Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
Sam Webster Harris | Growth Mindset PsychologyMost self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives. WHY LISTEN? Over 8 million downloads because we answer the questions that matter: How do I build mental strength? What creates lasting motivation? How can I understand my own mind well enough to work with it, not against it? This podcast is for ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 497 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSocial SciencesEducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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In the noble quest to understand our minds, today we take a new angle. We track how grunts turned into gossip, myths, and the weird human habit of blushing when we screw up.
You’ll see why your brain is basically a compression algorithm: squeezing ... more
We all love the idea of “potential” until it quietly turns into pressure, guilt, and a weird fear of actually trying.
Heather Moyse didn’t start professional sport until 27 and still became a double Olympic gold medallist. Breaking out of her social... more
Most people “learn” by hoarding facts, which doesn't mean you understand them. Then you forget them all anyway...
In this episode, learning stops being about cramming and starts being about curiousity. Using Richard Feynman’s four-step technique, yo... more
Most people treat dating like a lottery; swipe, hope, repeat.
Jonathan Aslay lost $2 million, his marriage, and his son. What saved him wasn't positive thinking. It was asking one brutal question: "What happened in your marriage?"
Not to judge. To ... more
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Just descovered this podcast on the first of January 2026. I love it very much and it kinda helped me to reduce stress and anxiety after work. Really enjoy to listen to your podcast. And PS: your voice is very calming 😊
Apple Podcasts5Sneaky4ever🫶
Switzerlanda month ago - Concise and helpful
Just discovered this! I’ve read so many self improvement books and I feel like this podcasts sums them all up so concisely. It’s an information packed podcast!
Apple Podcasts5teresa0807
United States2 months ago - Listen and grow
I have been really enjoying your podcast, the first one I’ve actually listened to btw! Your 20s are very difficult and you’ve helped me reassure and push myself to be a better version of myself. Every week I put on my headphones for an episode or two while I’m doing dishes or sitting outside contemplating life. I recommend this to anybody who comes across this… just listen.
Apple Podcasts5ShawilgUnited States5 months ago - Awesome
I truly enjoy listening to this content. My brain appreciates the fact that they are short and very easy to understand. The way the show ends with asking you to reflect on an idea from the episode is so brilliant and an awesome way to remind the listener about what they just listened to. Awesome!
Apple Podcasts5Cookie DonosoUnited States5 months ago - One of my faves
This podcast is great. The host is brilliant and so calming.
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Focusing on the intersection of psychology and self-improvement, the discussion encourages listeners to explore the science behind lasting change without succumbing to oversimplified self-help tropes. Key topics include mental strength, emotional intelligence, and the influence of cognitive biases, with frameworks drawn from neuroscience, behavioral science, and ancient wisdom traditions like Stoicism and Buddhism. The content aims to equip curious learners with mental models and practical techniques that foster personal growth based on empirical evidence, rather than fleeting trends or pseudoscience. Unique insights are derived from a variety of guests ranging from scientists to athletes, demonstrating diverse applications of the principle... more
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