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The secret life of secrets
The secret life of secrets
The secret life of secrets
Saturday 25th June 2022
Michael Slepian reveals the impact of secrets on well-being and shares his personal journey in this engaging episode.
29 minutes
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Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Episode Overview
- Secrets can harm mental and physical health due to rumination.
- Sharing secrets with a trusted person can be beneficial.
- Family secrets may impact relationships positively or negatively.
- Cultural differences affect how secrets are perceived and shared.
- Art projects like Secret Telephone highlight the human need to share secrets.
The more people think about their secrets just simply alone in their thoughts, the more those secrets harm their well-being.
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? Dive into the fascinating world of secrets with Michael Slepian, a researcher who studies the psychology of secrets. Ironically, Michael was blindsided by a family secret that changed his life. Imagine finding out your dad isn't your biological father just after acing an interview at Columbia University! This episode of 'All In The Mind' explores the impact secrets have on our mental and physical health.
Michael's research shows that the real harm comes from the constant rumination over secrets, not the act of keeping them hidden. You'll learn about common secrets people hold, like romantic desires and financial issues, and how these can affect well-being globally. Secrets can be a currency of intimacy, but when they eat away at us, sharing them with a trusted third party can be incredibly beneficial.
With anecdotes ranging from childhood secrets to a unique art project called the Secret Telephone, this episode is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Michael's personal journey reveals how even the most closely guarded secrets can eventually come to light, often leading to deeper relationships and understanding. So, do you have a secret that’s been weighing you down? Perhaps it’s time to share it or write it down. After all, secrets might be better off shared than hidden away.