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2:15- How?d Charles Think of The Cover of his book?
3:33- Are there super communicator prodigies
6:40- When did Charles get interested in this topic?
8:29- What are the three types of conversations?
10:50- How can we apply super communication to politics?
18:23- People who disagree historically come together
20:36- Common mistakes people make when talking with each other
23:12- Are great therapists great super communicators?
25:01- What?s going on in ?The Big Bang Theory? writer?s room?
33:51- How can you improve connection if you?re shy?
37:25- How can people who have trouble with social cues improve connection?
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This week Scott is joined by author and creator of Farnham Street blog Shane Parrish. Scott and Shane discuss mastering the skill of clear thinking, taming emotions and one's ego, and practical tips for strength and resilience.
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This week Scott is joined by author of "The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well". Scott and Amy discuss the encouragement of taking smart risks, reframing one's thinking to expect and accept more failure to gain greater success, and how to have a little fun when something doesn't work out.
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This week Scott is joined by ?The Holistic Psychologist ?, Dr. Nicole LePera, author of the new book "How To Be The Love You Seek". They discuss the importance of being emotionally connected to yourself, healing personal traumas, and expressing your emotions authentically to others.
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This week Scott is joined by Author and American Mountain climbing legend, Alison Levine, to discuss pushing through fatigue to find your inner strength, turning personal moments of ?no? into moments of ?yes?, and tapping into your fullest potential whatever mountain you are climbing.
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This week, Scott is joined by Psychiatrist and Author of "The Matter with Things", Iain McGilchrist, for a wide-ranging conversation spanning the main differences between left brain and right brain functions, the creative brain, intelligence, the source of truth, and the metaphysical realm of human existence.
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Happy 2024 Psychology Podcast listeners. It's a new year and it's time to finally change your personality. Forget the fluff-- Scott is here to bring you some science-backed tips to actually become a new you.
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Happy 2024 listeners! A heads up that we'll be dark to start the year but will be back and better than ever in 2 weeks!
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Today it?s a real honor to have Carol Dweck on the podcast. Dr. Dweck is a leading researcher in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford. Her research examines the role of mindsets in personal achievement and organizational effectiveness. Dr. Dweck has also held professorships at Columbia and Harvard Universities, has lectured to education, business, and sports groups around the world, has addressed the United Nations, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences, and has won 12 lifetime achievement awards for her research. Her best-selling book Mindset has been widely influential and has been translated into over 25 languages.
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Today we welcome Dr. Antonio Damasio. He is an internationally recognized neuroscientist whose extensive research has shaped the understanding of neural systems and consciousness. With over a hundred journal articles and book chapters, he has earned many prestigious awards throughout his career. Currently, he serves as University Professor, the David Dornsife Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Philosophy, and director of the Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California. His books Descartes? Error, Looking for Spinoza, Self Comes to Mind, The Strange Order of Things, and Feeling & Knowing, have been published in translation and are taught in universities throughout the world. In this episode, I talk to Antonio Damasio about consciousness. People often think that the mind and consciousness are the same thing, but Dr. Damasio disputes this notion. He argues that it?s the complex relationship of both our brains and bodies that makes sentient thought possible. Homeostatic feelings like hunger and pain developed before emotions; and along with it came consciousness. We also touch on the topics of perception, mental illness, evolution, panpsychism, AI and machine learning. Website: dornsife.usc.edu/bc Twitter: @damasiousc
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Today it?s great to have the legendary Noam Chomsky on the podcast. Noam is a public intellectual, linguist, and political activist. He?s the author of many influential books, including Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media, and his latest book with Robert Pollin called Climate Crisis and The Green New Deal: The Political Economy of Saving The Planet. Chomsky is also known for helping to initiate and sustain the cognitive revolution. He?s the Laureate Professor of Linguistics at The University of Arizona and Institute Professor Emeritus at MIT. Topics [02:06] The cognitive revolution of the ?50s and ?60s [03:49] Noam?s first encounter with behaviorism [12:41] What it was like to be part of the cognitive revolution [17:49] Implicit learning and artificial grammar [26:30] Noam?s view on modern-day behavioral genetics [28:05] Noam's thoughts on intelligence [32:02] Noam?s take on creativity [38:41] Chomsky's view vs. Foucault's view [42:49] Noam?s thoughts on modern-day social justice movements [45:50] Is there such a thing as human nature? [49:06] Identity vs. human nature [54:54] Noam?s views on race consciousness in America [59:16] Why Noam thinks Trump is the worst criminal in human history [1:00:34] How can democrats appeal to Trump supporters? [1:03:47] Cancel culture [1:05:10] The complexities of the slogan "defund the police" [1:08:36] Noam reflects on his life regrets [1:10:17] Chomsky's life advice
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Today we welcome David Epstein, the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the bestseller The Sports Gene, both of which have been translated in more than 20 languages. His TED Talks on performance science have been viewed more than 11 million times. He has master's degrees in environmental science and journalism and has worked as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. In this episode, I talked to David Epstein about greatness. If there's one thing we know for sure about greatness, it's that there is no linear path to it. David and I discuss the complex relationship of talent and hard work in specific domains. Although there is no formula, we can both agree that persistent effort and fierce determination are necessary ingredients?but so is talent. We have a nuanced discussion of the dance between nature and nurture on the path to talent. It?s a very delicate dance. We also touch on the topics of self-actualization, creativity, fulfillment and moral greatness. Website: davidepstein.com Twitter: @DavidEpstein
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In this episode, I talk to George Bonanno about trauma and resiliency. We start off by discussing what people get wrong about trauma and how this led to the invention of the PTSD diagnosis. George defines what resilience is, how it?s different from growth, and its paradoxical correlation to individual differences. Finally, he elaborates on how the flexibility mindset and sequence help us get through personal traumatic events or global tragedies like 9/11 or the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In this week's episode of The Psychology Podcast, we continue the "Best of Series" with Angela Duckworth. Angela Duckworth researches self-control and grit, which is defined as passion and perseverance for long term goals. Her research has demonstrated that there are factors that can be more predictive of success than IQ. In this episode we cover some of her findings on grit, including academic and popular misconceptions of this work. We also discuss research on standardized testing, self-control and more.
