Jan 27
The Click Effect — Inside the Science and Magic of Social Chemistry
We’ve all had that feeling — you meet someone new, and the conversation just flows. You’re in sync. You click. But what’s really happening when that magic occurs?My guest today is journalist Kate Murphy, author of Why We Click: The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony, and ... Show More
54m 6s
Jan 20
How Football Took Over America — and Could Collapse
American football is so big — so braided into our weekends, our language, and our culture — that it can be hard to see it clearly as a whole.In his new book, Football, Chuck Klosterman helps us see the game from unexpected angles, and argues that football isn’t just a sport, it’s ... Show More
57m 40s
Jan 13
Money and Meaning — What Faith Traditions Teach Us About Personal Finance
We usually think of money as something very practical, concrete, and secular; we earn it, save it, spend it, and crunch the numbers behind it. But money is never just about money: it reflects our values, our priorities — and even our spiritual life.My guest today, Tom Levinson, k ... Show More
45m 20s
Sep 2024
How To Hack Your Habits, Rewire Your Brain & Leverage Dopamine, with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola
<p>Welcome back to the show!!! We have an incredible fall lineup planned, and I’m so glad you’re here.</p><p> I don’t know about you, but no matter how old I get, September will always feel like that fresh back to school milestone where you get back into your routine and set new ... Show More
56m 4s
Apr 2025
Bad Habits: The Psychology of Behavioural Debt—and How to Pay It Off
What if the person you think you are is an outdated idea? In this episode, we explore how habits form—not from logic, but from history. From childhood rules to adult rituals, your behaviours aren’t just choices. They’re echoes. We look at behavioural debt: how the past continues ... Show More
30m 42s
Jun 2025
Transform Your Life & Habits Through Neuroplasticity: How to Rewire Your Brain & Regulate Dopamine with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola
<p>Ready to rewire your brain and transform your habits? This re-released (now in video form!) episode features neuroscientist Nicole Vignola, the internet's favorite brain optimization expert, sharing evidence-based strategies for breaking bad habits, building positive routines, ... Show More
55m 37s
Feb 2025
S1EP8 | How to ensure a habit becomes something you naturally do | Atomic Habits cheat sheet
Explore the benefits of online therapy at https://bit.ly/Online1Therapy for a happier and healthier you.Welcome to Season 1, Episode 8 of The Atomic Habits Cheat Sheet!Unlock the Power of Habit StackingIn this episode, learn how to use your existing routines to build new, positiv ... Show More
17m 36s
Feb 2025
S1EP5 | The optimal approach to forming a new habit | Atomic Habits cheat sheet
Welcome to Season 1, Episode 5 of The Atomic Habits Cheat Sheet!Unlock the Secrets of Habit FormationSupport us by visiting https://themessypodcast.com/Discover how dopamine, the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, influences your motivation and rewards. Learn practical techniques to m ... Show More
19m 54s
Dec 3
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Summary - Unlock the Secrets of Habit Change for Personal Growth and Business Success!
Free Audiobook / Show notes / Have you ever wondered why some habits seem impossible to break while others can lead to profound personal transformation? In this episode of Best Book Summaries by StoryShots, we dive deep into Charles Duhigg's groundbreaking work, "The Power of Hab ... Show More
29m 8s
Think about your habits, the things you do automatically without much thought — from brushing your teeth in the morning to scrolling social media before bed.
There’s a lot going on with these behaviors.
On one level, they’re just routines and actions wired into our brains through repetition. But there’s also more to it than that. Our habits shape who we ar ... Show More
