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The Science of Recognizing Faces & The Rules to Clearer Thinking-SYSK Choice

How food tastes has surprisingly little to do with the food itself. The lighting in the room, the weight of your fork, and even the color of your plate can all change how much you enjoy a meal — without you realizing it. This episode begins with how easily your senses can be infl ... Show More

50m 58s

Jan 15

Why It's Good to Feel Guilty & How Plagiarism Really Works

There’s a reason hearing your mother’s voice can feel different from hearing anyone else’s — even when it’s just a phone call. This episode opens with the surprising effects researchers have discovered. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-psychology-of-relationships/20210 ... Show More

49m 51s

Jan 12

Powerful Ways to Regulate Your Emotions & What Laughter Does for You

When children grow up and look back on their childhood, what do they remember most about their parents? It turns out it’s not what many parents assume. This episode begins with research revealing which parenting behaviors leave the strongest, longest-lasting impressions — and how ... Show More

50m 36s

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

Jan 2021

How To Achieve Holistic Success - Lisa Nichols

When you wake up every day, what is your daily motivation? Do you need someone to push you forward or are you self-motivated? By understanding your very own law of attraction, success, motivation, and love will come into your life effortlessly; facilitating holistic living. In th ... Show More

29m 7s

Apr 2024

Why Better Conversations Will Improve Your Health, Essential Skills To Enhance Your Relationships & Why Men Struggle To Open Up with Nihal Arthanayke #446

Today we’re going meta, as they say. Because this is a conversation about…conversation. More than that, it’s a deep and meaningful exchange about why effective, authentic dialogue is so important to humankind – and yet seemingly in decline. And who better to exchange words with o ... Show More

2h 1m

Apr 2023

The Surprising Science of Motivation (it’s not what you think) | Emily Balcetis

<p>Have you ever wondered what sets successful people apart, and how they stay motivated to achieve their goals? What if you could discover the secrets to maximizing your own motivation and achieving the success you desire? In today's podcast, we delve into the surprising science ... Show More

54m 26s

Aug 2022

5 Ways To Use Your Emotions For Creative Success | Susan Cain

In today’s episode, we cover the value of sorrow and longing with Susan Cain. Susan is the author of the Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, and her newest book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole is focused on sorrow and longing as in ... Show More

1h 7m

Feb 2023

324 SelfWork: How To Make And Keep Friends: A Conversation with Marisa Franco, Author of Platonic

So much research and time and thought goes into romantic love. But what about platonic love – aka friendship? I loved Marisa Franco’s new book entitled Platonic and this interview is one of my favorites. I especially honor when she describes friendships as being the relationships ... Show More

43m 9s

Nov 2018

220 - 3 Tips to Starting a Conversation (and Defusing Awkwardness)

<p>It’s the eternal question: how to start a conversation in a way that’s not creepy (“You have such beautiful lips,”) an overshare (“Ugh, this thong is way too tight,”) or weird (“Do you like ham?”) This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen walks us through how to start ... Show More

10m 43s

Mar 2022

Why Bother To Understand People At All?

We’ve talked about analyzing and predicting behavior based on people’s emotions and values, but what about motivation? It turns out there are a few prominent and fairly universal models of motivation that can give you a helpful framework to understand people with. When you can pi ... Show More

17m 17s

Jun 2024

The Science of Motivation: How To Stay Driven

<p>In today’s video, we're going to explore the fascinating science of motivation! We'll take a look at how it works both inside and outside your body, and especially how it fires up your brain. Understanding this can help you stay driven and create the life you dream of. 🚀</p>< ... Show More

19m 40s

Jun 2024

Discipline Yourself - Jordan Peterson's Best Motivational Speeches

Discipline Yourself - Jordan Peterson's Best Motivational Speeches Get inspired and motivated every morning with our podcast, featuring insights from successful individuals on changing your mindset and achieving your goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to start your day off ... Show More

23m 7s

SYSK Choice: The Secrets of Motivation &...