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In this week's episode of The Psychology Podcast, we continue the "Best of Series" with Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman.Our conversation revolves around judgment and decision-making. According to Kahneman, noise and bias are everywhere but we don't tend to notice it. We talk about how to reduce noise and bias, and what it means to think fast and slow.
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In this episode, I talk to renowned neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett about emotions and the brain. She reveals what the true function of the brain is?and it?s not for thinking. We also discuss the impact of past experiences on our cognition and what we can do to overcome our own detrimental patterns. Further into our discussion, Dr. Lisa challenges the traditionally held view that emotions are universal. In her own theory of constructed emotion, she argues that variability in emotional expression exists due to socialization and language differences. We also touch on the topics of hallucinogens, culture, education, relationships, and authoritarianism.
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Today we welcome Robert Waldinger to the podcast. Robert is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and Zen priest. He is Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development. His TEDx talk on this subject has received nearly 44 million views, and is the 9th most watched TED talk of all time. He is the co-author of The Good Life with Dr. Marc Schulz.In this episode, I talk to Robert Waldinger about the secret to a happy life. Robert shares with us the recent findings of The Grant Study, which is the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted. It?s been ongoing for more than 80 years now, and has had high profile participants like US President John F. Kennedy. Robert and I get into the details of how they continue to conduct research and how to make sense of both the new and old data. Sure enough, what the study has found consistent is the power of connection. We also touch on the topics of psychodynamic therapy, defense mechanisms, attachment, and psychological research.
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Today we welcome Orin Davis to the podcast. Orin Davis earned the first doctorate in positive psychology, and is a self-actualization engineer who enables people to do and be their best. As the Principal Investigator of the Quality of Life Laboratory, he conducts research on flow, creativity, hypnosis, and mentoring. Dr. Davis consults for companies from startups to multinationals on hiring strategies, culture, innovation, and employee well-being. He is the author of Team Flow: The psychology of optimal collaboration.
In this episode, I talk to Orin Davis about the new science of flow. A lot of people are familiar with the concept of flow, but according to Dr. Davis, the experience of it is not very common. We discuss Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi?s work and how Dr. Davis is expanding the research of flow by studying it at a group level. He talks about how we can increase the chances of experiencing flow for both individuals and teams. We also touch on the topics of microflow, hypnosis, absorption, positive psychology, and self-actualization.
Website: https://qllab.org/
Twitter: @DrOrinDavis
Topics
02:11 Orin?s dissertation
03:18 What is the flow experience?
09:01 Neuroscience of flow
11:57 Team flow
18:53 The whole team needs to be in flow
20:32 Flow is rare
22:07 How to increase flow
28:42 Democratizing flow
31:00 Microflow
35:14 How to spark team flow
36:43 Hypnosis and absorption
44:59 The autotelic personality
47:03 Modern-day positive psychology
51:44 Know thyself
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Today we welcome Michael Slepian to the podcast. Michael is the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Associate Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia University. A recipient of the Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science, he is the leading expert on the psychology of secrets. He?s authored more than fifty articles on secrecy, truth, and deception. Michael?s research has been covered by The New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, BBC, The Wall Street Journal and more. He is the author of The Secret Life of Secrets.
In this episode, I talk to Michael Slepian about the psychology of secrets. Everyone has secrets that they keep from others?how does this affect our relationships and well-being? According to Michael, maintaining privacy is not the most burdensome aspect. Carrying a secret all by ourselves is what weighs us down. Michael and I explore the different categories of secrets and we talk about when to reveal the deepest parts of ourselves and who to reveal them to. We also touch on the topics of personality, morality, trauma, developmental psychology and communication.
