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

Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, a psychology professor at Columbia University, explores self-actualization and the importance of taking responsibility for our lives. He discusses the impact of trauma, the distinction between being a victim and an empowered individual, and how embracing uncomfortable feelings fosters growth. D

For episode 262, Sharon speaks with Scott Barry Kaufman as part of the Metta Hour Anxiety Series. In this series, Sharon is speaking with Mental Health experts, providers and researchers for tools to work with anxiety in increasingly challenging times.  Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and human