We often assume that we see ourselves and the world around us accurately. But psychologist Alia Crum says that our perceptions are always filtered through our mindsets — and these mindsets shape our lives in subtle but profound ways. In the second of two episodes, Alia explains how our beliefs about food and exercise affect our bodies.
Dec 2020
Alia Crum, PhD | Harnessing the Power of Your Mind
Your thoughts can dictate your reality. That’s the premise of the placebo effect, which clinical psychologist Alia Crum, PhD, has spent years studying as the principal investigator of Stanford’s Mind & Body Lab. On this episode, Crum explains how to apply the placebo effect to ev ... Show More
35m 54s
Aug 2021
Parents, Panic, & Perception
You'd be surprised to learn that many of our problems are sometimes a matter of perception. Because perception can make those problems seem more severe than they truly are, oftentimes the solution is mind over matter. Both of today's stories involve incidents where changing one's ... Show More
51m 24s
Aug 2025
How Your Beliefs Create Your Reality (The Science of Self-Fulfilling Prophecies)
Do your thoughts actually shape your reality? In today’s episode, I’ll show you how self-fulfilling prophecies, your reticular activating system, and even the beliefs you hold about yourself are literally creating the world you see. I’ll break down the science, psychology, and re ... Show More
19m 14s