Coming Clean

This episode of Hidden Brain explores the psychological benefits of self-disclosure, building upon a previous discussion about the costs of keeping secrets with psychologist Leslie John. Leslie argues that sharing personal information, even if considered "TMI," can strengthen relationships. The second half of the show features listeners' questions about modern marriage, with psychologist Eli Finkel returning to offer insights. Additionally, the episode promotes Hidden Brain's upcoming live tour, with Shankar hosting events in Philadelphia and New York City. The tour will highlight key psychological insights from the show's first decade. Listeners are encouraged to find previous conversations with Eli Finkel and his podcast. The episode's illustration is provided by Bekeen Co. for Unsplash+. The podcast is hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. The episode also includes information regarding personal data collection for advertising.
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