What would you have done? It's one of the most enduring questions in psychology. We all like to think that in a moment of crisis, we'd rise to the occasion and show courage. And yet many of us have had experiences where we followed orders and did what we were told to do. This week, we talk with psychologist Sunita Sah about the reasons why many of us silence ... Show More
Jul 6
Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 2
Last week, we talked with psychologist Lisa Miller about the science of spirituality. Today, we explore what those ideas can look like in everyday life. Miller explains why moments of connection, spiritual practices, and even periods of suffering can sometimes open the door to de ... Show More
1h 33m
May 2021
People Pleasing, Paralyzed By Doubt & Processing Your Feelings
What are the different ways we people please? Is it because we’re scared of confrontation? And why do some of us miss out on experiences because we’re scared we’ll regret trying it? We talk about this and also taking criticism, confidence, and knowing yourself. Socials: @teenager ... Show More
57m 45s
Feb 2025
How to say ‘no’: The power of defiance, with Sunita Sah, PhD
How often do you “go along to get along,” or say yes when you really want to say no? Organizational psychologist Sunita Sah, PhD, author of “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” talks about why it can be so hard to speak up and and how can you strengthen your resol ... Show More
38m 12s
<p>Are you living a life true to your deepest values or just going along with what others expect? Sunita Sah, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/40TiMyY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes</em></a>, reveals how our cult ... Show More