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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Sam Webster Harris | Growth Mindset Psychology

Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives. WHY LISTEN? Over 8 million downloads because we answer the questions that matter: How do I build mental strength? What creates lasting motivation? How can I understand my own mind well enough to work with it, not against it? This podcast is for curious skeptics who want frameworks backed by psychology studies, not Instagram quotes. Whether

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31:57

The Surprising Habits of Emotionally Resilient...

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2025/07/22

What if the stories we tell about stress and adversity are holding us back? What if the most resilient people are not the strongest, but the most adaptable?This episode is an invitation to rethink resilience. Dr. Steven Stein shares how the hardiness mindset shifts our relationship with challenge. A concept born in military research but relevant to artists, entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes. It’s not about stoicism or sheer willpower; it’s about seeing meaning in difficulty, embracing

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28:40

Loud Thoughts: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and the...

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2025/07/17

We revisit a classic episode to understand the circuitry of the self as we uncover the neurological pathways behind the Ego and explain what the Default Mode Network is.Topics covered: What the hell is the Default Mode Network The Brain Pathways of Anxiety and Depression The imbalances causing ADHD How modern medicines interact with the brain The effect of meditation and psilocybin on the DMN Starting with Hans Berger's pioneering work with EEG this episode covers the history

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12:40

How to Create Perspective and Get Out of Your Own Way

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2025/07/15

Ever tried surfing and ended up just swallowing seawater? That’s what life feels like when you’re glued to the problem and forget to look up. In this episode, I share how learning to surf taught me more about perspective than any self-help book ever could. We’ll break down why your brain loves to panic, how focusing on the wrong thing can make you fall (literally and metaphorically), and the simple hacks that help you zoom out when you’re stuck in the weeds. Think of it as a manual for getting out

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37:29

The Creative Act: Rick Rubin's 12 Rules for...

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2025/07/08

Ever feel like creativity is reserved for “real” artists? Rick Rubin’s 12 rules say otherwise. They’re for anyone who wants to live and create with more honesty.Rubin, the legendary producer who can’t play an instrument, built his career by helping others strip away what’s fake and tune into what’s real. His rules aren’t about being clever; they’re about noticing, subtracting, and getting comfortable with discomfort. I’ll share how Rubin’s approach helped me stop overthinking and start making

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27:53

Lessons Across Time: How to teach yourself, remember...

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2025/07/04

The best lessons don't come from others, but from yourself.As Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living". This episode invites you to rethink how you engage with your past and future selves as a continuous dialogue of growth. Journaling, sending future emails, and revisiting your old favourites aren’t just nostalgia trips — they’re time machines for your brain. I share my own cringe-worthy stories from my own teenage journal flipped my self-doubt into confidence. Science backs it

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36:24

Attachment Theory and How to Avoid the Mistakes...

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2025/07/01

Attachment theory and how to avoid the mistakes everyone makes when they learn about it.It’s probably your attachment style. Think of it as the relational software installed in your brain during your first 18 months. This episode is a crash course in understanding your programming and avoiding common mistakes. We break down the four main styles: Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized. We explore the classic Anxious-Avoidant trap, where one person chases and the other retreats, creating a

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44:37

Do You Think Like a Caveman? Surprising Mindset...

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2025/06/27

Where does the scarcity mindset, imposter syndrome, and loss aversion come from?Welcome to a mindset masterclass from history. Learn if the very instincts that kept humanity alive are now keeping you from truly living. For 290,000 years, we survived by playing it safe, following the tribe, and hoarding resources. These weren't character flaws—they were survival strategies in a world where innovation could mean death. The scarcity mindset that once threatened our ancestors' survival now

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25:56

5 Self-Limiting Beliefs that Hold You Back from Who...

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2025/06/24

You’re not lazy. You’re just listening to the wrong voice in your head.This episode breaks down 5 invisible saboteurs that make you think you're stuck. The reality is you're just thinking the wrong thoughts. Think of your brain like an iPhone. If it runs on a 2012 mindset, don’t expect 2025 results. Sam dives into the limiting beliefs that sneak into our self-talk, from the myth of perfectionism to the lie that you “don’t have enough willpower.” You'll hear how comedians bomb for years, why

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49:04

Concepts: How the Brain Constructs Reality, Emotional...

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2025/06/20

Ever wonder why you can recognise your friend's face instantly but struggle to remember where you put your keys? Your brain is running the most sophisticated learning system ever created, and most of us have no clue how it actually works.Nicholas Shea is an Oxford and King's College Researcher working in philosophy of mind, cognitive neuroscience and artificial intelligence. He breaks down the fascinating psychology behind how we build concepts in our minds. Think of concepts as mental

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27:32

When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up: A guide to internal...

