Ep. 21 — The Negativity Bias: Why Your Brain Loves Bad News

21/07/2025 51 min
Ep. 21 — The Negativity Bias: Why Your Brain Loves Bad News

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Most of your life is actually going fine but your brain doesn’t care.It’s wired for survival, not happiness. That’s why it clings to stress and negativity while ignoring peace and joy. If you don’t understand this bias, it can quietly sabotage your decisions and relationships. 🔑Key Takeaways:Your brain is wired to remember danger, not dinnerMedia profits by triggering your fear—and your body pays the priceFast emotions keep you alive, but slow thinking helps you thriveThe more negativity you consume, the more distorted your reality becomesA daily gratitude list can reprogram your brain toward positivityIn this episode of Second Thoughts, Dr. Roger Hall unpacks the science behind the negativity bias and how to take back control of your thoughts and emotions in a fear-based media landscape.Send us a textSupport the showThank you for tuning in to this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall!If you enjoyed today's insights, don't forget to subscribe for more content on leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Share this episode with friends, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit from these powerful strategies. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.🌐 Connect with Dr. Hall: Visit drrogerhall.com for resources and more.📧 Have a question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future episode! Follow me on socials: X - @DoctorRogerHallFacebook - @Roger HallInstagram - @DoctorRogerHallLinkedin - @Dr Roger HallYoutube - @DoctorRogerHallRumble - @SecondThoughts

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