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The Expectation Effect

11 min read 14 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

Your brain is a prediction machine that shapes your biology, health, and lifespan. Discover how expectations become self-fulfilling prophecies—and how to harness them.

You’ll learn

  • Placebo and nocebo effects are real biology
  • Beliefs about aging can add years to life
  • Reframe stress to boost performance and health
  • Willpower limits are largely a mindset