Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick

Owen Fitzpatrick
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The most powerful propagandist in your life is you. Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick explores the unconscious beliefs and stories that shape how we think, decide, and lead. Owen is a social psychologist, keynote speaker, and author of Inner Propaganda (Ideapress, 2026). For over two decades, he's studied belief systems, from global boardrooms to field research in North Korea, Rwanda, and Afghanistan. Each episode unpacks how beliefs form, why they resist change, and what it takes to lead through uncertainty. Ideas for leaders, thinkers, and anyone tired of soft-skill clichés. (Formerly Changing Minds.)

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Your brain has a context window, and it's lying to you

    Welcome to the very first episode of Inner Propaganda. In this episode, I open up about the darkest moment of my life, at 14 years old, sitting down to write a goodbye note to my parents, and the one question that stopped me, shifted my beliefs, and ultimately saved my life. That moment became the foundation for everything I've built since. I also explore the fascinating difference between fact and truth, why your brain is the ultimate internal propagandist, and introduce one of the most powerful frameworks I've ever developed: The brain's context window, and how you can deliberately use it to change the stories you sell to yourself. In this episode, you'll discover: Why your brain doesn't show you reality — it sells you a story The study of 500,000 people across 145 countries that reveals when we're most miserable (spoiler: I'm living it) The difference between a fact and a truth, and why it changes everything What Inner Propaganda actually is, and how your own mind uses it against you Two practical tools — uploading into your brain's context window and brain prompting — to start rewriting the beliefs holding you back If you're ready to stop being a victim of your own inner propaganda and start your own Inner Revolution, this episode is your starting point. Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Join my newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/ Order my new book - Inner Propaganda - https://innerpropaganda.com/

    26 min

  2. 23 MAR

    Why Giving Up Can Help You Win

    In this episode of Changing Minds, I sit down with resilience expert Courtney Clark to explore a powerful idea: sometimes the key to winning is knowing when to give up. We dive into why grit alone isn't enough, how flexible goal setting can outperform perseverance, and why letting go of the wrong path can actually move you closer to success. Courtney shares deeply personal stories, from surviving cancer to redefining what it means to achieve your goals, and introduces practical tools like "goal supersizing" and "stoptimism." If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure whether to keep going or change direction, this episode will give you a new way to think about success, resilience, and growth. Learn more about Courtney ➡️ https://courtneyclark.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@CourtneyLClark Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/

    38 min

  3. 16 MAR

    14 Big Ideas on Selling and Marketing Better

    In this episode of Changing Minds, I walk through 14 powerful ideas that can transform the way you sell, market, and persuade. Drawing on some of the most influential thinkers in psychology, marketing, and negotiation, including Robert Cialdini, Dan Pink, Chris Voss, Seth Godin, Zoe Chance, and Will Storr, I explore the key principles behind effective persuasion. From understanding intrinsic motivation and the psychology of crowds to mastering storytelling and becoming truly remarkable in the marketplace, these ideas provide a practical roadmap for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively and influence others ethically. If you want to become better at selling ideas, marketing your work, and persuading people in meaningful ways, this episode will give you insights that can change how you approach communication forever. Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/

    22 min

  4. 9 MAR

    10 Big Ideas That Will Make You a Better Leader

    In this episode of Changing Minds, I share 10 powerful leadership ideas drawn from some of the most influential books ever written on leadership. From vulnerability and trust to courage, discipline, and wisdom, I break down the big ideas from Brené Brown, Simon Sinek, Patrick Lencioni, Jocko Willink, Kim Scott, Jim Collins, and Ryan Holiday and explain how you can apply them immediately. If you're serious about becoming a more effective leader, whether in business, teams, or life, this episode is for you. Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/

    16 min

  5. 2 MAR

    16 Big Ideas For Transforming Your Life

    In this episode of Changing Minds, I walk you through 16 powerful ideas from bestselling personal development books that have transformed millions of lives. From Atomic Habits to Man's Search for Meaning, from The Five Second Rule to The Obstacle Is the Way, I break down the core insights that help you change your habits, master your mindset, and thrive, especially during stressful times. If you want practical strategies for change, deeper meaning, and a clearer path forward, this episode is for you. Let's dive in. Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/

    21 min

  6. 23 FEB

    10 Big Ideas For High Performance

    In this episode of Changing Minds, I break down 10 powerful books that have fundamentally reshaped how I think about high performance and success. From the 10,000-hour rule to grit, antifragility, flow, and redefining wealth, I explore the big ideas from Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Simon Sinek, Angela Duckworth, and more. If you want to dramatically improve your performance, not just in business, but in life, this episode will give you frameworks you can apply immediately. These are powerful mindset shifts you can start using today. Let's dive in. Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/

    19 min

  7. 16 FEB

    16 BIG IDEAS ON HOW THE WORLD WORKS

    In this episode of Changing Minds, I explore 16 powerful books that explain how the world really works, from human psychology and morality to technology, attention, status, and time. These big ideas help us understand why we argue, why we're distracted, why society feels polarized, and how we can think more clearly in a complex world. If you want frameworks that genuinely change how you see people, power, and progress, this episode is for you. Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/

    21 min

  8. 9 FEB

    12 Big Ideas that will Transform Your Thinking (Big Ideas 1)

    In this episode of Changing Minds, I kick off a brand-new Big Ideas series by exploring 12 powerful books that can fundamentally transform the way you think. From behavioral economics and neuroscience to emotion, decision-making, and self-awareness, I break down the core ideas behind books like Thinking Fast and Slow, Think Again, How Emotions Are Made, and more. These aren't productivity hacks; they're deep ideas that challenge assumptions, reshape perspective, and help you become a better thinker, leader, and human being. Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/

    18 min
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The most powerful propagandist in your life is you. Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick explores the unconscious beliefs and stories that shape how we think, decide, and lead. Owen is a social psychologist, keynote speaker, and author of Inner Propaganda (Ideapress, 2026). For over two decades, he's studied belief systems, from global boardrooms to field research in North Korea, Rwanda, and Afghanistan. Each episode unpacks how beliefs form, why they resist change, and what it takes to lead through uncertainty. Ideas for leaders, thinkers, and anyone tired of soft-skill clichés. (Formerly Changing Minds.)

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