Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby
The Standard Deviations podcast is a weekly production that looks at money, mind and meaning, all through a psychological lens. Each week, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Crosby interviews a fascinating new guest, experts in everything from finance to literature to wellness. Each guest provides listeners with three concrete ways to apply what was learned that week, ensuring that weekly listening becomes part of a path to a richer life. Episodes are brief, research-based, and designed to fit perfectly within your commute time. So, tune in for practical news that will help you make more, think more and be more. Learn more by following Dr. Daniel @danielcrosby or visit the website at www.standarddeviationspod.com/ Standard Deviations is presented by Orion.
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Tune in to hear:Learn about the complex path to publication for Confederacy of Dunces and what role did Toole’s mother play in bringing his work to light?Why do we rob not only ourselves, but also the world, by playing small?What did Psychologist Rollo May say about failing to express your own ideas and your being?Why
Tune in to hear:What does “Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves in three generations” refer to and why is this concept ubiquitous across many cultures?What is the “crab in a bucket” theory and how do we see this play out with people? Why is this called “tall poppy syndrome” in Australia and New Zealand?What are psychological “
Tune in to hear:What was the name of Helen Keller’s mentor, educator and friend and how did they cultivate such a special relationship?What did Benjamin Franklin famously state about how we should lean on those around us?What are some of the detrimental health effects of isolation and loneliness?Why are our relationshi
Tune in to hear:What was René Girard’s concept of mimetic theory and how do we see this play out in modern science?Why is our ability to effectively forecast what will bring us joy potentially less developed than our forecasting of pain and displeasure?What is the cognitive bias Impact Bias?How and when were mirror neu
Tune in to hear:Learn about the 1988 Yellowstone fires and some of the positive ecological effects it brought about.How can we “burn down” our damaging past assumptions and allow for new ideas to flourish in our own lives?What does the Latin phrase “Cogito, ergo sum” mean?How can we unearth our beliefs that we take for
Dr. Daniel Crosby - Embracing the Shadow: Lessons From Jungian Psychology on Living Your Most Meaningful Life
Tune in to hear:What is remarkable about Quaking Aspen trees?How might the Quaking Aspen’s underground network mirror our own lives and what can we learn from this?What is “the shadow” in Jungian psychology and what is its significance in our day-to-day lives?What is the Latin etymology of the word persona?What does ps