Best Behavioral Psychology Podcasts (2024)

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423. Unveiling the Biases Behind Misinformation w/ Alex Edmonds 45:58

30m ago45:58

45:58

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Alex Edmonds, author of May Contain Lies, to discuss the fascinating intersection of finance, behavioral economics, and misinformation. Alex, a professor of finance at London Business School with a Ph.D. from MIT, delves into the impact of emotions on the stock market, using int…

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422. The Lazy Brain: Unveiling Biases That Shape Our Decisions (Refreshed Episode) 26:34

15m ago26:34

26:34

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer explores the fascinating world of lazy brain biases. This episode is part of an eight-part series exploring various biases, focusing on how our brains prefer to take the path of least resistance. This rapid-fire episode provides a brief overview of each bias, helping you understand their…

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I don't believe in astrology but I talked to an astrologer 1:00:18

1h ago1:00:18

1:00:18

I talk to a professional astrologist named Ophira Edut. I myself don't believe in astrology but I was interested in asking her questions I've wanted to ask about astrology, and about belief in astrology. Topics include: why she believes in astrology, how her beliefs in that relate to other beliefs (like Reiki or other metaphysical ideas), people's …

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421. Behavioral Science and Democracy w/ Beatriz Vallejo 36:27

1h ago36:27

36:27

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer is joined by Beatriz Vallejo, CEO of Ethos BT, to discuss the impactful work of reducing misinformation and polarization in Colombia using behavioral science. Beatriz, a behavioral scientist and economist, shares her journey from studying economics in Colombia to completing a master's in…

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420. Boosting Local Economies with Behavioral Science (Refreshed Episode) 48:17

7d ago48:17

48:17

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Faux behavior expert Jack Brown analyzes Trump's behavior at press conference 15:19

5d ago15:19

15:19

I talk again about fake behavior expert Jack Brown, whose pseudoscientific behavior analysis work I devoted a past episode to. Brown got some recent attention in a Raw Story article for an analysis he wrote about how Trump's body language at a press conference showed that Trump was lying. Topics discussed include: the silliness of Brown's work and …

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419. The Mentorship Mindset: Insights from Dr. Ruth Gotian 48:57

7d ago48:57

48:57

In episode 419 of The Brainy Business podcast, Dr. Ruth Gotian, co-author of the Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, shares her extensive expertise on mentorship and leadership development with host Melina Palmer. Ruth, who serves as the Chief Learning Officer and Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, is a gl…

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A sad cry for help from failed podcast host and author Zachary Elwood 7:11

7d ago7:11

7:11

Apologies for the sad clickbait-y title. I'll be okay. I was trying to be a little funny. This is just some updates on things I've been working on and how you might help me if you'd like to do so. Or apart from helping me, you might like learning some details about how my books and podcast have been doing (spoiler alert: not great). Learn more and …

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418. The Hidden Forces Shaping Your Decisions: Personal Biases Explained (Refreshed Episode) 37:39

7d ago37:39

37:39

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer dives into the fascinating world of personal biases, exploring how our brains are wired to perceive ourselves and the world around us. This episode, originally aired in April 2019, provides a rapid-fire overview of various biases that impact our personal and professional lives. Melina di…

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417. The Art of Respectful Disagreement w/ Justin Jones-Fosu 27:08

22d ago27:08

27:08

In episode 417 of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer interviews Justin Jones-Fosu, author of I Respectfully Disagree. Justin, the CEO of Work Meaningful, is a dynamic speaker and thought leader on topics of meaningful work and inclusion, delivering over 50 keynote addresses annually. His latest book delves into navigating difficult conversa…

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416. Mastering Motivation: Behavioral Economics Insights (Refreshed Episode) 43:09

25d ago43:09

43:09

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer dives into the intricacies of motivation, exploring how our brains can both get and stay motivated. This episode is designed to help you understand the psychological underpinnings of motivation, including the impact of behavioral economics concepts like loss aversion, habits, and framing…

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How magicians misdirect attention and manipulate audiences, with Anthony Barnhart 1:00:13

8d ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Psychologist and magician Anthony Barnhart discusses some behaviors magicians use to misdirect attention and manipulate an audience. Other topics include: the role blinking can play in misdirection; magic acts that claim to use psychology and behavior-manipulation to achieve their feats (e.g., Derren Brown); neuro-linguistic programming (NLP); a ma…

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415. Behavioral Finance and Wealth Confidence w/ Anthony Damtsis of TD Wealth 47:09

27d ago47:09

47:09

In episode 415 of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer welcomes Anthony Damtsis, Deputy Head of Behavioral Finance at TD Wealth. Anthony shares his fascinating journey from leading the behavioral science practice at Discover Card in Chicago to his current role at TD Wealth, where he develops tools to help advisors integrate behavioral fi…

