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Feb 4
How to speak up in a meeting
549. Meetings are everywhere—from work and faculty meetings to HOAs and book clubs. But speaking up can feel intimidating, especially if you struggle with social anxiety, perfectionism, or power dynamics. In this episode, we unpack why staying silent feels safer and why it rarely ... Show More
5m 38s
Jan 28
How to deal with the midlife crisis (Reissue)
113. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen channels her best Talking Heads and asks, on behalf of every middle-aged adult: "How did I get here?" Plus, Dr. Hendriksen explains why time seems to fly as we get older. Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack. Find a transcr ... Show More
10m 27s
Jan 21
How to know you did a good job (without asking for approval)
548. In a culture of likes, reviews, and constant comparison, deciding if you’ve "done well" can feel impossible. This week, interim host Dr. Ellen Hendriksen unpacks the trap of tying your value to others’ approval. She explores when external evaluation works and when it emphati ... Show More
8m 22s
Feb 2024
One Mental State that will Accelerate Your Learning & Healing with Dacher Keltner
<p>How can you cultivate more awe into your daily life?</p> <p>On the spectrum of emotion, awe is probably one of the most elusive and misunderstood. It’s easy to feel awe when you encounter the wonders of nature, a piece of powerful music or art, or have a deeply spiritual exper ... Show More
20m 37s
Mar 2023
Dr. Amen: A Revolution in Brain Health
TW: suicide
The Lautners are joined by psychiatrist and 18-time best-selling author, Dr. Amen, who’s on a mission to end the concept of mental illness and talk about brain health. They discuss the Launters’ brain scans from The Amen Clinic, how mental hygiene is equally as impor ... Show More
59m 32s
Feb 2024
Do Personality Tests Actually Work? Exploring the Validity of Psychometric Assessments like the MMPI
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a psychometric test used to assess personality traits and psychopathology. It’s also used to determine hiring, promotion practices, and even parole status. However, is a test really able to determine if someone will excel ... Show More
29m 39s
Feb 2024
1926: Fixed Vs. Growth Mindset Pt. 2
<p>On todays' two-part series with Dr. Arman Taghizadeh, affectionately known as Dr. T, whose expertise in psychiatry bridges the gap between mental health and peak performance in athletics. As a distinguished Johns Hopkins-trained psychiatrist and a six-time "TopDoc" honoree, Dr ... Show More
27m 21s
Feb 2024
Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds | Dr. Becky Kennedy
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Becky Kennedy, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of Good Inside, an education platform for parents and parents-to-be. We discuss actionable protocols for raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids and effective alter ... Show More
2h 49m