2024-06-20
Are All Comedians Narcissists? w/ Krystyna Hutchinson
This week Scott is joined by standup comedian and co-host of the critically acclaimed “Guys We F**ed: The Anti Slut Shaming Podcast”, Krystyna Hutchinson. Scott and Krystyna discuss the psychology of standup comedy, psychological theory about relationships, and what to do when you find out your father isn’t actually your father.
Listen → 2024-06-13
On Being Human w/ Cory Muscara
This week Scott is joined by author, former monk, spiritual mindfulness guide, and friend Cory Muscara. Scott and Cory discuss the value of self-connection, whether or not there is a “true self”, and the role of mindfulness in the self actualization journey.
Listen → 2024-06-07
The Neuroscience of Manifestation w/ Dr. James Doty
This week Scott is joined by author and neuroscientist, Dr. James Doty. Scott and James discuss whether there is any science behind the law of attraction, the importance of “value tagging”, and the neuroscience behind manifestation.
Listen → 2024-06-01
How to Spot a Narcissist and Heal From Them w/ Dr. Ramani Durvasula
This week Scott is joined by clinical psychologist and author Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Dr. Durvasula is one of the world’s leading experts on narcissism. In this episode, they the common myths about narcissism, the warning signs of narcissism to look for when a new person enters your life, and how to heal and move on with your life after you’ve been hurt by a narcissistic person.
Listen → 2024-05-24
Collective Narcissism is Everywhere w/ Agnieszka Golec
This week Scott is joined by Dr. Agnieszka Golec, the world’s expert on collective narcissism. Scott and Agnieszka dive deep into this relevant and rich topic, touching on the effects that this thinking has on broader society, how it has fanned the flames of populism around the world, and how it can be curbed to bring people closer together and foster more peace.
Listen → 2024-05-16
What Does it Mean to Be Gifted? w/ Ellen Winner
This week Scott is joined by developmental psychologist Ellen Winner. Scott and Ellen discuss Ellen’s views on IQ and giftedness, the myth that gifted children are gifted in all subject areas, and the importance of artistic giftedness.
Listen → 2024-05-12
What It’s Like to Live Constitutionally
This week Scott is joined by NY Times bestselling author, A.J Jacobs, who spent a year living his life living like a founding father down to every single detail— quill pens and all. A.J. reveals what he learned using his adopted colonial mindset, how the constitution affects our lives as well as ways we can interpret it, and the best ways to pursue happiness.
Listen → 2024-05-03
Reclaim Yourself w/ Emma Seppala
This week Scott is joined by happiness researcher and best selling author, Dr. Emma Seppala. Scott and Dr. Seppala discuss the concept of “sovereign”, an emancipation from all the ways you subjugate yourself in your own existence. Emma teaches us all how to reconnect with ourselves in a healthy way.
Listen → 2024-04-26
How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down w/ Corey Keys
This week Scott is joined by sociologist and psychologist, Corey Keyes. Scott and Corey discuss the pervasiveness of languishing in our society today and how to feel alive again. Dr. Keyes explains the 5 psychological vitamins we should all be taking to live life to avoid depression and live life to the fullest.
Listen → 2024-04-19
Helping Teens Thrive Emotionally and Socially w/ Lisa Damour
This week Scott is joined by clinical psychologist Lisa Damour where they have a nuanced and compassionate discussion about the emotional and social lives of teenagers. In this episode they dispel many myths, including the idea that emotional means fragile. Lisa also offers the best evidence-based ways to support teens through their emotional and social journeys and help them thrive.
Listen → 2024-04-14
How To Be A Supercommunicator w/ Charles Duhigg
This week Scott is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and best selling author, Charles Duhigg. Scott and Charles discuss why some conversations succeed while others fail, the 3 main types of conversations, and how to be a supercommunicator.
Listen → 2024-04-05
Stop Worrying about What People Think of You w/ Michael Gervais
This week Scott is joined by one of the world’s foremost sports psychologists, Michael Gervais. Scott and Michael discuss FOPO (Fear of People’s Opinions), the importance of grounding your actions in authenticity, and the dangers of performance-based identities.
Listen → 2024-03-29
Play is Learning w/ Yumi Kendall
This week Scott is joined by Assistant Principal Cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Yumi Kendall. They discuss classical music’s role in human flourishing and human transcendence, how life changes once you’re a mother, and the sublime coincidence of Yumi occupying the same chair as Scott’s grandfather in the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Listen → 2024-03-22
Learning to Love Midlife w/ Chip Conley
This week Scott is joined by Modern Elder Academy Founder and best-selling author Chip Conley. Scott and Chip discuss the joys of living in midlife, the importance of being a part of something bigger than yourself, and why life gets better with age.
Listen → 2024-03-15
Mastering Clear Thinking w/ Shane Parrish | The Psychology Podcast
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.
Listen → 2024-03-08
Think Bigger and Innovate w/ Sheena Iyengar
This week Scott is joined by Columbia business professor Dr. Shena Lyengar on how we make choices and innovate. Scott and Sheena discuss the essential tools of becoming a good chooser, the neuroscience of creativity and innovation, and how outsiders can come into a field and become an expert in it.
Listen → 2024-03-01
Failing Well w/ Amy Edmondson
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.
Listen → 2024-02-23
How To Be The Love You Seek w/ Dr. Nicole LePera
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.
Listen → 2024-02-15
Cancelling Cancel Culture w/ Greg Lukianoff & Rikki Schlott
I had a great chat with the authors of the new book “The Cancelling of The American Mind”, Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott. We discuss cancel culture’s effect on human psychology and how to course correct a society intent on cancelling itself.
Listen → 2024-02-09
No Bad Parts w/ Richard Schwartz
I sat down with Dr. Schwartz, creator of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) form of therapy. offers his latest thoughts on IFS, personal burdens, and the 8 C’s of Self-Energy. He even helps me make contact with a part of myself that’s been buried since childhood summer camp during an impromptu therapy session with me that was very emotional.
Listen → 2024-02-02
Climbing The Mountains of Life and Fulfilling Your Maximum Potential w/ Alison Levine
American Mountain climbing legend Alison Levine and I discussed tapping into your fullest potential whatever mountain you are climbing.
Listen → 2024-01-25
New Year, New Personality: Science-Backed Tips to Actually Change Yourself
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.
Listen → 2024-01-25
Right Brain, Creativity, and Meaning in Life w/ Iain McGilchrist
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.
Listen → 2023-12-28
The Latest Science of Growth Mindset || Carol Dweck
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.
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