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Tackling objections to reducing political polarization 1:05:38

13d ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Media bias specialist Vanessa Otero, founder of Ad Fontes Media, talks to me (Zach Elwood) about my books aimed at reducing toxic political polarization in America. Topics discussed include: common objections to and skepticism about this work (for example, views that those working on depolarization are "helping the bad guys"; why overcoming objecti…

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414. Structuring Complex Choices: The "S" in NUDGES Explained (Refreshed Episode) 34:01

15d ago34:01

34:01

In episode 414 of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer delves into the intricacies of structuring complex choices, the "S" in NUDGES. This episode revisits the crucial topic of choice architecture, emphasizing how businesses can simplify decision-making processes for their customers. By understanding and effectively managing complex choi…

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413. Empathy and Innovation: Behavioral Science Applications in Business w/ Dr. Melaina Vinski 50:53

19d ago50:53

50:53

In episode 413 of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer welcomes Dr. Melaina Vinski, the Behavioral Science Lead at IBM, for a deep dive into the practical applications of behavioral science in business and technology. Melaina, with her extensive background in cognitive neuroscience and human behavior, shares her journey from academia to …

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412. Mastering Decision Making: Three Essential Steps with Matthew Confer (Refreshed Episode) 43:54

23d ago43:54

43:54

In this enlightening episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer revisits a compelling conversation with Matthew Confer on the three essential steps to better decision-making. As the VP of Strategy at Abilitie, Matthew brings a wealth of knowledge on leadership development and decision-making frameworks. This episode is a must-listen…

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How small changes in language patterns can influence us, with Liz Stokoe 54:44

1M ago54:44

54:44

I talk with Liz Stokoe, who studies conversation analysis (CA) and who's the author of the book "Talk: The Science of Conversation." Stokoe studies how language choices can impact us and change our behavior, often without us being aware of that. Topics include: the more surprising and interesting things Stokoe has found in her work; the popularity …

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411. Behavioral Science in Action: From TEDx Talks to Real-World Change with Jordan Bridger 51:05

26d ago51:05

51:05

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer welcomes Jordan Bridger, a behavioral scientist, social psychologist, comedian, and speaker who has graced four TEDx stages. Jordan dives into the fascinating world of linguistic neuroscience, exploring how our word choices and the symbols we use shape our experiences and behaviors.…

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410. Nudgeable Moments: Tackling Insurance Fraud with Dr. Benny Cheung (Refreshed Episode) 42:42

1M ago42:42

42:42

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer revisits her engaging conversation with Dr. Benny Cheung of Dectech. Originally aired in February 2021, this episode dives into the fascinating world of applied behavioral science, focusing on a compelling case study about opportunistic insurance fraud. Benny shares insights from hi…

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Why are lie detectors used if they don't work?, with Leonard Saxe 48:12

30d ago48:12

48:12

A talk with psychologist Leonard Saxe, who is known for, amongst other things, his research into lie detectors (also known as polygraphs). Topics discussed include: why polygraphs and other forms of deception detection are unreliable; the use of polygraphs as a tool to extract information and confessions; the Richard Ames case, which involved a hig…

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409. Driving Microsoft Love Through Research and Strategy w/ Haley Swafford 43:57

1M ago43:57

43:57

In episode 409 of The Brainy Business podcast, Haley Swafford, Market Research Manager at Microsoft, shares her insights into emotional brand relationships and the effort to drive love for the Microsoft brand. Haley’s extensive background in market research, coupled with her passion for uncovering emotionally centered insights, shines through as sh…

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408. Harnessing the Peak-End Rule for Outstanding Experiences (Refreshed Episode) 34:41

1M ago34:41

34:41

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer delves into the intricacies of the peak-end rule and its significant influence on customer experiences. Drawing from her expertise in behavioral economics, Melina elucidates how our brains prioritize intense moments and the final impression when evaluating experiences. She provides pract…

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407. Unpacking the Psychology Behind Scarcity w/ Mindy Weinstein 45:31

2M ago45:31

45:31

In Episode 407 of The Brainy Business podcast, Mindy Weinstein, the author of The Power of Scarcity and CEO of Market MindShift, joins host Melina Palmer to discuss the psychological impact of scarcity on consumer behavior. Mindy's expertise in scarcity tactics stems from her Ph.D. program and extensive market insights. Throughout the episode, Mind…

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Examining indicators that a video showing harassment was staged 22:39

1M ago22:39

22:39

This episode examines a video from 2020 that seemed to show a black person being harassed by a racist white woman. The video was shared by the celebrity gossip personality Perez Hilton, and was then picked up by several low-quality news sites, like RawStory.com and DailyDot.com. But the video was staged; it was done as a joke, for reasons unknown. …

