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The Science of Using Imagination to Change How You Think and Feel | Cassandra Vieten

2026-08-11 · 62 min · 20 entities

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In this episode, Cassandra Vieten explores the science of using imagination to change how you think and feel. She explains that imagination isn’t something reserved for creativity or daydreaming; we’re using it constantly to anticipate the future, interpret the present, and tell stories about the past. Cassandra shares how becoming more conscious of these patterns can help us recognize when our imagination is working against us, shift the stories that keep us stuck, and use this powerful capacity to approach challenges with greater flexibility, possibility, and hope. Her new book is Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination Feeling overwhelmed in your life?Check out ⁠⁠Overwhelm is Optional ⁠⁠— a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you’ll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have. ⁠⁠Sign up here for only $29!⁠ Key Takeaways: Why we use imagination far more often than we realize How imagination shapes our thoughts, emotions, and behavior The difference between adaptive and maladaptive imagination How catastrophizing uses imagination against us Why imagining how you want to show up can be more useful than imagining perfect outcomes How your unique “imagination style” influences the way you think Why screens may be weakening our capacity to imagine How mental rehearsal can help us prepare for difficult situations Using your future self to clarify your values and priorities Why we can’t always think our way into lasting change How imagination can help regulate the nervous system Why generating hope is a skill we can practice For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this conversation with Cassandra Vieten, check out these other episodes: What’s Next? Our Future Stories with David Christian The 12 Levers That Actually Help You Change Your Life | Spencer Greenberg How to Craft a Meaningful Life with Emily Esfahani Smith This episode is sponsored by: Monarch: Take control of your finances with Monarch, the all-in-one personal finance app that helps you budget, track spending, monitor investments, and work toward your financial goals. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core, go to https://www.monarch.com/ and enter Promo Code: FEED Talkiatry⁠⁠⁠ connects you with licensed psychiatrists for personalized, evidence-based mental health care, all online and covered by most major insurance plans. To get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes, visit ⁠⁠⁠Talkiatry.com/FEED.⁠⁠⁠ Quince:⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠Quince.com/feed⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ⁠Pebl⁠⁠ – an AI-powered platform that helps companies hire and manage global teams in 185+ countries. Get a free estimate at ⁠⁠hipebl.ai⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices