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Keeping Secrets

Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

February 2, 2026

Show Notes

We all carry secrets, from harmless omissions to life-changing truths. But secrecy isn’t neutral: hiding takes mental work and can harm our health and relationships. In this week’s show, and in our episode next week, psychologist Leslie John explores the costs of concealment—and how opening up can give us more mental space and deepen our connections.
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