In this 3-part series we deeply examine the ways that humans are trying to improve the quality of their lives... to tease out which practices are more likely to help and which could be doing more harm than good. Here, in part 1, we cover how habit change and personal development ideas have become so widespread, why that is, and how we may be able t…

In this 3-part series we deeply examine the ways that humans are trying to improve the quality of their lives... to tease out which practices are more likely to help and which could be doing more harm than good. Here, in part 2, we discuss transformation learning, looking for insights in a field that hasn’t enjoyed the popularity of behavioral psyc…

In this 3-part series we deeply examine the ways that humans are trying to improve the quality of their lives... to tease out which practices are more likely to help and which could be doing more harm than good. Here, in part 3, we turn a critical eye toward change projects. We also discuss ways of being that aren’t centered around obsessive person…

In this 3-part series we’ll see what the Derek Chauvin trial can teach us about people, perspectives, and how we can do a better job with both. During the series we’ll explore policing, race, critical thinking, public health, and even parenting. For now, in part 1, we talk with criminal justice experts about what’s wrong with policing, whether the …

In this 3-part series we’ll see what the Derek Chauvin trial can teach us about people, perspectives, and how we can do a better job with both. During the series we’ll explore policing, race, critical thinking, public health, and even parenting. For now, in part 2, we talk with a legal expert and Wyoming’s first African-American sheriff. Includes: …

In this 3-part series we’ll see what the Derek Chauvin trial can teach us about people, perspectives, and how we can do a better job with both. During the series we’ll explore policing, race, critical thinking, public health, and even parenting. For now, in part 3, we talk about racism and why, whether racism motivated Chauvin’s actions or not, it’…

In this 3-part series, we examine the critics who’ve made it their work to call out bad scientific papers - and questionable scientific claims - in the interest of promoting truth and accuracy. Here, in part 1, the “scientific vigilantes” who brought down a fraudulent nutrition publishing empire, exposed questionable gender and race research, and m…

In this 3-part series, we examine the critics who’ve made it their work to call out bad scientific papers - and questionable scientific claims - in the interest of promoting truth and accuracy. Here, in part 2, how one student’s criticism of a best-selling sleep book kicked off a scientific “me too” moment. Includes: Alexey Guzey, Dr. Jennifer Mart…

In this 3-part series, we examine the critics who’ve made it their work to call out bad scientific papers - and questionable scientific claims - in the interest of promoting truth and accuracy. Here, in part 3, we hear from a pop science critic who’s called out multiple guests of the Joe Rogan show. We also hear directly from one of the guests he w…

In this 2-part series, we explore how modern scientists and sociologists are thinking about biological sex development and gender... and how that differs with past ideas. Here, in part 1, we’ll focus on biological sex and the (at least) 3 categories scientists are using to differentiate humans by sex. Guests: Janae Kroc, Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, Ala…

In this 2-part series, we explore how modern scientists and sociologists are thinking about biological sex development and gender... and how that differs with past ideas. Here, in part 2, we’ll focus on how gender is constructed, its biological basis, and how mismatches between sex and gender can play out in real life. Guests: Janae Kroc, Dr. Krist…

In this 3-part series, we look at new ways to help people improve their health without stigmatizing their bodies. Here, in part 1, we examine the cultural conditioning that’s led to deep biases against those in larger bodies. Guests: Dr. Sabrina Strings, Julia Malacoff, Dr. Helen Kollias, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, Mara Blaze, Brian St. Pierre, and Dr. …

In this 3-part series, we look at new ways to help people improve their health without stigmatizing their bodies. Here, in part 2, we discover when thinness became associated with attractiveness, godliness and virtue. And when fatness became associated with moral failure. Guests: Dr. Sabrina Strings, Julia Malacoff, Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani.…

In this 3-part series, we look at new ways to help people improve their health without stigmatizing their bodies. Here, in part 3, we explore the relationship between body size and health, discussing how health goals can be reached without introducing more weight stigma. Guests: Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, Mara Blaze, Dr. Sabrina Strings, Dr. Spencer Na…

In this 3-part series, we explore the biggest diet debates of our time. Here, in part 1, plants vs. animals for human health. Guests: Dr. Paul Saladino and Dr. David Katz.Av Dr. John Berardi, Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. David Katz

In this 3-part series, we explore the biggest diet debates of our time. Here, in part 2, plants vs. animals for environmental health and the ideal macronutrient split. Guests: Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. David Katz, Brian St. Pierre, Dr. Jason Fung, and Matt Fitzgerald.Av Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. John Berardi, Dr. Paul Saladino, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. David Katz

In this 3-part series, we explore the biggest diet debates of our time. Here, in part 3, agnostic healthy eating, an interesting way to think about food without adding dogma to the menu. Guests: Matt Fitzgerald, Brian St. Pierre, Dr. David Katz, Dr. Stephan Guyenet, and Dr. Paul Saladino.Av Dr. John Berardi, Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. Stephan Guyenet, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. David Katz, Brian St. Pierre