The Psychology Podcast
Scott Barry Kaufman
Researchers and authors like Dr. Alia Crum and Olga Khazan discuss mindsets, emotions, and behavior with the host.
Why we picked this
We picked The Psychology Podcast because it treats human behavior as a subject for rigorous investigation rather than self-help platitudes. Over hundreds of conversations, the host examines how the mind works, how personality develops, and how we navigate social connection. The archive is broad yet anchored in empirical research, avoiding quick fixes in favor of durable frameworks. If you want to understand why people do what they do without wading through academic jargon, subscribe to the full feed.
Recent episodes
End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul
Dec 4, 202546 min
How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum
Nov 20, 20251h
The Gentle Power of Sisu w/ Dr. Elisabet Lahti
Nov 6, 202548 min
From Coping to Capacity w/ RaQuel Hopkins
Oct 23, 202554 min
Why Brains Need Friends w/ Dr. Ben Rein
Oct 9, 20251h 3m
Busting Viral Mental Health Myths w/Joe Nucci
Sep 25, 20251h 8m
The Psychology of Athletic Excellence w/Dr. Alex Auerbach
Sep 11, 202555 min
Dealing with Feelings w/ Dr. Marc Brackett
Aug 28, 202555 min
Rethinking Time and the Myth of Urgency w/ Chris Guillebeau
Aug 14, 202543 min
Can You Really Change Your Personality? w/ Olga Khazan
Jul 31, 202548 min
Debunking the Genius Myth w/ Helen Lewis
Jul 17, 20251h 7m
Embracing Neurodiversity w/ Robin Ince
Jul 3, 202557 min
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