SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay

SuperPsyched is an award-winning podcast dedicated to improving your life with tools gained from interviewing world-class experts inside and outside the field of psychology. SuperPsyched will help get you more of what you want as well as gentle warnings to help you avoid things you don’t. See you there! The content on SuperPsyched is for informational use only and not intended to diagnose or provide any type of healthcare treatment.

SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay is a education podcast hosted by SuperPsyched ©, with 333 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

SuperPsyched © hosts SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, a education show with 333 episodes published.

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  Episode #335

  #335 The Secrets of How Our Beliefs Influence Us | Nir Eyal

  Sep 29, 202632 minS3

  Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and interviews New York Times bestselling author Nir Eyal about his book Beyond Belief, co-written with Julie Li, on how beliefs—distinct from facts—shape behavior and outcomes. Eyal explains the book’s origin in reader calls about Indistractable and argues motivation is a triangle of behavior, benefit, and belief, with belief as the keystone. They discuss changing beliefs through evidence, how attention can amplify pain, and research on pain reprocessing, placebo/nocebo effects, and hypnos-sedation, including case studies of surgery without anesthesia and a placebo “overdose.” Eyal warns that labels can become limits, shares how reframing his ADHD-related beliefs reduced shame and anxiety, contrasts Dorsay’s experience of diagnosis as empowering, and highlights internal locus of control as beneficial. Eyal’s “insider skill” is intellectual humility and distinguishing faith, fact, and belief. 00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched 00:28 Beliefs Shape Outcomes 02:21 Why Nir Wrote It 04:53 Motivation Needs Belief07:35 Beliefs Are Tools 10:34 Science That Feels Magic 13:16 Pain Without Suffering 16:48 Nocebo and Labels 20:48 ADHD and Identity 25:56 Internal Locus Control 28:04 Final Skill Humility 31:16 Closing Thanks HELPFUL LINKS: Nir Eyal Nir Eyal LinkedIn Nir Eyal YouTube Nir Eyal Instagram Beyond Belief Book Indistractable Book

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  Episode #334

  #334 Dr. James Hollis Speaks About His Life _ James Hollis, PhD

  Sep 22, 202659 minS3

  Host Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and longtime guest Jungian analyst Dr. James “Jim” Hollis for a personal conversation about Hollis’s life and lessons. Hollis says he’d reassure his younger self that an inner compass can guide one’s path, and that denying inner truth shows up externally. He reflects that others’ approval, especially parents’, mattered less than self-trust and leaving “home” psychologically to live one’s own journey. He describes a major mistake of intellectualizing emotions, leading to depression at 35 and retraining in Zurich as a Jungian analyst. He emphasizes permission to own one’s life, discernment amid internal and external “traffic,” and courage in the face of fear and risk. Hollis discusses love as enduring mutual support, parenting without imposing unlived agendas, friendship built on shared values and trust, happiness now and at his children’s births, grieving his son Timothy while continuing relationship through memory and values, and gratitude for taking big risks and for supportive people. 00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched 00:28 Meeting James Hollis 02:28 What I Wish I Knew 07:23 Leaving Home and Approval 11:46 Self Trust and Permission 18:03 Mistakes and Depression 24:26 Purpose in Hard Times 25:57 Relationships That Matter 29:12 Love Beyond Romance 38:48 Fear Risk and Courage 40:55 Happiness and Mortality 43:14 Grief and Losing a Child 51:39 Wisdom Friendship and Gratitude 57:57 Final Thanks and Farewell Helpful Links: Dr. James Hollis T he Middle Passage Book Other Books