Website: michaelslepian.com
Twitter: @michaelslepian
Topics
02:04 Michael?s family secret
05:38 Defining secrecy
11:12 Correlation of personality with secret keeping
13:01 Revealing secrets
18:56 Categories of secrets
24:31 Healthy communication with children
29:50 Morality of secret keeping
34:20 Jamie Kunz and Dale Coventry's secret
36:27 Journaling and emotional support
40:25 Three dimensions of secrets
44:09 How to deflect direct questions
46:05 Sharing secrets anonymously
47:46 Secret joys
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Today we welcome Monica Parker to the podcast. Monica is the founder of global human analytics and change consultancy HATCH, whose clients include blue-chip companies such as LinkedIn, Google, Prudential, and LEGO. Her career has been nothing short of colorful, having been an opera singer, a museum exhibition designer, a policy director, a Chamber of Commerce CEO, and a homicide investigator. She is also a world-renowned speaker, writer, and the author of The Power of Wonder.
In this episode, I talk to Monica Parker about the power of wonder. In today?s fast-paced world, most people fail to notice the richness of life. To become more wonder-prone, Monica encourages us all to slow down and pursue meaningful exploration. When we pay more careful attention to the world, we become more empathetic, resilient, and exuberant. Monica shares with us her cycle of wonder framework and how we can be more open and present in our daily lives. We also touch on the topics of personality, post-traumatic growth, mindfulness, and education.
Website: www.monica-parker.com
Instagram: @monicacparker
Topics
02:06 Monica?s background and expertise
03:26 The Power of Wonder
06:41 Cycle of Wonder
17:22 The wandering mind
22:18 Wonder shifts our perception
27:15 Slow thought and quality sleep
30:21 Wonder-prone mindset
32:28 Wonderstruck during crisis
36:26 Wonder bringers
39:14 Teaching wonder in schools
45:29 There?s more to life
47:37 Take a daily wonder walk
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Today we welcome Robert Sapolsky to the podcast. ??Robert is professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya. His research has been featured in the National Geographic documentary "Stress: Portrait of a Killer". At age 30, Robert received the MacArthur Foundation's "genius" grant. He is author of Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone and Monkeyluv. His latest book is called Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will.
In this episode, I talk to Robert Sapolsky about life without free will. Humans like the idea of having control over their lives, but Robert asserts that free will is just an illusion. Life beyond free will may sound unpleasant, but Robert explains the profound consequences of this belief in reforming the justice system, meritocracy, and education. We also touch on the topics of philosophy, quantum physics, mindfulness, grit, and responsibility.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robertsapolsky/
Topics
02:38 Robert?s background and upbringing
05:43 Life without free will
13:16 Believing in free will
24:05 Responsibility and punishment
33:14 The future cannot be determined
43:45 Mindfulness - a form of free will?
48:37 The human experience
53:41 Abolish the justice system and meritocracy
1:04:03 Statistical guilt
1:07:21 Effort, grit and taking credit
1:16:40 Nobody is more ?worthy?
1:23:29 Life is worth living
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Today we welcome Bob Mankoff to the podcast. For over 40 years, Bob Mankoff has been the driving force of comedy and satire at some of the most honored publications in America, including The New Yorker and Esquire. He is the founder of Cartoon Collections, parent company to CartoonStock.com, the world?s most successful cartoon licensing platform. For twenty years as Cartoon Editor for The New Yorker, Bob pored over thousands of submissions each week, analyzing, critiquing, and selecting each cartoon. In 2005, he helped start the ?New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest.? Bob is the author of numerous books, including his New York Times bestselling memoir, How About Never ? Is Never Good For You?: My Life In Cartoons.
In this episode, I talk to Bob Mankoff about the psychology of humor. Looking back at his illustrious career as a cartoonist, Bob talks about his early beginnings and the people he's mentored in the field. He explains the anatomy of a joke and reveals his all-time favorite cartoons. While humans are creative creatures, Bob believes that using AI and technology can further augment our intelligence and humor by opening up worlds of possibilities.
Website: www.bobmankoff.com/
Twitter: @BobMankoff
Topics
02:14 Bob?s childhood & upbringing
10:42 Personality of cartoonists and comedians
19:54 Types of humor
23:44 The grand scheme of time
26:28 Augmenting intelligence and creativity
38:30 Cartoon Bank
44:24 All-time favorite cartoons
52:17 Theory of humor
57:49 Censorship & cancel culture
01:01:24 Bob Mankoff?s legacy
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Today we welcome Joseph Goldstein to the podcast. Joseph is a co-founder and the guiding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) along with Jack Kornfield and Sharon Salzberg. He is one of the first American vipassana teachers and has been teaching Buddhist meditation worldwide since 1974. A contemporary author of numerous popular books on Buddhism, his publications include Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, One Dharma, Insight Meditation and others.
In this episode, I talk to Joseph Goldstein about Buddhism and the impermanence of life. Being too attached to the self can bring suffering. However, this doesn?t mean that we need to forego our identities or self-care. Joseph explains that enlightenment can be achieved when the mind is free from clinging. He talks about the different states that can help us realize the insight of impermanence and selflessness. We also touch on the topics of mindfulness, compassion, creativity, and wisdom.
