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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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    Latest Episodes:
    Most Self-Help Advice is Bad (at best...) - What's Useful? Mar 26, 2024
    Show notes

    Avoid mental masturbation, curate an information diet that works, and learn tried and tested strategies to build resilience, positivity and a Growth mindset.


    Topics:

    • The flaws of most 'self-improvement' content
    • Reality vs ideal
    • Advice without action
    • Strategies that consistently change people's lives


    The world is full of knowledge of what to do and people not doing it. It is also full of people telling you what to do that are just selling you something that won't change your life.


    Learn how to screen high-quality content that will actually impact your life and improve your information diet to build a better growth mindset.


    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 Problem with Much Self-Help Advice

    03:02 Reality's Complexities vs. Simplistic Advice

    06:05 Dangers of Rigid thinking

    09:12 Principle 1: Be Kind and Helpful

    13:12 Principle 2: Spend Time with Those Who Let You Be Yourself

    16:52 Principle 3: Take Ownership and Responsibility

    20:12 Send Off

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    Mastering Emotional Intelligence w/ Steven Stein PhD Mar 22, 2024
    Show notes

    Cultivate emotional wisdom with the bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence for Dummies.

    Steven J. Stien has worked with the FBI, American Express and even reality TV show Big Brother. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is so important that his lessons are useful for anyone.

    We explore:

    • Diagnosing your EQ
    • How to build EQ
    • The biggest traits of success in the FBI, air force, army and navy
    • The psychology of reality TV
    • Cross-cultural differences in EQ
    • How to train Empathy


    If you are interested in learning more about yourself or performing at your best, then EQ is a trait you can and should work on.


    Steven Stein

    Bestselling author and psychologist who has worked with leading corporates, defense agencies and some of the biggest reality TV shows.

    Steven J. Stein

    Books:

    • EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and your success
    • Emotional Intelligence for Dummies
    • Hardiness: Making stress work for you to achieve your goals


    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 Intro

    02:20 Everyday signs of emotional intelligence

    05:42 Improving Emotional Intelligence

    08:04 Emotional Intelligence in Different Professions

    11:32 Coaching for Emotional Intelligence at Work

    14:22 The US Air Force Emotional Intelligence Study

    17:02 Empathy Training Course

    18:38 Emotional Intelligence and Neurodiversity

    23:21 Trainable Aspects of Emotional Intelligence

    24:39 Building Empathy by Using Drugs

    27:10 Personal Growth in Emotional Intelligence

    30:40 Reality TV and Emotional Intelligence

    34:53 Cross-Cultural Differences in EQ

    38:19 General Likability vs. Emotional Intelligence

    40:38 Tips to Build Assertiveness

    43:36 Relationship between IQ and EQ

    49:54 Outro

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    True Wisdom: Knowing vs Walking the path Mar 19, 2024
    Show notes

    A fresh look at what it means to be wise - beyond age and experience.

    Sam challenges and expands upon traditional views of wisdom, to redefine wisdom to be more useful and true.

    By examining how wisdom influences our life decisions and embracing a broader definition of wisdom, we invite listeners to reconsider their perceptions of wisdom.

    Personal wisdom begins with acknowledging that wisdom is not exclusively born from age or experience but emerges from making wise choices for personal happiness and understanding wisdom through self-acceptance in your circumstances and embracing who you are.


    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 Wisdom of Youth

    01:11 Outgrowing the Need to Prove Yourself

    03:05 The Shifting Joys of Travel

    06:48 Finding Thrills Closer to Home

    08:40 Avoiding Judgment of Others

    09:49 Helping Others Find Their Own Path

    10:53 Redefining Maturity

    12:15 Redefining Wisdom

    14:18 Send off

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    Why are Near Death Experiences the Best Thing Ever? w/ Talia Lazarus Mar 15, 2024
    Show notes

    How massive trauma and facing life's fragile nature can lead to people to be truly alive.

    Near-death experiences can build a positive psychology and the tools for a growth mindset.


    With my guest Talia Lazarus, we explore the essence of the Phoenix Phenomenon and rising from the ashes renewed.

    We share stories of resilience, the science behind post-traumatic growth, and practical strategies for leveraging life’s toughest moments to foster an unbreakable spirit.


    Topics include:

    • Capturing the power of near-death-experiences
    • Uncovering a real growth mindset
    • Resilience training for the school of life
    • How to live without regret


    Whether you are seeking to overcome personal adversity or feel intrigued by the intersection of psychology and human endurance, this episode offers invaluable insights into thriving beyond survival.


