Elissa Strauss
Writer and journalist, author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others, who researches and writes about caregiving and its psychological effects.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 30min
Could Caring for Others Change Your Brain for the Better?
Elissa Strauss, writer and author of When You Care, researches caregiving and its psychological effects. She discusses how caregiving can reshape identity and the brain. They explore evolutionary roots of care, research linking care to better health, and practical ways to protect self while caring. The conversation reframes care from burden to meaningful practice and urges broader cultural change.