Website: www.dharma.org/
Twitter: @onedharma
Topics
03:01 Joseph?s background and expertise
09:31 Enlightenment
15:11 Balance of mind
24:15 Noticing per minute
31:02 Mindfulness and flow
35:38 Wisdom is insight
38:00 Creativity
41:20 Different mind states
49:51 The tales of Sisyphus and Icarus
55:29 Skillful means
58:53 Flow of being
1:02:04 Unprompted mindfulness
1:04:42 Equanimity
1:09:24 Compassion and connection
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Today we welcome Dan Siegel to the podcast. Dr. Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. Dr. Siegel is also the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. He?s authored numerous articles, chapters, and books including the New York Times bestsellers Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human and Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence. His latest book is called IntraConnected: MWe (Me + We) as the Integration of Self, Identity, and Belonging.
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Dan Siegel about expanding the notion of the self. Modern culture has taught us that the self is all about individual identity and personal experiences. But Dr. Siegel posits that who we are is not limited to the brain or body. He argues that the self is not isolated, it?s composed of our relationships to other living beings and to the natural world. This expanded view of the self has important implications for the trajectory of humanity. We also touch on the topics of consciousness, neuroscience, quantum physics, and the flow state.
Website: drdansiegel.com
Instagram: @DrDanSiegel
Topics
02:20 Me + We
06:08 Expand your self
12:58 The self, the mind, and consciousness
42:15 Integrating all brain networks
59:43 Different styles of daydreaming
1:02:08 Wheel of awareness
1:08:38 We?re IntraConnected
1:11:21 Widening the window of tolerance
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Today we welcome Nick Holton to the podcast. Nick is an international speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach. His work focuses on helping individuals become better versions of themselves through the application of the cutting-edge science of human flourishing, a synergistic development of both peak performance and overall well-being and fulfillment. He works with individuals, teams, businesses, and organizations ranging from professional athletes, NCAA programs, educational institutions, first responders and Fortune 100 executives. He is co-founder of The Antifragile Academy and he also co-hosts the podcast, FlourishFM which is sponsored by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard and the Department of Education at Oxford. Nick has worked with clients, given talks, and delivered training across the U.S., Europe, India, Australia, Uganda, Singapore, Mexico, and South America.
In this episode, I talk to Nick Holton about human flourishing. Our current education system is primarily concerned with teaching academic subjects. While building knowledge is essential, this is not enough to allow students to self-actualize. Nick points out that young people?s need to matter should be addressed as well. To facilitate human flourishing, we need to embed the different principles of positive psychology both inside and outside of the classroom. Nick and I believe that education can transform society for the better, and we exchange ideas on how we can build an ecosystem that fosters holistic development.
Website: www.nickholton.com
Twitter: @dr_nickholton
Topics
02:23 Nick?s background and expertise
11:16 Coaching each individual
13:35 The need for mattering
21:49 What is human flourishing?
25:21 Education can transform society
29:56 Positive education
38:59 The Shipley School
42:40 Holistic development
51:38 FlourishFM
55:41 Flourishing outside the classroom
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Today we welcome Jeffrey Hull to the podcast. Jeffrey is a highly sought-after facilitator, keynote speaker and executive coach to both nonprofit and for-profit global organizations.
He is the Executive Director of the Institute of Coaching, based at McLean Hospital. Jeffrey is also a clinical instructor in psychology at Harvard Medical School and an adjunct professor of leadership at New York University. His latest book is called Flex: The Art and Science of Leadership in a Changing World.
In this episode, I talk to Jeffrey Hull about the new landscape of leadership. The world is changing, and alpha leadership is not the only way to manage a team. Jeffrey highlights the importance of beta leadership, a style that values emotion and collaboration. According to him, the most effective leaders know which style to lead with, depending on the situation. In addition to learning other ways of being, Jeffrey believes we need to leverage perspectives from the indigenous and neurodiverse communities. We also touch on the topics of emotional intelligence, coaching, creativity, and authenticity.
Website: www.jeffreyhull.com
Twitter: @JeffreyHullPhD
Topics
02:18 The beta boss
09:07 Inclusivity in all ways
12:50 Flexible communication
18:29 Emotional intelligence and vulnerability
25:48 Physical energy of being
28:27 Engagement: productivity or creativity
30:35 Collaboration occurs in safe spaces
33:01 Self-coaching
37:49 The future of coaching
43:46 We all have unique gifts
46:40 Dialogue, not disagreement
49:08 Age of convergence
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Today we welcome back Arthur Brooks to the podcast. ??Arthur is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular weekly ?How to Build a Life? column. A world-renowned speaker, he talks about human happiness, and works to raise well-being within private companies, universities, public agencies, and community organizations. His latest book, which he co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, is called Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier.
In this episode, I talk to Arthur Brooks about building the life you want. People often think that happiness is a static end goal. But in reality, life will always have its ups and downs. According to Arthur, we can make choices that can improve our well-being despite the presence of challenges. He talks about how to find satisfaction through family, friends, meaningful work, and faith. Arthur also shares actionable steps around managing emotions and habits that can help us create a better life. We also touch on the topics of neuroscience, transcendence, evolutionary psychology, and love.
