This week Scott is joined by “The Holistic Psychologist ”, Dr. Nicole LePera, author of the new book "How To Be The Love You Seek". They discuss the importance of being emotionally connected to yourself, healing personal traumas, and expressing your emotions authentically to others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How To Be The Love You Seek w/ Dr. Nicole LePera

In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualized individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the depths of human potential and tries to get a glimpse into human possibility in every episode.

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This week Scott is joined by happiness researcher and best selling author, Dr. Emma Seppala. Scott and Dr,. Seppala discuss the concept of “sovereign", an emancipation from all the ways you subjugate yourself in your own existence. Emma teaches us all how to reconnect with yourself in a healthy way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reclaim Yourself w/ Emma Seppala

This week Scott is joined by sociologist and psychologist, Corey Keyes. Scott and Corey discuss the pervasiveness of languishing in our society today and how to feel alive again. Dr. Keyes explains the 5 psychological vitamins we should all be taking to live life to avoid depression and live life to the fullest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down w/ Corey Keyes


This week Scott is joined by clinical psychologist Lisa Damour where they have a nuance and compassionate discussion about the emotional and social lives of teenagers. In this episode they dispel many myths, including the idea that emotional means fragile. Lisa also offers the best evidence-based ways to support teens through their emotional and social journeys and help them thrive.
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Helping Teens Thrive Emotionally and Socially w/ Lisa Damour

This week Scott is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and best selling author, Charles Duhigg. Scott and Charles discuss why some conversations succeed while others fail, the 3 main types of conversations, and how to be a supercommunicator. 

Timestamps

2:15- How’d Charles Think of The Cover of his book?
3:33- Are there super communicator prodigies
6:40- When did Charles get interested in this topic?
8:29- What are the three types of conversations?
10:50- How can we apply super communication to politics?
18:23- People who disagree historically come together
20:36- Common mistakes people make when talking with each other
23:12- Are great therapists great super communicators?
25:01- What’s going on in “The Big Bang Theory” writer’s room?
33:51- How can you improve connection if you’re shy?
37:25- How can people who have trouble with social cues improve connection?
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How To Be A Supercommunicator W/ Charles Duhigg

This week Scott is joined by one of the world's foremost sports psychologists, Michael Gervais. Scott and Michael discuss FOPO (Fear of People's Opinions), the importance of grounding your actions in authenticity, and the dangers of performance-based identities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How To Be The Love You Seek w/ Dr. Nicole LePera

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