Episodes

  • The Happiness Trap w/ Russ Harris

    The Happiness Trap w/ Russ Harris
    Nov 28 2024
    This week Scott is joined by one of Australia's foremost practitioners of acceptance and commitment therapy, Dr. Russ Harris. Scott and Russ discuss Dr. Harris'' "Happiness Trap” cards, which are designed to invigorate one's mental health with ideas to boost self-esteem and challenge intrusive thoughts among other mental health practices.

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    58 mins
  • What Do Women Really Want? w/Mark Manson

    What Do Women Really Want? w/Mark Manson
    Nov 21 2024

    This week Scott is joined by best-selling author and former dating coach Mark Manson about what women really want in a man. In addition to writing multiple bestselling books such as “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck” and “Everything is Fucked”, Mark put a lot of his insights into dating and seduction in his 2011 book “Models: Attract Women through Honesty”. In this episode Scott and Mark discuss whether nice guys really finish last and the importance of authenticity in attracting a mate. From dating to seduction and more, Scott and Mark cover it all.

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    54 mins
  • Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?

    Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?
    Nov 14 2024

    For this special 10th anniversary episode of The Psychology Podcast, Scott draws on science to answer the age-old question: Do nice guys really finish last? First, Scott pinpoints exactly what women mean when they use terms such as “bad boy” and “nice guy.” Then he discusses the psychology of individuals who are primarily driven by selfish desires, and how they go about obtaining their mating goals. Then, Scott looks at what women actually want, including what some women want, and what some women want some of the time. Finally, Scott presents what he thinks are the most reasonable conclusions based on all of the current evidence and he offers advice for nice guys, women, and bad boys.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Psychology of Outrage w/ Dr. Kurt Gray

    The Psychology of Outrage w/ Dr. Kurt Gray
    Nov 7 2024

    This week Scott is joined by author and professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Kurt Gray. Scott and Dr. Gray discuss why Americans seem so divided at this point in time, the psychology of self-righteous indignation, how we all share harm-based moral minds, and what we can do to find common ground.

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    49 mins
  • How to Make It to the End With No Regrets w/Jodi Wellman

    How to Make It to the End With No Regrets w/Jodi Wellman
    Oct 31 2024
    This week Scott is joined by Jodi Wellman. Jodi is an author, executive coach, and expert on resiliency. Scott and Jodi discuss living well with no regrets, and learning to embrace the bright side of your limited time on Earth.

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    50 mins
  • Is Toxic Productivity Ruining Your Life? w/Israa Nasir

    Is Toxic Productivity Ruining Your Life? w/Israa Nasir
    Oct 24 2024
    This week Scott is joined by author, speaker and therapist, Israa Nasir. Scott and Israa discuss toxic productivity, the connection between productivity and self-worth, and how to transform shame into curiosity.

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    40 mins
  • How Tribalism Can Unite Us w/ Dr. Michael Morris

    How Tribalism Can Unite Us w/ Dr. Michael Morris
    Oct 17 2024
    This week Scott is joined by author and professor of leadership at the Columbia Business School, Dr. Michael Morris. Scott and Dr. Morris discuss the upsides of tribalism— from uniting different tribes to practical implications for workplace inclusion to how tribal psychology may be our best hope for social change.

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    54 mins
  • Personality, Creativity, and Well-being || The Human Potential Lab

    Personality, Creativity, and Well-being || The Human Potential Lab
    Oct 10 2024

    In this solo episode of The Human Potential Lab, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman shines a light in the intersection of personality, well-being, and creativity. After describing each of the major personality traits on offer among humans, he then discusses how personality is related to creative achievement and which traits are related to which forms of well-being. He concludes with a hopeful message about the important of accepting your traits.

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    45 mins