Dr. Michael Gervais sits down to answer YOUR questions on selfishness, vulnerability, mental agility, pain & much more.
Apr 22
The Psychology Of Money | Tom Bilyeu
Are you playing the game, or being played by it?Tom Bilyeu is an entrepreneur, co-founder of Quest Nutrition, and founder of Impact Theory, one of the most-watched interview platforms in the world. He has spent years studying the systems that shape financial outcomes, and in this ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 15
The Psychology of Happiness | Dr. Laurie Santos
Why do we keep chasing happiness in ways that don't actually work?Dr. Laurie Santos is a cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at Yale, where she created the most popular course in the university's 300-year history, the Science of Well-Being. Since then, that course has ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2024
Dr. James Doty on the Magic of Manifesting a Fulfilling Life EP 452
https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024, the winner of the B ... Show More
55m 7s
Jun 2025
Anna Lembke on How to Be Human in a Dopamine-Driven World | EP 625
In this compelling episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Anna Lembke—renowned psychiatrist, Stanford professor, and bestselling author of Dopamine Nation—to unpack the invisible crisis of our times: how a world saturated with instant gratification is quietly ... Show More
52m 53s
Oct 2024
Ep. 502: Attend a Reunion, Note the “Dinner-Party Problem” & Are You a Sculptor or Lifeguard Parent?
We talk about why going to a reunion can give us such a big happiness boost. We also discuss research about the “dinner-party problem,” and what to do about it, and we explore a question about attitudes towards parenting. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social m ... Show More
30m 21s
Jul 2025
344: Overcoming Addiction: Richard Taite's Journey to Recovery and the Power of Personalized Treatment
<p>Join us for an inspiring conversation with Richard Taite, a leading figure in addiction treatment who has transformed his own life and countless others. Richard takes us through his 25-year battle with addiction, highlighting moments of despair like homelessness, and his event ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2025
#279 How to make habits stick with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Going into 2025, we all want to make changes. But instead of focusing on new goals, and perhaps stacking more habits on top of ones that you’ve already got, or failed at before, maybe it’s time to break free from habits that hold you back? Perhaps this is the reason why you strug ... Show More
1h 47m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>This multi-hyphenate opens up about his four pillars of health and success</p> <p>Common is an Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, ... Show More