This week, I am joined by Jonathan Haidt, an NYU professor and best-selling author, to discuss the significant negative impact of technology and social media on young people’s mental health and well-being. This phenomenon was catalyzed between 2010 and 2015 when smartphones were introduced and platforms like Instagram and Snapchat rose in popularity. He expl ... Show More
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The Productivity Myth: Oliver Burkeman On Our Broken Relationship With Time, Embracing Our Limitations & Why More Isn’t Always Better
Oliver Burkeman is a bestselling author, journalist, and the mind behind “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” and “Meditations for Mortals.”
We explore our broken relationship with time and Oliver's philosophy of imperfectionism, which dismantles the delusion that ... Show More
1h 59m
Nov 20
Fasting Compilation: Leading Experts On Water-Only Fasts, Fasting Mimicking Diets & The Optimal Fasting Window For Longevity
This Fasting Compilation features Dr. Alan Goldhamer, Dr. Valter Longo, and Dr. Michael Greger to discuss the science of strategic deprivation.
We explore why visceral fat behaves like a tumor secreting inflammatory molecules that drive chronic disease. How many health condition ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 17
Interview With An Icon: Katie Couric On The State of Media, Institutional Distrust, Cancer Advocacy & What Actually Creates Happiness
Katie Couric is a journalist and the first woman to solo-anchor a major network evening newscast.
We explore the disintermediation of news media, institutional distrust, and the fragmentation of shared truth in America. Katie shares her experiences navigating the CBS boys club, ... Show More
1h 57m
Jun 2024
Jonathan Haidt: Why Social Media Has Caused a Collapse in Mental Health & #1 Way to Solve Your Anxiety
<p>How are smartphones linked to anxiety?</p> <p>What mental health issues are linked to excessive social media use?</p> <p>Today, let's welcome Jonathan Haidt is a renowned social psychologist, professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, and a widely publi ... Show More
1h 22m
May 2024
How Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains, Why Social Media is Eradicating Childhood & The Truth About The Mental Health Epidemic with Jonathan Haidt #456
Today’s episode is about a topic that I am truly passionate about - the introduction of social media and smartphones into all aspects of our lives - and what impact this is having on us individually, collectively and, perhaps most urgently, what impact is this having on our child ... Show More
2h 4m
Jun 2024
How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions | Dr. Jonathan Haidt
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jonathan Haidt, Ph.D., professor of social psychology at New York University and bestselling author on how technology and culture impact the psychology and health of kids, teens, and adults. We discuss the dramatic rise of suicide, depression, and ... Show More
2h 26m
May 2023
How social media affects teens’ mental health, with Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
Congress and state legislators are considering laws to restrict teen social media use, and school districts are suing social media companies for harming kids’ mental health. Are parents and policy makers right to be so concerned? Jacqueline Nesi, PhD, of Brown University, talks a ... Show More
32m 20s
Sep 2021
Mental Health, Processing Loss, and Finding Happiness | Zak Williams
<p>This week’s conversation is with Zak Williams, the son of the late Robin Williams and co-founder and CEO of<a href="https://youcanpym.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> PYM</a>, a mental wellness company rooted in the belief that there is a world where someo ... Show More
1h 8m