This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Elisabet Lahti—educator, applied psychology researcher, and founder of the Sisu Lab. Dr. Lahti is the world’s leading expert on sisu, a Finnish concept that embodies extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity. Together, they explore the meaning of sisu and how it can help us persevere even when ... Show More
Dec 2025
End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul
After 11 years, 478 episodes, and countless conversations exploring the depths of human potential, this episode marks the final chapter of The Psychology Podcast in its current form. In this deeply meaningful farewell episode for Scott, he sits down with acclaimed science writer ... Show More
46m 52s
Nov 2025
How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum
This week, Scott sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Alia Crum—one of the world’s leading researchers on the science of mindsets. Dr. Crum’s groundbreaking work investigates how our subjective beliefs and interpretations can produce real, measurable changes in b ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2025
From Coping to Capacity w/ RaQuel Hopkins
This week, Scott speaks with RaQuel Hopkins, a certified coach with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. RaQuel shares her personal and professional journey—from mastering the art of coping to discovering the transformative power of growth. Together, they explo ... Show More
54m 3s
Feb 2024
E034 - Anxiety Psychologist: Loneliness is as Deadly as “15 Cigarettes a Day!” | Dr. Lalitaa
<strong>Dr. Lalitaa</strong> is an award-winning psychologist, specialising in mindset, relationships, anxiety and adult behaviour. Her ethos is simple, to help her audience build emotional and psychological resilience to the inevitable hardships of life. Dr. Lalitaa works with h ... Show More
1h 49m
Sep 2022
The Power of Gratitude with Dr. Laurie Santos
Psychology professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is on Radio Headspace all week. Today, she talks about how gratitude is a foolproof way to feel a little better, especially during tough times. If you want to learn more about the science of happiness, check out Dr. Laurie S ... Show More
6m 22s
Mar 2024
Neeta Bhushan - How to Cultivate Resilience and Grit Through Emotional Agility
In the latest episode of our podcast as I am honored to host the exceptional Neeta Bhushan, a celebrated author, emotional health educator, and the visionary co-founder of the Global Grit Institute. Neeta's profound insights into emotional resilience, grit, and the art of overcom ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 2021
Why Positive Psychology isn't enough to get you through tough times, with Dr Lucy Hone
<p>My guest today is definitely a thought leader and PracAdemic on resilience. ’s is much in demand as a public speaker, with her TED talk, 3 Secrets of Resilient People, viewed over 6 million times. Adjunct senior fell ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2021
Dr. Lisa Miller - The Awakened Brain, the Poison of Radical Materialism, and the Symphony of Life
Today's guest is Dr. Lisa Miller, whose doing some of the most valuable work on the science behind spirituality in the world right now. That's not to say this is a cold, sterile conversation about the topic. It is anything but that, and this is one of my favorite conversations we ... Show More
41 m
Nov 2024
344. Building Self-Worth and Resilience After Trauma w/ Dr. Neeta Bhushan
<p>In this conversation, Dr. Neeta shares her journey of resilience, self-discovery, and healing after experiencing significant loss and challenges in her life. We explore the power of letting ourselves crack, and recognizing that acceptance must accompany awareness if we are to ... Show More
47m 36s