Website: arthurbrooks.com
Twitter: @arthurbrooks
Topics
02:50 Build the Life You Want
03:55 Writing the book with Oprah
10:14 Extremes are unhealthy
15:35 Unhappiness is not your enemy
17:38 Faith and transcendental experiences
21:22 Look for real friends, not deal friends
25:09 Work is love made visible
27:27 Love your enemies
37:28 Conflict is not hatred
39:59 Patterns of happiness vs individual variation
44:04 Family as a source of growth
47:36 The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)
49:07 Emotional substitution
51:13 Overcoming the negativity bias
55:40 Keep it simple
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Today we welcome Troy Carter to the podcast. Troy is the co-founder and CEO of Venice Music, a technology and media company focused on powering the business of music via distribution, services, and data analytics. Formerly, Troy was the founder and CEO of Atom Factory, where he rose to prominence, nurturing the careers of global superstars including Lady Gaga and John Legend. He most recently served at Spotify as its Global Head of Creator Services, overseeing the company's growth strategy for artists and record labels.
In this episode, I talk to Troy Carter about spotting creative potential. Working in the entertainment industry has given Troy an eye for talent, but that?s not all it takes to become successful. Hard work, determination, and letting your personality shine through are also key components. Troy and I talk about musical geniuses and the future of the music industry with the advent of sophisticated AI tools.
Website: www.venicemusic.co/
Twitter: @justcallmetroy
Topics
02:21 The golden age of hip hop
06:50 Spotting creative potential
13:26 East coast VS West coast hip hop
19:16 Discovering Lady Gaga
26:35 Be willing to bet on yourself
29:50 Musical geniuses
36:00 The creative process
41:59 How AI is changing music
49:36 Discovering new artists
53:19 Helping independent labels
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Today we welcome Maya Shankar to the podcast. Maya is a cognitive scientist and the creator and host of the podcast, ?A Slight Change of Plans?. It was awarded as the Best Show of 2021 by Apple and received an Ambie award from the Podcast Academy in 2022. Maya has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford and a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Oxford. She's a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music's pre-college program, where she was a private violin student of Itzhak Perlman.
In this episode, I talk to Maya Shankar about change. Humans have a desire to attach roles to identities. But when events disrupt that, we may feel unsure of who we are. Having gone through huge shifts herself, Maya shares with us ways in which we can reconfigure our identities and pivot to pursue our goals in different ways. Change can be disorienting, but it affords us a deeper understanding of ourselves. Maya also believes it?s also an opportunity to re-examine our long held beliefs and values. We also touch on the topics of cognitive science, mindfulness, awe, and hope.
Website: mayashankar.com
Twitter: @MayaUmaShankar
Topics
02:43 Maya as a violinist
06:00 Identity paralysis
13:02 Reconfiguring identity
18:08 A blind cook becomes a master chef
21:10 Post ecstatic growth
24:07 It?s okay to change values
28:38 Mindfulness and awe
34:15 Re-examining our values
38:29 Embracing a flexible mindset
40:49 Cognitive closure
44:51 Maya?s Slight Change of Plans
48:31 Pivot your goals
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Today we welcome Seth Gillihan to the podcast. Seth is a licensed psychologist who specializes in mindful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He received his doctorate in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Seth is also a therapy advisor with the self-therapy app Bloom, a medical reviewer for Everyday Health, and host of the Think Act Be podcast. Over the years, he?s authored multiple books on mindfulness and CBT. His latest book is called Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Simple Path to Healing, Hope, and Peace.
In this episode, I talk to Seth Gillihan about mindful CBT. Cognitive behavioral therapy is often used to address mental health issues. Although proven to be helpful, Seth Gillihan believes that adding the component of mindfulness will not only improve our well-being, but can also help us find meaning, purpose, and peace. He shares with us the Think Act Be paradigm and ways we can be more in tune with ourselves. We also touch on the topics of alignment, spirituality, suffering, and openness to experience.
Website: https://sethgillihan.com/
Instagram: @sethjgillihan
Topics
02:30 Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
11:11 Finding spiritual peace
17:17 Think Act Be paradigm
21:56 Connect with yourself
28:06 Saying yes to life
34:59 Work in alignment
40:53 Alignment practice
44:50 Coming home to yourself
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Today we welcome Dr. Robert L. Leahy, the Director of The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy NYC and clinical professor of psychology in psychiatry at Weill-Cornell University Medical School. Dr. Leahy serves on a number of scientific committees for international conferences on cognitive behavioral therapy and is a frequent keynote speaker throughout the world. He has authored 27 books about CBT, depression, worry, anxiety, and emotion regulation, which have been translated in 20 languages. His latest book is called If Only...: Finding Freedom from Regret.
In this episode, I talked to Dr. Robert Leahy about finding freedom from regret. Regret is an unpleasant emotion that can motivate us to learn and grow, but there are times when it can keep us frozen in place. According to Dr. Leahy, this is why it?s important to make a distinction between productive and unproductive rumination. He shares the cognitive biases we have about loss and opportunity as well as strategies on how to let go of regret when it no longer serves us.
Website: cognitivetherapynyc.com
LinkedIn: Robert Leahy
Topics
02:12 Why do we feel regret?
