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254: Why stories move us to care with Dr. Paul Zak

2/9/2026 • 30 min

What if sharing a story could actually change the brain? In this episode of The Do Gooders Podcast, behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Paul Zak explains why stories move us so deeply—and how they spark empathy, generosity and joy at a biological level. You'll learn what happens in the brain when we hear a story of hope, why personal stories inspire action more than… Play episode

253: Why joy is meant to be shared
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252: A new year, a new chapter with Commissioners James and Sue Betts
251: The extraordinary gift of Christmas with Commissioner Douglas Riley
250: Olympia's Roaring Motorcycle Toy Run with Captain Amelia Mott
249: Inside The Salvation Army's Angel Tree with Marlene Klotz-Collins
248: Christmas began with a promise with Amanda Bible Williams
247: Behind the Red Kettle
246: Your brain on altruism with Nicole Karlis
245: Profiles in joyful giving
244: 6 ways to Give With Joy this Christmas
243 Slowing Down: Come away and rest with Alyson Pryor
242 Slowing Down: A gentle invitation to exhale with Jodi Grubbs
241 Slowing Down: Discovering the goodness of limits with Ashley Hales
240 Slowing Down: Releasing the stress you were never meant to carry with …
239 Slowing Down: Living at the pace of love with Alan Fadling
238: The state of the corps—and the future of ministry—with Jim Sparks
237: Building a legacy of care with Maria Rodriguez
236 The Big Five: How Understanding Personality Transforms Relationships w…
235: Beyond the statistics on homelessness
234: How Hope Markets transform food assistance with Stacy Bleuel
233: Summer at the Long Beach Red Shield with Captain Jared Arnold
232: The volunteer rebound with Hillary Jackson and Adriana Thiele
231: Uniquely caring for veterans with Chaplain Nate Lyons
230: Hope through the generations with Commissioners Doug and Colleen Riley
229: The science of hope with Dr. Chan Hellman
228: This is 'Hope in Action'
227 Walking With Jesus: The Resurrection with Dr. Major Terry Masango
226 Walking With Jesus: The Thief on the Cross with Dr. Major Terry Masango
225 Walking With Jesus: The Good Samaritan with Dr. Major Terry Masango
224 Walking With Jesus: The Lost Sheep with Dr. Major Terry Masango
223: Sheltering hope in The Salvation Army
222: When food is just the beginning with Jenny Hartung
221: Keeping the heat on with Captain Jon Tollerud
220: Filling a need for warm coats with Suzanne Pickering
219: When hearts and homes need warming
218: Love Your Nervous System with Dr. Jon Kole
217: A Practical Guide to Family Emergency Planning
216: Recognizing collective trauma after disaster with Dr. David Eisenman
215: Helping Others While Also Experiencing Uncertainty with Captains Nick…
214 More Than a House: With Love from Southern California
213: How to trust God's plans for the New Year with Megan Fate Marshman
212 'Army of Stars': A Christmas Time Capsule from 1949
211 More Than a Gift: Inside Alaska's Inmate Toy Store Ministry with Cathy…
210: Brightening the Holidays: The Salvation Army Spreads Christmas Love
209: 'Catching Whimsy' with Bob Goff
208: Embracing 'Infectious Generosity' with Chris Anderson
207: Finding purpose as a Salvation Army shelter monitor with Linda Byrd
206: Veteran finds healing, magic in the mundane with Eric Yanes

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