In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jamil Zaki, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Stanford University, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory, and the author of the new book Hope for Cynics. We discuss cynicism and its healthier, more adaptive alternative, healthy skepticism, and how embracing healthy skepticism can enhance both our emotional a ... Show More
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Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
My guest is Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, MD, board-certified OB/GYN, surgeon and leading expert in women's health. We discuss polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, two very common yet frequently undiagnosed causes of female infertility. Dr. Aliabadi explains the symptoms, un ... Show More
3h 7m
Nov 20
Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family, Friends & Romantic Partners
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the science of social connection and how we form meaningful bonds with others.
I explore the neural basis for "social homeostasis"—our drive for a certain amount of social interaction—which explains why we feel lonely, seek conn ... Show More
36m 33s
Nov 17
How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams
My guest is Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public, work, relationship ... Show More
2h 26m
Sep 2024
How And Why To Avoid The Siren Call Of Cynicism | Dr. Jamil Zaki
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>This Stanford psychologist has evidence that being a cynic is bad for your health, and offers a non-corny alternative. </p> <p>Dr. ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 2024
#841 - Dr Jamil Zaki - How To Be More Hopeful In A Cynical World
Dr Jamil Zaki is a psychologist, professor at Stanford University, and an author.
In a world filled with fake news, bad news and doom, it’s easy to become cynical. But what does science say about whether cynicism helps or harm us? Why is it so seductive, and how can we all learn ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2024
Hope For Cynics w/ Dr. Jamil Zaki
<blockquote>This week Scott is joined by author and professor of psychology at Stanford University, Dr. Jamil Zaki. Scott and Dr. Zaki discuss tribal cynicism, how hopeful skepticism is different from naive optimism, and the importance of countering “social shark attacks”.</block ... Show More
45m 11s
Mar 2025
Ep. 104: Rewire Your Mind: Positivity, Bias, and Purpose Unlocked with Mendel Kalmenson
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/804464/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><b>In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson, author of </b><b><em>Positivity Bias</em></b><b>, </b><b><em>A Time ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2025
Transform Negative Thinking - Dr. Joe Dispenza
<p>Dr. Joe Dispenza is a renowned author, speaker, and educator in the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics. He has spent over three decades studying the mind-body connection and the ways in which we can harness our thoughts and emotions to create positive cha ... Show More
16m 5s
Oct 18
Dr.K Reacts To Collargate
Dr. K takes a grounded, psychological look at “Collargate,” the viral controversy surrounding Hasan Piker and his dog. Rather than judging individuals, he unpacks what the internet’s reaction reveals about collective psychology, why outrage spreads, how mentalization fails, and h ... Show More
2h 55m
Jul 2025
Your Thoughts Shape Your Body! These 2 Things Cause All Your Stress! Dr. Ellen Langer
Can your mind reverse aging, reduce stress, and even heal your body? Harvard psychology professor, Dr. Ellen Langer has spent over 40 years researching mindfulness, mind-body unity and how your thoughts can transform your health. In this episode, she shares her groundbreaking wor ... Show More
1h 5m