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PODCAST

The Psychology Podcast

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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68:43

Busting Viral Mental Health Myths w/Joe Nucci

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/09/25

This week, Scott speaks with psychotherapist and writer Joe Nucci, whose work tackles the intersection of mental health, misinformation, and pop psychology. Joe has built a large following by debunking viral myths and bringing nuance to conversations that are too often oversimplified online. Together, they dive into his new book,Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths and the Truths to Set You Free. From the overuse of labels like “narcissist” to the assumption that mindfulness is good

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55:00

The Psychology of Athletic Excellence w/Dr. Alex...

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/09/11

This week, Scott Barry Kaufman sits down with Dr. Alex Auerbach, a licensed counseling and sport performance psychologist who works with some of the world’s top performers—from Olympic champions to NBA, NFL, and MLB athletes, as well as elite military units, Fortune 500 companies, and high-growth startups. Together, they dive into insights from Dr. Auerbach’s book,To Greatness: Your Personal Playbook for the Pursuit of Excellence. The conversation explores the science of

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55:57

Dealing with Feelings w/ Dr. Marc Brackett

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/08/28

This week, Scott sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author ofDealing with Feelings: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. Together, they explore why so many of us struggle to manage our emotions and what we can do about it. Dr. Brackett explains the importance of co-regulation, self-compassion, and learning to workwith our feelings rather than against them. As he reminds us, nearly every experience in our lives—good or

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43:02

Rethinking Time and the Myth of Urgency w/ Chris...

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/08/14

This week Scott speaks with author, entrepreneur, and world traveler Chris Guillebeau, best known for The Art of Non-Conformity and his latest book, Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live. Chris unpacks the concept of time anxiety—the persistent feeling that we’re running out of time—and explains why it’s different from FOMO or ADHD. Together, he and Scott explore how cultural pressures toward constant efficiency can leave us feeling perpetually

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48:29

Can You Really Change Your Personality? w/ Olga Khazan

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/07/31

This week Scott speaks with journalist and Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan about her latest book,Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change. Olga shares her personal journey experimenting with ways to reshape her own personality—armed with insights from the latest psychological research. Together, she and Scott explore whether personality traits like introversion, neuroticism, and even antagonism can truly change over time, and what science says about how we can become

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67:11

Debunking the Genius Myth w/ Helen Lewis

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/07/17

This week, Scott sits down with acclaimed journalist and Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis to explore her latest book,The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea. Together, they examine how society defines—and often distorts—the concept of genius. Helen argues that there’s no universal, objective definition of genius, and that the people we anoint as such often reflect what a culture values, rather than any absolute measure of brilliance. This “genius”

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57:17

Embracing Neurodiversity w/ Robin Ince

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/07/03

This week, Scott sits down with English comedian, author, and BBC radio host Robin Ince. Known for co-presentingThe Infinite Monkey Cagealongside physicist Brian Cox, Robin brings his signature wit and wisdom to a deeply personal and socially relevant conversation. The episode centers around Robin’s new book,Normal Weird and Weirdly Normal: Adventures of Neurodiversity, in which he champions the beauty of embracing one's authentic self. Together, Scott and Robin explore the rigid social norms

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60:09

The Science of Inspiring Leadership w/ Dr. Adam Galinsky

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/06/19

This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Adam Galinsky, Professor at Columbia Business School and author ofInspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. Together, they explore what makes a truly inspiring leader—and how anyone, regardless of title or position, can develop the qualities to lead with vision, courage, and impact. Dr. Galinsky shares powerful insights on the "leader amplification effect," the importance of expanding the "status pie," and how leaders can empower others while

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54:50

Turning Ideas Into Action w/ Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/06/05

This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab. They dive into Dr. Pringle’s new book,The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas Into Action, which offers research-backed guidance on transforming imagination into reality. The conversation explores the intersection of creativity, emotional intelligence, and motivation, providing actionable

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55:31

Designing Your Dream Life w/Sahil Bloom

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/05/22

This week, Scott sits down with Sahil Bloom—investor, creator, and New York Times bestselling author ofThe Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. Sahil shares his powerful philosophy that the most meaningful transformations in life come not from finding the right answers, but from asking the right questions. Together, they explore practical tools, ideas, and frameworks for achieving not just financial success, but a well-rounded life enriched by health, wisdom,

