The Psychology Podcast

End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After 11 years, 478 episodes, and countless conversations exploring the depths of human potential, this episode marks the final chapter of The P...

How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Gentle Power of Sisu w/ Dr. Elisabet Lahti

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Elisabet Lahti—educator, applied psychology researcher, and founder of the Sisu Lab. Dr. Lahti is the world’...

From Coping to Capacity w/ RaQuel Hopkins

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott speaks with RaQuel Hopkins, a certified coach with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. RaQuel shares her pe...

Why Brains Need Friends w/ Dr. Ben Rein

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott sits down with Dr. Ben Rein, a Stanford neuroscientist and one of today’s most engaging science communicators. Dr. Rein has spe...

Busting Viral Mental Health Myths w/Joe Nucci

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott speaks with psychotherapist and writer Joe Nucci, whose work tackles the intersection of mental health, misinformation, and pop psych...

The Psychology of Athletic Excellence w/Dr. Alex Auerbach

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott Barry Kaufman sits down with Dr. Alex Auerbach, a licensed counseling and sport performance psychologist who works with some of the w...

Dealing with Feelings w/ Dr. Marc Brackett

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Dealing with Fee...

Rethinking Time and the Myth of Urgency w/ Chris Guillebeau

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott speaks with author, entrepreneur, and world traveler Chris Guillebeau, best known for The Art of Non-Conformity and his latest book, T...

Can You Really Change Your Personality? w/ Olga Khazan

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott speaks with journalist and Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan about her latest book, Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Pe...

Debunking the Genius Myth w/ Helen Lewis

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott sits down with acclaimed journalist and Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis to explore her latest book, The Genius Myth: A Curiou...

Embracing Neurodiversity w/ Robin Ince

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott sits down with English comedian, author, and BBC radio host Robin Ince. Known for co-presenting The Infinite Monkey Cage al...

The Science of Inspiring Leadership w/ Dr. Adam Galinsky

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Adam Galinsky, Professor at Columbia Business School and author of Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself...

Turning Ideas Into Action w/ Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Director of the Crea...

Designing Your Dream Life w/Sahil Bloom

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott sits down with Sahil Bloom—investor, creator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transfo...

Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott is joined by the multitalented Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen. You might know Mayim as the star of Blossom and T...

Rise Above with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (Interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Haidt)

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a special role-reversal episode of The Psychology Podcast, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is interviewed by renowned social psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haid...

Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh, pioneers in positive psychology coaching and co-authors of the new b...

Multiple Intelligences w/ Dr. Howard Gardner

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Scott welcomes the legendary Dr. Howard Gardner, a developmental psychologist and professor at Harvard’s Graduate Schoo...

Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Richard Wiseman, a psychologist renowned for his work on magic, illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. As...

Does Telepathy Exist? w/ Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell—an integrative medical doctor, neuropsychiatrist, and researcher of extraordinary states ...

A Legacy of Social Psychology w/ Dr. Elliot Aronson & Dr. Joshua Aronson

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Scott is joined by two legendary figures in social psychology: Dr. Elliot Aronson and his son, Dr. Joshua Aronson. At 93, Ell...

How To Help Children Thrive in the Age of Uncertainty w/ Dr. Tovah Klein

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by Barnard College Professor Dr. Tovah Klein. Scott and Dr. Klein discuss her groundbreaking research on child development i...

Finding Balance In The Age of Indulgence w/ Dr. Anna Lembke

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by Stanford Psychiatrist and addiction expert, Dr. Anna Lembke. Scott and Dr. Lembke discuss how to reset your dopamine syst...

Best of 2024- Reclaim Yourself w/ Emma Seppala

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! As we prepare for the new season of the Psychology Podcast, here's one of our favorites to get you through the holidays.  This we...

Best of 2024- How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down w/ Corey Keyes

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! As we prepare for the new season of the Psychology Podcast, here's one of our favorites to get you through the holidays.  This we...

Overcome Your Trauma With Happiness w/ Karen Guggenheim

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author, speaker and pioneer in the global happiness movement, Karen Guggenheim. Scott and Karen discuss overcoming trauma...