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406. Why We Buy w/ Patrick Fagan (Refreshed Episode) 42:38

2M ago42:38

42:38

In episode 406 of The Brainy Business podcast, behavioral scientist Patrick Fagan shares insights on the psychology of effective messaging in marketing, drawing from his extensive research and book "Hooked." Fagan's expertise lies in understanding and influencing consumer behavior, utilizing behavioral science to uncover the impact of environmental…

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405. How to Outthink and Outperform in Marketing w/ Roger Hurni 46:15

2M ago46:15

46:15

In episode 405 of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer interviews Roger Hurni, an author and behavior strategist known for his work with iconic brands such as DoubleTree Hotels, Nike, PF Chang's, and PetSmart. Throughout the conversation, Roger shares pivotal moments that shaped his understanding of human behavior, emphasizing the importance …

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404. Navigating the Customer Journey: Insights from Jennifer Clinehens (Refreshed Episode) 42:40

2M ago42:40

42:40

404. Navigating the Customer Journey: Insights from Jennifer Clinehens (Refreshed Episode) Today’s Episode: In episode 404 of The Brainy Business, Jennifer Clinehens, with her diverse background in entrepreneurship and experience design for global brands, shares valuable insights into the intersection of behavioral science and business. Through her…

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The awe and horror of existence: a talk with psychologist Kirk Schneider 57:01

2M ago57:01

57:01

A reshare of a 2022 talk I had with existential psychologist Kirk Schneider. We talk about existential psychology and the power of being able to better understand and recognize the core anxieties we all have about existence, such as our fear of death, meaninglessness, isolation, and freedom. Other topics: how existence can be awe-inspiring but also…

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403. The Power of Games w/ Kelly Clancy 43:57

2M ago43:57

43:57

In episode 403 of The Brainy Business podcast, neuroscientist and physicist Kelly Clancy, through her extensive experience at MIT, Berkeley University College London, and DeepMind, provides a profound exploration of the psychology of games and their influence on behavior and decision-making. Kelly's expertise in neuroscience and game design is evid…

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402. Why Quitters Often Win w/ Annie Duke (Refreshed Episode) 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

In episode 402 of The Brainy Business podcast, Annie Duke, a former professional poker player and author of the book Quit, joins host Melina Palmer to discuss the psychology of quitting and decision-making under uncertainty. Annie's transition from an academic to a professional poker player and her subsequent work in decision science provide a uniq…

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The strangeness of life and existential psychology 19:48

2M ago19:48

19:48

Thoughts about how an awareness of life's strangeness might impact us, both positively and negatively, and how that might relate to existential psychology concepts. Topics include: how an awareness of life's strangeness might be seen to be a core existential stressor (like the fear of death, or fear of isolation); how this might relate to religious…

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401. The Art of Deception: Recognizing and Overcoming Cognitive Blindspots w/ Dan Simons and Christopher Chabris 47:31

2M ago47:31

47:31

On this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer welcomes Dr. Dan Simons and Dr. Christopher Chabris, the renowned authors behind the bestseller The Invisible Gorilla. They dive deep into their groundbreaking research on inattentional blindness and how everyday cognitive habits can render us vulnerable to deception. Through engagi…

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400. Unveiling Survivorship Bias: How It Shapes Business Decisions (Refreshed Episode) 28:13

2M ago28:13

28:13

Welcome to the 400th episode of The Brainy Business podcast! In this milestone episode, Melina Palmer delves into the intriguing concept of survivorship bias, a critical thinking error that can significantly impact decision-making in business and personal life. Through engaging storytelling, Melina takes us back to World War II to uncover the origi…

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399. Engaging Minds: How Clear Communication Can Drive Better Choices with Max Mawby 42:29

3M ago42:29

42:29

In this insightful episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer welcomes Max Mawby, a seasoned expert in applied behavioral science at Thinks Insight & Strategy. Max shares his unique journey from working in the UK government to founding the financial behavior team at the Behavioral Insights Team, exploring the significant impact of b…

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398. Exploring Behavioral Insights with Michael Hallsworth: Lessons from Traffic to Health (Refreshed Episode) 38:17

3M ago38:17

38:17

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer welcomes Dr. Michael Hallsworth, a co-author of Behavioral Insights and a key figure in applying behavioral science to public policy. Dr. Hallsworth shares fascinating anecdotes from his extensive work, highlighting projects such as reducing antibiotic prescriptions in the UK and in…

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Psychology in waiting tables and running a restaurant, with Robin Dibble 58:32

