412 episodes

In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualized individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the depths of human potential and tries to get a glimpse into human possibility in every episode.

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    • 4.5 • 449 Ratings

In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualized individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the depths of human potential and tries to get a glimpse into human possibility in every episode.

    Mastering Clear Thinking w/ Shane Parrish

    Mastering Clear Thinking w/ Shane Parrish

    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, taming emotions and one's ego, and practical tips for strength and resilience.
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Think Bigger and Innovate w/ Sheena S. Iyengar

    Think Bigger and Innovate w/ Sheena S. Iyengar

    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 tools of becoming a good chooser, the neuroscience of creativity and innovation, and how outsiders can come into a field and become an expert in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 43 min
    Failing Well w/ Amy Edmondson

    Failing Well w/ Amy Edmondson

    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 risks, reframing one's thinking to expect and accept more failure to gain greater success, and how to have a little fun when something doesn't work out. 
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    • 1 hr
    How To Be The Love You Seek w/ Dr. Nicole LePera

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

    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 the importance of being emotionally connected to yourself, healing personal traumas, and expressing your emotions authentically to others.
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Cancelling Cancel Culture w/ Greg Lukianoff & Rikki Schlott

    Cancelling Cancel Culture w/ Greg Lukianoff & Rikki Schlott

    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 culture's effect on human psychology and how to course correct a society intent on cancelling itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 55 min
    No Bad Parts w/ Richard Schwartz

    No Bad Parts w/ Richard Schwartz

    This week Scott is joined by therapist and creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Richard Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz offers his latest thoughts on IFS, personal burdens, and the 8 C's of Self-Energy. He even helps Scott make contact with a part of himself that's been buried since childhood summer camp during an impromptu therapy session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
449 Ratings

449 Ratings

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Thought provoking and up to date psychology podcast

I love this podcast. It’s rich in research and data. It’s thought provoking.

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Clever, funny and engaging

This is a cracking podcast. Scott is a fantastic interviewer and brings out the best in his guests. It is almost like you are sitting around a coffee table with them enjoying the conversation about super cool topics. I love it

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So Nice To Listen To

Highly recommend this podcast. It has great speakers, a humble and qualified host, excellent audio quality, consistently uploads, and interesting topics even the lay person like me can digest. I’ve learnt so much, and I often apply in my life skills and knowledge I’ve learnt here—and my life is much improved. My sanity is much improved (corporate job here). Thank you, Scott!
PS your quirkiness is brilliant.

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