Appears On
Episode Appearances
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Mar 26, 2026
How Beliefs Shape Behavior, Motivation, and Resilience | Nir Eyal — EP 746
“Researcher who revised learned helplessness theory, concluding helplessness is default state, not learned behavior”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 21, 2026
#1074 - Nir Eyal - A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs
“Conducted learned helplessness studies with dogs; recently revised 50-year-old theory about human agency”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 10, 2026
The Mattering Instinct: Why We Long to Matter | Rebecca Newberger Goldstein – EP 727
“Positive psychology pioneer; organized workshop on mattering that prompted Goldstein to write 'The Mattering Instinct' book”
Speaking of Psychology · Feb 4, 2026
The invisible work of being a daughter, with Allison Alford, PhD
“Researcher cited for happiness studies distinguishing between eudaimonic and hedonic happiness concepts”
Good Life Project · Jan 26, 2026
The Meaning Trap | Why fulfillment and impact fall short
“Founder of positive psychology; PERMA model cited as complementary framework for flourishing (Positive, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement)”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Nov 24, 2025
5 Steps Toward a More Grateful Life
“University of Pennsylvania psychologist; founder of positive psychology; pioneered gratitude letters research and intervention”
Girls Gone Bible · Oct 31, 2025
Fix Your Mind w/Drs Les & Leslie Parrot
“Conducted groundbreaking learned helplessness study with dogs; influential modern psychologist”