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    Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

    Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives.

    WHY LISTEN?

    Over 8 million downloads because we answer the questions that matter: How do I build mental strength? What creates lasting motivation? How can I understand my own mind well enough to work with it, not against it?

    This podcast is for curious skeptics who want frameworks backed by psychology studies, not Instagram quotes. Whether you’re navigating procrastination, building self-discipline, or designing your own philosophy for a life well lived—we explore the hidden psychology behind real change.

    WHAT YOU’LL GET

    Mental models and simple techniques from cognitive psychology, positive psychology, and ancient wisdom traditions like Stoicism and Buddhism.

    Being a human can be confusing, learning about it doesn’t have to be.

    We cover everything from emotional intelligence and habit formation to brain health and the nervous system.

    WHAT YOU DON’T GET

    No pseudoscience. No oversimplified “hacks.” No hustle porn.

    Just practical insights on mindset improvement, self-development, and human psychology that respect your intelligence and mental health.

    THE APPROACH

    Instead of telling you what to think, we explore how thinking works. Armed with psychology studies, social science research, and relentless curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of belief change, attitude change, and personal development.

    Success is personal. You might want to leverage your neurodiverse strengths, build a business, or simply discover how to be happier. We provide the mental frameworks to pursue your definition of success with mental strength and self-care that fits your life.

    YOUR HOST

    I’m Sam Webster Harris—a lifelong learner with ADHD and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions. After launching businesses, traveling the world, and nearly dying a few times, I concluded that psychology and science are where real wisdom lives.

    This show is my excuse to dive deep into health and fitness research, behavioral psychology, and cool science while helping you build genuine self-discipline and motivation.

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    PAST SERIES

    Previous guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam’s Mum.

    Past series:

    — Psychology vs Stoicism

    — Time Management for Busy Mortals

    — Independence and Knowing Yourself

    — Cognitive Biases and Rational Thinking

    — Psychology of Connection and Relationships

    — Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets

    — Addiction and Behaviour Change

    — Nervous System Mastery and Polyvagal Theory

    — Mental Strength and Self-Discipline

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    Loud Thoughts: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and the Default Mode Network Apr 23, 2024
    Show notes

    Understand the circuitry of the self as we uncover the neurological pathways behind the Ego and explain what the Default Mode Network is.

    Topics covered:

    • What the hell is the Default Mode Network
    • The Brain Pathways of Anxiety and Depression
    • The imbalances causing ADHD
    • How modern medicines interact with the brain
    • The effect of meditation and psilocybin on the DMN


    Starting with Hans Berger's pioneering work with EEG this episode covers the history of Default Mode Network discovery, its role in ADHD symptoms, and the impact of Default Mode Network on depression.

    We also explore the connection between DMN and anxiety disorders and discuss the benefits of therapeutic interventions targeting the Default Mode Network.

    Learn how modern neuroscience uses DMN insights to enhance psychiatric treatments and the overall understanding of mental health.


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    Further Reading

    • Default Mode Network on Wikipedia
    • Where is the Default mode network
    • Paper: The Brains Default Mode Network
    • Paper: Schizophrenia and DMN
    • Paper: Autism and DMN
    • Theory of Mind


    Related Episodes

    • How to Stop Catastrophizing
    • Science of Psilocybin Therapy w/ Gabriel Charalambides


    Psilocybin Therapy

    • John Hopkins Research
    • Legal treatment in the USA - Odyssey


    Meditation Retreats

    • Paper: Meditation effect on the DMN
    • Book: Why Buddism is True (Evolutionary Psychology of Meditation)
    • 10 day Vipassana (free) - Dhamma.org


    Growth Mindset pod

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

    • Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen


    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction to the Default Mode Network

    02:04 Hans Berger and history of EEG and brain mapping

    04:49 Discovery of the Default mode network

    06:14 What is the default mode network?

