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Guilt is one of the most powerful--and unpleasant--emotions we experience. When we feel it, we want it gone. But it carries an important purpose we should learn not to ignore. When was the last time you felt guilty? Chances are, you don't even want to think about it--most of us would rather not. It's uncomfortable. We can't change what we did now, so why dwell on it? But avoiding guilt is a mistake we have to stop making if we want to improve our lives, our relationships, and our mental health. Drawing on extensive research into psychology, psychotherapy, philosophy, comparative religion, and legal studies, as well as Chris Moore's own foundational experiences with the emotion, Guilt offers a new perspective. In this fascinating deep dive, listeners will learn the evolutionary origins of guilt, what its real purpose is, and how it impacts us; why we should view guilt as a healthy emotion--and even be grateful for it; how to reframe guilt as an opportunity to grow and strengthen our relationships; why collective guilt holds the potential for driving social change; and ways to recognize when our guilt is misplaced and acting as an obstacle.

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Chris Moore, PhD, is a professor of psychology and former dean of science at Dalhousie University in Canada, as well as a former Canada Research Chair at the University of Toronto. He holds a PhD in developmental psychology from the University of Cambridge and an MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College. He has spent his career studying human social understanding and relations, and has published well over 100 research papers, edited five books and special issues of academic journals, and authored The Development of Commonsense Psychology. He has had numerous invitations to present at academic conferences and universities around the world and has enjoyed many research collaborations in Canada, the United States, Australia, Germany, China, and the UK. Moore's work has been cited in mainstream print publications such as Psychology Today, Today's Parent, and the New York Times. His research has also been featured in a variety of TV documentaries, including The Nature of Things and the Baby Human series on Discovery Health. The Power of Guilt is his first book for a general audience. He lives in Nova Scotia with his family. Jonathan Beville is an audiobook narrator of suspense and thrillers, as well as historical fiction, science fiction, current affairs, and business titles. A classically trained actor, Jonathan has also enjoyed a successful career in the international business. He has had the privilege to live in both Europe and the Middle East, and has worked on projects taking him to more than eighty countries around the world. An avid SCUBA diver, Jonathan brings a spirit of adventure and a deep love for travel and exploration into the recording booth, and draws on people and experiences from his journeys around the world to inspire character voices in his narration. The father of two daughters, Jonathan resides in Maryland with his family.

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