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  Episode #333

  #333 Dealing with Burnout | Robert Frantz, MD

  Sep 15, 202648 minS3

  Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and interviews Dr. Robert Frantz (“Dr. Robbie”), an emergency physician, former paramedic, and SWAT police officer, about caregiver fatigue, vicarious trauma, and the systemic roots of what is commonly called burnout. Frantz discusses the realism of HBO’s The Pitt, describes burnout as “emotional cancer” from cumulative “emotional radiation exposure,” and argues the problem is often the normalized, abnormal environment rather than individual weakness. He outlines warning signs such as perseverating on cases, sleep disruption, and physiological fight-or-flight reactions, and emphasizes draining “the reservoir” through counseling (“emotional chemotherapy”) and other coping tools, including finding the right therapist. Frantz recounts a malpractice trial loss that triggered an emotional collapse, shares a colleague’s suicide, addresses workplace violence in healthcare, and suggests institutional supports like recognition, peer-to-peer debriefing, team activities, safer policies, and reduced documentation burden. He closes by advocating empathy and being seen and understood as a key human skill. 00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched 00:28 Burnout on the Front Lines 00:57 Meet Dr Robbie Frantz 03:26 The Pitt Realism Check 04:19 Emotional Cancer Framework 06:59 Why It’s the Cost of Caring 08:51 Signs of Vicarious Trauma 11:58 Coping Before the Dam Breaks 16:41 Malpractice Trial Breaking Point 21:34 Getting Help When You’re the Helper 24:04 Finding the Right Therapist 26:01 Fear Versus Growth 27:15 Workplace Violence Reality 31:07 Building Safer Hospitals 36:15 Peer Support and Bonding 38:16 Relationships Under Pressure 45:18 Empathy as a Superpower 47:00 Closing Thanks and Wrap Helpful Links: Robert Frantz, MD The Cost of Caring Book

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  Episode #332

  #332 What Is a Thought Leader? | Peter Winick

  Sep 8, 202627 minS3

  Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and interviews thought leadership strategist Peter Winick, co-author of The Thought Leadership Handbook, about what defines a thought leader and how people earn that reputation. Winick argues thought leadership is bestowed by others and requires adding a distinct perspective to a field, sharing ideas publicly through writing, speaking, and research, and having the courage to risk criticism without resorting to reckless attention-seeking. They discuss negativity bias, handling trolls, and why thought leaders shouldn’t aim to please everyone but should be authentic and memorable. Winick advises elite speakers to prepare by learning audience language and needs, continually improving, and treating keynotes as the start of broader business relationships and scalable IP beyond time-for-money practices. They also cover using AI as a verified pattern-finding tool, experimenting with content, and cultivating curiosity through cross-training and new experiences. 00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched 00:28 What Is Thought Leadership 03:09 Earning the Title 03:59 Courage vs Recklessness 05:17 Handling Trolls and Negativity 07:48 Authenticity and Standing Out 11:17 Crushing the Keynote 14:17 Pre Show Rituals 16:20 Monetizing Intellectual Property 18:23 AI as a Thought Tool 22:46 Tiny Experiments That Work 24:46 Curiosity as the Superpower 25:43 Curiosity Habits You Can Try 26:48 Closing Thanks and Subscribe Helpful Links: Peter Winick Peter Winick LinkedIn The Thought Leadership Handbook Leveraging Thought Leadership Podcast

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  Episode #331

  #331 What's the Point? | Tom Rath, NY Times Bestselling Author of Strengthfinders 2.0

  Sep 1, 202639 minS3

  Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and interviews Tom Rath about his book, "What’s the Point?: Turning Purpose into Your Daily Superpower." Rath shares how a rare genetic condition and decades-long cancer battle shaped his focus on using each hour intentionally, prioritizing creating/initiating over passive consumption, and front-loading meaningful work and relationships early in the day. They discuss how phones and constant inputs can produce a false sense of productivity, why carving out thinking time and protecting sleep helps restore agency, and how purpose is built by planting small “seeds” throughout the day rather than finding one big calling. Rath argues purpose and happiness increase when attention shifts outward to serving others’ needs, and he emphasizes expanding career exposure so people don’t commit to paths after seeing only a narrow slice of options, especially amid AI-driven automation. 00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched 01:29 Meet Tom Rath 02:28 A Life With Memento Mori 05:02 Consumer Versus Creator 08:04 Take Back Intentionality 10:15 Initiator Blueprint 14:48 Make Time to Think 21:13 Questions That Shape Life 24:34 Beyond Happiness to Purpose 30:13 Expand Career Exposure 35:15 Magic Wand Listening 38:24 Closing Thanks and Subscribe Helpful Links: Tom Rath Tom Rath LinkedIn Tom Rath “What’s the Point” Book Tom Rath "StrengthsFinder 2.0” Book

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