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The Psychology Podcast

Hosted by osivu · science · EN · 478 episodes

Audience: 8~119k on YouTube

About this Podcast:

In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualized individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the depths of human potential and tries to get a glimpse into human possibility in every episode.

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Booking probability

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Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Psychology Podcast about?

In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualized individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the depths of human potential and tries to get a glimpse into human possibility in every episode.

What has The Psychology Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "End of an Era, Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul" (4 December 2025, 47 minutes), "How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum" (20 November 2025, 60 minutes), and "The Gentle Power of Sisu w/ Dr. Elisabet Lahti" (6 November 2025, 49 minutes).

How often does The Psychology Podcast publish?

The Psychology Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 478 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Psychology Podcast?

Booking probability for The Psychology Podcast is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Psychology Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Psychology Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Psychology Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Psychology Podcast are Universities & Colleges and Scientific Research & Development. The Psychology Podcast has a science audience and around 120,000 subscribers on YouTube.

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Recent episodes

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    End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul

    Dec 4, 202547 minS0

    After 11 years, 478 episodes, and countless conversations exploring the depths of human potential, this episode marks the final chapter of The Psychology Podcast in its current form. In this deeply meaningful farewell...

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    How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum

    Nov 20, 20251 hourS0

    This week, Scott sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Alia Crum—one of the world’s leading researchers on the science of mindsets. Dr. Crum’s groundbreaking work investigates how our subjective beliefs...

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    The Gentle Power of Sisu w/ Dr. Elisabet Lahti

    Nov 6, 202549 minS0

    This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Elisabet Lahti—educator, applied psychology researcher, and founder of the Sisu Lab. Dr. Lahti is the world’s leading expert on sisu, a Finnish concept that embodies extraordinary courage...

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    From Coping to Capacity w/ RaQuel Hopkins

    Oct 23, 202554 minS0

    This week, Scott speaks with RaQuel Hopkins, a certified coach with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. RaQuel shares her personal and professional journey—from mastering the art of coping to...

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    Why Brains Need Friends w/ Dr. Ben Rein

    Oct 9, 20251h 4mS0

    This week, Scott sits down with Dr. Ben Rein, a Stanford neuroscientist and one of today’s most engaging science communicators. Dr. Rein has spent over a decade studying the neuroscience of social interaction, and his...

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    Busting Viral Mental Health Myths w/Joe Nucci

    Sep 25, 20251h 9mS0

    This week, Scott speaks with psychotherapist and writer Joe Nucci, whose work tackles the intersection of mental health, misinformation, and pop psychology. Joe has built a large following by debunking viral myths and...

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    The Psychology of Athletic Excellence w/Dr. Alex Auerbach

    Sep 11, 202555 minS0

    This week, Scott Barry Kaufman sits down with Dr. Alex Auerbach, a licensed counseling and sport performance psychologist who works with some of the world’s top performers—from Olympic champions to NBA, NFL, and MLB...

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    Dealing with Feelings w/ Dr. Marc Brackett

    Aug 28, 202556 minS0

    This week, Scott sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Dealing with Feelings: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. Together, they...

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    Rethinking Time and the Myth of Urgency w/ Chris Guillebeau

    Aug 14, 202543 minS0

    This week Scott speaks with author, entrepreneur, and world traveler Chris Guillebeau, best known for The Art of Non-Conformity and his latest book, Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live. Chris...

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    Can You Really Change Your Personality? w/ Olga Khazan

    Jul 31, 202549 minS0

    This week Scott speaks with journalist and Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan about her latest book, Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change. Olga shares her personal journey experimenting with ways...

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    Debunking the Genius Myth w/ Helen Lewis

    Jul 17, 20251h 7mS0

    This week, Scott sits down with acclaimed journalist and Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis to explore her latest book, The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea. Together, they examine how society...

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    Embracing Neurodiversity w/ Robin Ince

    Jul 3, 202557 minS0

    This week, Scott sits down with English comedian, author, and BBC radio host Robin Ince. Known for co-presenting The Infinite Monkey Cage alongside physicist Brian Cox, Robin brings his signature wit and wisdom to a...

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    The Science of Inspiring Leadership w/ Dr. Adam Galinsky

    Jun 19, 20251 hourS0

    This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Adam Galinsky, Professor at Columbia Business School and author of Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. Together, they explore what makes a truly inspiring...

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    Turning Ideas Into Action w/ Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle

    Jun 5, 202555 minS0

    This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab. They dive into Dr. Pringle’s new book, The...

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    Designing Your Dream Life w/Sahil Bloom

    May 22, 202556 minS0

    This week, Scott sits down with Sahil Bloom—investor, creator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. Sahil shares his powerful philosophy...

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    Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen

    May 8, 20251h 13mS0

    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...

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    Rise Above with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (Interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Haidt)

    Apr 24, 202548 minS0

    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...

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    Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh

    Apr 10, 202554 minS0

    This week Scott is joined by Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh, pioneers in positive psychology coaching and co-authors of the new book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Together, they...

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    Multiple Intelligences w/ Dr. Howard Gardner

    Mar 27, 20251h 7mS0

    In this special episode, Scott welcomes the legendary Dr. Howard Gardner, a developmental psychologist and professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Best known for his groundbreaking Theory of Multiple...

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    Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman

    Mar 13, 20251h 6mS0

    This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Richard Wiseman, a psychologist renowned for his work on magic, illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. As the UK's only Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at...

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