Episode

Why We Remember Criticism and Forget the Good

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The Midlife Mentors
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Jun 20, 2026
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1046
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Summary

Send us Fan Mail Why is it that one piece of criticism can stay with us for years, yet we quickly forget the things that are going well? The answer lies in our psychology. Human beings are wired to spot threats and problems. It's how we survived. But in today's world, that negativity bias can leave us stressed, anxious and focused on what's wrong. In this episode, James is flying solo exploring the science of gratitude. Not as a fluffy self-help idea, but as a practical tool for improving wel...