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The Empathy Gym
Episode May 18, 2026 1 hr 28 min

The Empathy Gym

From Hidden Brain • Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Some people are good at putting themselves in another person's shoes. Others may struggle to relate. But psychologist Jamil Zaki argues that empathy isn't a fixed trait. This week, we revisit a favorite episode about how to exercise our empathy muscles. Then, Leslie John answers listener questions about the benefits of opening up to others, in our latest installment of Your Questions Answered.

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