Minds and Mics
Episodes
How to Stop Self-Defeating Behaviors with Dr. Tom Horvath
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist and author Tom Horvath about how to use functional analysis to break the cycle of se...
Suffering, Self-Doubt, and Expectations with Lodro Rinzler
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author and mindfulness teacher Lodro Rinzler about suffering, self-doubt, expectations, and more....
A Mind for Adventure with Alastair Humphreys
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author and adventurer Alastair Humphreys about what it means to live adventurously, the connectio...
The Psychology of Curiosity with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick interviews author and neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff about the psychology of curiosity.💌 JOIN NICK'S NEWSLETTERNickWignall.com →📙 ANN...
How to Stay Positive in an Unhappy Relationship
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
4 practical ways to stay positive when you feel stuck in an unhappy relationship.RESOURCES:🔮 Values Discovery Tool Kit: https://nickwignall.com/val...
Emotion Hacks with Dr. Ryan Martin
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about our favorite tips for improving mood and cultivating a healthi...
6 Root Causes of Anxiety
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The root causes of anxiety aren't always buried in your past... sometimes they're hiding in plain site in the present!In this episode, psychologist Ni...
How to (Not) Find Your Purpose with Dr. Ross White
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Ross White about the psychology of finding your purpose.Show Notes:What is purpose exactly?How pu...
The Strange Psychology of Anger
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about the frequently misunderstood psychology of anger.💌 JOIN NIC...
The Imperfectionist Mindset with Oliver Burkeman
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author Oliver Burkeman about the imperfectionist mindset and how this counterintuitive idea can h...
How to Reduce Anxiety by Regulating Your Nervous System with Jonny Miller
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonny Miller shares his favorite exercise and techniques to lower chronic anxiety by regulating your nervous system.💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERTh...
6 Expert Tips for Overcoming Social Anxiety with Emma McAdam
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologist Nick Wignall and therapist Emma McAdam share their favorite tips for overcoming social anxiety.💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERThe Friend...
The End of Trauma with Dr. George Bonanno
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with trauma and resilience researcher Dr. George Bonanno.Show Notes:How to think clearly about trauma and ...
Better Sleep for High-Achievers with Dr. Daniel Erichsen
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Daniel Erichsen about better sleep for high-achievers.
Navigating Big Feelings Well with Liz Fosslien
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Liz Fosslien about her new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We cover topi...
Psychological Flexibility with Steve Hayes
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Steve Hayes, the founder of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). We talk about everything f...
Reclaiming Your Ambition with Michael Bungay Stanier
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Minds & Mics, I chatted with Michael Bungay Stanier about his new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters a...
Using Technology to Build Emotional Intelligence with Kai Koch
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kai Koch is the co-founder of ahead, which is a software company and app for building emotional intelligence. We talk about the opportunities and chal...
Better Sleep for New Moms with Dr. Jade Wu
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu returns to the show to talk specifically about sleep issues for new moms, including what’s normal and what should be ...
Rethinking Sleep Health with Dr. Jade Wu
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jade and I chat about uncommon sleep misconceptions, how to deal with nightmares, intergenerational sleep trauma, the problem with sleep hygiene, and ...
Raising Indistractable Kids with Nir Eyal
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with author Nir Eyal about the relationship between technology use and wellbeing among children, parenting...
The Metacognitive Way Through Overthinking with Pia Callesen
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with psychologist and author Pia Callesen about overthinking and the metacognitive approach to emotional s...
Reckless Parenting and Authentic Self-Care with Rosie Sherry
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with my friend Rosie Sherry about how she made the news for being a "reckless" parent, her distinctive app...
Managing Creative Overwhelm with Jay Clouse
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with Jay Clouse, the creator and host of one of my favorite podcasts, Creative Elements. Jay and I get int...
Existential Time Management with Oliver Burkeman
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Burkeman joins me to talk about the problem with the narrow concept of time management and how we mere mortals ought to think about managing ou...
Emotional Processing with Emma McAdam
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as the host of the popular YouTube channel, Therapy in a Nutshell. In today's episode,...
The Science of Personality Change with Dr. Christian Jarrett
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christian Jarrett joins me on the show to discuss the science of personality change and to what extent we can deliberately modify our own personal...
Better Sleep with Insomnia Coach Martin Reed
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I talk with Martin Reed, a health coach who specializes in helping clients with insomnia and sleep issues. Show ...
Sensitive Strivers and Imposter Syndrome with Melody Wilding
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds and Mics, I talk with Melody Wilding, a leadership and executive coach who specializes in helping sensitive high-achievers wh...
The Dangers of Fad Psychology with Jesse Singal
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Science journalist Jesse Singal joins me on the show to talk about the dangers of fad psychology, including myths and misconceptions about positive ps...
