2019-10-30
[Rerun] Dr. Elaine Aron on the Highly Sensitive Person
Dr. Elaine Aron is one of the world’s foremost experts on the highly sensitive person. She ought to be – she was its first researcher! In this episode, we cover this fascinating concept as it relates to a broad swath of psychological concepts like self-esteem, gender, love, leadership, personality, genetics and more. Roughly 20% of the […]
Listen → 2019-10-24
[Rerun] Why We Love, Lust, and Live with Helen Fisher
A leader in the psychology of human mating, and an expert on both the cultural and biological foundations of love, Helen Fisher shares science-backed information on attraction, mate selection, infidelity, the neuroscience of love and the effects of culture on our biology. There’s a wealth of interesting facts here and some surprising insight into humanity’s […]
Listen → 2019-10-19
[Rerun] Spectacular Ability in a Sea of Disability: The Psychology of Savantism with Darold Treffert
A leading expert in the psychology of savantism for over 40 years and the scientific advisor for the film Rain Man, Darold Treffert is a wellspring of knowledge on this fascinating yet often misunderstood condition. In this episode we cover the brain anatomy of savantism, its causes and some of the incredible abilities of famous […]
Listen → 2019-10-10
[Rerun] Todd Kashdan on 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. In this episode you will hear about: How feelings like anxiety, jealousy and selfishness can […]
Listen → 2019-10-03
[Rerun] Angela Duckworth on Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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 […]
Listen → 2019-09-26
[Rerun] Wonder, Creativity, and the Personality of Political Correctness with Jordan Peterson
Today we have Dr. Jordan Peterson on the podcast. Dr. Peterson has taught mythology to lawyers, doctors and business people, consulted for the UN Secretary General, helped his clinical clients manage depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and schizophrenia, served as an adviser to senior partners of major Canadian law firms, and lectured extensively in North America […]
Listen → 2019-09-22
[Rerun] Tim Ferriss on Accelerated Learning, Peak Performance and Living the Good Life
Three time bestselling author and human guinea pig Tim Ferriss discusses how to become top 5% in the world with a new skill in just 6-12 months. Scott and Tim debunk the 10,000 hour rule, discuss general principles for accelerated skill acquisition, and consider what it means to live the good life. In this episode […]
Listen → 2019-09-12
[Rerun] Dr. Kristin Neff on the Healing Power of Self-Compassion
A pioneering researcher in the psychology of self-compassion, Dr. Kristin Neff provides deep insight into the incredible healing power of being your own ally. In this episode, we cover some immediately useful ways to practice self-compassion and gain its many benefits. Self-compassion has been linked to reductions in anxiety, physical pain, depression and the stress hormone […]
Listen → 2019-09-05
[Rerun] The Laws of Human Nature with Robert Greene
Today we have Robert Greene on the podcast. Robert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, The Art of Seduction, and Mastery, and is an internationally renowned expert on power strategies. His latest book is The Laws of Human Nature. In this episode […]
Listen → 2019-08-30
The Psychology Podcast is looking for a new executive producer!
