The Psychology Podcast

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In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualized individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the depths of human potential and tries to get a glimpse into human possibility in every episode.

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12: Imaginary worlds and creativity

Creativity scholar Michele Root-Bernstein discusses her work exploring the playful imaginative worlds of children and their correlation with creativity. Scott and Michele tease out the implications of imaginary worlds on education, giftedness, vocation, self-perception and more. Some other topics include the importance of play, technology’s effects on self-expression and high-level creative achievement. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/lis...

Mar 22, 2015•47 min

11: How “little bets” spur big creative successes

Award-winning author Peter Sims shares some heartening research on how people like Steve Jobs, Chris Rock and Frank Gehry use small experiments to lay the groundwork for big creative successes. It’s an encouraging episode for all the creative types out there thinking they have to have it all figured it out from the get-go. Also, Scott and Peter banter across a wide spectrum of topics including improving education, the empathy deficit in America, deliberate practice and the importance of marching...

Mar 08, 2015•56 min

10: How to change your habits

Dr. Art Markman discusses tools, tips and tricks for editing our behaviors and achieving our goals. It’s an incredibly practical episode for those of us who want to lose that weight, write that book and change our lives. Topics include why we tend to fail with habit change, how to live a good life and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 16, 2015•51 min

9: The science of raising happily productive kids

Expert Dona Mathews presents ample research regarding how to help children flourish into happy and successful adults. Scott guides the interview across a wide array of vital domains including creativity, flow, standardized testing, growth mindsets and the many myths about intelligence. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 09, 2015•40 min

8: Modern rudeness in Stone Age minds

Advice columnist and science writer Amy Alkon sheds light on the evolutionary roots of modern impoliteness. She shares research on how to cure rudeness and make the world a friendlier place. Scott and Amy get personal as they cover topics like living with ADHD, being a starving artist, how to live a good life and the joy of being “weird.” Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 26, 2015•49 min

7: "What is it like to be a psychopath?"

“Cognitive neuroscientist Kent Kiehl discusses his research and personal experience working with “those without conscience.” Scott and Kent demystify the historically fascinating illness as it relates to criminal activity, genius, evil, flourishing, the brain, gender and treatment." Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 18, 2015•1 hr 5 min

6: Dancing with the dark side of your personality

Psychologist Dr. Todd Kashdan shares some unconventional research on how we can harness “negative” psychological characteristics to live whole, successful and fulfilling lives. Topics include the dark triad, emotional experimentation, mindfulness, education, evolution and what it means to live well. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 04, 2015•1 hr 1 min

5: Givers, takers, matchers and fakers

University of Pennsylvania Wharton School Professor and bestselling author Adam Grant presents some heartening research on how being a giver can lead to success. He and Scott chat about a plethora of topics, including the meaning of friendship, introversion, takers, and fakers, and the importance of challenging dogmatic science. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 21, 2014•51 min

4: Discussing the origins of extraordinary athletic performance

Bestselling author David Epstein presents research on the interplay between nature and nurture, how mentality propels success, how we assess potential, sex differences in sport, and why getting older doesn’t mean we can’t achieve greatness. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 06, 2014•50 min

3: Talking Mastery and Social Intelligence

Five time international bestselling author Robert Greene shares his thoughts on creativity, finding your calling, social intelligence and his latest book about what it means to be a ‘Master’ of your craft. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2014•46 min

2: Daydreaming and Mental Contrasting for Goal-Fulfillment

Psychologist Gabrielle Oettingen’s research on goal-setting and self-regulation animates discussion of some incredibly practical tools to help with constructive daydreaming, hurdling obstacles, implementation intentions and goal-fulfillment. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2014•42 min

1: The Science of Growing Smarter

Science writer Annie Murphy Paul's fresh perspectives on intelligence and personality prompt a heart-to-heart about learning, intelligence assessments, growth mindsets and rethinking intelligence Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2014•40 min

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