Jan 20
Your Brain on Revenge with Oprah and James Kimmel, Jr.
Is revenge the root of all forms of violence? Oprah sits down with James Kimmel, Jr., a revenge and violence researcher and lecturer in the psychiatry department at the Yale University School of Medicine and the bestselling author of the eye-opening book, The Science of Revenge: ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2025
556. How Social Media Is Wrecking Kids' Lives and Stealing Their Childhood | Jonathan Haidt
In this urgent conversation, Jonathan Haidt and Jordan Peterson dissect the silent catastrophe facing Gen Z—spiraling anxiety, attention collapse, and social isolation—all amplified by addictive tech. They explore the psychological and spiritual fallout of algorithm-optimized pla ... Show More
1h 43m
Jan 2025
Jonathan Haidt: Here's How We Can Free The Anxious Generation (E323)
<p>Jonathan Haidt is a renowned social psychologist, bestselling author, and professor, widely known for his groundbreaking work on morality, culture, and human flourishing. His insights into how society shapes us and how we, in turn, shape society, make him a leading voice in di ... Show More
59m 18s
Sep 2024
TED Talks Daily Book Club | Are smartphones ruining childhood? | Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's latest book, "The Anxious Generation," is shaping cultural conversations and sparking fierce debates about the role of smartphones in society. In this timely conversation, he investigates how a smartphone-based childhood, amplified by overprot ... Show More
38m 51s
Mar 2025
Jonathan Haidt Returns (on the Anxious Generation)
<p>Jonathan Haidt (The Anxious Generation) is a social psychologist, professor, and best-selling author. Jonathan joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why his moral dumbfoundings are such tasty party tricks, if disgust contains wisdom about borders that one shouldn’t cross, and h ... Show More
2h 11m
Sep 2025
Extra: 'Anxious Generation' Author Jonathan Haidt On Cell Phones, Playing Outside And Raising Happy Kids
Kids today are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before, with many experts attributing this to constant screen time and social media exposure. In response, lawmakers and schools nationwide are experimenting with policies such as banning cell phones in the cl ... Show More
20m 26s
Jan 2025
How Do I Stop Being Such A People Pleaser?
JVN sits down with Kati Morton, a licensed therapist and bestselling author, to dive deep into the world of people-pleasing. Together, they unpack why people-pleasing isn’t just about being nice—it’s about discomfort with other people’s discomfort, and why it leaves so many of us ... Show More
51m 15s
We are only just beginning to understand the impact social media and smart devices are having on the mental and emotional well-being of teens and children around the world. In this episode of “The Oprah Podcast,” Oprah talks to Jonathan Haidt: a social psychologist, NYU professor and the New York Times bestselling author of "The Anxious Generation: How the G ... Show More
<p>Is social media to blame for the teen mental health crisis? It's complicated!</p><p><em>Thanks to </em><a href='https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262047357/behind-their-screens/'><em>Emily Weinstein</em></a><em>, </em><a href='https://amyorben.com'><em>Amy Orben</em></a><em>, ... Show More
