Vanessa Van Edwards is a self-described “recovering boring and awkward person,” whose latest book, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, provides simple ways to decode people and level-up your relationships and networking abilities. It’s an especially practical episode, which features a handful of actionable strategies to be more effective in the ... 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
Nov 2025
The Gentle Power of Sisu w/ Dr. Elisabet Lahti
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. Toget ... Show More
48m 45s
Dec 2022
Ep 85 - Vanessa Van Edwards: Communicating with Confidence, Working WITH your Awkwardness and Getting Your Teen to Open Up
<p>Tis the season… for socializing! Warning: This episode will change the conversation game at your next family gathering, office party and every ugly sweater party in between! Paula sits down with bestselling author, popular speaker (over 50M views on her YouTube tutorials) and ... Show More
38m 33s
Oct 2025
Body Language Expert: The #1 Habit That Makes You Unforgettable | Vanessa Van Edwards
<p><strong>What if the key to deeper connection isn’t in what you say — but in how your body speaks, listens, and moves?</strong></p><p>On today’s episode, we sit down with <strong>Vanessa Van Edwards — behavioral researcher, bestselling author, and founder of Science of People.< ... Show More
1h 34m
May 2025
The Stoic’s Playbook For INSTANT Charisma | Vanessa Van Edwards (PT. 1)
<p>The Stoics didn’t just preach wisdom, they commanded<em> </em>attention. They knew how to lead with presence, not just ideas. In this episode, body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards joins Ryan to break down the science of real connection through a Stoic lens. She shares powe ... Show More
41m 7s
May 2025
Vanessa Van Edwards: Stop Overthinking Every Social Interaction! (Use THESE Cues to Be Liked, Respected, and Build Confidence in Every Conversation)
What usually holds you back from starting a conversation? Can you remember a time you avoided someone out of fear of saying the wrong thing? Jay sits down with behavioral researcher and bestselling author Vanessa Van Edwards for a powerful conversation that blends science, honest ... Show More
1h 45m
Jul 2025
565. Unlocking the Hidden Power Of Body Language | Vanessa Van Edwards
In Answer the Call, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson returns to his roots, taking real calls from real people facing life’s hardest questions. Joined by his daughter, Mikhaila Fuller, the series transforms personal struggles into public insight—offering wisdom, empathy, and clarity in the ... Show More
1h 40m
Mar 2025
The Art Of Effortless Confidence & Social Persuasion - Vanessa Van Edwards - #917
Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher, speaker, and author. How do you make a great first impression? How can I become more charismatic? How can I stop feeling awkward in social situations? We've all wondered about these things at some point. Luckily, Vanessa is an exper ... Show More
1h 22m
<p>Have you listened to the <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/1448-pod">FULL EPISODE yet?</a></p><p>"Slow nodding is tell me more. Fast nodding is finish up." - Vanessa Van Edwards</p><p>In a captivating conversation, body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards unveils the subtle yet ... Show More
