“If you pick the easy route, then you’re picking it to give yourself an out.”
Lewis is joined by New York Times bestselling author and Psychology PhD Maria Konnikova, who recently attempted to become a poker champ in order to study social dynamics and decision-making. They discuss how you can learn more from reading people's bodies than their faces, how to ... Show More
Aug 2020
#89 Maria Konnikova: Less Certainty, More Inquiry
Professional poker player, psychologist and author of two New York Times best-sellers, Maria Konnikova discusses her mentors, making decisions in environments of uncertainty, the importance of reflection, cooling down your emotions and Sherlock Holmes. -- Want even more? Members ... Show More
1h 37m
Jan 2024
2439: 5 Ways to Boost Your Happiness & Stop Hating Your Body by Kara Silva with JillFit on Image & Stress Management
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Episode 2439:
Kara Silva, in collaboration with JillFit.com, explores five transformative ways to enhance happiness and foster a he ... Show More
9m 45s
Mar 2019
How to Become Your Future Self
“Nobody changes until they change their energy—and when you change your energy, you change your life,” says researcher and author Joe Dispenza, DC. Dispenza’s work explores neuroscience, epigenetics, quantum physics, and consciousness. He’s become known for helping people heal in ... Show More
54m 52s
Sep 2021
Dr Caroline Leaf: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess
<p>Marisa is joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf, a prominent communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist who studies how the brain can change with directed mind input. Dr Leaf is the bestselling author of a number of books including Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, ... Show More
44m 41s
Nov 2021
260. Mel Robbins: The High 5 Habit, Overcoming Indecisiveness & Getting Your Confidence Back with NYT Bestseller
<p>Mel Robbins is a motivational powerhouse whose groundbreaking work on behavioral change has impacted millions. Her internationally best-selling books, “The Five Second Rule” and “The High 5 Habit,” empower people to flip their lives around through simple, science-backed action ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2024
How to Make New Habits Stick, Why You Can’t Break Old Habits and The Secret to Great Communication with Charles Duhigg #436
My philosophy as a doctor has always been connect first, educate second. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. And this goes for all relationships, not just doctor-patient.
Good communication is something we’d all like to master. And today’s gues ... Show More
2h 23m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>----</p> <p>A Harvard Business School professor discusses how to get good at "intelligent failure."</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://amyc ... Show More