Designing Better Conversations with Fred Dust
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Designer and author Fred Dust joins me on the show to discuss how we can use principles from design to have better, more impactful conversations.Show ...
Practical Creativity with Herbert Lui
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick chats with Herbert Lui about practical ways to exercise your creativity.Show NotesHere are some of the highlights from our conversation:Misconcep...
The Case for Life Coaching with Dr. Caitlin Faas
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Faas returns to the show to talk about life coaching—what it is, how it works, how it helps, and common misconceptions.Show NotesHere are so...
The Buddhist Way Through Anxiety with Lodro Rinzler
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lodro Rinzler returns to the show to talk about how a Buddhist perspective on anxiety can help us through difficult times.Show NotesHere are some of t...
Exploring the Adaptive Unconscious with Dr. Sarah Sarkis
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sarah Sarkis joins me on the show to talk about the adaptive unconscious, self-sabotaging behavior, attachment patterns, and therapy vs performanc...
Perfectly Hidden Depression with Dr. Margaret Rutherford
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Margaret Rutherford joins me on the show to talk about perfectly hidden depression, perfectionism, and the challenges of emotional vulnerability.S...
Difficult Conversations with Adar Cohen
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick talks to professional mediator Dr. Adar Cohen about how we can have difficult conversations more effectively.Here are some of the highlights from...
Life Writing with Uddipana Goswami
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with author, professor, and writing coach Uddipana Goswami about her practice of Life Writing and how it helped her to process...
From Addiction to Entrepreneurship with Tim Stoddart
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Stoddart joins me on the show to talk about his journey out of addiction and into entrepreneurship—and how blogging played a pivotal role. You c...
Career Transitions with Lisa Lewis
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting clarity about how to make a career transition with Lisa Lewis.Show Notes:How Lisa became a career transition expertWhat leads to career dissat...
Starting a Meditation Practice with Lodro Rinzler
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lodro Rinzler is an experienced meditation teacher and the author of many books, including my favorite book about meditation, Sit Like a Buddha: A Poc...
Ultralearning and the Art of Personal Possibility with Scott Young
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Young is a prolific writer and thinker best known for his concept of ultralearning. In today's episode, I pick Scott's brain about what ultralea...
Childhood Anxiety with Psychologist Kristen Ohlenforst
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Child psychologist Kristen Ohlenforst comes on the show to discuss childhood anxiety, followed up by a no-holds-barred round-robin between Nick and Kr...
Ancient Chinese Philosophy and Mental Health with Alexus McLeod
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Philosopher Alexus McLeod comes on the show to discuss ancient Chinese philosophy and what it can tell us about alternative approaches to mental healt...
A Primer on Psychiatric Medication with Dr. Brian Wu
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist Brian Wu comes on the show to discuss how to think about psychiatric medication.Show NotesPsychiatrists vs psychologistsThe most importan...
The Science of Procrastination with Piers Steel
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Piers Steel, one of the world's leading researchers on the science of procrastination, explains how to think about procrastination, what really causes...
Secrets to a Happy Marriage with Sam Hamburg
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical psychologist and marriage therapist Sam Hamburg joins Nick to discuss common myths and misconceptions about happy marriages, communication in...
Language and Emotion with Yvonne Barnes-Holmes
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologist and researcher Yvonne Barnes-Holmes joins Nick to discuss the role of language in mental health and human suffering, Acceptance and Commi...
The Psychology of Overeating with Caitlin Faas
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Faas, a professor of human development and life coach, joins Nick to discuss the psychology of overeating.Show NotesThe Life Coach School“Ov...
Morita Therapy and The Art of Taking Action with Gregg Krech
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gregg Krech, an expert in a form of Japanese psychology called Morita Therapy, discusses how to think differently about the role of emotions in mental...
Thriving After 15 Years of Heroin Addiction with Brian Pennie
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Neuroscience researcher and author Brian Pennie reflects on his 15-year addiction to heroin and how he managed to not only survive those harrowing yea...
An Expert Guide to Assertive Communication with Dr. Randy Paterson
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Randy Paterson guides us through the ins and outs of assertive communication, explaining why it's essential for healthy, happy relationships in wo...
Insomnia Myths & Misconceptions with Dr. Daniel Erichsen
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Daniel trade off describing their favorite myths and misconceptions about insomnia and sleep.Show Notes:Does everyone need 8 hours of sleep p...
Hypnosis Revealed with Traci Stein
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Traci separate myth from reality on the topic of hypnosis and discuss what clinical hypnosis can actually be useful for.Show Notes:Common mis...
Rethinking Addiction with Thomas Horvath
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Tom discuss different ways of thinking about addiction and why it matters for tackling one of the world's most important challenges.Show Note...
What Is Mindfulness, Really? with Daron Larson
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Daron discuss what mindfulness is exactly and how to incorporate more mindfulness into your own life (without sitting on a yoga mat repeating...