Scott Barry Kaufman is a Psychologist at Columbia University, a writer and podcaster.
Why is victim culture so common in the West? Everyone’s been hurt, so it’s easy to claim victimhood, so why has it become a core identity and how do we honour pain without being defined by it?
Expect to learn where a victimhood mentality comes from, what predicts whether ... Show More
Nov 2
How To Make Better Decisions (with way less uncertainty) - Joe Hudson - #1171
Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host. Expect to learn how important it is to develop the skill of decision-making, why intelligent people often struggle the most with making decisions, how to spot the biggest indicators you are about to make a terrible decision, ... Show More
1h 43m
Oct 31
The Art Of Growing Up (just enough) - James Smith - #1170
James Smith is a podcaster, author, personal trainer, and co-founder of the world's greatest clean energy drink, Neutonic. Expect to learn why solving your problems never leaves you with fewer of them, why more money buys less happiness than you’d expect, how James got arrested a ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 29
35 Emotions Explained By Evolutionary Psychology - Rob Kurzban - #1169
Rob Kurzban is a psychologist and an author. Expect to learn why we should view emotions through the lens of evolution, the hidden reason why humans aren’t filled with existential anxiety at all times, what happens to your brain when you don’t express gratitude often, the secret ... Show More
2h 28m
Jul 2025
From Victim to Victor: Rise Above Trauma with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
What if the biggest obstacle holding you back isn’t your past but your mindset? Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, challenges everything you think you know about trauma, resilience, and personal growth. In this episode, you’ll discover why labeling every setback as “trauma” c ... Show More
17m 30s
Mar 2025
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman on How He Changed His Mind about Past Lives, the Importance of Creative Intelligence, Different Types of Narcissism & How to Overcome the Victim Mindset
Unlock the secrets of human potential & self-actualization with Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D. (cognitive psychologist, host of the #1 psychology podcast in the world - The Psychology Podcast, author of Rise Above)! Kaufman explains the mysteries of extrasensory perception and how he ... Show More
1h 24m
Mar 2025
The Hidden Cost of Being Too Nice: Why People-Pleasing is Silently Killing Your Success | Scott Barry Kaufman : 1261
<p>You hold the door open. You say yes when you mean no. You put others first—always. It feels like the right thing to do… but is it costing you more than you realize? </p><p>In this episode, <strong>Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.—Columbia professor, psychologist, and author of ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2025
#411 — The Victimhood Pandemic
<p>Sam Harris speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman about Scott's new book, <em><a href="https://amzn.to/42Is3JI">Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential</a></em>. They discuss victimhood culture, narcissism and psychopathy, the personal ... Show More
31m 12s
Sep 2021
What Does it Actually Mean to Be a "Whole Person"? | Scott Barry Kaufman
In this episode, we're going to demystify concepts such as: self actualization, personal growth, authenticity, and bringing your "whole self" to the table. Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist. He is the founder and director of the Center for ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2021
445: How to Reach Your Full Potential | Scott Barry Kaufman
Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the mind, creativity, and the depths of human potential. He is author/editor of 9 books and is host of the #1 psychology podcast in the world - The Psychology Podcast. You've likely heard o ... Show More
1h 21m
Apr 2025
Rise Above with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (Interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Haidt)
In a special role-reversal episode of The Psychology Podcast, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is interviewed by renowned social psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haidt to discuss Scott’s brand-new book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. Thi ... Show More
48m 22s
Oct 2018
33: How to Grow | Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD
<p>Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD is a professor of psychology at Columbia University. He's also a columnist for Scientific American and the host of The Psychology Podcast. He studies creativity, intelligence, and humanistic psychology and focuses on how to remove the blocks that imped ... Show More
50m 29s
Oct 2021
When Self Care Becomes Selfish and Victimhood Becomes Paradigm
Let's talk about self-care, pleasing others, personal responsibilities, feeling victimized and true healing. All Things Koze Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/allthingskoze/ Koze Flow Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kozeflow/ Kalyn's Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.co ... Show More
27m 31s