Katie Milkman
Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
Behavioral scientist at Wharton known for research on behavior change, including the Fresh Start Effect and factors influencing charitable giving. Leads the Behavior Change for Good initiative and hosts the Choiceology podcast, where she explores behavioral science and decision-making research. She is frequently featured as an expert discussing practical applications of behavioral interventions and psychological insights across various podcast platforms.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 2, 2026
Wait...where did my retirement money go?
“Behavioral economist explaining procrastination psychology and science-backed strategies to overcome financial task avoidance”
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Jan 16, 2026
Dr. Maya Shankar: The Mindset Shift You Need When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned | Human Behavior | YAPClassic
“Behavioral science expert; developed 'temptation bundling' research discussed by Shankar”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Jan 15, 2026
The Winner’s Curse: Why Smart People Lose Their Way | Alex Imas – EP 716
“Works on behavior change for good; advancing field research and mega studies in behavioral economics”
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · Jan 6, 2026
254. Start Fresh: How Framing, Timing, and Talk Can Improve Your Finances
“Wharton colleague who identified the Fresh Start Effect; leads Behavior Change for Good initiative”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Dec 29, 2025
Change Your Life This Year: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
“Award-winning behavioral scientist and endowed professor at Wharton; co-founder of Behavior Change for Good Initiative”
How to Be a Better Human · Dec 5, 2025
Pods Fight Poverty: Why Giving Money to Others Makes us Happier | from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
“Behavioral scientist at Wharton School; provided research on donation timing decay and strategies to overcome procrastination in giving”
What's Your Problem? · Dec 2, 2025
How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab
“Behavioral scientist at Wharton; discussed research on donation timing, motivation decay, and behavioral interventions for charitable giving”
Choiceology with Katy Milkman · Oct 6, 2025
How Mindset Shapes Success
“Host of Choiceology podcast and behavioral science expert; leads episode discussion on mindset research and its practical applications.”
The Peter Attia Drive · Aug 11, 2025
#360 ‒ How to change your habits: why they form and how to build or break them | Charles Duhigg, M.B.A
“Studied linking rewards to behaviors using audiobooks to transform attitudes toward previously disliked activities”