Radical Acceptance
Hidden Brain

Radical Acceptance

May 4, 2026 · 1h 30m

About this episode

<p>Last week, we looked at the hidden beliefs that can leave us feeling stuck in life. This week, in the second part of our conversation with behavioral scientist <a href="https://lifedesignlab.stanford.edu/team" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Evans</a>, we talk about radical acceptance. Dave shares why accepting reality as it is can be so difficult — and why it's an essential first step in building a meaningful life. Then, in the latest installment of Your Questions Answered, psychologist <a href="https://psychologyneuroscience.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/sarah-schnitker-phd" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sarah Schnitker</a> returns to answer listeners' questions about patience. </p> <p><i>When something terrible happens in your life, are you destined to fall apart? In </i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZj73Fu939s" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>our latest YouTube video,</i></a><i> we explore decades of research about how humans respond to grief, loss, and tragedy. Check it out, and subscribe so you don't miss any of our videos!</i></p> <p><i>Episode illustration by </i><a href="https://unsplash.com/illustrations/happy-narcissist-girl-looking-at-herself-at-mirror-admiring-her-beautiful-reflection-vector-illustration-for-self-love-proud-admiration-narcissism-concept-05OQp4YNUKg" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>Getty Images for Unsplash+</i></a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>