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Elaine Fox

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To get Elaine's latest news follow her on Twitter and Instagram @profelainefox Elaine Fox, PhD is a psychologist and author and became Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide, Australia in 2022. Originally from Dublin, her academic career has been primarily in the UK, most recently as Professor of Psychology and Affective Neuroscience at the University of Oxford. She is a leading scholar on the science of resilience and wellbeing and her work was awarded with a prestigious European Research Council Advanced Investigator fellowship from 2013-2019 to set up a large study in Oxford investigating why some people are emotionally vulnerable (to anxiety, depression, & addictions) while others are resilient. She is an engaging writer and speaker with a passion for the science behind how our mind works. Her first book RAINY BRAIN SUNNY BRAIN describes the fascinating science and stories behind why some of us are optimistic and resilient while others take a more pessimistic slant on things. Translated into more than 20 languages, it is a bestseller in several countries. Her new book SWITCHCRAFT will be published worldwide in 2022. Switchcraft is a highly accessible introduction to the science of flexibility and explains why it so critical to become as mentally agile as we can. It is packed full of helpful ways to help us cope with a complex and uncertain world. Like having your own personal life coach, Switchcraft shows you how you can not only survive, but also thrive in a constantly changing and uncertain world.
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The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

You can’t beat a good story. Luckily, humans are great at storytelling, and the best fiction podcasts are all the proof that the modern listener requires. Get the popcorn ready; it’s storytime.

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    • Switch Craft

    • The Hidden Power of Mental Agility
    • Written by: Elaine Fox
    • Narrated by: Gráinne Gillis
    • Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 2022-09-06
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1 rating

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    • Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain

    • How to Retrain Your Brain to Overcome Pessimism and Achieve a More Positive Outlook
    • Written by: Elaine Fox
    • Narrated by: Karen Saltus
    • Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
    • Release date: 2012-06-05
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 1 rating

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