    06:33 #1 Self-referential thought

    07:00 #2 Theory of mind

    07:43 #3 Autobiographical memory

    08:12 #4 Envisioning future scenarios

    08:32 #5 Mind wandering and daydreaming

    09:16 #6 Creativity

    10:21 Depression and the brain

    11:28 Anti Depressant medication and the DMN

    12:41 Anxiety

    14:08 Anti Anxiety medication and Benzodiazepines

    15:27 ADHD

    16:16 ADHD medication and stimulants

    18:03 How Meditation Regulates the DMN

    20:34 Psilocybin impact on the DMN

    22:41 Wrap up

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    Calculus of Effort: A 3-part Framework for Investing Energy Wisely Apr 21, 2024
    Show notes

    Battle the flood of priorities with a tool to decide where to dedicate effort

    Our tasks in life have different requirements but it's not always obvious. Sometimes we need to:

    • Get it done
    • Aim for average
    • Excel with grandiosity


    We'll learn the mistakes people make by applying effort in the wrong places and frustrating themselves. Selective bother will help you live a much happier and more complete life.


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    Growth Mindset pod

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

    • Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen


    Chapters:

    00:00 The 90% Trap

    01:51 Being "Done" vs Incomplete

    02:21 The Struggle for Perfection

    05:04 When Average is Enough

    08:07 The Fisherman's Wisdom

    10:16 Striving for the Extraordinary

    12:51 Finding Your Balance

    13:48 Send Off

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    Assisted Breakthroughs: How Psilocybin can Rewire the Brain w/ Gabriel Charalambides Apr 19, 2024
    Show notes

    The science behind Psilocybin-assisted mental health breakthroughs and what are the current benefits and limitations?

    We have the owner of Odyssey, a psilocybin experience company to discuss the state of psychedelic science and lessons from mental health treatment centres.

    Topics:

    • The benefits and limitations of Psilocybin therapy
    • What is Oceanic Boundlessness and Ego-dissolution
    • Benefits of psilocybin for OCD and mental health
    • Who should not use psychedelics
    • What does a guide do and who the hell are they?
    • Flow states and meditation


    Gabriel Charalambides has a varied background from working on the NASA Mars Rover to leading Drone development before focussing on mental health as part of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies)

    He offers an honest breakdown of the risks and benefits of Psilocybin and the science behind it.


    WARNING

    The topics and medications discussed are all in a controlled medical setting. Do not try recreating them at home.


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    Odyssey

    The first legally controlled psilocybin experience in the US.

    • Website - Odyssey
    • Gabriel - LinkedIn


    Books

    • Siddartha
    • The Courage to be Disliked
    • Untethered Soul
    • How to change your mind (+ TV show)
    • The Retreat (podcast)


    Growth Mindset pod

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

    • Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen


    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    02:13 Defining Growth Mindset and Oceanic Boundlessness

    08:04 The Attachment to Ego and Spiritual Perspectives

    11:11 Recommended Reading

    12:37 The Role of Anxiety and Letting Go During Psychedelic Experiences

    15:14 The Role of Retreat Guides and Holding a Safe Space

    17:53 Reflections during Retreats

    21:39 Screening and Assessing Suitability for Psychedelic Retreats

    24:26 The Potential Benefits of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

    31:00 Restrictions for Psilocybin Retreats

    34:02 Considerations for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions

    36:19 Psychadelics and Narcissism

    37:23 The Training and Qualifications of Retreat Guides

    41:44 The Neuroscience of Psychedelic-Induced Neuroplasticity

    43:12 Flow states and meditation

    48:46 Cultural differences in participants

    49:48 About Odyssey

    50:24 Books discussed

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    Temporary vs Permanent Values - Why our brain optimises all wrong Apr 16, 2024
    Show notes

    Unpacking priorities: clearing life's illusions to find what's really worth your time?

    This episode dives into different mind traps and how to distinguish noise from necessity. Some lessons:

    • Identifying real vs fleeting values
    • The nature of obsessions
    • Why we get misunderstood
    • Our narrow focus on reality


    We do an 80:20 analysis of our priorities and get straight on what we need to care about and what doesn't matter.

