The Neuroscience & Philosophy of Happiness Meetup (USA)

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This event examines how deep-seated fears create powerful pressures that influence our romantic decisions, especially in the early stages of relationships. As someone who studies how pressure affects decision-making, I've observed how our fundamental fears can profoundly shape our choices about love and connection.
Fear emerges as one of the most powerful sources of pressure in romantic decision-making. Our fear of loss, abandonment, and rejection doesn't just create emotional discomfort - it fundamentally alters how we evaluate potential partners and make relationship choices. These fears trigger both psychological and biological responses that can cloud our judgment precisely when we need clear thinking the most.
Understanding how these fears create pressure helps us recognize why we sometimes make relationship decisions that don't serve us well. We might rush into commitments to avoid abandonment, withdraw to prevent rejection, or cling too tightly out of fear of loss. These pressure-driven decisions often create the very outcomes we were trying to avoid.
But by understanding how pressure from our fears influences our decision-making patterns, we can learn to make more conscious choices in our romantic lives. We'll explore practical ways to recognize when fear is driving our decisions and how to maintain clearer judgment even when facing the intense pressures of early romance.
This isn't about eliminating fear - it's about understanding how pressure affects our choices so we can navigate romantic decisions with greater awareness and wisdom. Whether you're starting to date, entering a new relationship, or wanting to understand your relationship patterns better, this event will help you understand how pressure influences your romantic choices and how to make better decisions despite these pressures.
Join us to explore how understanding pressure in decision-making can transform your approach to romance and relationships.
Disclaimer : The information provided in these online talks is intended for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am not a licensed healthcare provider and cannot diagnose or treat any mental health conditions.
If you are experiencing any mental health concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional.

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Fear of Failure: Neuroscientific and Psychological Insights into Decision-Making

Explore how fear of failure shapes our choices in this compelling session that bridges neuroscience and psychology. Whether you're striving to make more confident personal decisions or lead others through uncertainty, understanding how fear—especially fear of failure—affects motivation and decision-making can be profoundly transformative.
We’ll examine how foundational psychological theories and the latest findings in neuroscience reveal what happens in the brain when we hesitate, avoid risk, or self-sabotage. Discover how the brain’s threat detection systems and emotional regulation circuits interact with motivation and reward pathways, influencing how we respond to challenges and setbacks.
For individuals, this session will offer science-backed tools to recognize and reframe fear-based thinking. Learn how fear of failure can quietly undermine your goals, and how to override avoidance patterns by engaging your brain’s intrinsic motivators. We’ll unpack strategies to build resilience, overcome procrastination, and develop habits that align with your aspirations—not your anxieties.
For leaders, this talk introduces key concepts from neuroleadership to help you navigate fear dynamics within teams. Understand how fear of failure can stifle creativity, limit collaboration, and reduce engagement—and more importantly, learn how to create psychological safety, support growth mindsets, and encourage calculated risk-taking. You'll walk away with a framework to lead more empathetically, inspire more authentically, and cultivate a culture that embraces learning and continuous improvement.
By the end, you’ll be equipped with actionable insights into how the fear of failure operates beneath the surface of decision-making—and how you can harness that awareness to make wiser, braver, and more impactful choices.
Please Note: This talk is for educational purposes and does not provide diagnosis or treatment for mental health conditions.

Welcome to our webinar on the Neuroscience and Philosophy of Happiness, where we take a unique approach to understanding happiness. This session is not about following the latest self-help trends or spiritual practices that promise quick fixes. Instead, we will delve into the deep science and philosophy behind happiness, focusing on what truly makes us happy from both a neurological and philosophical standpoint.
In this webinar, we will explore cutting-edge research from neuroscience and philosophy to uncover the factors that contribute to happiness and how we can actively cultivate it in our lives. We will examine the brain's chemistry of happiness and reflect on the philosophical frameworks that have shaped our understanding of well-being over time.
At the heart of this session is a powerful realization: our greatest obstacle to happiness is not external circumstances, but the fear of suffering. The fear of future pain, discomfort, and emotional turmoil often holds us back from experiencing true contentment. In this webinar, we will explore how our minds create and amplify this fear, and how understanding it from both a scientific and philosophical perspective can empower us to break free and embrace lasting happiness.
This is not about superficial fixes or empty promises—this is grounded in real scientific research and philosophical inquiry. Whether you’re interested in how your brain processes happiness or how historical thinkers have shaped our understanding of well-being, this webinar will offer valuable insights and practical wisdom.
Join us as we unravel the complexities of happiness, recognize the fear that stands in our way, and learn how to cultivate genuine well-being in our lives.
Disclaimer: The information shared in these talks is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am not a licensed healthcare provider and cannot diagnose or treat mental health conditions. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.