The Neuroscience of Confidence | Ian Robertson

10% Happier February 17, 2025
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Audio only. What confidence does to your brain, why it helps with anxiety, and how to get it if you don't already have it. Plus, the problem with overconfidence. Ian Robertson is a Professor Emeritus in Psychology at Trinity College and was the founding director of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. He has written five books, the latest of which is called, How Confidence Works. Learn more about the 10% Happier podcast and join Dan and his community at www.danharris.com. #tenpercenthappier #10percent #danharris #meditation #mentalhealth #mindfulness #dharma #podcast #mindfulnessteacher #adults #anxiety #buddha #buddhism #fitness #health #interview #meditate #men #mental #help #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthtips #mindfulnessmeditation #science #selfawareness #selfhelp #selfhealing #tph #tenpercenthappier #tenpercent #panicattack #panicattackrelief #anxietyrelief #anxietytips Subscribe to watch more 10% Happier videos: https://www.youtube.com/tenpercenthappier Listen to the Full Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/Y_729H6p FOLLOW DAN HARRIS ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danharris/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danbharris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanHarrisABC X: https://twitter.com/danbharris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-harris-91ba5716b/ 10% Happier Podcast with Dan Harris Tune in to the 10% Happier podcast with Dan Harris for interviews with meditators, scientists, and authors on meditating, mental health, and much more.