3M ago58:32

58:32

A talk with Robin Dibble, an experienced Albuquerque-area service industry professional who’s worked in every aspect of the business, from waiting tables, to cooking, to managing restaurants and night clubs. Topics include: psychological strategies servers use to get more tips; how menu design can affect what people order; reading customer satisfac…

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397. Exploring Behavioral Economics with Jeff Kreisler of JP Morgan Chase 43:10

3M ago43:10

43:10

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer welcomes Jeff Kreisler, Head of Behavioral Science at JPMorgan Chase and celebrated author. Dive into Jeff's fascinating journey from lawyer and stand-up comedian to a leading expert in behavioral science, discovering along the way how humor intertwines with our decision-making proc…

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396. Reflecting on the Past: The Reality of Hindsight Bias (Refreshed Episode) 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

In Episode 396 of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer explores the intriguing world of memory reliability and the common misconceptions that alter our perception of past events. Melina delves into how our brains often mislead us into thinking we understood or predicted outcomes that were, in fact, unforeseeable. With insights into cogni…

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395. Mastering Negotiation: Strategies for Success with Kwame Christian 40:03

3M ago40:03

40:03

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer welcomes back the captivating Kwame Christian, host of the Negotiate Anything podcast, for a deep dive into the art of negotiation. In this richly insightful episode, Melina leads a dynamic reverse interview, unveiling Kwame's revered Compassionate Curiosity framework. Discover the …

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Two former congresspeople, a Democrat and a Republican, discuss toxic polarization 1:02:17

3M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

I talk to former members of the House of Representatives Luke Messer (Republican) and Elizabeth Esty (Democrat). We talk about: political polarization; their experiences being in congress during such a highly polarized period of time; their ideas for reducing toxic polarization, and more. Learn more and sign up for a premium subscription at PeopleW…

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Mapping Urban Heat Islands with NASA Ep84 34:48

3M ago34:48

34:48

In this episode, I share the story of creating the world’s highest-resolution urban heat island maps in collaboration with the team at NASA JPL, available at http://urbancanopy.io. I share the process of taking raw thermal satellite pictures from the NASA archive, using GIS software and data to get a heat island score for each land parcel, using Ma…

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394. Anchoring and Adjustment in Business (Refreshed Episode) 43:45

3M ago43:45

43:45

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, we delve into the compelling world of anchoring and adjustment. Host Melina Palmer breaks down this influential psychological concept, showing its power to shape decision-making in everyday transactions and big-ticket purchases alike. Discover how simple numerical suggestions can dramatically shift co…

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393. Mastering Workplace Conflict with Karin Hurt 44:27

4M ago44:27

44:27

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer and Karin Hurt, esteemed author of Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict, delve into the art of turning office disputes into constructive conversations. Discover Karin's proven strategies from her extensive leadership experience and learn how to embrace the four C's—C…

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The complexity and ambiguity of aphantasia and other inner experiences, with Russell Hurlburt 58:43

4M ago58:43

58:43

A talk with Russell Hurlburt, who’s researched inner experience for more than five decades. He is the author of 6 books and many articles on the topic of mental experience. Topics discussed include: The difficulty of describing inner experience; the ambiguities in the classification of “aphantasia” (reporting no visual qualities in one’s thought pr…

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392. The Intrigue of Incentives with Tim Houlihan (Refreshed Episode) 48:40

4M ago48:40

48:40

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer and special guest Tim Houlihan open a window into the intriguing world of motivation and incentives. This thought-provoking discussion sheds light on the unexpected triumphs of non-monetary rewards over cash, offering compelling evidence from the frontline of employee engagement. As…

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391. The Art of Apology with Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy 48:39

4M ago48:39

48:39

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer dive into the fascinating world of apologies with Getting to Sorry coauthors Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy. Discover the transformative power of saying 'I'm sorry' as Marjorie, a seasoned journalist, and Susan, an expert in wildlife behavior, share their insights from their jou…

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How a bus driver predicts the behavior of drivers and passengers, with Brendan Bartholomew 39:03

4M ago39:03

39:03

Learn more and sign up for a premium subscription at PeopleWhoReadPeople.com.By Zachary Elwood

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390. Dodging Disasters in Business with Gleb Tsipursky (Refreshed Episode) 49:03

4M ago49:03

49:03

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer and Dr. Gleb Tsipursky discuss how to avert everyday workplace disasters. They delve into the psychological underpinnings of decision-making, exploring why our instincts might not always lead to the best outcomes. Gleb shares a practical five-question framework designed to enhance d…

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389. The Power of Timeboxing with Marc Zao-Sanders 55:20

4M ago55:20

55:20

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer and guest Marc Zao-Sanders reveal how the technique of timeboxing transformed not just his productivity but his life. In this episode, you'll hear a genuine transformation story from chaos to structured success, and how intentional living can lead to profound personal and profession…

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