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Oversharing: Are You Doing Too Much or Too Little of It? with Dr. Leslie John (Harvard)

Aug 20, 2026 · 1h 5m

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Ever shared something vulnerable and immediately wished you could take it back? That sinking feeling has a name: the vulnerability hangover. Harvard Business School professor and behavioral scientist Dr. Leslie John joins Danielle to unpack the surprising science of self-disclosure, why we often regret what we don't say more than what we do, and how revealing a little more, at work, in dating, and in friendship, can actually deepen trust, strengthen relationships, and change the way we connect. In this episode Dr. John shares: Why we regret what we hide more than what we reveal The science behind trust and human connection How to know if you're oversharing—or simply being honest Why…