Is nostalgia good or bad for us?

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Is nostalgia good or bad for us?

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Have you ever noticed how revisiting films from your childhood, listening to old tunes, or flipping through cherished books can bring on a certain sense of solace. Your past is intricately woven into your present; it shapes who you are and influences the person you go on to become. With its comforting embrace of fond memories, nostalgia seems to breathe new life into past moments, giving us a boost. What actually happens in our brains when we get nostalgic then? Is nostalgia always good for us then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How has Taylor Swift changed USA?⁠ ⁠What is the triangular theory of love?⁠ Where does the old cat lady stereotype come from? First Broadcast: 18/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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