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

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

August 11, 2026 · 1h 2m

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Cassandra Vieten discusses how imagination influences our thoughts and emotions and how to harness it for personal growth.

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…

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