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The Psychology of your 20s

282. Can we change our personality?

11 Mar 2025

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It feels like the personality we have is the one we're stuck with, regardless of how much we wish we were different...but is that really the case? In today's episode we are joined by writer and author Olga Khazan who ran a year long experiment to see how much she could change her personality to be more outgoing, less anxious and hopefully, happier. We discuss:  The root of all personalities What does science say is the best kind of personality When does personality become stable  Is it possible to change?  How could we change our personality?  The results of her experiment then & now + much more Listen now!  Olga's book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Me-But-Better/Olga-Khazan/9781668012543    PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: [email protected]    The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30.455 - 32.498 Jorge Cham

Have you ever wondered if your pet is lying to you?

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32.658 - 35.463 Unknown

Why is my cat not here? And I go in and she's eating my lunch.

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35.683 - 42.414 Jorge Cham

Or if hypnotism is real. You will use the suggestion in order to enhance your cognitive control. But what's inside a black hole?

42.634 - 45.759 Unknown

Black holes could be a consequence of the way that we understand the universe.

45.899 - 62.667 Jorge Cham

Well, we have answers for you in the new iHeart original podcast, Science Stuff. Join me, Jorge Cham, as we answer questions about animals, space, our brains, and our bodies. So give yourself permission to be a science geek and listen to Science Stuff on the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

63.942 - 76.629 Bob Pittman

Hi, I'm Bob Pittman, chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia. I'm excited to share my podcast with you, Math and Magic, Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing. Make sure to check out my recent episode with legendary musician and philanthropist, Jewel.

77.07 - 84.134 Jewel

I didn't want a million dollars. I wanted a career. I wanted a way to figure out how to do something that I loved for the rest of my life.

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