Today it’s great to have David Yaden on the podcast. Dr. Yaden is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins Medicine. His research focus is on the psychology, neuroscience, and pharmacology of transformative and self-transcendent experiences. He is currently focusing on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. His scientific and scholarly work has be ... 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 2021
#242 — Psychedelics and the Self
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Harris speaks with James Fadiman about the psychedelic experience. They discuss who should and shouldn't take psychedelics, set and setting, the role of a guide, the effects of microdosing, the difference between MDMA and true psychedelics, ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2023
The Science of Magic w/ Dean Radin, PhD #404
<p>Have you ever experienced psychic phenomena?<br>
How about an experience that could only be regarded as “magic”?<br>
It’s more than likely you have, considering a survey conducted where over 90% of participants, all being scientific academics, reported to have had at least one ... Show More
1h 39m
Nov 2024
The Science Of Spiritual Experiences: How To Rewire Your Brain For More Happiness & Purpose
<p>In today’s episode, you’re going to learn about the powerful connection between neuroscience and religious experiences.</p><p>Renowned medical doctor and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, MD is here on the podcast today, and you’re going to be amazed at what he shares.</p><p> ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2025
Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Johnson, PhD, a senior researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment at Sheppard Pratt’s Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics. We explore the science and therapeutic po ... Show More
39m 9s
Apr 2023
Inner Cosmos, with David Eagleman
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, neuroscientist and author David Eagleman drops by the show to discuss his new podcast series “Inner Cosmos” with Robert and Joe, along with some general discussion on the human brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
51m 25s