Master of Life Awareness ðŸ§
Why You Can't Stop Overthinking (your brain is doing its job)
Apr 29, 20269m
Podcast guest profile
Barbara Oakley: podcast appearances and interviews
Distinguished Professor of Engineering · Oakland University
Podcasts22Episodes28Years active1Latest29 days ago
Total podcasts
22
across 28 episodes
Episodes
28
since 2026
Most recent
29 days ago
Jun 22, 2026
Years on record
1y
first seen 2026
About Barbara Oakley
Barbara Ann Oakley is an American professor of engineering at Oakland University and McMaster University. She is known for her work in multiple research areas including STEM education and learning practices. Oakley has gained widespread recognition through her online courses on learning, notably co-creating and teaching Learning How To Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects, which is one of the most popular massive open online courses in the world. She is also the author of the book A Mind For Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra). In addition to her teaching and research, Oakley has written opinion articles about learning for publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
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Podcasts Barbara Oakley appeared on
Shows that have booked Barbara Oakley as a guest, ranked by appearance count.
Teaching in Higher Ed
3 appearances· last 9 months ago
Your Brain On... by Salience Learning
3 appearances· last 4y ago
Book Bites by Juli
2 appearances· last 6 months ago
Chalk & Talk
2 appearances· last 7 months ago
Chalk & Talk
2 appearances· last 7 months ago
Introverted Entrepreneur: The Inner Work of Leadership
2 appearances· last 1y ago
Master of Life Awareness ðŸ§
1 appearance· last 2 months ago
Playing Books
1 appearance· last 3 months ago
The Out of the Trenches Podcast
1 appearance· last 3 months ago
Mr Barton Maths Podcast
1 appearance· last 4 months ago
2050 Investors — Economic and markets megatrends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets
1 appearance· last 4 months ago
The Talking Youth Work Podcast
1 appearance· last 4 months ago
Tech Advantage - The Podcast
1 appearance· last 7 months ago
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
1 appearance· last 7 months ago
Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical Professionals
1 appearance· last 10 months ago
The Super Daddy Club
1 appearance· last 1y ago
Wisdom Rebellion
1 appearance· last 1y ago
Human Nature with Roni Fouks
1 appearance· last 2y ago
Future Learning Design Podcast
1 appearance· last 2y ago
Teaching Python
1 appearance· last 5y ago
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function
1 appearance· last 6y ago
The SuperHuman Academy Podcast
1 appearance· last 8y ago
Latest Barbara Oakley interviews
Every podcast episode Barbara Oakley has appeared on, newest first.
Playing Books
Barbara Oakley, PhD, Teaches How to Excel at Highly Cognitive Subjects and Fields: The Human Brain Needs Regular Exercise, Too.
Apr 17, 202651m
The Out of the Trenches Podcast
Episode # 402: Dr. Barbara Oakley
Apr 9, 202649mmentioned as Oakland University
2050 Investors — Economic and markets megatrends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets
"I Learn, Therefore I Evolve": Rethinking Human Learning in the Age of AI (ft. Dr. Barbara Oakley)
Feb 25, 202632mmentioned as Oakland University
The Talking Youth Work Podcast
How to Support Learning with Dr. Barbara Oakley, season 4, episode 7
Feb 24, 202645mmentioned as unknown
Chalk & Talk
Why students struggle in math and how to fix it with Barbara Oakley and John Mighton (Ep 61)
Dec 19, 20251h 8m
Chalk & Talk
Why students struggle in math and how to fix it with Barbara Oakley and John Mighton (Ep 61)
Dec 19, 20251h 8m
The ThoughtStretchers Podcast
How Free Speech Builds a Better Brain With Barbara Oakley
Dec 3, 202556m
Teaching in Higher Ed
Metaphors, Free Speech, and How We Learn with Barbara Oakley, with Barbara Oakley
Oct 16, 202549m
Teaching in Higher Ed
Metaphors, Free Speech, and How We Learn with Barbara Oakley, with Barbara Oakley
Oct 16, 202549m
Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical Professionals
EP. 375 - Dr. Barbara Oakley: From Military to Engineering, Learning, Altruism & Public Speaking Insights
Sep 3, 202531m
The Super Daddy Club
The Science of Learning How to Learn: Overcoming Barriers with Dr. Barbara Oakley
Jun 27, 20251h 1m
Introverted Entrepreneur: The Inner Work of Leadership
#580: Pathological Altruism and Personal Growth with Dr. Barbara Oakley
Sep 4, 20241h 26m
Introverted Entrepreneur: The Inner Work of Leadership
#580: Pathological Altruism and Personal Growth with Dr. Barbara Oakley
Sep 4, 20241h 26mmentioned as null
Wisdom Rebellion
Ep 16: Pathological Altruism: When Empathy Is Not Virtuous with Dr Barbara Oakley
Aug 8, 20241h 8m
Future Learning Design Podcast
(Un)common Sense Teaching - A Conversation with Dr. Barbara Oakley
Jan 7, 202456m
Your Brain On... by Salience Learning
How to learn (and teach) like a pro feat. Barbara Oakley (Part 3)
Sep 13, 202111m
Your Brain On... by Salience Learning
How to learn (and teach) like a pro feat. Barbara Oakley (Part 2)
Aug 31, 202116m
Your Brain On... by Salience Learning
How to learn (and teach) like a pro feat. Barbara Oakley (Part 1)
Aug 16, 202118m
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function
Ep. 115: Barbara Oakley, Ph.D. - Learning as a Gift, Skill, and Choice
Jul 9, 202043m
The SuperHuman Academy Podcast
Ep. 156: Dr. Barbara Oakley: Understanding Learning And How It Works
Jan 16, 20181h 4m
Guests who appear alongside Barbara Oakley
Guests who share the same shows as Barbara Oakley. Worth a look if you're building a panel or pitching the same circuit.
Dylan Wiliam
7 shows4 in common
Carl Hendrick
Academica University of Applied Sciences
11 shows3 in common
Zach Groshell
9 shows3 in common
Tom Sherrington
9 shows3 in common
Daisy Christodoulou
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9 shows3 in common
Daniel Willingham
null
8 shows3 in common
Greg Ashman
Ballarat Clarendon College
6 shows3 in common
Alex Smith
Division Street Landscaping
43 shows2 in common
Salvatore Manzi
Leadership Communications
29 shows2 in common
Dr. David Yeager
Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute
22 shows2 in common
Frequently asked questions
What podcasts has Barbara Oakley been on?
Barbara Oakley has appeared on 22 podcasts across 28 episodes. Notable shows include Teaching in Higher Ed, Your Brain On... by Salience Learning, Book Bites by Juli.
What does Barbara Oakley do?
Barbara Oakley is Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. Podcast appearances span topics tied to their work and expertise.
When was Barbara Oakley's most recent podcast appearance?
Barbara Oakley's most recent appearance was on "Why You Can't Stop Overthinking (your brain is doing its job)". Master of Life Awareness 🧠, published Apr 29, 2026.
Which podcast has Barbara Oakley appeared on most often?
Teaching in Higher Ed. 3 appearances on record, most recently Oct 16, 2025.
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