Changing Minds with Owen Fitzpatrick

In this episode of Changing Minds, I speak with James Kimmel Jr., J.D., lawyer, author of The Science of Revenge, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. James is a leading researcher on revenge, addiction, and forgiveness, and he was the first to identify compulsive revenge seeking a

Your mind is incredible, but it isn’t always as objective as you think. In this rerun episode of Changing Minds, I explore 21 of the most common cognitive biases that quietly shape your decisions every single day—whether in your career, relationships, or personal growth. Why do first impressions stick with us? (Anchori

In this rerun of the Changing Minds Podcast, we explore the remarkable power of dopamine—the brain’s motivation molecule. Far more than just a “feel-good” chemical, dopamine shapes our habits, fuels our ambitions, and even influences how we see ourselves and the world. In this episode, I break down the science of how d

In this classic episode of Changing Minds, I dive deep into the fascinating science of habit change. Drawing from over 30 years of helping people worldwide transform their routines, I unpack the psychology, history, and neuroscience behind how habits are formed and how to break or build them effectively. You’ll learn r

Are Negative Thoughts Holding You Back? In this encore episode of the Changing Minds Podcast, I revisit one of our most impactful topics, overcoming negative thinking.  We’ll explore the hidden roots of those self-defeating thoughts and reveal proven strategies to challenge and change them. I’ll break down common cogni