07:30 Regret is tied to expectations
12:57 Affective forecasting, coping, resilience
18:31 Existential perfectionism
20:45 The free lunch myth
24:19 Inaction inertia
26:58 Hindsight bias
28:32 Adaptive humility
32:39 Letting go of regret
36:36 The boredom technique
40:01 Productive guilt
43:45 The 8 habits of highly regretful people
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Today we welcome Caroline Leaf to the podcast. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and Logopaedics. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health and the formation of memory. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, and Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. Her latest book is called How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess.
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Caroline Leaf about managing the mind. The world is a crazy place and our minds can get disorderly trying to keep up with it! But according to Dr. Leaf, to have a messy mind is to be human. We don?t have to pathologize our emotions and thoughts. Instead, we can embrace them and implement strategies that allow us to better direct ourselves. Dr. Leaf shows us how to make sense of the messy mind and the scientific research behind those steps. We also touch on the topics of self-compassion, consciousness, trauma, and neuroplasticity.
Website: drleaf.com & mentallyresilientkids.com
Instagram: @drcarolineleaf
Topics
02:10 Dr. Leaf?s background and expertise
08:23 Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess
16:14 Managing the mind
23:47 Emotions are warning signals
30:26 Intrusive rumination
34:40 Detox from trauma
42:24 The Neurocycle
46:22 Where CBT works best
49:13 Dr. Leaf?s research
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Today we welcome Gabe Howard to the podcast. Gabe is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker. He hosts the Inside Mental Health podcast and is the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations. He?s been featured in numerous publications including Bipolar Magazine, WebMD, Healthline.com, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America?s Norman Guitry Award and received a resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an ?Everyday Hero.?
In this episode, I talk to Gabe Howard about living with bipolar disorder, an illness that is characterized by emotional highs and lows. Gabe shares what phases of mania and depression are really like and how the sudden shifts feel so jarring. Even though the disorder has its own set of challenges, Gabe is a staunch believer in taking responsibility for his actions. He opens up about his journey of recovery and the coping strategies that have benefited him. We also talk about the common misconceptions about people with bipolar disorder and public figures who may have had this mental illness.
Website: gabehoward.com
Twitter: @gabehoward29
Topics
03:22 Gabe?s childhood and diagnosis
05:36 Experiencing a wide range of moods
11:31 True mania is not productive
14:47 Bipolar disorder does not control me
22:03 Hypersexuality
30:28 Feeling dead inside
32:49 Mania changes what you see
36:07 Working on coping skills
39:53 Everyday mindfulness
42:03 Perception is reality
45:09 The dangers of bipolar disorder
48:01 Public figures with bipolar disorder
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Today we welcome Eric Zimmer to the podcast. Eric works as a behavior coach and has done so for the past 20 years. He has coached hundreds of people from around the world on how to make significant life changes that serve them well in achieving the goals they?ve set for themselves. He also hosts the award-winning podcast, The One You Feed. With over 30 million downloads, the show features conversations with experts across many fields of study about how to create a life that has less suffering and more fulfillment and meaning. His story and his work have been featured in the media including TedX, Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, the BBC and Brain Pickings.
In this episode, I talk to Eric Zimmer about how to have a meaningful engagement with life. When we feel connected to what matters, it becomes easier to create an action plan that gets us moving in the right direction. At times, our emotions can get in the way but Eric believes that focusing on behavior changes can help us re-train our thoughts while leading us to our desired outcomes. Eric combines principles from religion, philosophy, and psychology to give us tips on how we can live out our values more mindfully day by day. We also touch on the topics of spirituality, agency, self-love, addiction, and emotions.
Website: oneyoufeed.net
Twitter: @oneyoufeed
Topics
02:35 Eric?s background and expertise
06:25 Behavioral activation
11:47 Be on your own side
17:54 Recovering from addiction
21:15 Spirituality is connection
26:02 Victimhood and agency
33:43 The Middle Way
40:00 The emotional storm model
45:06 Creating feels spiritual
49:00 Kensh? awakening
51:44 Spiritual direction
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Today we welcome Niall Breslin to the podcast. Niall is one of Ireland?s most formidable and inspiring mental health advocates and public speakers. He is the lead singer and songwriter for ?The Blizzards?, and was a coach on ?The Voice of Ireland?. His award-winning mental health charity ?A Lust for Life? teaches young people to be effective guardians of their own minds. He works with a diverse range of clients, including Apple, Google, international NGOs, and The European Parliament. Niall hosts the ?Where Is My Mind? and ?Wake Up Wind Down? podcasts, both of which are regularly in the UK and Ireland?s top podcast charts.
In this episode I talk to Niall Breslin about mental health. During his early days as an entertainer and athlete, Niall has always tried to put his best foot forward. But behind this confident exterior, he was silently suffering. It was only after he came forward about his struggles that he sought the help he needed. Instead of avoiding negative emotions, Niall encourages us to face them bravely, either through therapy or mindfulness. We also touch on the topics of education, introspection, resilience, community, and empowerment.