    Talia Lazarus

    • Insta - @TaliaLazarus
    • Email - hello@igotbackup.net
    • Blog - I Got Back Up
    • Podcast - Spotify / Apple



    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 Don't miss you're life whilst your alive

    03:00 What is a Growth Mindset

    05:34 Talia's Life-Changing Accident

    10:13 Trauma impact on attachment style

    11:31 The Aftermath and Rock Bottom

    12:28 Small changes that add up

    13:14 Quitting Her Job to Follow Her Passion

    16:26 Ad Break

    18:39 Second surgery

    21:18 When survival instinct doesn't work

    22:46 Most people don't meet their potential

    23:47 Perspective-Shifting Experiences

    26:37 Dream Experiences vs. Near-Death Experiences

    29:05 The Doorstep mile

    30:02 Starting the "I Got Back Up" Blog/Podcast

    32:08 Mid-roll 2

    32:08 The Rear-View Mirror Mentality

    35:18 Past Behaviours vs current self

    36:04 You are never alone

    39:28 Everyone should nearly die once

    40:17 Best ways to die and resilience training

    42:26 Small acts of kindness

    44:28 Spreading More Positivity to Receive It

    47:03 You get what you give

    48:01 Send off

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    Do the THING Mar 12, 2024
    Show notes

    How to take action and get things done.

    A simple strategy to find clarity on what is important:

    • Being busy vs being productive
    • Eliminate distractions
    • Become accountable to your own priorities
    • Stop being controlled by deadlines


    No more getting bogged down in being busy, without meaningful progress.

    Cut through all the productivity advice and get to the heart of doing the thing you need to do.

    Nothing fancy.


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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.

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



    Chapters

    00:00 Problems with too much productivity advice

    01:40 Doing the thing - Essay

    03:12 Busy vs productive

    04:51 Productivity for a podcaster

    07:04 False productivity - Hiking

    08:47 Psychology of productivity

    09:31 Procrastination - Temporal Motivation Theory

    10:53 Planning Fallacy

    11:30 Zegarknik effect - Just start

    13:23 AD Break

    15:36 -- Questions and Answers --

    15:45 When should I do the thing?

    15:55 What if I don't have time?

    16:09 How do you make time?

    17:09 What if it's hard?

    17:59 What if I am not ready to do the thing?

    20:56 What if I don't know how to do the thing?

    22:12 What if I fail?

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    Attract and Choose the Right Partner Mar 08, 2024
    Show notes

    Find a compatible partner for long-term happiness.


    Choosing the right partner is important. We cover everything you need to know:

    • 🙌 Increase the quality of potential partners
    • 🙈 Avoid common dating mistakes
    • ☠️ Early signs of toxic partners
    • 😵‍💫 Unlearn relationship myths
    • 🗺️ Optimal search theory


    The episode is about the art and science of attracting and choosing the right partner.


    Discover 12 transformative tools designed to elevate the quality of individuals you draw into your life, ensure more fulfilling dates, and adeptly filter out relationships that drain your energy or detract from your happiness. From enhancing mutual attraction to mastering the art of effective dating screening, we cover essential strategies for fostering connections that enrich your life.


    Tune in for insights on navigating the dating world with confidence, avoiding common pitfalls, and laying the groundwork for meaningful, long-lasting partnerships


    Sponsor - Magic Mind

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    magicmind.com/growthMS


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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 How to choose a partner

    00:56 Importance of shared values

    03:10 Know what you want

    05:18 What is the "Optimal Choice"

    05:56 Increasing the pool of potential mates

    06:45 Go on more dates

    08:14 Improving yourself to attract better partners

    09:58 4 Mistakes and bad advice when choosing a partner

    13:06 Ad - Magic Mind

    14:14 4 Dating myths to uncover

    20:32 5 Signs to look at when choosing a partner

    22:32 Mid-Roll (past relationships)

    26:53 Screening for a positive mindset

    28:29 Optimal Search Theory

    31:18 Sendoff

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    Improve Your Self-Worth | Author Jonathon Aslay Mar 05, 2024
    Show notes

    The essentials of improving self-worth for better relationships and the practices for self-love that pave the way to finding and keeping love.


    Jonathon Aslay is known as America's leading mid-life relationships coach and is the author of "What the Heck is Self-Love Anyway?"


    Jonathon sheds light on the importance of self-reflection in dating and how to become someone of worth to others. Learn:

    • the secrets to finding the right partner in modern dating
    • identifying deal-breakers in potential partners
    • the mindsets for lasting love and connection
    • how to cultivate a successful relationship mindset


    This conversation is a treasure trove of advice for anyone looking to enhance their dating life and build healthy, meaningful relationships.


    - - -


    Connect with Jonathan:

    • His website - JonathonAslay.com
    • Watch his advice - YouTube - Jonathon Aslay


    - - -


    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
    • 01:23 - Background
    • 04:17 - What is self-love
    • 07:40 - Wake-up calls are a thing
    • 11:30 - Where humanity is being silly
    • 13:30 - the biggest problems in relationships
    • 17:03 - Notice self-defense
    • 20:00 - It's not what you do, it's how you do it
    • 24:11 - Non-violent communication
    • 28:40 - Read books together
    • 30:40 - Eight dates
    • 36:30 - Earliest memory
    • 38:00 - Kindest thing



    Topics:

    finding the right partner in modern dating

    mistakes to avoid in searching for love

    improving self-worth for better relationships

    practices for self-love and partner love

    Jonathan Aslay's approach to successful dating

    keys to being a valuable partner in relationships

    navigating the dating world with confidence

    the mindset for lasting love and connection

    identifying deal-breakers in potential partners

    strategies for attracting the right person

    the importance of self-reflection in dating

    transforming your love life with expert advice

    overcoming common dating pitfalls

    building a foundation for healthy relationships

    cultivating a successful relationship mindset

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    How to Stop Catastrophizing Mar 01, 2024
    Show notes

    Learn how to battle intrusive thoughts and create more peace in your mind and in your relationships.


