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Oversharing vs. Undersharing: How Revealing Too Much (or Too Little) Shapes Health, Relationships & Career with Leslie John
Category: Comedy
Duration: 01:01:34
Publish Date: 2026-03-04 02:00:00
Description:

Delanie Fischer chats with Leslie John, Harvard professor and author of Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing, about the nuanced risks and rewards of undersharing versus oversharing in our lives. They explore how the choices we make about what to reveal — and what to withhold — can profoundly shape our health, relationships, and even our careers. Leslie also shares practical, research-backed strategies for becoming a more effective and intentional sharer.

Episode Highlights: 

  • Impact of Secret-Keeping on Your IQ (+ How Undersharers Are Perceived)
  • 3 Studies About the Pros & Cons of Undersharing vs. Oversharing
  • Transparency in Job Interviews: What Kind of Shares Works Best
  • Burned by Oversharing? 2 Questions to Ask Yourself
  • Discernment & Balance: What to Share, When, and With Whom

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