Are you addicted to revenge? Why we crave it and how to reak the cycle with James Kimmel.
Today's guest, James Kimmel Jr., is a researcher at Yale School of Medicine and the author of The Science of Revenge. He'll discuss how revenge becomes addictive and why you shouldn't entertain the idea. Some of the things we talk about today are:
1) Why revenge is a natural human craving and how it activates your brain's addiction pathways.
2) How to recognize and break free from toxic revenge cycles.
3) The surprising science behind forgiveness and why it’s better for you than revenge.
4) A powerful mental exercise to help you move beyond resentment.
5) How letting go of revenge can help you build resilience and mental strength.