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Martin Seligman

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Episode Appearances

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

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

Belief Systems and Behavior ChangeLearned Helplessness and AgencyPlacebo and Nocebo Effects
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Modern Wisdom

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

Belief as a tool for behavior change and motivationPlacebo and nocebo effects in medicine and psychologyChronic pain management through pain reprocessing therapy
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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

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

The Mattering Instinct and Human ConsciousnessConnectedness vs. Mattering: Philosophical DistinctionEntropy as Moral Framework for Meaning
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Speaking of Psychology

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

Invisible Labor and Family DynamicsAdult Daughtering and CaregivingWork-Family Balance and Burnout
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Good Life Project

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)

Meaning-Making FrameworksPresent-Moment Awareness and AlivenessFulfillment vs. Self-Actualization
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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks

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

Negativity Bias and Evolutionary PsychologyGratitude List ExercisesGratitude Letters and Written Appreciation
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Girls Gone Bible

Girls Gone Bible · Oct 31, 2025

Fix Your Mind w/Drs Les & Leslie Parrot

Conducted groundbreaking learned helplessness study with dogs; influential modern psychologist

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and thought pattern restructuringGuilt and grace in spiritual psychologyPeople-pleasing and boundary-setting in relationships
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