Welcome to The Longing Lab Podcast!
With over 13,000 downloads, we help you better understand your deepest longings.
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Do you ever find yourself so fixated on longing that you can’t enjoy the present? Longing for a lover, an exotic destination, a lost loved one, or a past time in your life? The Longing Lab takes a deeper look at the science of longing and the culture that drives us to long for what we don’t have. You can expect insightful conversations with individuals uniquely qualified to talk about longing. Host, Amanda McCracken, has written or spoken about her own addiction to longing in national publications like the New York Times, Washington Post, & the BBC. The goal of the Longing Lab is to inspire individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
I’m Amanda McCracken, your host. I'm an award-winning journalist, author, and a life-long learner. I love asking questions! I’ve interviewed Olympic athletes on menstruation, world renowned scientists on the brain’s reward system, to meditation pioneers on mindfulness. I’ve asked tough questions of parents grappling with the death of a child and a centenarian on life lessons. Join me for more exploration at The Longing Lab.