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by Sam Webster Harris | Growth Mindset Psychology
Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives. 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 curious skeptics who want frameworks backed by psychology studies, not Instagram quotes. Whether you're navigating procrastination, building self-discipline, or designing your own philosophy for a life well lived—we explore the hidden psychology behind real change. We cover everything from emotional intelligence and habit formation to brain health and the nervous system. Mental models and simple techniques from cognitive psychology, positive psychology, and ancient wisdom traditions like Stoicism and Buddhism. No pseudoscience. No oversimplified "hacks." No hustle porn. Just practical insights on mindset improvement, self-development, and human psychology that respect your intelligence and mental health. Instead of telling you what to think, we explore how thinking works. Armed with psychology studies, social science research, and relentless curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of belief change, attitude change, and personal development. Success is personal. You might want to leverage your neurodiverse strengths, build a business, or simply discover how to be happier. We provide the mental frameworks to pursue your definition of success with mental strength and self-care that fits your life. I'm Sam Webster Harris—a lifelong learner with ADHD and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions. After launching businesses, traveling the world, and nearly dying a few times, I concluded that psychology and science are where real wisdom lives. This show is my excuse to dive deep into health and fitness research, behavioral psychology, and cool science while helping you build genuine self-discipline and motivation. Previous guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam's Mum. Past series: — Psychology vs Stoicism — Time Management for Busy Mortals — Independence and Knowing Yourself — Cognitive Biases and Rational Thinking — Psychology of Connection and Relationships — Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets — Addiction and Behaviour Change — Nervous System Mastery and Polyvagal Theory — Mental Strength and Self-Discipline
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- 4 days ago38 min
How to Spend Money to Buy Happiness: The psychology of what actually works
Money is not the goal. It’s a tool. Most people were never taught how to use it. Core:We inherit scripts about money. Save more. Earn more. Want more. But those scripts were built for survival, not fulfilment. The shift is subtle but powerful: from accumulation to allocation. This episode is about choosing where your money goes—and what that choice turns you into. When you spend on time, you create space. When you spend on experiences, you create identity. When you spend on others, you create connection. The question isn’t “can money buy happiness?” It’s whether you’re willing to spend in alignment with the life you’re trying to build. Because every purchase is a vote. And most people are voting by default. Takeaways: Align spending with values, not social comparison Treat money as a tool to create time, energy, and connection Experiment with new ways of spending to discover what truly works SPONSORS 🌳 Acorns Smart way to grow your money $5 welcome bonus Acorns.com/PSYCHOLOGY NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast --- UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Jack Welch’s Heart Attack Revelation01:03 The Debate: Can Money Buy Happiness?02:19 Exploring the Science of Money and Happiness04:25 Principle 1: Spend on Experiences, Not Things08:09 Principle 2: Invest in Relationships10:15 Principle 3: Prioritize Health12:30 Principle 4: Buy Time to Reduce Stress15:41 Principle 5: Make Smaller, Frequent Purchases16:34 The Upside of Irrationality: Spreading Out Purchases18:27 Conclusion: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff18:34 Understanding the Law of Triviality19:42 The Impact of Trivial Decisions21:36 Delaying Gratification for Greater Happiness22:12 The Power of Anticipation24:07 Investing in Yourself25:54 Spending on Enabling Activities27:32 The Joy of Giving to Charity29:50 Exploring Novel Spending Habits33:44 The Influence of Personal History and Social Dynamics35:20 Aligning Spending with Values Topics How to spend money to actually increase happiness The psychology of money and why more isn’t better Why experiences beat material purchases for long-term happiness Buying time vs buying things: what reduces stress How prosocial spending improves relationships and wellbeing Hedonic adaptation and why new purchases quickly lose impact Small frequent purchases vs big splurges for happiness Using delayed gratification to increase anticipation and joy Aligning spending with values instead of social comparison Smart money habits that turn income into life satisfaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago21 min
The Psychology of Slowing Down Time - How to live a full life