Website: niallbreslin.com
Instagram: @bressie
Topics
02:07 Niall?s background and upbringing
09:12 Surviving a panic attack on TV
14:41 Opening up about mental health
18:40 You can run, but you can't outrun
27:36 Buddhist meditation practice
33:57 Re-conceptualizing masculinity
39:09 Community values
42:31 Living bravely with mindfulness
50:33 Vitamin P
54:01 The Chill Skill
58:44 Where is My Mind?
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Today we welcome Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris to the podcast.
Daniel Simons is a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois where he heads the Visual Cognition Laboratory. His research explores the limits of awareness and memory, the reasons why we often are unaware of those limits, and the implications for our personal and professional lives.
Christopher Chabris is professor and co-director of the Behavioral and Decision Sciences Program at Geisinger Health System. He is also faculty co-director of Geisinger's Behavioral Insights Team. From 2014 to 2017, he wrote a monthly column called GAME ON for The Wall Street Journal. His essays have been published in several media outlets.
Daniel and Christopher met at Harvard University in 1997, where they began to collaborate on research. In 2004 they shared the Ig Nobel Prize in Psychology, awarded for The Invisible Gorilla experiment. Together, they co-authored the New York Times bestselling book of the same name. Their latest book is called Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.
In this episode I talk to Daniel and Christopher about scams and how NOT to get scammed! With enough information and persuasion, anybody can fall for a scheme. According to Daniel and Christopher, certain cognitive biases can make us vulnerable to deception. To help us outsmart con artists, they elaborate the different types of scams and how they work, all the while giving us tools to navigate shady situations.
Website: dansimons.com & chabris.com
Twitter: @profsimons & @cfchabris
Topics
03:20 Nobody?s Fool
07:54 Using AI for deception
10:13 The truth bias
12:42 Fixed belief bias
16:40 The possibility grid
22:27 Scamming through social media
24:21 The Nigerian email scam
27:19 Scam baiting
29:01 Bernie Madoff?s Ponzi scheme
35:16 Are mediums scammers?
36:47 Why do people ignore red flags?
38:59 The Tinder Swindler and romance scams
44:05 Highly successful people get scammed too
47:17 When to be skeptical
54:37 Accept less, check more
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Today we welcome George Mumford to the podcast. George is a globally recognized speaker, teacher, and coach. Since 1989, he?s been honing his gentle, but groundbreaking mindfulness techniques with people from locker rooms to boardrooms. Michael Jordan credits George with transforming his on-court leadership, helping the Bulls to six NBA championships. George has also worked with Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and countless other NBA players, Olympians, executives, and artists. He is the author of The Mindful Athlete and Unlocked.
In this episode, I talk to George Mumford about peak performance. How does one consistently perform at a high level? Whether it be work, sports, art or any other craft, George believes that everyone has the potential to excel. To unlock greatness, we must cultivate mental toughness, love, and learn to stay in the flow state. George talks about his experience coaching the Chicago Bulls, helping the team thrive on and off the court. We also touch on the topics of mindfulness, resilience, forgiveness, and joy.
Website: georgemumford.com
Twitter: @gtmumford
Topics
01:47 George?s background & expertise
06:53 Basketball with Julius Erving
09:36 Performance whisperer
14:01 Being unlocked
23:55 Coaching the Chicago Bulls
31:01 Staying in the flow state
35:04 Mental toughness, love, forgiveness
36:56 The Mamba Mentality
41:02 Being breathed
45:37 No struggle, no swag
49:58 Recover your true self
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Today we welcome Jean Twenge to the podcast. Jean is professor of psychology at San Diego State University. She frequently gives talks and seminars on generational differences and technology based on a dataset of 39 million people. Her audiences have included college faculty and staff, parent groups, military personnel, camp directors, and corporate executives. Her work has been repeatedly featured by the media. She has authored more than 180 scientific publications and books including iGen, Generation Me, and The Narcissism Epidemic. Her latest book is called Generations.
In this episode, I talk to Jean Twenge about the real differences between the generations. Did you know that our current time has the most number of living generations to co-exist? Unfortunately, there is often conflict and miscommunication between them. According to Jean, this is largely due to how the advancement of tech has shaped major life experiences. She shares interesting statistics about each cohort and debunks common misconceptions about baby boomers, millennials, gen z, and others. We also touch on the topics of narcissism, polarization, mental health, gender identity, and compassion.
Website: jeantwenge.com
Twitter: @jean_twenge
Topics
01:38 The real differences between generations
05:50 The silent generation
09:08 Conflict between cohorts
13:33 Narcissism in different generations
21:09 Generation Z
27:34 The income inequality between boomers and millennials
30:42 Are we coddling students?
36:38 The political trajectory of generations
42:10 The Greatest Generation
43:49 Generation Alpha
45:05 Uniting all generations
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Today we welcome Ken Wilber to the podcast. Ken is the developer of Integral Theory. He is also the founder of the Integral Institute, which was formed in collaboration with over 200 scholars and experts, specializing in education, politics, business, medicine, psychology, spirituality, law and criminal justice. His 25 books have been translated into 30 foreign languages, making Ken one of the most widely translated academic writers in America. At age 74, he is still very much active as a philosopher, author, and teacher, with all of his major publications still in print.
