Doing it the Hard Way

Why do some people act on the possibilities before them, while others come to believe that nothing they do will make a difference? Psychologist Martin Seligman describes his groundbreaking research on learned helplessness, and explains how the stories we tell ourselves about setb ...  Show more

Do you ever struggle to communicate with your mom? Or feel like you and your spouse sometimes speak different languages? This week, we revisit a favorite conversation with linguist Deborah Tannen. She shows how our conversational styles can cause unintended conflicts, and what we ...  Show more

Trust us. This week, we're talking about Maddie's trip to the Ashram, why it's important to do hard things and how to actually start getting uncomfortable (especially when you don't feel like it). 

The best things in life aren't always the easiest and it's often this exertion and extra effort that holds us back from diving in or fully committing. Whether it's a new routine, an ambitious study schedule or workout plan, knowing how we can use psychology and neuroscience to ma ...  Show more

It can be really challenging to move on when we’ve experienced pain, loss, and difficulty in life. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and small business owner DeAnte Shivers explore how to live with perseverance even in the midst of grief.

In this episode, we talk about how to do hard things when you don't want to. You'll learn strategies for getting started, staying motivated, and seeing things through to the end. So if you're looking to overcome a challenge in your life, this is the perfect episode for you. Liste ...  Show more