Award-winning author Peter Sims shares some heartening research on how people like Steve Jobs, Chris Rock and Frank Gehry use small experiments to lay the groundwork for big creative successes. It’s an encouraging episode for all the creative types out there thinking they have to have it all figured it out from the get-go. Also, Scott and Peter banter across ... 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
Mar 2011
Attack of the Creative Brain
<p>Creativity is one of humanity's most crucial skills, and it is also one of the least-understood. In this episode, Robert and Julian explore the science, myths and theories surrounding creativity.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcas ... Show More
37m 9s
May 2020
181 - How Great Learners Get Inspired
<p><span data-token-index="0" data-reactroot="">In this podcast Andrea, Justin and Ethan will talk about the ingredients for success, inspired by Simon Sinek's TED talk: Start with Why. You will learn a lot of interesting words and expressions and most importantly, you will learn ... Show More
32m 20s
May 2023
Exploring creativity, passions, self-expressions, and hobbies
This episode explores the transformative power of creativity and its impact on our lives. It provides valuable insights on how to unlock your creative potential, nurture existing talents by embracing curiosity, overcome creative blocks, and find inspiration.
28m 58s
Apr 2024
Channel Your Creative Brain 3 HACKS to Break Through MENTAL BLOCKS (Let CREATIVITY FLOW!)
<p>How can embracing simplicity, improvisation, and mindfulness transform your creative process and lead to groundbreaking personal development? In today’s episode we explore how to harness our creative brain and elevate our creative output! First, we have the legendary music pro ... Show More
1h 12m