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May 18, 2026Social AnxietySocial ConnectionBehavioral Science

How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley

Dr. Nick Epley reveals that social anxiety is often rooted in a misplaced belief about others' negativity, and real-world exposure to genuine human connection is the most effective way to overcome it.

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Mar 30, 2026Sexual OrientationHormonesPrenatal Development

How Hormones Shape Sexual Orientation & Behavior | Dr. Marc Breedlove

Dr. Marc Breedlove details how prenatal hormones and maternal immune responses profoundly shape sexual orientation and behavior, challenging simplistic views on choice and highlighting the brain's lifelong plasticity.

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