Does the Universe Have a Purpose? w/ Philip Goff

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author, philosopher, and professor at Durham University, Philip Goff. Scott and Philip discuss evidence for the existence...

How To Lead Yourself w/ Stedman Graham

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author, businessman and public speaker, Stedman Graham. Scott and Stedman discuss the importance of identity leadership,...

The Happiness Trap w/ Russ Harris

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by one of Australia's foremost practitioners of acceptance and commitment therapy, Dr. Russ Harris. Scott and Russ discuss ...

The Psychology of Attraction w/Mark Manson

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by best-selling author and former dating coach Mark Manson about what women really want in a man. In addition to writing mul...

Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this special 10th anniversary episode of The Psychology Podcast, Scott draws on science to answer the age-old question: Do nice guys really fi...

The Psychology of Outrage w/ Dr. Kurt Gray

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author and professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Kurt Gray. Scott and Dr. Gray discuss why Ame...

How to Make It to the End With No Regrets w/Jodi Wellman

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by Jodi Wellman. Jodi is an author, executive coach, and expert on resiliency. Scott and Jodi discuss living well with no ...

Is Toxic Productivity Ruining Your Life? w/Israa Nasir

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author, speaker and therapist, Israa Nasir. Scott and Israa discuss toxic productivity, the connection between productivi...

How Tribalism Can Unite Us w/ Dr. Michael Morris

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author and professor of leadership at the Columbia Business School, Dr. Michael Morris. Scott and Dr. Morris discuss the...

Personality, Creativity, and Well-being || The Human Potential Lab

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode of The Human Potential Lab, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman shines a light in the intersection of personality, well-being, and creativit...

The Man Behind The Mind Reader w/ Banachek

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by "The World's Greatest Mind Reader", Banachek. Scott and Banachek discuss criticisms of self-described psychics, the link ...

From Prison To Social Impact w/ Wallo 267

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by activist, podcaster and author, Wallo 267. Scott and Wallo discuss Wallo's early life of crime and incarceration, what he...

The Upside of OCD w/ Michael Alcee

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott has a chat with clinical psychologist Michael Alcee, where they have a humanistic discussion about obsessive compulsive disorder. Mich...

How To Make Magic With Your Partner w/ The Cosmic Romantics

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott is joined by The Cosmic Romantics— the husband and wife magic team consisting of Eric Thirsting and Elizabeth Messick! Scott talks ...

Hope For Cynics w/ Dr. Jamil Zaki

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author and professor of psychology at Stanford University, Dr. Jamil Zaki. Scott and Dr. Zaki discuss tribal cynicism, ho...

Transform Your Relationship with Food to Become Your Healthiest Self w/ Kim Shapira

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by Kim Shapira, a celebrity dietician, author and nutritional therapist. Scott and Kim discuss the rules of the “Kim Shapi...

Reimagining Boyhood & Masculinity w/ Ruth Whippman

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author and cultural critic, Ruth Whippman. Scott and Ruth discuss what it's like being a mother raising boys in modern so...

The Science of Morbid Curiosity w/ Dr. Coltan Scrivner

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by true crime and morbid curiosity psychologist, Dr. Coltan Scrivner. Scott and Dr. Scrivner discuss how to determine your l...

The Psychology of Identity and Fostering Social Harmony w/ Dr. Jay Van Bavel

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by NYU professor and expert on social identity, Dr. Jay Van Bavel. Dr. Kaufman and Dr. Van Bavel discuss how to escape your ...

The Third Perspective w/ Africa Brooke

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by consultant, coach, speaker, and author Africa Brooke. In this lively conversation, Scott and Africa discuss the importanc...

Finding Work That Leaves You Fulfilled w/ Dr. Tessa West

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by NYU professor and author Dr. Tessa West. Scott and Dr. West discuss how to find a fulfilling job, how to deal with jerks ...

Vulnerable Minds and the Hope of Resilience w/ Marc Hauser

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by evolutionary biologist and author, Dr. Marc Hauser. Scott and Marc discuss adverse child experiences and why it's importa...

Why Social Health Is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier w/ Kasley Killam

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author and social health expert Kasley Killam. Scott and Kasley discuss the importance of prioritizing social health and ...

