The Science of Success

Matt Bodnar
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The Science of Success

The #1 Evidence Based Growth Podcast on the Internet. The Science of Success is about the search for evidence based personal growth. It's about exploring ways to improve your decision-making, understand your mind and how psychology rules the world around you, and learn from experts and thought leaders about ways we can become better versions of ourselves.

  1. MAY 3

    The Power of Choice: Moving from Victim to Empowered Chooser with Jamie George

    In this episode of the Science of Success podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jamie, a psychology expert, on the topic of agreements versus expectations. The conversation delved into the distinction between agreements and expectations, highlighting the negative impact of living in a world of expectations. Jamie emphasized that expectations often lead to premeditated resentments, setting oneself up for disappointment and frustration. The discussion then shifted to the concept of the Drama Triangle, a behavioral model developed by Stephen Carpenter in the 1960s. The Drama Triangle consists of three roles - victim, perpetrator, and rescuer - representing negative ways of relating. Jamie explained how individuals can get trapped in these roles, leading to false intimacy and suffering. Jamie provided insights on how individuals can shift from the Drama Triangle to the Green Triangle, which represents healthy ways of relating. By focusing on ownership, boundaries, and negotiation, individuals can empower themselves to make conscious choices and avoid falling into patterns of victimhood or rescuing. The conversation also touched on the importance of addressing shame and fear, which often drive individuals to stay in unhealthy patterns. Jamie highlighted the need to confront shame and fear, as they can cloud one's sense of self-worth and prevent personal growth. By acknowledging and working through shame, individuals can move towards a healthier and more empowered way of living. Overall, the episode offered valuable insights into the power of agreements over expectations, the dynamics of the Drama Triangle, and the importance of confronting shame and fear to foster personal growth and well-being. Jamie's perspective on shifting from victimhood to empowerment through ownership and healthy boundaries provided listeners with practical tools for navigating challenging relationships and situations.

    53 min

  2. APR 4

    Smiles That Transform: Unlocking the Power of Positive Energy with Dr. Rich Castellano

    In this transformative episode titled "Smiles That Transform: Unlocking the Power of Positive Energy," we delve into the groundbreaking insights of Dr. Rich Castellano, also known as The Smile Doctor, exploring the profound impact of smiles on our personal and professional lives. Drawing from his best-selling book "The Smile Prescription," we uncover the science and stories behind the life-changing benefits of smiling, from enhanced happiness and health to greater abundance in life. Dr. Castellano challenges entrepreneurs to manage and measure their Emotional Intelligence (EQ) with innovative tools like the SMILE Score, offering a fresh perspective on the critical role of smiles and EQ in achieving success. We explore the intricacies of how our facial expressions not only reflect our internal states but also influence them, and how this understanding can lead to improved patient compliance, sales call success, and overall life satisfaction. Listeners will learn practical strategies for maintaining a positive demeanor even in the face of stress and burnout, fighting resistance to adopt a more positive outlook, and leveraging the power of positive energy to create lasting change in their lives and the lives of those around them. With compelling evidence that smiling more can increase pain tolerance and even extend life expectancy, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to harness their greatest asset—their smile—for a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

    43 min

  3. MAR 28

    The Art of Supercommunication: Unleashing the Power of Connection with Charles Duhigg

    In this enlightening episode of "The Art of Supercommunication: Unleashing the Power of Connection," we dive into the transformative power of communication, exploring it as the ultimate superpower that can redefine our relationships and interactions. Our journey takes us through the nuances of the three critical conversations we engage in: practical, emotional, and social, uncovering how an understanding of these layers is crucial for meaningful connections. With vivid examples ranging from a jury room's tense deliberations to the high-stakes world of international espionage and the delicate conversations in medical offices, we illustrate the potent combination of skills required to navigate and influence these interactions effectively. We delve into the Matching Principle, a strategic approach to identifying the type of conversation you're in and aligning your communication style accordingly. Through discussions on looping for understanding, asking deep, impactful questions, and the importance of laughter and active engagement, we reveal communication not just as an art but as a learned skill accessible to anyone—even those who feel awkward or out of their depth in social situations. This episode is an indispensable guide for anyone looking to harness their communicative potential, transform their interactions, and master the secret language of connection.

    45 min

  4. JAN 11

    Are Babies Racist? Is Empathy Bad for Society? And More with Dr. Paul Bloom

    In this episode we start with a dive into evolutionary psychology and how biases have been programmed into you by millions of years of evolution, look at why our guest condemns the concept of Empathy, how the science demonstrates that empathy has no correlation with doing good in the world, how empathy creates disastrous outcomes, and more with our guest Dr. Paul Bloom

    44 min

  5. JAN 4

    How You Can Hack Your Creativity, Productivity, and Mood Using Your Environment with Benjamin Hardy

    In this episode we discuss how your environment plays a tremendous role in shaping who you are, look at how personality develops and what underscores it, talk about how to engineering your own environment to make yourself more productive and effective, examine at how to battle self sabotage and much more with our guest Benjamin Hardy.

    55 min

  6. 12/31/2023

    Four Questions That Will Change Your World - An Exploration of “The Work” with Byron Katie

    In this episode, we take a journey into the inquiry know as “The Work’ and uncover the 4 question framework that you can use to break down negative thoughts and limiting beliefs. We examine what happens when we argue with reality, look at the difference between being right and being free, explore the causes of suffering, and much more with our guest Byron Katie. Byron Katie is an American speaker, author, and founder of the method of self-inquiry known as “The Work”. She has worked with millions of individuals at both private and public events in prisons, hospitals, treatment centers, universities, and schools. She is the author of three bestselling books and her work has been featured in TIME, The Huffington Post, Oprah, and much more!

    44 min

  7. 12/30/2023

    The Secret That Silicon Valley Giants Don’t Want You To Know with Dr. Adam Alter

    In this episode we discuss the danger of getting addicted to your screens. We look at how technology is designed to be as addictive as possible, and how those addictions specifically make you spend more time on things like social media and news that make you less happy. We discuss how screens rob us of time and attention and why it’s so hard to break away from them. We also look at how-how you can structure your environment to spend more time away from your phone and create ways to get out of these addictive behavior loops with our guest Dr. Adam Alter.

    52 min

  8. 12/29/2023

    How You Can Become A Superconnector with Scott Gerber

    In this episode we discuss how to become a “superconnector." We look at the idea that networking is not about tactics, it’s about a fundamental shift in how you think about interacting with people. We examine how to break free from the lazy and shallow networking that social media often creates, discuss why you should never ask “how can I help?”, look at the power of curiosity and asking better questions and much more with our guest Scott Gerber.

    51 min
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The #1 Evidence Based Growth Podcast on the Internet. The Science of Success is about the search for evidence based personal growth. It's about exploring ways to improve your decision-making, understand your mind and how psychology rules the world around you, and learn from experts and thought leaders about ways we can become better versions of ourselves.

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  • Creator
    Matt Bodnar
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    390
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Science of Success

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