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225. your worst traits are changeable… here’s how (feat. olga khazan)
07 Jul 2025
#225 today’s guest is olga khazan— a journalist and author known for her work on health, science, and social science topics. she is currently a staff writer at the atlantic and has previously written for the new york times, the los angeles times, the washington post, forbes, and other publications.in this episode, we break down the five traits that make up your personality and exactly how you can change your personality for the better. we talk about:• what *actually* shapes your personality type• the five traits that make up your personality• popular personality tests + if they’re accurate • how your personality traits affect your daily life• if your personality traits are changeable or fixed• the most common traits people want to change• life hacks for changing your personality traits• benefits of changing certain personality traits • dealing with fears over self-growth + change• changing your personality to fit in • myths around personality psychology • advice for gen z on shaping your personality mentioned:• olga’s website• olga’s writing at the atlantic• olga’s substack• me, but better• weird• angela duckworth ep.• study on ai use☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok [email protected]@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
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