Some challenges feel insurmountable. But psychologist Emily Balcetis says the solutions are often right in front of our eyes. This week, as part of our annual series on personal growth and reinvention, Emily explains how we can harness our sight to affect our behavior.
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
Jun 29
Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 1
Food, safety, and strong relationships are essential to our survival. Psychologist Lisa Miller says our brains also crave something else: transcendence. She suggests that spirituality is a universal human capacity, and that feeling connected to something larger than ourselves may ... Show More
50m 5s
Aug 2022
Tools for Setting & Achieving Goals | Dr. Emily Balcetis
My guest this episode is Dr. Emily Balcetis, PhD, Professor of Psychology at New York University (NYU). Dr. Balcetis’ research focuses on how our perception of the world, particularly our visual perceptions, influences our level and persistence of motivation, how we conceptualize ... Show More
1h 35m
May 2025
61. You Create Your Reality: Being Delulu Is A Pro Brain Hack With Neuroscientist Emily McDonald
In this week’s episode, Elizabeth is joined by neuroscientist Emily McDonald for a mind-expanding conversation about the science behind manifestation, the power of belief, and why being “delulu” might just be the smartest thing you can do for your brain.Emily breaks down how our ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 2023
A Harvard Psychologist Teaches Us How to Increase Our Emotional Intelligence (RECAST)
What if, instead of running away from or suppressing difficult emotions, we learned how to observe, embrace, and utilize them to aid in our personal development? Such is the mission of Susan David—an award-winning Harvard Medical School Psychologist, and author of the bestseller ... Show More
41m 25s