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Behavioral Grooves Podcast

Kurt Nelson, PhD and Tim Houlihan
Behavioral Science
Behavioral Economics
Leadership
Psychology
Relationships
Decision Making
Emotional Intelligence
Mental Health
Happiness
Neuroscience
Polarization
Human Behavior
Motivation
Political Polarization
Burnout
Anxiety
Gratitude
Artificial Intelligence
Uncertainty
Personality Change

Stories, science and secrets from the world’s brightest thought-leaders. Behavioral Grooves is the podcast that satisfies your curiosity of why we do what we do. Explanations of human behavior that will improve your relationships, your wellbeing, and your organization by helping you find your groove.

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Happy Halloween! We're throwing it back as we dive into the spooky science of superstition—why we knock on wood, wear lucky socks, and believe in things that defy logic. From the psychology of control and uncertainty to research on how superstition b... more

Behavioral Grooves HQ is busy this week, so please enjoy a continuation of our recent conversation on habits with a throwback episode with Monica Reinagel. Please enjoy, and we'll be back with new content soon!

What if the secret to healthier habits... more

What if violence is contagious? Dr. Gary Slutkin argues that violence spreads like an epidemic, and that public health strategies can help stop it. We explore social pain, belonging, violence interrupters, and the science behind preventing violence b... more

What does it really take to change a habit? Charles Duhigg, journalist and author of The Power of Habit, joins us to explore how our understanding of habits has evolved and why lasting change may start with changing how we see ourselves. From the “ha... more

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Recent Guests

Monica Reinagel
Nutrition expert, science communicator, opera singer and podcaster
Episode: Throwback Monday: Why Willpower Fails (and What Actually Work)
Gary Slutkin
Physician trained in infectious diseases and founder of Cure Violence
Cure Violence
Episode: The Science of Violence | Dr. Gary Slutkin
Charles Duhigg
Author of The Power of Habit; journalist formerly with The New York Times
Author, The Power of Habit; Super Communicators
Episode: The Psychology of Habits | Charles Duhigg
Gina Perry
Science historian with psychology background
University of Melbourne
Episode: What We Got Wrong About the Stanford Prison Experiment
Thibault Le Texier
Historian and researcher from France, focuses on Zimbardo archives
Independent researcher / historian
Episode: What We Got Wrong About the Stanford Prison Experiment
Alvin Roth
Nobel Prize-winning economist and Stanford professor who helped found market design
Stanford University
Episode: Behavioral Economics: When Markets Clash with Morals | Al Roth
Craig Fox
Co-founder of BSPA, UCLA professor
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Bridging the Gap Between Behavioral Science & Policy | BSPA
Crystal Hall
Professor of Public Policy and Governance, takes BSPA leadership
University of Washington
Episode: Bridging the Gap Between Behavioral Science & Policy | BSPA
Sim Sitkin
Co-founder of BSPA, Duke University professor
Duke University
Episode: Bridging the Gap Between Behavioral Science & Policy | BSPA

Hosts

Kurt Nelson
Host of Behavioral Grooves
Tim Houlihan
Host of Behavioral Grooves

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • It’s like candy for your leadership brain!

    Kurt and Tim are great! I enjoy the thought provoking guests they bring on the podcast; I would never get exposure to in my day to day life. Every episode gives me ideas I can either implement or share with my leadership team peers.

    I’m a big fan of them and the Lantern Group.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PauletteG29
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Behavioral Science Podcast

    Love Kurt and Tim’s dynamic, insights, and rapport with guests. I learn something new in every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chanel no 3
    United States3 months ago
  • Mind expanding

    Excellent guests with unique perspectives. This show always gives me a fresh perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    terryw4945
    United States3 months ago
  • A little more social

    Amazing and thought provoking podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KathleenScha
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful, Entrrtaining

    Kurt and Tim are worth listening to. I learn something important every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BG 500 Fan
    United Statesa year ago

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Behavioral Economics: When Markets Clash with Morals | Al Roth
Q: What other experimentation should we do in that line, and is there the fortitude for countries or places to do some monetary element?
Roth supports testing a limited tax credit for non-directed kidney donors. He says increasing their numbers could strengthen kidney exchanges, save lives, and reduce health-care costs, with the experiment subject to review.
Behavioral Economics: When Markets Clash with Morals | Al Roth
Q: What is repugnance and what is disgust, and why is it important to our conversation?
Roth says disgust is broadly universal and may protect against infection, while repugnance varies among people and cultures and arises when some want a transaction that others object to morally or religiously.
The Science of Violence | Dr. Gary Slutkin
Q: Can you talk a little bit about both the interruptive activities and the way that we would actually start to see those signals?
Violence interrupters proactively look for warning signs and rely on established trust with people at risk. They listen to grievances, validate concerns, help people cool down, and shift perspectives before violence occurs.
The Science of Violence | Dr. Gary Slutkin
Q: Why should we take the claim that violence should be treated like a disease so literally?
Slutkin says violence meets definitions of disease and contagious disease: it causes disability and death, has recognizable patterns, and can spread by causing more violence. He argues that epidemic-control methods can therefore help prevent it.
Throwback Monday: Why Willpower Fails (and What Actually Work)
Q: How does behavioral science fit into the nutrition and health world, and what are we missing when we think about nutrition without a behavioral science focus?
Reinagel says people often focus too narrowly on choosing a diet, while eating is also shaped by culture, family, emotions, preferences and other constraints. Understanding those influences can help people make sustainable changes.

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A thoughtful show that blends behavioral science, psychology, and practical applications for work and life. Across episodes, hosts interview leading researchers, authors, and practitioners to unpack why people think, decide, and behave the way they do, with a strong emphasis on actionable takeaways for organizations, leadership, and everyday relationships. The format often balances rigorous research with approachable storytelling, peppered by lively discussions and recap segments. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-profile guests, a clear focus on real-world impact, and a demeanor that makes complex topics accessible and engaging for a professional audience.

A standout feature is the way guests span academia and industry, fr... more

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