    We cover the natural thinking pathways that lead to catastrophizing behaviours and how they become overused. We can then address how to start building healthier behaviours that reduce and calm our worries instead of amplifying them.


    This is an incredible game-changer for relationships as well as helping improve your social life and work life once you can better control your worries and fears before they control you.


    Sponsor - Magic Mind

    The world's first mental performance shot


    magicmind.com/growthMS


    56% off Magic Mind discount code: GrowthMS20



    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 Intro

    01:53 What is catastrophising

    04:25 Build awareness

    07:17 Magnifying and minimising

    08:40 More details feels more real.

    10:29 Advert - Magic Mind

    11:30 Humans are story telling machines

    14:17 Catastrophizing and being diagnosed with ADHD

    17:03 Balancing worst and best scenarios

    18:09 Social anxiety example

    19:55 Write a journal

    21:17 Alex Hormozi selling gym subscriptions

    21:55 Want and don't want chair

    24:39 4 stages of intrusive thoughts

    30:03 Mitigating catastrophization

    34:08 Growth mindset

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    Master Superior Conversation w/ Topaz Azides Feb 27, 2024
    Show notes

    Conversation drives the mechanics of love and connection. We talk with Topaz Adizes, the brilliant mind behind '12 Questions for Love' to increase the quality of our conversations. We explore the methodology behind asking the right questions to foster deeper intimacy and understanding in relationships.


    Topaz Azides is an Emmy award-winning film director, experience designer, and founder of Skin Deep. He shares his insights on engineering experiences that enrich our emotional bonds and the importance of a mindful approach to love.


    With a blend of storytelling and analysis, this conversation unveils the layers of human connection, offering listeners a unique perspective on improving their relationships. If you're curious about the science and art of love, don't miss this enlightening discussion.


    Topics include:

    • How to improve communication in relationships
    • Techniques to create spaces that enhance emotional intimacy
    • How to craft better questions
    • Navigating conflict with compassion and empathy
    • Strategies for maintaining passion in long-term relationships
    • Cultivating a growth mindset in love and life



    Sponsor - Magic Mind

    The world's first mental performance shot


    magicmind.com/growthMS


    56% off Magic Mind discount code: GrowthMS20



    Topaz Azides

    Experience designer and self-described story-breaker. Here are links to Topaz's best resources.

    • Book - 12 Questions for Love
    • Card Game - THE_AND
    • Tik Tok - @TheSkinDeep
    • YouTube - TheSkinDeep



    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 Do we control our thoughts

    03:50 Architecting Experiences

    08:31 Finding new dimensions in our moments

    11:34 What makes a brilliant question

    15:23 Humans are answering machines

    17:41 Advert - Magic Mind

    19:07 Great questions for life

    21:23 Power of being articulate

    23:31 Importance of attention

    25:27 Question loops

    27:31 Chapters of life

    31:20 Dangers of quick fixes - should a relationship be allowed to end

    36:43 Cultural or regional variations

    39:46 Daily practices or habits for sustaining a relationship

    43:29 How to stay positive

    48:17 Future projects

    50:58 Reflections

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    Life Lesson: Unlearning Behaviours Feb 25, 2024
    Show notes

    What makes you... you? How much of that can you decide?


    These are the big questions we tackle in this short Life Lesson bonus episode for some ideas to percolate over the weekend and take forward with us.


    From the attachment styles we learnt as children to our accents and even how we think about learning. These are all behaviours that are up to us if we choose to be pro-active about how we show up in life and who we want to be.


    We'll learn how to act consistently with compounding behaviours over time to build brick by brick the big changes we want to make. We'll build techniques to unlearn negative behaviors and utilise a Growth mindset to focus on positive development



    Sponsor - Magic Mind

    The world's first mental performance shot


    magicmind.com/growthMS


    56% off Magic Mind discount code: GrowthMS20



    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 makes you, you?

    03:05 Memory and the self

    04:33 British Accents and lessons of children

    06:11 Attachment and behaviour

    08:13 Small Actions Compound

    09:50 Advert - Magic Mind

    10:43 Opening our minds

    11:58 Every story has a villain

    12:45 Battling the expectations in your mind

    14:30 Feedback

    15:57 Send Off



    Links:

    • Tim Urban - Why Generation Y is Unhappy
    • Steven Pressfield - Every story needs a villian
    • How I write with Tim Urban - Why your writing is boring

    Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/growth-mindset-podcast.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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