Hidden Brain

Why You Feel Empty

<p>Have you ever had an unexplainable feeling of emptiness? Life seems perfect - and yet - something is missing. This week, sociologist <a href="https://hip.emory.edu/faculty/bios/keyes_corey.html" target="_blank">Corey Keyes</a> helps us understand where feelings of emptiness come from, how to navigate them and why they're more common than we might assume.</p><p>If you missed it, make sure to listen to last week's episode on <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/why-trying-too-hard-can-backfire-on-you/" target="_blank">Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You</a>. Thanks for listening!</p>

Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.