2018-01-17
Using Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts with Suzanne and James Pawelski
Today I’m really excited to have James and Suzann Pileggi Pawelski on the podcast. James is Professor of Practice and Director of Education in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania where he cofounded the Master of Applied Positive Psychology Program with Martin Seligman. Suzie is a freelance writer, Psychology Today blogger, and well-being […]
Listen → 2018-01-10
Psychedelics and the Founding of Transpersonal Psychology with James Fadiman
James Fadiman is a Harvard-trained psychologist and writer, who is known for his extensive work in the field of psychedelic research. He co-founded, along with Robert Frager, the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, which later became Sofia University, where he was a lecturer in psychedelic studies. Fadiman is author of The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, […]
Listen → 2017-12-25
Existential-Humanistic Therapy with Kirk Schneider
“Adventure and awe are key to the perpetuation of vibrant, evolving lives, and in combination with technological advances may bring marvels to our emerging repertoires.” — Kirk Schneider Kirk Schneider is a psychotherapist who has taken a leading role in the advancement of existential-humanistic therapy and existential-integrative therapy. He has authored or coauthored ten books, including […]
Listen → 2017-12-19
Spending Smarter with Dan Ariely
“Money is incredible, but some of the things that make it incredible make it difficult to use.” — Dan Ariely Today I’m excited to welcome Dan Ariely to The Psychology Podcast. Dan is a professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University and a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight. Through his […]
Listen → 2017-12-05
America the Anxious with Ruth Whippman
“The process of being happy has become painfully comically neurotic” – Ruth Whippman This week I am delighted to welcome Ruth Whippman to The Psychology Podcast. Ruth is the author of America the Anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness is Creating a Nation of Nervous Wrecks. The book has been covered by New York Magazine, […]
Listen → 2017-11-22
Not by Chance Alone with the Legendary Social Psychologist Elliot Aronson
“Life is full of lessons, and ‘playing the hand you’re dealt as well as you can play it’ is a good one.” — Elliot Aronson Today I’m incredibly excited to welcome the legendary Elliot Aronson to The Psychology Podcast. Aronson is an eminent social psychologist who is best known for his groundbreaking experiments on the theory of […]
Listen → 2017-11-01
The Mask of Masculinity with Lewis Howes
I look at a man as a symbol of inspiration. Someone who looks to be of service along his journey. Someone who experiences fears but has the courage to face them and move forward anyway. Someone who’s loving to all people and creatures in world, including himself. Someone who can take care of his basic […]
Listen → 2017-10-25
The Art of Charm with Jordan Harbinger
Today I’m excited to welcome Jordan Harbinger to The Psychology Podcast. Jordan is an entrepreneur, talk show host, and world-renowned social dynamics expert. He is also host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, where he interviews leading entrepreneurs, celebrities, authors, and experts on psychology, human performance, behavioral economics, and success. In our wide-ranging discussion, Jordan and I talk […]
Listen → 2017-10-24
Making Good Decisions with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
Today I’m glad to welcome Cheryl Einhorn to The Psychology Podcast! Cheryl is the creator of the AREA Method, a decision making system for individuals and companies to solve complex problems. She is also the founder of CSE Consulting and the author of the book Problem Solved, a Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with […]
Listen → 2017-10-11
Peak Performance with Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness
This week I’m excited to welcome Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness to The Psychology Podcast. Brad writes for Outside, Runner’s World, NPR and has a column in the New Yorker about health and the science of human performance. Steve Magness coaches Olympians and marathoners, lectures at St. Mary’s University on Exercise Science, and writes for numerous publications […]
Listen → 2017-10-03
The Power Paradox with Dacher Keltner
“Power is given, not grabbed.” — Dacher Keltner Today I’m really excited to have Dr. Dacher Keltner join me for his second appearance on The Psychology Podcast! Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and the faculty director of the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. A renowned expert in […]
Listen → 2017-09-24
Popularity and the Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World with Mitch Prinstein
Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, […]
Listen → 2017-09-19
High Performance Habits with Brendon Burchard
“What are the deliberate habits I can do consciously and consistently to keep getting better?” — Brendon Burchard This week I’m delighted to welcome Brendon Burchard to The Psychology Podcast! After suffering depression and surviving a car accident at the age of 19, Brendon faced what he felt were life’s last questions: “Did I live […]
Listen → 2017-09-13
“Questioning” the Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin
“This looks at one question: how do you respond to expectations?” — Gretchen Rubin This week we’re delighted to have Gretchen Rubin on The Psychology Podcast! Gretchen is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have […]
Listen → 2017-09-07
Meet Our New Executive Producer, Zoe Ziegler!
