Learn how to use the science of vulnerability to gather up the courage to do something risky; how your body burns calories even after you’re done exercising; and a Swedish tradition that could make you more productive.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

• Here's Why You Admire Vulnerability in Everyone But Yourself — https://curiosity.im/2Sh9Ug8
• The Afterburn Effect Makes You Burn Calories Even After a Workout Is Over — https://curiosity.im/2SikxiL
• The Swedish Concept of Fika Can Make You More Productive — https://curiosity.im/2Sh9vKE

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Full episode transcript here: daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/be-brave-using-the-science-of-vulnerability-boost-productivity-with-fika-and-burn-calories-via-the-afterburn-effect">https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/be-brave-using-the-science-of-vulnerability-boost-productivity-with-fika-and-burn-calories-via-the-afterburn-effect