Michael Pollan is a writer whose books have topped the New York Times bestseller list time and time again. He teaches writing at Harvard and The University of California Berkley. In 2010, Time magazine name Michael Pollan one of the most influential people in the world. His books and essays have historically focused on our interaction with nature and this ne ... Show More
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How Small Choices Create Lasting Change (Eric on The Jordan Harbinger Show)
In this special episode, we’re sharing Eric’s recent appearance on The Jordan Harbinger Show. Eric joins Jordan to explore the ideas behind his book, How a Little Becomes a Lot, including why lasting change rarely comes from one dramatic breakthrough, how all-or-nothing thinking ... Show More
1h 14m
Jul 10
Why Community Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Change Your Life | Anne Lamott
In this episode, Anne Lamott explores why waiting for the perfect community, the perfect version of ourselves, or the perfect moment keeps us from the very connection we're searching for. She discusses overcoming perfectionism, quieting the inner critic, finding the courage to wa ... Show More
58m 52s
Jun 2023
#127 — Freedom From the Known
Sam Harris speaks with Michael Pollan about his book How to Change Your Mind. They cover the resurgence of interest in psychedelics in clinical practice and end-of-life care, the “betterment of well people,” the relationship between thinking and mental suffering, the differences ... Show More
44m 32s
Jul 2022
Your Mind on Psychedelics — with Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan, the NYT bestselling author of “This Is Your Mind on Plants,” joins Scott to discuss his research on the psychedelic space, including the changes he has registered over time as well as his own experience with the drugs. Follow Michael on Twitter, @michaelpollan.
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1h 3m
Jan 2022
Michael Pollan and Katherine May - The Future of Hope 4
Michael Pollan is one of our most revelatory explorers of the interaction between the human and natural worlds — especially the plants with which we have, as he says, co-evolved — from food to caffeine to psychedelics. In this episode of our series, The Future of Hope, Wintering’ ... Show More
50m 37s
Mar 2025
Oprah and Harvard Professor Share How Psychedelics Are Actually Healing
In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Oprah and bestselling author Michael Pollan discuss the potential of psychedelic drugs like psilocybin (also known as magic mushrooms) and LSD as a benefit to help relieve symptoms of PTSD, OCD, anxiety, addiction, or depression. Michael’s 20 ... Show More
52m 33s
Dec 2023
Awe and Psychedelics with Michael Pollan
Laurie's former student and friend, Dr. Maya Shankar, has a Pushkin podcast we love called A Slight Change of Plans. If you like The Happiness Lab, then this show is right up your alley. In this episode, Maya and author Michael Pollan discuss the fascinating science of psychedeli ... Show More
37m 57s
<p><a href="https://michaelpollan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Pollan</a> is the author most recently of mega <em>New York Times</em> bestseller, <a href="https://amzn.to/2JoWYUE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How to Change Your Min ... Show More
