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The Paradox of Pleasurable Sadness: Why We Love Music That Hurts

Psychology Tidbits by Circle Of Insight Productions

Jun 10, 20267:07Health

This Episode explores the psychology behind why millions of us deliberately choose sad music even when it stirs up painful emotions. We examine the science of pleasurable sadness — that bittersweet “it hurts so good” fee...

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The Paradox of Pleasurable Sadness: Why We Love Music That Hurts is an episode from Psychology Tidbits by Circle Of Insight Productions. This Episode explores the psychology behind why millions of us deliberately choose sad music even when...

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Published Jun 10, 2026, 7:07 long, audio available.