what to do, even when it’s good for them? Persuasion is not about forcing change. It is about how people come to feel a decision is right for them. This episode looks at how small shifts in communication can…

• Why You Make Bad Decisions and How Your Brain Is Influencing You

  May 5, 2026 · 17 min

  You make thousands of decisions every day. But many are shaped by your brain in ways you don’t notice. This episode looks at why that happens and how to make better decisions when it matters. In this episode: • Why the brain relies on…

• Your Gut Is Talking to Your Brain. Here’s What It’s Saying

  April 21, 2026 · 18 min

  You’ve probably heard “trust your gut.” But your gut may be shaping your brain in ways most people don’t realize. This episode looks at how it influences memory, mood, and brain health, and what actually matters day to day. In this…

• The Surprising Truth About Stress and How to Use It to Your Advantage

  April 7, 2026 · 21 min

  Stress has a reputation for being harmful. But the brain uses stress in ways that might surprise you. In this episode of Best of Your Brain, Dr. Marc Milstein explains how stress actually works in the brain and why understanding it…

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