#75. After a little research on the tiktok-famous ‘lucky girl syndrome,’ Payton shares her take on her recent diagnosis. We’re talking the ins-&-outs of being a lucky girl, how to practice this daily, & how its impacted Payton’s life so far. LUCKY GIRL TIKTOK PLAYLIST: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRp2FyCW/ LUCKY GIRL SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://spoti ... Show More
Oct 15
The Q4 Agenda: 20 Things to Do Before 2027
#268. Before I go on podcast-sabbatical, I’m leaving you with an assignment: your Q4 agenda.This isn’t a winter arc, a life reset, or a list of impossible habits to master before January; it’s 20 worthwhile things to do with the last few months of the year. Think: getting your mo ... Show More
55m 7s
Oct 8
3 Perspectives Making My Life Significantly Better Right Now
#267. This week, we’re talking about three ideas making my life materially better (none of them are for sale). Satisficing, raising my uncertainty threshold, and creating as a response to over-thinking. BTW– next week’s episode is my last episode before a fall break! FOLLOW PAYTO ... Show More
51m 14s
Oct 1
ASK P: breakups, post-college life, & virginity talk
#266. In this installment of ASK P, we’re hearing from listeners about surprise breakups, pending breakups, adapting to life post-college, and losing your virginity in your 20s. This is the last ASK P of 2026 — be back in 2027! FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonross https ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2023
83. The psychology of 'lucky girl syndrome'
<p>On this episode we break down the science and psychology of the internet and TikTok sensation of "lucky girl syndrome". We explore the ideas and theories behind self fulfilling prophecies, confirmation bias, goal-oriented behaviour, brain anatomy and the power of positive affi ... Show More
32m 36s