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2025/06/17

Let's unpack the heart of attention, addiction, autopilot and self-sabotage.This episode is a deep dive into the junk food of thought: addictive mental loops that hijack your attention, and keep you stuck repeating the same boring patterns — again and again and again. We talk about why your thoughts are like badly designed software, why addiction makes your brain less creative, and how to actually take back control. From scrolling email to self-sabotaging loops, it turns out the enemy isn’t the

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26:49

How to transcend your normal habits and routines to...

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2025/06/13

Mental Constraints: How to change your thoughts and break invisible limits you can't seeThis episode is a ride through dimensions—space, time, and your own mind. It’s like stepping outside your body mid-coffee to ask, “Wait, what the hell am I doing?” From Zen bugs to aeroplane windows, Sam breaks down how we’re all stuck in routines that make life two-dimensional. And the worst part? We don’t even notice. You’ll learn: Why your habits aren't just habits—they're constraints dressed as

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36:40

How to Tell if Someone Will Be a Good Long-Term...

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2025/06/10

What if everything we believe about finding love is designed to keep us searching instead of finding?This episode debunks some of the worst common advice and showcases what's genuinely useful. It might start with you. The people most focused on finding the perfect partner often remain alone, while those focused on becoming the right partner tend to attract extraordinary relationships. Shift from scarcity-based dating to abundance-based connection: Understand "optimal search theory"

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29:02

Radical Uncertainty: How to deal with surprises and...

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2025/06/06

Ever felt like life just sucker-punched you out of nowhere? That's exactly what Nassim Taleb calls a Black Swan event.Most people think they can predict the future by looking at patterns. They study charts, analyze trends, and feel safe in their little bubble of certainty. However, the biggest events that shape our lives—market crashes, pandemics, breakthrough innovations—are the ones nobody sees coming. .. Taleb argues we're all like turkeys getting fed every day, thinking tomorrow will be

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21:52

6 Unsexy Habits of Geniuses - How to build substance...

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2025/05/23

Uncover what it really takes to build greatness.There's much more to genius than effortless intelligence or risky business bets. We dive into the consistent habits that drive long-term results for coming out on top. They might not be sexy, but if you can leave your ego at the doo,r there's a lot more on the other side. How to Change the World Sam's new show can be found on major podcast players: Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT⁠ Apple -

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23:44

The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment -...

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2025/05/13

Love isn’t just a feeling, it’s a pattern. And patterns, when understood, can be changed.We are the descendants of beings who bonded, lusted, and survived—not by chance, but by biology. In this episode, we explore the elegant architecture of love, divided into three distinct experiences: lust, attraction, and attachment. Each has its own hormonal symphony: testosterone’s drive, dopamine’s thrill, oxytocin’s warmth. But these chemicals, while essential, are not our destiny. We must choose how

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54:30

Anti-Fragile: How to benefit from uncertainty and...

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2025/05/09

A system that grows stronger from chaos? That’s not science fiction. It’s nature’s original design.Nassim Taleb's Antifragile isn't just a book. It’s a lens—a way to see the world not as a series of risks to be avoided, but as opportunities to evolve. In this episode, we explore what it means to thrive in disorder. From ancient myths like the Hydra, to modern jobs and biological systems, we trace the pattern: fragility is punished, antifragility is rewarded. What if you built a life where

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40:51

Overthinking: The psychology of catastrophizing and...

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2025/04/25

We don’t see the future. We predict it — and sometimes we predict disaster before it’s even possible.Catastrophizing is a mental reflex. It’s your mind, desperate for control, drawing monsters where none exist yet. In this episode, we explore the quiet space between stimulus and story — the moment you could choose curiosity over certainty. Relationships, careers, self-worth: all suffer when we confuse our imagined outcomes with inevitable truths. But if we learn to watch the story unfold without

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30:42

Bad Habits: The Psychology of Behavioural Debt—and...

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2025/04/22

What if the person you think you are is an outdated idea?In this episode, we explore how habits form—not from logic, but from history. From childhood rules to adult rituals, your behaviours aren’t just choices. They’re echoes. We look at behavioural debt: how the past continues to extract payments from your present and what you can do about it. We look expansively at different ways we pick up all these habits and identities, and then use 5 ideas from psychology and philosophy to fix

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60:27

Nervous System Mastery: Build resilience, reduce...

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2025/04/11

There’s only so much logic you can apply to your problems, at some point you need to work with your biology.The nervous system it an incredible organ built to help you survive and it can over-ride your conscious processing at will. To stop tripping over our barriers and build true resilience, reduce stress & feel more alive we need there is a way. Working with your nervous system instead of against it. On the show we invite Esin Pinarli a licensed therapist and expert in working with our nervous

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23:43

How to stop worrying about small problems that don't...

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2025/04/04

Ever notice how you'll curse for days when stuck in traffic but never celebrate hitting all green lights? Your brain's flaw-detection software is working overtime.In our quest for the ideal—the perfect relationship, the flawless investment, the dream career—we often miss the opportunity to appreciate what's already working. This isn't about lowering standards; it's about recognizing diminishing returns and the opportunity costs of perfectionism. Gratitude research shows that people who accept

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