Eric Barker is the creator of a blog called Barking Up the Wrong Tree which presents scientific answers about how to "be awesome at life." He’s also the author of two best-selling books. Barking Up the Wrong Tree addressed the science of success. His new book, Plays Well With Others, discusses the science behind relationships.
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Nov 2023
276 - Ask Minaa Anything: Creating and Navigating Healthy Friendships
You sent Minaa your most pressing questions, and in today's episode she provides her insight and advice to those questions. You asked about how to handle a friendship you may have outgrown, how to develop healthy two-sided friendships, and when to forgive a friend that betrayed y ... Show More
32m 25s
Nov 2023
275 – How to Build Your Sisterhood With These Small Steps from Dr. Joy
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist. She’s also a speaker and the Founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, and host of its wildly popular mental health podcast, which received a Webby award in 2023. In this episode, Dr. Joy sits down with Minaa to discuss her new ... Show More
43m 36s
Aug 2017
Eric Barker: Success and Happiness
This week we talk to Eric Barker Eric is a thought leader in the field of success. His humorous but practical blog, Barking up the Wrong Tree, presents science-based answers and expert insight on success in life. Over 270,000 people subscribe to his weekly email update and his co ... Show More
44m 43s
Jun 2022
RELATIONSHIPS: Why Everything You Know About Them Is (Mostly) Wrong
Eric Barker is not a people person. “Getting me to write a relationship book,” he says, “is like asking Godzilla to improve the infrastructure in your city.” But he did it anyway. Guided by leading social psychologists, Eric went on a journey to understand what he was getting wro ... Show More
55m 1s
Jun 2023
Ep 34: How do you make friends as an adult?
This is Episode 34 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society’s Research Digest, sponsored by Routledge Psychology. Despite it being easier than ever to communicate, so many of us find it challenging to make new friends – especially as we get older. Opening ... Show More
19m 11s
Oct 2022
The Science of Making and Keeping Friends | Robin Dunbar
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Friendship might not necessarily be something you’ve considered to be an urgent psychological and physiological issue. One thing we explore a lot on the show ... Show More
55m 1s
Oct 2022
The Science Behind What We Get Wrong About Relationships EP 1328
Eric Barker is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller “Barking Up the Wrong Tree,” which has sold over half a million copies and been translated into 19 languages. Eric is also a sought-after speaker, having given talks at MIT, the Aspen Ideas Festival, Google, the Unit ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 2021
The Science of Making and Keeping Friends | Robin Dunbar
Friendship might not necessarily be something you’ve considered to be an urgent psychological and physiological issue. On this show, we spend a lot of time exploring how the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives and our health. Sadly, in many ways, it’s ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2023
325: The Four Pillars of Radical Happiness, Plus How to Find and Keep Romantic Love in 2023 | Arthur Brooks, PhD
Arthur C. Brooks is a renowned Harvard professor and author of 13 books. He teaches leadership and happiness, writes for The Atlantic, and empowers individuals and organizations worldwide to enhance well-being. His latest book, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, is called Build the ... Show More
1h 16m