Who is Zoe Ziegler? A 19-year old idealist hailing from River Vale, NJ (which, fun fact, is also the hometown of legendary economist Tyler Cowen) and currently residing in Philadelphia attending the Wharton School. She is also a podcast enthusiast, behavioral economics nerd, amateur philosopher, and aspiring change-maker. Why do you like podcasts so much? […]
Listen → 2017-09-06
Rethinking Addiction with Maia Szalavitz
“Addiction is not a sin or a choice. It’s also not a chronic brain disease.” – Maia Szalavitz This week we’re glad to welcome Maia Szalavitz to the podcast! Maia Szalavitz is one of the premier American journalists covering addiction and drugs. She is a co-author of Born for Love and The Boy Who Was Raised as […]
Listen → 2017-08-30
Science and Skepticism with Michael Shermer
This week we’re excited to welcome Dr. Michael Shermer to The Psychology Podcast. Michael is the publisher of Skeptic magazine, a New York Times bestselling author, and a monthly columnist for Scientific American. He has also been a college professor since 1979 and is currently a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University, where he teaches Skepticism […]
Listen → 2017-08-13
Why Buddhism is True with Robert Wright
This week we’re excited to have Robert Wright on The Psychology Podcast. Robert is the New York Times best-selling author of Nonzero, The Moral Animal, The Evolution of God, and most recently Why Buddhism is True. He has also written for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times, Time, Slate, and The New Republic, and has taught […]
Listen → 2017-08-09
Growing Grit in Teens with Caren Baruch-Feldman
Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman is a clinical psychologist, certified school psychologist, and author of The Grit Guide for Teens. She’s also authored numerous articles and workshops on topics such as cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, helping children and adults cope with stress and worry, helping people change, and developing grit and self-control. In this episode of The […]
Listen → 2017-08-02
Real Love with Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg is a NYT best-selling author and teacher of Buddhist meditation practices in the West. She also cofounded the Insight Meditation Society and is the author of 9 books, the most recent being Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection. In this episode of The Psychology Podcast, we get to learn about why Sharon […]
Listen → 2017-07-21
Aging Meaningfully with Christina Pierpaoli
I’m really excited to have Christina Pierpaoli on the podcast. Christina is a graduate student in the Geropsychological doctoral program at the University of Alabama. Her research explores associations between chronic illness and psychological health in older adults, and she is by all accounts a rising star in the field of psychology. For our listeners who may […]
Listen → 2017-07-19
Awakening Compassion in the Workplace with Jane Dutton and Monica Worline
Today I’m really excited to have Monica Worline and Jane Dutton on the podcast, co-authors of the new book Awakening Compassion at Work: the Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations. Monica Worline, Ph.D., is founder and CEO of EnlivenWork. She is also a research scientist at Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research […]
Listen → 2017-07-12
Strengths-Based Parenting with Lea Waters
Professor Lea Waters, PhD is an Australian academic, researcher, psychologist, author and speaker contributing to the field of Positive Psychology. Most people see improvements as eliminating what’s wrong with us, but Lea’s work in Positive Psychology expands what we mean by improvement and growth. Her latest book, The Strength Switch, offers parents resources to better build […]
Listen → 2017-07-05
The Latest Science of Attachment with R. Chris Fraley
Today we have one of the world’s most preeminent attachment scientists, Dr. R. Chris Fraley, on the podcast! Fraley is a Professor at the University of Illinois’s Department of Psychology and received the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Scientific Award in 2007 for Early Career Contribution to Psychology in the area of Individual Differences. In this episode of […]
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