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72:30

Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/05/08

This week, Scott isjoined by the multitalented Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen. You might know Mayim as the star ofBlossomandThe Big Bang Theory, or as the former host ofJeopardy!, but she’s also a neuroscientist with a PhD from UCLA and the creator of the popular mental health podcastMayim Bialik’s Breakdown. Jonathan Cohen, her co-host and co-creator, is a writer, poet, and futurist with a passion for storytelling, technology, and mindfulness. Together, they share a deep commitment to

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48:22

Rise Above with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (Interviewed...

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/04/24

In a special role-reversal episode of The Psychology Podcast, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is interviewed by renowned social psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haidt to discuss Scott’s brand-new book,Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. This powerful conversation explores how modern culture can reinforce limiting beliefs and emotional fragility, and how we can instead reclaim agency, resilience, and meaning in our lives. Scott opens up about the myths of

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54:01

Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and...

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/04/10

This week Scott is joined by Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh, pioneers in positive psychology coaching and co-authors of the new bookRadical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Together, they share powerful insights on how to deepen our conversations and relationships through the transformative practice of radical listening. Robert and Christian explore their framework for truly listening, which includes the practices of noticing, quieting, accepting, acknowledging,

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66:47

Multiple Intelligences w/ Dr. Howard Gardner

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/03/27

In this special episode, Scott welcomes the legendary Dr. Howard Gardner, a developmental psychologist and professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Best known for his groundbreakingTheory of Multiple Intelligences, Dr. Gardner’s 1983 bookFrames of Mindchallenged the traditional view of intelligence as a singular ability measured by IQ tests. Scott and Dr. Gardner explore the impact of his theory on education and psychology, discussing its strengths, limitations, and evolution

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66:16

Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/03/13

This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Richard Wiseman, a psychologist renowned for his work on magic, illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. As the UK's only Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, Dr. Wiseman has published over 100 academic papers and authored bestselling books such asThe Luck Factor,Paranormality,Quirkology, andRip It Up. Dr. Wiseman’s research bridges science and everyday life, offering insights into success,

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62:21

Does Telepathy Exist? w/ Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/02/27

This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell—an integrative medical doctor, neuropsychiatrist, and researcher of extraordinary states of consciousness. Dr. Powell's research explores the neuroscience behind psychic phenomena, telepathy, and the incredible abilities of autistic savants. She is the author of "The ESP Enigma: The Scientific Case for Psychic Phenomena"and has been featured in "The Telepathy Tapes"podcast for her groundbreaking work with children who appear to demonstrate

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78:12

A Legacy of Social Psychology w/ Dr. Elliot Aronson &...

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/02/13

In this special episode, Scott is joined by two legendary figures in social psychology: Dr. Elliot Aronson and his son, Dr. Joshua Aronson. At 93, Elliot Aronson remains a towering influence in psychology, known for pioneering the Jigsaw Classroom—a groundbreaking cooperative learning technique that reduces interethnic hostility and enhances learning. He is the only person in American Psychological Association history to receive all three of its major awards for research, teaching, and

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58:19

How To Help Children Thrive in the Age of Uncertainty...

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/01/30

This week Scott is joined by Barnard College Professor Dr. Tovah Klein. Scott and Dr. Klein discuss her groundbreaking research on child development including the importanceof being a safe anchor for your children by providing them safety in their worst moments, accepting them for who they are, and being there for them no matter what.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:19

Finding Balance In The Age of Indulgence w/ Dr. Anna...

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/01/16

This week Scott is joined by Stanford Psychiatrist and addiction expert, Dr. Anna Lembke. Scott and Dr. Lembke discuss how to reset your dopamine system to take back control of your life and turn the things that you really want into their own reward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:44

Best of 2024- Reclaim Yourself w/ Emma Seppala

The Psychology Podcast ·

2025/01/03

Happy New Year! As we prepare for the new season of the Psychology Podcast, here's one of our favorites to get you through the holidays. 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 subjugateyourself in your own existence. Emma teaches us all how to reconnect with yourself in a healthy way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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