Ever look up and realise a whole month has vanished? This episode is about why that happens — and how to get more life out of the same amount of time. Most people think time speeds up because they’re busy. Not quite. Time speeds up when your brain stops noticing. When your days are repetitive, distracted, and half-lived, your memory writes almost nothing down. That’s why a week of scrolling disappears, while one difficult, vivid, meaningful afternoon can feel strangely rich. In this episode, I break down the psychology of time perception using examples from TikTok, procrastination, ADHD, novelty, and emotional reframing. The big idea: a full life isn’t made from more hours. It’s made from more moments that feel real. We talk about why discomfort often stretches time, why autopilot erases it, and how learning to stay with tension can make you calmer, sharper, and more alive. Add novelty on purpose: new places, new conversations, new experiences. Notice when you’re escaping discomfort instead of living through it. Use memory as a metric: if nothing stands out, something needs to change. If time keeps slipping through your hands, this episode will help you hold it differently. UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:01 About time02:48 Tiktok as an example of bending time03:53 The importance of variety and new things07:16 Memory is like a notepad09:18 Edge Surfing12:21 Reframing feelings16:21 Savor those slow moments18:04 Outro Topics discussed How time perception changes through attention and stimulation Why novelty creates richer memories and longer-feeling days How repetition and autopilot make months disappear Using photos as a clue for memory density Why a full life means more memorable moments The surfer metaphor for staying with psychological tension Reframing anxiety as excitement to unlock performance Turning anger into empathy, curiosity, and perspective Fasting as practice for not obeying every impulse Time management as pain management and emotional regulation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago40 min
How to Create Your Own Opportunities and Stop Waiting for Your One Big Chance
If you’ve been treating your next decision like THE decision, well... A lot of anxiety comes from believing your future hinges on getting the next move exactly right. However, there’s a particular kind of pressure that shows up when you want your work to mean something, but you also don’t want to blow up your finances, your nervous system, or your sense of self in the process. Today we explore how “one shot” thinking makes people more perfectionistic, more anxious, and often worse at taking risks, then offers a saner alternative: build a life that lets you keep trying. We get into purpose, career change, money, self-worth, and the quiet relief of realising you do not need a flawless master plan to move forward. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is stop demanding certainty and start creating conditions where curiosity can actually breathe. Ask whether you need the perfect path, or just the next honest experiment. Reduce pressure by making change more sustainable, not more dramatic. Treat failure as information, not a verdict on your future. Press play if you need a steadier way to move without pretending you’re fearless. NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast --- UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Eminem's Scarcity Mindset00:58 The Psychology of Taking Shots02:04 Listener Question: Career Change and Anxiety02:58 Understanding Your 'Why'06:34 The Importance of Small Steps08:01 Finding Your Passion and Enjoying the Process14:02 The Art of Taking Multiple Shots16:16 Sustainable Risk-Taking20:57 The MVP Mindset23:43 Testing Ideas and Customer Feedback24:49 Dating Ideas: A Personal Story27:18 The Importance of Not Quitting29:06 Reframing Failure as a Positive30:51 Finding Purpose and Passion31:58 The Reality of Difficult Achievements36:03 Conclusion: Infinite Games and Personal Success Topics discussed Scarcity mindset and the myth of one shot Career change anxiety and fear of failure Clarifying your why and core values Small steps, compounding, and patient growth Passion, happiness, and enjoying the process Sustainable risk-taking with side income security Testing ideas through MVPs and feedback Purpose, failure, and taking many shots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago21 min
Three Psychology Experiments That Changed How I Live
Most self-improvement assumes the problem lives inside you. But what if you've been looking in the wrong place? There's something worth sitting with in the idea that your physical surroundings are already making decisions about how you think — before you've consciously made any. The shape of a room. Whether your body is moving or still. How many open tabs are silently competing for your attention. These aren't peripheral details. They're the architecture of your mental life. This episode revisits three environmental psychology findings that quietly reframe what it actually means to improve yourself — not as a project of relentless internal effort, but as something closer to intelligent design. You are, in a real sense, the product of your environment. The question is whether you're designing it or just inheriting it. The Cathedral Effect — how space shapes cognition before thought begins The Movement Effect — motion as a psychological state, not just a physical one Intentional Laptopping — digital minimalism as a form of cognitive self-respect Treating yourself like someone whose environment matters might be the most honest act of self-improvement you haven't tried yet. NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast --- UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & Welcome03:18 Cathedral Effect07:18 The Movement Effect11:11 Intentional Laptopping15:36 Bonus Laptop Tips17:55 Summary & Closing Topics discussed How physical environment shapes thinking and behaviour The cathedral effect and cognitive performance Using movement to solve problems and reduce anxiety Walking meetings and productivity psychology Building focus through intentional digital habits Why willpower alone isn't enough for behaviour change Designing your environment for creativity or concentration The psychology of getting unstuck ADHD, neurodiversity, and environmental self-awareness Simple habits the most clear-headed people actually use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago24 min
Why "Bad" Emotions Are an Illusion: Dr Stephen Porges on Free Will and the Psychology of Pain
