Reframing Your Reality: Part 2

Stories about unlikely heroes have captivated people for thousands of years. This week, social scientist Ben Rogers explores why the "hero's journey" resonates so deeply, and how the stories we tell about our own lives can shape our sense of purpose. He explains why seeing oursel ...  Show more

Pain feels like a simple message from the body. If your elbow hurts, there must be something wrong with your elbow. If your back is painfully stiff, you need some work done on your back. But psychologist Rachel Zoffness says our minds play a much larger role in our experience of ...  Show more

In last week's episode, the Savvy Psychologist introduced the idea of schema—deep-set beliefs that alter the way we see the world. This week, tune in for the conclusion to this two-part episode.Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips.Catch up by listening to Part One.C ...  Show more

Many of us believe our fears and doubts, creating a limited view of ourselves and what we imagine is possible. Listen to this podcast to overcome your limiting beliefs so you can explore your true potential! 

Your thoughts can dictate your reality. That’s the premise of the placebo effect, which clinical psychologist Alia Crum, PhD, has spent years studying as the principal investigator of Stanford’s Mind & Body Lab. On this episode, Crum explains how to apply the placebo effect to ev ...  Show more

In this episode we discuss Human Perception. How our mind perceives the external world Why our experiences differ Why we behave the way we do How to build empathy to other peoples' world view and a practical example of Current World events and the difference in perception. This i ...  Show more