The Anxious Generation w/ Jonathan Haidt

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by NYU social psychologist and author Dr. Jonathan Haidt. Scott and Jonathan discuss the "great rewiring of childhood" and h...

What Would the Buddha Do? w/ Cory Allen

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined  by author and podcaster, Cory Allen. Scott and Cory discuss how to live better through teachings on mindfulness, mental cl...

Are All Comedians Narcissists? W/ Krystyna Hutchinson

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by standup comedian and co-host of the critically acclaimed "Guys We F**ed: The Anti Slut Shaming Podcast", Krystyna Hutchin...

On Being Human w/ Cory Muscara

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author, former monk, spiritual mindfulness guide, and friend Cory Muscara. Scott and Cory discuss the value of self-conne...

The Neuroscience of Manifestation w/ Dr. James Doty

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author and neuroscientist, Dr. James Doty. Scott and James discuss whether there is any science behind the law of attract...

How To Spot a Narcissist and Heal From Them w/ Dr. Ramani Durvasula

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by clinical psychologist and author Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Dr. Durvasula is one of the world’s leading experts on narcissis...

Collective Narcissism is Everywhere w/ Agnieszka Golec

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by Dr. Agnieszka Golec, the world’s expert on collective narcissism. Scott and Agnieszka dive deep into this relevant and ...

What Does it Mean to Be Gifted? w/ Ellen Winner

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by developmental psychologist Ellen Winner. Scott and Ellen discuss Ellen's views on IQ and giftedness, the myth that gifted...

What It’s Like to Live Constitutionally w/ A.J. Jacobs

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by NY Times bestselling author, A.J Jacobs, who spent a year living his life living like a founding father down to every sin...

Reclaim Yourself w/ Emma Seppala

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by happiness researcher and best selling author, Dr. Emma Seppala. Scott and Dr,. Seppala discuss the concept of “sovereig...

How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down w/ Corey Keyes

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by sociologist and psychologist, Corey Keyes. Scott and Corey discuss the pervasiveness of languishing in our society today ...

Helping Teens Thrive Emotionally and Socially w/ Lisa Damour

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by clinical psychologist Lisa Damour where they have a nuance and compassionate discussion about the emotional and social l...

How To Be A Supercommunicator W/ Charles Duhigg

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and best selling author, Charles Duhigg. Scott and Charles discuss why some conversations...

Stop Worrying about What People Think of You w/ Michael Gervais

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by one of the world's foremost sports psychologists, Michael Gervais. Scott and Michael discuss FOPO (Fear of People's Opini...

Play Is Learning w/ Yumi Kendall

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by Assistant Principal Cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Yumi Kendall. They discuss classical music's role in human f...

Learning to Love Midlife w/ Chip Conley

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined Modern Elder Academy Founder and best selling author, Chip Conley. Scott and Chip discuss the joys of living in midlife, the...

Mastering Clear Thinking w/ Shane Parrish

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author and creator of Farnham Street blog Shane Parrish. Scott and Shane discuss mastering the skill of clear thinking, t...

Think Bigger and Innovate w/ Sheena S. Iyengar

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by Columbia business professor Dr. Shena Lyengar on how we make choices and innovate. Scott and Sheena discuss the essential...

Failing Well w/ Amy Edmondson

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by author of "The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well". Scott and Amy discuss the encouragement of taking smart...

How To Be The Love You Seek w/ Dr. Nicole LePera

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by “The Holistic Psychologist ”, Dr. Nicole LePera, author of the new book "How To Be The Love You Seek". They discuss t...

Cancelling Cancel Culture w/ Greg Lukianoff & Rikki Schlott

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by authors of the new book "The Cancelling of The American Mind", Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott. The three discuss cancel...

No Bad Parts w/ Richard Schwartz

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by therapist and creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Richard Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz offers his latest thoughts on IFS,...

Climbing The Mountains of Life and Fulfilling Your Maximum Potential w/ Alison Levine

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Scott is joined by Author and American Mountain climbing legend, Alison Levine, to discuss pushing through fatigue to find your inner streng...

Right Brain, Creativity, and Meaning in Life w/ Iain McGilchrist

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Scott is joined by Psychiatrist and Author of "The Matter with Things", Iain McGilchrist, for a wide-ranging conversation spanning the main...