Free will might be smaller than you hoped, but more useful than you imagined. This conversation with Stephen Porges is about a quiet shift in perspective. We are taught to believe that emotional strength means overriding fear, suppressing anger, and forcing calm. But a different story is available. One where stress is not weakness, pain is not always just pain, and emotions are not commands but signals shaped by physiology, memory, and perceived safety. In that story, awareness becomes agency. The moment you notice your internal state without instantly obeying it, a door opens. Not a dramatic door. A small one. But small doors change lives. This episode explores the psychology of emotional regulation, the biology of threat, and the possibility that resilience is less about control and more about creating the conditions where wiser choices can emerge. See reactions as signals from a system. Create safety before expecting transformation. Practice awareness to widen your range of choice. SPONSORS 🌳 Acorns Smart way to grow your money $5 welcome bonus Acorns.com/PSYCHOLOGY NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast --- UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction03:38 Free Will and Polyvagal Theory06:33 Levels of the Nervous System08:09 Pain Management and Emotion11:18 Strategies for Self-Regulation14:53 Avoiding Burnout in Healthcare18:57 Conclusion and Final Remarks Topics discussed How Polyvagal Theory redefines the concept of free will through our physiological responses to stress Applying Viktor Frankl's "space between stimulus and response" to build emotional intelligence and resilience Understanding neuroception and how the nervous system detects environmental threats before the conscious mind The psychology of chronic pain and why calming the sympathetic nervous system is crucial for pain management Why negative emotions are actually biological threat responses rather than fixed personality traits The connection between unresolved trauma, emotional suppression, and psychosomatic symptoms like IBS and migraines Actionable self-regulation strategies to pause, manage high-stress situations, and safely process anger How to prevent burnout in healthcare and leadership roles by mastering physiological co-regulation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- May 5, 202634 min
How to Finally Commit to One Thing When Everything Feels Important
The better you get at seeing opportunity, the worse you get at finishing anything. It turns out the same brain wiring that makes curious, growth-oriented people so interesting to talk to also makes them spectacularly bad at committing to one thing. In this episode, we explore the surprisingly rich psychology of focus — from what Taylor Swift's 16 dress changes per concert reveal about sequencing your ambitions, to a landmark study showing that how others perceive your potential literally changes what you become. It's equal parts neuroscience, life philosophy, and one man's genuine attempt to understand what wearing a dress taught him about staying focused. Why your potential is only as useful as your ability to narrow it The science behind why commitment feels like loss — and how to reframe it How to build a life with many chapters without living them all at once Funny, counterintuitive, and oddly practical — this episode might be the permission slip you didn't know you needed. SPONSORS 🌳 Acorns Smart way to grow your money $5 welcome bonus Acorns.com/PSYCHOLOGY NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast --- UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Infinite Choices, Infinite Decisions02:33 Welcome and the Cross-Pollination of Ideas03:35 What Wearing a Dress Taught Me About Focus06:25 The Psychology of Appearance and Identity09:21 You Can Only Wear One Dress at a Time11:18 Sam's Infinite List of Things He Wants to Do14:41 Why Focus Is the Only Thing That Actually Works17:44 Mental Masturbation and Living at the Destination20:05 Taylor Swift, Career Changes, and Doing Things Sequentially24:40 You Can Do Anything — Just Not All at Once27:15 How I Finally Chose One Thing for Seven Years30:31 Conclusion and Sign-Off Topics Discussed Focus and productivity Decision-making psychology Growth mindset and ambition The paradox of choice Overcoming indecision and overwhelm How to commit to one thing Dealing with too many ideas ADHD and focus The multitasking myth Deep work and mental clarity Identity and self-expression The Pygmalion effect Career changes and reinvention Sequencing goals and priorities Personal development and self-improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 28, 202620 min
How to Be Genuinely Interesting - Without performing, pretending, or people-pleasing
There's a story we tell ourselves about interesting people. That they were born that way. That charisma is a trait, not a choice. That fitting in is safe and standing out is risky. None of it is true. Interesting isn't a personality type. It's a decision about how far you're willing to go — into a topic, into yourself, into the slightly terrifying territory of being exactly who you are in a room full of people pretending to be someone else. The person in the pink dress at the tech conference isn't braver than you. They just stopped asking for permission. And the researcher who spent a year going deeper than anyone else on a single subject isn't smarter. They just refused to stay on the surface. Depth compounds — a little more effort creates disproportionately more value Authenticity isn't vulnerability, it's strategy The goal isn't to stand out everywhere — it's to know where it matters You already have a monopoly on being you. The question is whether you're using it. NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Sam dives into what really made us human - how we transformed from a bunch of hairy apes into the mostly civilised and occasionally organised, masters of the world. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 --- UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Fit In When You Were Born to Stand Out?01:00 How to Create More Interesting Interests02:31 10x Depth Is 100x More Interesting03:38 Examples of Geeking Out That Are Fascinating09:10 Wearing a Dress at WebSummit14:31 Don't Overprepare for Everything15:14 Stand Out vs Chill Out Topics discussed How to be more interesting Authenticity and self-expression Overcoming fear of judgment Psychology of magnetic personalities Building confidence Standing out without performing Deep work and expertise The 80/20 rule of energy management Embracing your unique personality Growth mindset psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 24, 202657 min