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    Growth Mindset pod

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

    • Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen


    Chapters:

    00:00 The Puppy's Perspective on Value

    01:10 The Illusion of Shared Values

    02:42 The Local vs. the Global

    04:50 The Fickleness of Our Obsessions

    06:48 The Value of Meditation and Perspective

    09:49 Finding Humor in Our Obsessions

    11:33 Escaping the Tyranny of "Reality"

    13:12 The Illusion of Our Future Selves

    14:52 The Changing Value of Money

    16:45 The Temporary and Subjective Nature of Value

    18:54 Identifying Your Enduring Values

    20:46 Make Better Choices

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    Mind-Traps: 5 Nasty Self-Defeating Beliefs Apr 14, 2024
    Show notes

    How to crush the 5 hidden barriers blocking your potential.

    We dive into subtle negative ideas in the mind that take hold and become accepted as normal. This episode is built to give awareness of these mind traps and positive actions to move forward.

    We cover:

    • Ego Depletion and limited willpower
    • Defeating our inner critic
    • Overcoming the fear of mistakes
    • Confronting Imposter Syndrome
    • Beating distraction


    This episode is full of wisdom to boost your growth mindset and take control of your own success.


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    Growth Mindset pod

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

    • Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen


    Chapters

    00:00 Perfectionism and believing we are too late

    02:14 - #1. Inner Critic

    04:44 - #2. Fear of mistakes

    06:48 - #3. Ego Depletion

    09:48 - #4. Imposter Syndrome

    12:54 - #5. I am Helpless against Distraction

    15:08 ADHD and incorrect use of Diagnosis and Prognosis

    16:15 Nir Eyal's 4 point model to beat distraction

    16:23 Master Internal Triggers

    16:50 Schedule Time for Traction

    17:30 Hacking back External Triggers

    17:55 Distraction Prevention Pacts

    18:59 Recap

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    You Only Die Once w/ Jodi Wellman Apr 12, 2024
    Show notes

    Positive Psychology applied to the shortness of life. A masterclass episode on living wider and deeper with psychologist and author Jodi Wellman.

    We cover:

    • The walking dead vs astonishingly alive
    • Overcoming habits and autopilot living
    • Regret avoidance and controlling your life
    • Useful positivity vs toxic positivity


    As they say "Get busy living, or get busy dying".

    Jodi has a morbid fascination with positive ideas from existential psychology to help brighten your day.


    Jodi Wellman

    • Book - You Only Die Once
    • Website - Four Thousand Mondays
    • Quiz - How dead or alive are you?
    • Insta - @FourThousandMondays


    Growth Mindset pod

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

    • Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen


    Chapters

    00:00 The Shortness of Life

    01:23 Defining a Growth Mindset

    02:27 Preventing Regrets and Shaping Your Life

    04:40 Exploring the Regret Avoidance Bucket List

    10:12 Prioritizing Adventure and Novelty

    15:12 Overcoming Habits and Autopilot Living

    19:17 The Power of Positivity and Potential

    24:38 The Astonishingly Alive Model

    28:56 Creating Conscious Routines and Rituals

    39:56 Honoring Life's Fragility and Impermanence

    42:42 Shaking Up the Snow Globe of Everyday Life

    49:31 Abandoning What No Longer Serves You

    49:31 Consistent Reminders and Psychological Tricks

    49:31 Overcoming the Illusion of Personal Specialness

    49:35 Earliest Memory

    50:48 Kindest Thing

    52:12 Send Off

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    Mind Traps: Identifying and Overcoming Addictive Behaviors Apr 09, 2024
    Show notes

    Addiction as a mindset pathway -battle for mental freedom.

    We delve into the hidden snares of addiction that capture our thoughts and dictate our actions. We learn:

    • What is an addiction
    • How our fears control us
    • How default behaviours become amplified
    • Understanding the hidden costs
    • Reclaiming our potential


    Join us as we explore the journey from being ensnared by addiction to achieving mental liberation.


    Growth Mindset pod

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

    • Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen


    Chapters

    00:00 Useful fixed beliefs vs limiting fixed beliefs

    02:41 Dimensions of our thoughts

    03:50 Activating our Auto-Pilot

    04:59 Understanding Addiction

    06:00 Your mind in addiction

    09:29 How do addictions impact ability

    10:14 Addictions Undermine Growth and Potential

    11:51 The Distraction Ritual

    13:02 Taking Responsibility for Addictions

    15:31 Changing Your Desire, Not Just Your Behavior

    18:03 Reframing Addiction as a Self-Imposed Limitation

    19:33 Reclaiming Your Mental Capabilities

    20:55 The Power of Embracing Boredom

    21:33 Support the podcast by helping a friend

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    Clash of Plans: Is Your Plan B Sabotaging Plan A? w/ Matt Higgins Apr 05, 2024
    Show notes

    How backup plans sabotage our success and learning to take calculated risks.

