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Is Gossip Bad for You? The Science of Good vs Toxic Gossip (ft. a special guest!)

CLEANING UP THE MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf by Dr. Caroline Leaf

Jul 22, 202657:00Health

Why do we gossip, and is it actually bad for you? Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf unpacks the science of gossip with special guest Dominique Leaf, her daughter and the show's producer: the difference between t...

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Is Gossip Bad for You? The Science of Good vs Toxic Gossip (ft. a special guest!) is an episode from CLEANING UP THE MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Why do we gossip, and is it actually bad for you? Cognitive neuros...

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Published Jul 22, 2026, 57:00 long, audio available.