Behavior Episodes

Regret is a fundamental part of life and is one of the most commonly felt emotions, yet is still widely misunderstood. Dan Pink draws on research in neuroscience, psychology, biology and economics to change how we see our reg...

Vanessa Van Edwards teaches us the science behind the piercing gaze of Pierce Brosnan and the warmth of Oprah Winfrey. Discover how anyone can become better at using cues and master the secret language of charismatic communic...

Marc Brackett joins us to share the ground-breaking discoveries that he has made over the 20 years that he has spent studying emotions and emotional intelligence. Learn how to give yourself permission to feel and understand t...

Is there a better way for us to succeed without having to bare the crushing weight of an always on, non-stop hustle? Brad Stulberg offers us the simple truth behind achievement amidst our never ending quest for outward success. These …

Annie Murphy explores an entirely new concept of thought - to think outside the brain. Annie claims that there are external resources which we can utilize to build an extended mind. How can we use the host of 'extra-neural' resources …

April Rinne has woven a strategy for adapting to change and navigating a world in flux. Find out how to develop a flux mindset and ultimately acquire the 8 superpowers that will improve your relationship with uncertainty and transform the …

Kumar Mehta has studied the intangible qualities that define those who he refers to as 'The Exceptionals' - the 1% of the 1% who reside at the very top of the pyramid. Hear the story of those people and discover …

John Petrocelli reveals the science behind detecting BS, which has become so pervasive in today's world. What is the difference between lying and bullshitting? What makes BS more dangerous than lying? How do we develop the critical thinking habits...

You may think that power is reserved for the elite and that most of us will never be powerful, but Julie Battilana says that power is everyone's business. Listen to our insightful conversation about what power really is, how to …

Luke Burgis introduces us to the power of mimetic desire and how it influences our wants, fears, fulfillment and much more. Understanding why we want what we want helps us to desire differently, influence the desires of others and build …

Learn how to become the CEO of your well-being with former executive assistant to Steve Jobs, Naz Beheshti. Discover a powerful framework and actionable strategies that will help you achieve your highest potential in business and life. Find out more …

Katy Milkman brings a science-based approach to achieving your goals. The amount of methods and tips we hear that are meant to help us change can turn into a foggy mess, leaving us chasing our tails. Katy uses science to …

From a young age, we're all taught that setting and achieving goals is the way to live a happy and fulfilling life. Stephen Shapiro says that this stops us from enjoying life right now, only to later discover that our …

Sam Sommers introduces us to the fundamental details of life and uncovers the unseen impact they have on our behavior, our thoughts and our daily decisions. Visit Sam Sommers' website | https://samsommers.com Listener Tribe We have our own pri...

Your happiness and success are tied to your popularity. And it goes all the way back to high school. In today's episode, Mitch Prinstein helps us to explore the correlation between popularity and happiness by sharing secrets to boosting your …