The Psychology Podcast is looking for a new executive producer! Are you: Insatiably curious? Fascinated with psychology? Enthusiastic about podcasts? Open to multiple perspectives? Want to interact with leading psychologists? Then email info@scottbarrykaufman.com with the following information (put “Executive Producer Position” in the subject line): Name Location Age Current Job Production experience Life goals Biggest […]
Listen → 2019-08-28
[Rerun] Brené Brown on Creativity, Courageous Vulnerability and Wholehearted Living
We are especially grateful (and giddy) to be sharing this episode with our listeners! Brene Brown’s work really gels with our core interests here on The Psychology Podcast, and the resulting conversation contains some enthusiastic and empirically informed banter that is sure to inform and delight. We geek out over some counter-intuitive findings, like how incredibly compassionate […]
Listen → 2019-08-22
[Rerun] Susan Cain and the Quiet Revolution: Unlocking the Power of Introverts
Best-selling author Susan Cain shares her personal philosophy and the research that started a movement to empower introverts! For this episode, we wanted to share ourselves – We discuss our values, epiphanies and perspectives on the good life. We also shed light on introversion across a range of topics, including vocations, testing and the differences […]
Listen → 2019-08-14
Mind the Mindfulness Hype with David Vago
Today it’s a delight to have David Vago on the podcast. Dr. Vago is Research Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He also maintains an appointment as a research associate in the Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory at Harvard Medical School. David aims to clarify adaptive mind-brain-body interactions and their […]
Listen → 2019-08-08
How Good Are We, Really? With Christian Miller
Today it’s great to have Christian Miller on the podcast. Dr. Miller is A.C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University and Director of the Character Project, funded by the John Templeton Foundation and Templeton World Charity Foundation. He is the author of over 75 papers as well as the author of Moral Character: […]
Listen → 2019-08-01
Implicit Bias and Open Science with Brian Nosek
Today with have Brian Nosek on the podcast. Nosek is co-Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Open Science (http://cos.io/) that operates the Open Science Framework (http://osf.io/). The Center for Open Science is enabling open and reproducible research practices worldwide. Brian is also a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of […]
Listen → 2019-07-24
Owning Bipolar with Michael Pipich
“Don’t be afraid. You are not alone.” – Michael Pipich Today we have Michael Pipich on the podcast. Pippich is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, and has treated a wide range of mental disorders and relationship problems in adults and adolescents for over 30 years. Michael is also a national speaker on Bipolar Disorder […]
Listen → 2019-07-17
A Science-Based Guide to Truth Seeking with Gleb Tsipursky
Today we have Dr. Gleb Tsipursky on the podcast. Dr. Tsipursky is passionate about promoting truth, rational thinking, and wise decision-making. He is a tenure-track professor at Ohio State, serves as the volunteer President of the nonprofit Intentional Insights, is a co-founder of the Pro-Truth Pledge, and the author of a number of a number […]
Listen → 2019-07-11
Clinical Psychology and Social Justice with Cara Santa Maria
Today it’s great to have Cara Santa Maria on the podcast. Cara is an Emmy and Knight Foundation Award winning journalist, science communicator, television personality, author, and podcaster. She is a correspondent on National Geographic’s flagship television series Explorer, and she is the creator and host of a weekly science podcast called Talk Nerdy with Cara […]
Listen → 2019-07-04
The Science of Magic with Gustav Kuhn
Today it’s great to have Gustav Kuhn on the show. Born in Switzerland, Kuhn discovered his passion for magic at the age of 13, and much of his teenage years were dedicated to the art of illusion and deception. At the age of 19 he moved to London to follow his dream of becoming a […]
Listen → 2019-06-26
The Quest for a Moral Life with David Brooks
Today we have David Brooks on the podcast. Brooks is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times and appears regularly on “PBS NewsHour,” NPR’s “All Things Considered” and NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He teaches at Yale University and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is the bestselling author […]
Listen → 2019-06-15
The Psychology Podcast Ranks #1!
Feedspot just released a list of the “top 15 psychology audio podcasts & radio you must subscribe and listen to in 2019“. It’s a really nice list, and I encourage you to check all of the podcasts out. However, we are particularly proud of being listed as #1! According to their article, the podcasts are […]
Listen → 2019-06-06
Foucault, Heteronormativity, and Good Porn with Stoya
Today it’s great to have Stoya on the podcast. Stoya has been working with sexuality for over a decade. Her writing credits include the New York Times, The Guardian, and Playboy. Her first book of essays, Philosophy, Pussycats, & Porn is available through Not A Cult Media, and her experimental porn project lives at ZeroSpaces.com. (Note: […]
Listen → 2019-05-29
Evolution and Contextual Behavioral Science with David Sloan Wilson and Steven Hayes
Today we have David Sloan Wilson and Steven Hayes on the podcast. David Sloan Wilson is president of The Evolution Institute and a SUNY distinguished professor of biology and anthropology at Binghamton University. Sloan Wilson applies evolutionary theory to all aspects of humanity in addition to the biological world. His books include Darwin’s Cathedral, Evolution for Everyone, […]
Listen → 2019-05-22
Why So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
“There is a surplus of charismatic leaders with a fascinating dark side.” — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Today it’s great to have Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic on the podcast. Tomas is the Chief Talent Scientist at ManpowerGroup, a professor of business psychology at University College London and at Columbia University, and an associate at Harvard’s Entrepreneurial Finance Lab. He’s the […]
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