This week, Scott is joined by the multitalented Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen. You might know Mayim as the star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, or as the former host of Jeopardy!, but she’s also a neuroscientist with a PhD from UCLA and the creator of the popular mental health podcast Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. Jo

What if breaking free from a victim mindset could help you move forward so you can reach your greatest potential? Whether you're convinced your self-esteem is too low to change or you believe you're a victim of your past mistakes, you can take steps to change your narrative. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a professor of ps

In a special role-reversal episode of The Psychology Podcast, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is interviewed by renowned social psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haidt to discuss Scott’s brand-new book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. This powerful conversation explores how mod

Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist, bestselling author, and host of The Psychology Podcast, known for his research on intelligence, creativity, and self-actualization—his latest book is Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and

It’s tempting to see ourselves as damaged or powerless—defined by past traumas, overwhelming emotions, and daily struggles. But is that really the most helpful way to understand ourselves? Does seeing ourselves as victims lead to growth? Psychologist and author Scott Barry Kaufman joins us to examine how popular narrat

What if the only thing standing between you and a more fulfilling life was your mindset? This week, host Paula Felps talks with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman — a leading cognitive psychologist, professor at Columbia University, director of the Center for Human Potential, and host of The Psychology Podcast — about how today’s