New Year, New Personality: Science-Backed Tips to Actually Change Yourself

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 2024 Psychology Podcast listeners. It's a new year and it's time to finally change your personality. Forget the fluff-- Scott is here to bring ...

A Message To Our Listeners

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 2024 listeners! A heads up that we'll be dark to start the year but will be back and better than ever in 2 weeks!See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Best of Series: The Latest science of Growth Mindset With Carol Dweck

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today it’s a real honor to have Carol Dweck on the podcast. Dr. Dweck is a leading researcher in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virgin...

Best of Series: Inside Consciousness with Antonio DiMasio

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Dr. Antonio Damasio. He is an internationally recognized neuroscientist whose extensive research has shaped the understanding of neur...

Best of Series: On Human Nature and Human Progress With Noam Chomsky

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today it’s great to have the legendary Noam Chomsky on the podcast. Noam is a public intellectual, linguist, and political activist. He’s the auth...

Best of Series: Where Does Greatness Come From? With David Epstein

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome David Epstein, the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the bests...

Best of Series: The New Science of Resilience With George Bonanno

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk to George Bonanno about trauma and resiliency. We start off by discussing what people get wrong about trauma and how this led ...

Best of Series: The Power of Passion and Perseverance With Angela Duckworth

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of The Psychology Podcast, we continue the "Best of Series" with Angela Duckworth. Angela Duckworth researches self-control and...

Best of Series: A Remarkable Life, Fast and Slow With Daniel Kahneman

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of The Psychology Podcast, we continue the "Best of Series" with Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman.Our conversation revolves a...

Best of Series: Surprising Truths about the Human Brain with Lisa Feldman Barrett

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk to renowned neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett about emotions and the brain. She reveals what the true function of the br...

The Secret to a Happy Life || Robert Waldinger

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Robert Waldinger to the podcast. Robert is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and Zen priest. He is Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Med...

The New Science of Flow || Orin Davis

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Orin Davis to the podcast. Orin Davis earned the first doctorate in positive psychology, and is a self-actualization engineer who ena...

The Psychology of Secrets || Michael Slepian

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Michael Slepian to the podcast. Michael is the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Associate Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Un...

The Power of Wonder || Monica Parker

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Monica Parker to the podcast. Monica is the founder of global human analytics and change consultancy HATCH, whose clients include blu...

Life Without Free Will || Robert Sapolsky

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Robert Sapolsky to the podcast. ​​Robert is professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and a research associate wi...

The Psychology of Humor || Bob Mankoff

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Bob Mankoff to the podcast. For over 40 years, Bob Mankoff has been the driving force of comedy and satire at some of the most honore...

Buddhism and the Impermanence of Life || Joseph Goldstein

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Joseph Goldstein to the podcast. Joseph is a co-founder and the guiding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) along with Ja...

Expand Your Self || Dan Siegel

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Dan Siegel to the podcast. Dr. Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-direct...

Human Flourishing in Education || Nick Holton

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Nick Holton to the podcast. Nick is an international speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach. His work focuses on helping individuals...

The New Landscape of Leadership || Jeffrey Hull

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Jeffrey Hull to the podcast. Jeffrey is a highly sought-after facilitator, keynote speaker and executive coach to both nonprofit and ...

Build the Life You Want || Arthur Brooks

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back Arthur Brooks to the podcast. ​​Arthur is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Le...

Spotting Creative Potential || Troy Carter

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Troy Carter to the podcast. Troy is the co-founder and CEO of Venice Music, a technology and media company focused on powering the bu...

Find the Potential in Change || Maya Shankar

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Maya Shankar to the podcast. Maya is a cognitive scientist and the creator and host of the podcast, “A Slight Change of Plans”. I...

Finding Spiritual Peace through Mindful CBT || Seth Gillihan

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Seth Gillihan to the podcast. Seth is a licensed psychologist who specializes in mindful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He recei...

Find Freedom from Regret || Roberty Leahy

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Dr. Robert L. Leahy, the Director of The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy NYC and clinical professor of psychology in psychia...

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess || Caroline Leaf

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Caroline Leaf to the podcast. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in...