In this episode, I talk to Ken Wilber about his Integral Theory. Instead of trying to tackle it in all its complexity, Ken hones in on the application of his theory to intelligence, consciousness and transcendence. He believes that development in these areas follows a predictable path, such as in the case of enlightenment. Borrowing from Zen Buddhism, Ken talks about what it?s like to awaken to the truth of reality. We also touch on the topics of psychological research, diversity, artificial intelligence, and social media.
Website: https://integrallife.com/
Twitter: @TheKenWilber
Topics
03:17 Integral Theory and its applications
09:50 Components of spiritual intelligence
17:41 Maslow?s influence on Ken
21:41 Critique of stage theories
30:49 Spiritual narcissism
44:12 The process of enlightenment
48:42 Individual differences in unitive consciousness
58:09 Integral Theory research
1:03:44 Is society progressing?
1:09:39 Diversity beyond physical attributes
1:13:03 Improving modern-day psychology research
1:18:06 Is life just a test run?
1:22:22 What would an integral social media look like?
1:26:36 Addressing Integral Theory critiques
1:33:00 Does objective reality exist?
1:38:52 Development of artificial intelligence
1:43:08 Awakening to reality
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Today we welcome Alisa Cohn to the podcast. Alisa is an executive coach who has worked with C-suite executives at prominent startups such as Venmo, Etsy, and The Wirecutter, as well as Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Google and Pfizer. Her clientele also includes leaders from around the world, including the first female minister of the transition state of Afghanistan and the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. She is the author of From Start-up to Grown-up, which won the 2022 Independent Press Award, and the creator and host of a podcast of the same name.
In this episode, I talk to Alisa Cohn about the journey of leadership. Before we can guide others, Alisa believes we need to lead ourselves first. There are days when we don?t feel up to the task, but Alisa gives us practical advice on how to show up on those difficult days. Drawing on her coaching experience with executives, she shares with us that even the most successful entrepreneurs experience imposter syndrome and negative self-talk?but these can be overcome with the right management tools.
Website: www.alisacohn.com/
Twitter: @AlisaCohn
Topics
02:59 What is executive coaching?
06:17 What makes a great master coach?
09:45 Managing your self
15:33 Combat negative self-talk
18:12 Deal with imposter syndrome
26:33 Leadership is an unnatural act
30:59 The co-founder prenup
33:23 The journey of entrepreneurship
36:42 Three questions for productive meetings
39:17 From Start-up to Grown-up Podcast
42:25 Lead yourself
45:18 The experiences of different leaders
53:04 Alisa?s leadership journey
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Today we welcome Hal Hershfield to the podcast. Hal is a Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA?s Anderson School of Management. The recipient of numerous teaching awards, Hal was named one of ?The 40 Most Outstanding B-School Profs Under 40 In The World? by business education website Poets & Quants. He publishes in top academic journals and also contributes op-eds to the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, and other outlets. His latest book is called Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today.
In this episode I talk to Hal Hershfield about meeting your future self. Decisions are trade-offs between the present and the future. Oftentimes, it's easier to choose what feels gratifying now, than to choose what's more beneficial in the years to come. Hal believes this is because we feel disconnected to our future selves. Hal shows us the mental mistakes we commit when thinking about the future. He shares with us how to visualize who we want to become, so we can make choices that are better for us now and later.
Website: www.halhershfield.com
Twitter: @HalHershfield
Topics
03:21 Hal?s expertise and background
05:40 Your Future Self
13:12 How much do we change over time?
17:25 Mental mistakes when thinking about the future
24:20 Productive prospection
28:48 Why do we fail in our long-term goals?
34:33 Time travel mistakes
40:35 Visualizing your future self
42:53 Making present sacrifices feel easier
45:42 How to get people to follow through
47:37 The future selves of organizations
50:17 Facing an uncertain future
54:03 The collective self
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Today we welcome Dan Lerner to the podcast. As an in-demand speaker, author, strengths-based performance coach and instructor of one of the most popular undergraduate courses at New York University, Dan?s expertise in positive psychology helps people lead thriving, successful lives. He works with students, artists, athletes and numerous Fortune 500 companies and executives around the world. Whether it is speaking, coaching, teaching or writing, Dan injects intellect with motivation, science with compassion and makes change both exciting and fun.
In this episode, Dan and I talked about several topics that were of mutual interest. As positive psychologists, we both have a deep interest and appreciation for human potential and how we can cultivate it through education. We also discussed the important components for long-lasting friendship, and how to find a healthy community in this day and age of echo chambers. We hope you enjoy the conversation about personality, leadership, self-help, and mental health as much as we did.
Website: daniellerner.com
Twitter: @DanLernerTweets
Topics
03:02 Dan?s assertiveness and enthusiasm
08:50 Cultivating unique human potential
16:02 Redefining intelligence
22:01 Helping people thrive
24:30 Are students today more fragile?
33:30 The need for empathetic leadership
37:08 The secret to long-lasting friendship
42:16 How to find your community
48:13 The problem with the self-help industry
52:55 Real change is hard
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