    • What can we learn from the psychology of an incredible military tactic?
    • How can we shape our behaviours and motivations to increase our chances of success?
    • What happens in our minds when we remove Plan B?


    Matt Higgins is the author of "Burn the Boats" and has the story and success to back it.

    After growing up in poverty looking after a disabled mother Matt has taken incredible risks to become the success he is today.

    After deliberately flunking out of school he somehow made it to being a shark on Shark Tank for two seasons. He runs the VC firm RSE Ventures and he has lectured at Harvard Business School for several years.

    Stay tuned to learn about:

    • Making the most of your strengths and weaknesses
    • When and what to fight for in life
    • How to truly commit to and stick to your intentions


    Matt Higgins

    • VC Firm - RSE Ventures
    • Insta - @MHiggins
    • X - @MHiggins
    • LinkedIn - Matt Higgins RSE
    • Book - Burn The Boats


    Growth Mindset pod

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

    • Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen


    Chapters

    00:00 Cortes Burning the boats

    01:31 Matt Higgins

    04:12 The problem with Plan B

    06:15 Managing Risks

    10:57 When you should be able to retreat

    15:22 Why We Should Not Romaticise Failure

    17:41 Life After Shark Tank

    24:37 Optimizing Strengths vs Improving Weaknesses

    31:55 Importance of Commitment and Setting Intentions

    33:54 Inspiring Women

    38:57 Earliest Memory

    39:38 Kindest Thing

    40:39 Wrap up

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    Break Free from Mental Constraints Apr 02, 2024
    Show notes

    Explore beyond the edges of your thought patterns and default mind traps. Learn where the line between boring and daring is, without going so far into pure crazy.


    An adventurous episode today exploring:

    • The dimensionality of existence
    • Zen answers to observing our own behaviours
    • Entropy and chaos
    • Challenging thinking patterns
    • Gravity applied to thoughts
    • What makes life interesting


    If you have your growth mindset thinking hat on and are ready for some challenging ideas this is the episode for you.

    Buckle up and enjoy the journey.



    Growth Mindset pod

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

    • Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen


    Chapters

    00:00 Observing - The Grasshopper and the Centipede

    01:29 Transcendent versus experiential thinking

    03:06 The Flatness of Our Existence

    05:37 Thinking in Dimensions

    07:54 Routines and Potential Decisions

    11:51 Potential ad?

    11:51 Introducing Novelty and Chaos

    13:36 Entropy and Being Anti-Entropy Machines

    15:45 Living with Intention After a Near-Death Experience

    18:03 Forgiveness and Letting Go

    19:57 Round up

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    How to Be More Likeable w/ Dr Harry Cohen Mar 29, 2024
    Show notes

    The psychology of positive energy and influencing the world with warmth and kindness.

    Dr Harry Cohen is a psychologist and author of "Be the Sun, Not the Salt". A book about the Heliotropic effect applied to human behaviour, and how we can attract and uplift others through our energy and kindness.

    We cover:

    • What is the Heliotropic effect
    • The fallacy of good ideas without action
    • Taking responsibility for your impact
    • Embracing healthy negativity and avoiding toxic positivity
    • Chasing realistic dreams and avoiding the rat race
    • Mastering feedback and good apologies


    If you want to learn how to be a better leader, have more friends or be a more caring partner, this will give you some ideas.


    Harry Cohen

    • Website - Harry Cohen
    • Book - Be the Sun, Not the Salt


    Growth Mindset pod

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

    • Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen


    Chapters

    00:00 What psychology learns from biology

    01:56 The Heliotropic Effect

    04:14 Personality vs Circumstance

    08:10 Simplicity vs Complication

    11:27 Giving Feedback Effectively

    18:10 Apologizing Well

    20:13 Embracing Negativity

    26:23 Surfing, restlessness and happiness

    30:00 Earliest memory

    31:40 Kindest thing

    32:37 Summary

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