Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Rich Roll Podcast · May 4, 2026
David Epstein On Why Constraints Drive Creativity, The Myth Of Productive Freedom, & How Limits Make Us Better
“Studies attention span and task-switching; found average worker switches tasks every 45 seconds with stress and productivity impacts”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Apr 26, 2026
685: David Epstein - The Freedom Trap, Narrative Values, General Magic, The Nobel Prize Winner Who Simplified Everything, Wearing the Same Thing Everyday, and Why Constraints Are the Secret to Your Best Work
“Research on attention span and email checking (77x daily); influenced Epstein's batching and monotasking work strategies”
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee · Mar 18, 2026
The New Science Of Preventing Dementia: Protect Your Brain, Boost Your Focus, Resist Cognitive Decline with Dr Tommy Wood #638
“Researcher who authored 'Attention Span' studying distraction patterns and brain adaptation to interruptions”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 26, 2026
142. Dr. Tommy Wood: The Science of Brain Performance Optimization
“Psychologist who developed framework linking focus and challenge levels to cognitive benefit; author of 'Attention Span'”
Hidden Brain · Sep 15, 2025
It's Not My Fault!
“Found that people check email an average of 77 times per day, affecting attention and memory”