In my last episode, I explored the topic of how minds change. In this episode, we take that theme from the abstract and academic to the real and extreme.
Recently I learned about a modern hero. When I first heard about him, my jaw dropped. The story of this man was one of the greatest things I had ever heard and I'm so grateful that he agreed to meet.
Daryl Davis (https://www.daryldavis.com/) is an African American piano player who has played with the best of the best—we’re talking BB King, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other household names. He’s an author, an actor who you may have seen on HBO’s The Wire, and a martial artist. But most incredible, he is a man who has singlehandedly befriended men in the KKK and other white supremacy groups and, over time, assisted them in thinking through their decisions. As a result, he has helped over 200 men out of that life.
He has been written about extensively and he’s given a well-watched TED talk and there’s even a great documentary about him called Accidental Courtesy that you can purchase on Amazon Video.
You will love learning from this extraordinary man. So, listen in on how a black musician skillfully helped 200 men get out of the Klan.
TED Talk Link: https://tinyurl.com/3t9dxazd

#126 A Black Musician Who Helped Hundreds of Men Get Out of the KKK | Daryl Davis

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The US Constitution became effective 235 years ago. It is a document that was way ahead of its time. Yet, while the document is the same as it was, much of our world has changed since then.
We can talk about what it says and debate aspects about it. But what would it be like to live daily life according to what the document says?
AJ Jacobs (https://ajjacobs.com/) is a New York Times bestselling author. He is also one of the funniest, smartest, and most curious people I have ever known. Each of his books have involved stretching his knowledge through experience and I call him a stuntman driven by his desire to learn. Instead of putting his body in danger, however, his stunts are doing things like bringing the constitution to life by walking through the streets of Manhattan with a tricorn hat and a musket. He does these and other feats while following various aspects of the Constitution to the letter. His latest book, The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning was a total delight to read. The book has received copious praise and the words that resonated most with me came from Andy Borowitz who said, “I didn’t know how I learned so much while laughing so hard.”
This is AJ's fifth interview on the SuperPsyched podcast, and I am so delighted to have him back. His commitment for personal growth, to live life according to his values, and to waving his freak flag fully is utterly inspiring to me. So, listen in as AJ talks about his year of living constitutionally.

#212 My Year of Living Constitutionally | NY Times Bestselling Author, AJ Jacobs

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the most popular thought leaders in modern psychology. That person is none other than Dr. Frank Anderson (https://frankandersonmd.com/). Frank is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who has turned his attention to treatment of trauma, particularly with a powerful method called Internal Family Systems (IFS). Frank has worked alongside the creator of IFS, Dr. Richard Schwartz, also a SuperPsyched guest, and Frank has become internationally known and revered.
On this episode, however, he’s getting very personal, and he is sharing his story in a memoir called To Be Loved. I loved this book as did thought leaders like various SuperPsyched guests Lori Gottlieb and David Kessler. Frank shares deeply about his own trauma and he shows how his maxim of “Trauma blocks love. Love heals trauma.” relates to his own life.
So, listen in as Frank and I talk about his story and how he became the man he is today.

#211 To Be Loved | Frank Anderson, MD

Between the early 1950s and the early 2000s, over 150,000 Korean children were adopted to the United States. In fact, the guest on my episode cites a figure of approximately 10% of all Korean Americans were adopted.
As it turns out, there are many misconceptions about adoption in general and, certainly about Korean adoption (also known as transracial adoption). What are the myths? What are the realities? What might an adoptee need to know and what might the adoptive parents need to know?
I am so glad I had the opportunity to speak with an expert on this topic. Dr. Joshua Heitzmann is a psychologist in private practice in San Jose. He is also the president-elect of the California Psychological Association and current president of the Bay Area Psychological Association. And he’s not just an expert on Korean adoption, but as you will hear, he was adopted from Korea himself. 
Trigger warning: Josh shares some very painful memories about his childhood that may stir up feelings for sensitive listeners.
Please listen in and, if you do so, I recommend you listen all the way to the end because so much depth and wisdom is present throughout this episode as Josh shares about Korean adoption.
Source: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.tobiashubinette.se/korean_adoptions.pdf

#210 Korean Adoption | Joshua Heitzmann, PhD

For this episode, I’m delighted to welcome back—a friend of the podcast, Dr. Emma Seppala
(https://www.emmaseppala.com/). Emma is a professor at Yale School of Management and we’re talking about her new book, Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos.  Indeed, we are sovereign individuals and, quite often, we need to be reminded of that fact. It's a word I’ve used many times with the people who see me, and I was thrilled to see that Emma dedicated an entire book to explore this crucial idea. She carves out a powerful path through scientifically-validated strategies to feel more in charge of ourselves and our own lives.
I loved the book as did Dr. Dan Siegal and previous SuperPsyched guest, Dr. James Doty. 
So, listen in as Emma and I talk about claiming your birthright as a sovereign person!

#209 You as a Sovereign Person | Emma Seppälä, PhD

Perfectionism. It can have its upsides and can catapult us to new heights. But it can also be stifling, cause pain to the perfectionist, and can cause pain to everyone around the perfectionist.
 
Many people who are perfectionists may not even realize it.
 
What is perfectionism, and why does it exist? What are the upsides and downsides? What effects can it have on an organization at work? And what effects can it have on life outside of work? How can the supervisor of someone who is hampered by perfectionism address their employee?
 
Dr. Greg Chasson (https://voices.uchicago.edu/gchasson/) is a professor of psychology at the University of Chicago Medical School. He has written a book on perfectionism in the workplace that I absolutely loved. Flawed is well researched, full of useful instruction, and really fun to read.
 
So, listen in as Greg and I talk about perfectionism, how it can affect perfectionists and those around them, and what can be done about it.

#126 A Black Musician Who Helped Hundreds of Men Get Out of the KKK | Daryl Davis

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