Your Nervous System Has Been Running Your Life - How to finally take control with Stephen Porges (Inventor of Polyvagal Theory)
How the science of the vagus nerve explains anxiety, ambition, burnout, and the art of becoming who you actually are. Humans, might be the most sophisticated organism on Earth (capable of writing symphonies, landing on the moon, and inventing artisanal sourdough). Yet at our core, we are running threat-detection software that predates the dinosaurs. Stephen Porges, the scientist who mapped the vagus nerve's extraordinary influence on human behaviour, joins us to explain why this ancient wiring is quietly making most of your big life decisions for you. The good news is that evolution, for once, gave us a rather elegant solution. Safety — genuine, physiological safety — unlocks curiosity, creativity, and the particular satisfaction of becoming who you actually are. The even better news is it's achievable without a retreat, a cold plunge, or a subscription. What you'll take away: Why your gut reactions are data, not drama How the environments we build either cage or liberate our best thinking Why the most calming people aren't trying to be calm Your nervous system has been waiting for this conversation. SPONSORS 🌳 Acorns Smart way to grow your money $5 welcome bonus Acorns.com/PSYCHOLOGY NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast --- UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Welcome02:12 Polyvagal Theory Basics05:49 Psychology as a Rubik's Cube06:43 How Threat Changes Who We Are07:29 Creating Safe Environments for Learning08:40 Why Stephen Porges Developed Polyvagal Theory11:03 Intuition vs Neural Reflex12:29 The Power of Voice and Intonation13:00 How Stephen Became So Calming — And the Opera Singer Story15:48 Social Pressure and the Problem with Faking It18:16 The Physiology of Safety vs Stress20:24 When Threat Becomes a Habit20:44 Academic Life and the Trap of Evaluation Culture23:52 Stephen's Personal Turning Point at 5030:08 Curiosity, Playfulness and the Nature of Fun32:00 The Dog on a Leash — Safety and Creativity34:00 Time as a River — Staying Present or Getting Left Behind35:30 Biden, Aging, and the Limits of Willpower37:00 Growth Mindset, Polyvagal Theory and What They Share38:00 Talent, Grades and the Problem with How We Measure People39:00 The Clarinet Story — Skills That Don't Match Your Curiosity41:00 What Happens When You Want to Do Everything41:43 The Zen of Loading the Dishwasher42:18 How Polyvagal Theory Was Born Across Disciplines43:16 Polyvagal Music — Healing Through Sound45:13 Testing Polyvagal Music on 1500 People45:38 Co-Regulation and Why the Body Needs Safety to Heal46:08 Floating on the Ocean — What Real Physiological Rest Feels Like46:54 Rocking, Rhythm and Why Babies Know Best48:44 The History of Psychology and Standing on Giants50:12 Libraries, Google Scholar and How to Actually Learn51:53 Goodbyes and What Comes Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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About Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives. 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 curious skeptics who want frameworks backed by psychology studies, not Instagram quotes. Whether you're navigating procrastination, building self-discipline, or designing your own philosophy for a life well lived—we explore the hidden psychology behind real change. We cover everything from emotional intelligence and habit formation to brain health and the nervous system. Mental models and simple techniques from cognitive psychology, positive psychology, and ancient wisdom traditions like Stoicism and Buddhism. No pseudoscience. No oversimplified "hacks." No hustle porn. Just practical insights on mindset improvement, self-development, and human psychology that respect your intelligence and mental health. Instead of telling you what to think, we explore how thinking works. Armed with psychology studies, social science research, and relentless curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of belief change, attitude change, and personal development. Success is personal. You might want to leverage your neurodiverse strengths, build a business, or simply discover how to be happier. We provide the mental frameworks to pursue your definition of success with mental strength and self-care that fits your life. I'm Sam Webster Harris—a lifelong learner with ADHD and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions. After launching businesses, traveling the world, and nearly dying a few times, I concluded that psychology and science are where real wisdom lives. This show is my excuse to dive deep into health and fitness research, behavioral psychology, and cool science while helping you build genuine self-discipline and motivation. Previous guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam's Mum. Past series: — Psychology vs Stoicism — Time Management for Busy Mortals — Independence and Knowing Yourself — Cognitive Biases and Rational Thinking — Psychology of Connection and Relationships — Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets — Addiction and Behaviour Change — Nervous System Mastery and Polyvagal Theory — Mental Strength and Self-Discipline
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