I first stumbled over Dr. Thorndike's work when I was reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, in his book Clear uses a study that Dr. Thorndike and her colleagues conducted which is called "Choice architecture", an intervention where Dr. Thorndike and her colleagues succeeded in changing the habits of thousands of people without boosting their willpower or mot ... Show More
Oct 9
Dr. Hank Rubin: Collaborative Leadership, Unity Architecture, and How to Lead in Divided Times
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Hank Rubin — best-selling author, collaborative leadership expert, and one of America’s leading voices in public and nonprofit leadership. Free Stuff: Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/gre ... Show More
2h 18m
Oct 4
Gary Fyles: How to Think Like a Visionary, Why God Speaks Through Children, & the Nature of Meaning
I had the privilege of speaking with Gary Fyles - teacher, best-selling author, neuroscientist, and founder of Think Bigger Publishing. Free Stuff: Free Courses: www.danielkarim.com/freestuff Books Tips: www.danielkarim.com/great-books Newsletter: www.danielkarim.com/newsletter P ... Show More
3h 7m
Oct 1
Aleks Jakulin: How to Develop an Alexandrian Spirit
In this interview, Daniel M. Karim talks to Aleks Jakulin, founder of Data.Flowers, internet pioneer, and thought leader on AI, society, and the future of humanity. Free Stuff: Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/great-books ... Show More
2h 5m
Sep 2024
The Harvard Scientist Who Says You Can Use Your Thoughts To Improve Your Health | Ellen Langer
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The connection between your psychology and your health, and how to work with it. Ellen J. Langer is the author of eleven books, including the international b ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2025
"How to Be Enough": Tackling perfectionism and finding self-worth with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, the original host of Savvy Psychologist, makes her return to the show to discuss her new book How to Be Enough. Monica dives deep with Dr. Hendriksen into the roots of perfectionism, its impact on self-worth, and practical strategies for embracing self-accep ... Show More
29m 12s
Apr 2025
How to Fix Burnout & Overstimulation — The Dopamine Reset Guide | Dr. Anna Lembke
Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and addiction specialist, explains how dopamine affects motivation, addiction, and anxiety — and shares science-backed strategies to find balance in a world of instant gratification. Read her book here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast ... Show More
25m 8s
Feb 2025
Psychologist Explains Life Changing Habits for Self-Improvement | Dr Saliha Afridi
In this episode, we have an incredible chat with Dr Saliha Afridi, a well-known clinical psychologist and mental health advocate with over 20 years of experience. We talk about avoiding burnout, and finding the way to listen to our inner guide, and also touch in depth, the mental ... Show More
56m 14s
Dec 2024
The Power of Acceptance & Commitment (ACT Therapy) with Dr. Diana Hill (252)
Transform conflict into connection with ACT
Dr. Diana Hill and co-host Dr. Ann Kelley explore the power of process-based therapy to improve relationships and wellbeing. Through various methods like the 6 principles of ACT, the understanding of values, and the family body analogy, ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 13
Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD
What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where Y ... Show More
43m 42s
Feb 2025
3487: The Scientific Approach to Changing Your Life by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Personal Development
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3487:Real change isn’t just about willpower - it’s a process backed by science. Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., explores psychologist ... Show More
9m 47s