Between Cultures

Meditation

A Roadmap to Befriending the Mind

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on October 8, 2024

According to Buddhist psychology, learning to be kind to our inner experience is a key pathway to well-being. An expert in the science of meditation explains how to do it.

According to Buddhist psychology, learning to be kind to our inner experience is a key pathway to well-being. An expert in the science of meditation explains how to do it.

Neuroscience

3 Ways to Regulate the Nervous System

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on September 18, 2024

We can use simple biofeedback techniques to regulate our nervous systems and be more resilient.

We can use simple biofeedback techniques to regulate our nervous systems and be more resilient.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Lessons From a Cross-Cultural Therapist

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on August 2, 2024

In a world that’s keen on spotlighting differences, there’s solace in our ability to connect with each other in ways that foster deep psychological healing.

In a world that’s keen on spotlighting differences, there’s solace in our ability to connect with each other in ways that foster deep psychological healing.

Happiness

Caring for the Mind: Insights from Buddhist Psychology

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on July 9, 2024

Buddhist teachings offer timeless wisdom on how to care for the mind to cultivate reliable well-being.

Buddhist teachings offer timeless wisdom on how to care for the mind to cultivate reliable well-being.

Personality

Our Personalities Have a Big Say in Our Life Outcomes

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on June 20, 2024

Our personalities influence how we fare in life, yet we might have more say on our personalities than we realize.

Our personalities influence how we fare in life, yet we might have more say on our personalities than we realize.

Happiness

3 Ideas from Aristotle on How to Build a Good Life

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on May 8, 2024

According to Aristotle, our happiness is our responsibility. Here are some helpful instructions from one of the world’s most renowned thinkers on becoming happier.

According to Aristotle, our happiness is our responsibility. Here are some helpful instructions from one of the world’s most renowned thinkers on becoming happier.

Trauma

How We Help Each Other Heal

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on April 4, 2024

Although we often feel alone in our suffering, much of our healing can take place in relation to others.

Although we often feel alone in our suffering, much of our healing can take place in relation to others.

Creativity

Tell a Story to Build a Connection

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on March 22, 2024

Stories can change lives, deepen connections, and make us feel seen. Telling a good story—at a dinner table or on a stage—is easier than we might think. An expert explains how.

Stories can change lives, deepen connections, and make us feel seen. Telling a good story—at a dinner table or on a stage—is easier than we might think. An expert explains how.

Resilience

Self-Care in Space

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on February 21, 2024

A NASA psychologist explains how astronauts cope with the stress of demanding environments and what the rest of us can learn from their resilience.

A NASA psychologist explains how astronauts cope with the stress of demanding environments and what the rest of us can learn from their resilience.

Philosophy

11 Stoic Instructions for Living a Good Life

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on January 26, 2024

By developing virtues, we can align ourselves with what’s best in us and live in agreement with nature. This, for the Stoics, is the goal of life itself.

By developing virtues, we can align ourselves with what’s best in us and live in agreement with nature. This, for the Stoics, is the goal of life itself.

Philosophy

5 Ancient Ideas That Can Help You Flourish Today

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on January 4, 2024

As the preeminent psychologists of the Western world, the Stoic philosophers thought deeply about what made a good life. Their wisdom can still benefit us today.

As the preeminent psychologists of the Western world, the Stoic philosophers thought deeply about what made a good life. Their wisdom can still benefit us today.

Resilience

What Astronauts Can Teach Us About Resilience

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on December 11, 2023

The perspective that astronauts gain from seeing the Earth from above can be profound. It can also teach us about what it means to be human.

The perspective that astronauts gain from seeing the Earth from above can be profound. It can also teach us about what it means to be human.

Happiness

How Far Would You Travel for Happiness?

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on November 8, 2023

What can traveling to almost 90 countries in almost 50 years teach us about what it means to fall in love with our lives right where we are?

What can traveling to almost 90 countries in almost 50 years teach us about what it means to fall in love with our lives right where we are?

Social Life

How to Have Extraordinary Interactions

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on October 11, 2023

Other people matter for our health, longevity, and well-being. Here's how to overcome the fear of rejection and make healing connections.

Other people matter for our health, longevity, and well-being. Here's how to overcome the fear of rejection and make healing connections.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Nature and Nurture: How Culture Shapes Us

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on September 21, 2023

Our cultures shape us in profound ways. The latest research from cultural psychology offers fascinating insights into the nature-nurture interaction.

Our cultures shape us in profound ways. The latest research from cultural psychology offers fascinating insights into the nature-nurture interaction.

Happiness

What Stands in Our Way of Being Happy?

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on August 2, 2023

Instead of chasing happily-ever-after, experts suggest a wiser quest: strengthening our psychological immune system.

Instead of chasing happily-ever-after, experts suggest a wiser quest: strengthening our psychological immune system.

Identity

Becoming Friends With Your Future Self

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on July 11, 2023

Strengthening the relationship between our present and future selves can benefit our well-being both now and later. Here’s how to do it.

Strengthening the relationship between our present and future selves can benefit our well-being both now and later. Here’s how to do it.

Relationships

Social Mindfulness, "Vitamin S," and Well-Being

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on June 20, 2023

What is the optimal dose of sociality for our well-being? Why do we sometimes deeply connect with strangers? How do we decide whether or not to trust someone?

What is the optimal dose of sociality for our well-being? Why do we sometimes deeply connect with strangers? How do we decide whether or not to trust someone?

Anxiety

How Curiosity Can Help Ease Anxiety

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on May 3, 2023

Stuck in a loop of anxious thoughts? Addiction psychiatrist Jud Brewer explains how to approach them with your superpower of curiosity.

Stuck in a loop of anxious thoughts? Addiction psychiatrist Jud Brewer explains how to approach them with your superpower of curiosity.

Relationships

Kama Muta: Being Moved by Love

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on April 21, 2023

Why are we moved to tears watching animals form close bonds with each other, or humans reuniting at airports? An expert’s insights into the wonderful feeling of kama muta.

Why are we moved to tears watching animals form close bonds with each other, or humans reuniting at airports? An expert’s insights into the wonderful feeling of kama muta.