Appears On
Episode Appearances
Masters of Scale · May 14, 2026
Author David Epstein on why constraints fuel innovation
“Coined 'flow' concept; quote about commitment and constraints inspired Epstein's book focus”
We're Out of Time · May 12, 2026
Pressure Is A Privilege: Dr. Mark Aoyagi On Mental Strength, 'Flow' & Why Elite Performers Struggle
“Original researcher on flow state theory and psychology of optimal experience”
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · May 12, 2026
Harvard’s Happiness Expert: The Secret to Calm in the Chaos w/ Tal Ben-Shahar - E169
“Pioneering researcher on flow state and autotelic experience, referenced for peak performance concepts”
The Rich Roll Podcast · May 4, 2026
David Epstein On Why Constraints Drive Creativity, The Myth Of Productive Freedom, & How Limits Make Us Better
“Coined term 'flow'; influenced Epstein's decision to commit to constraints project rather than endlessly optimizing topic selection”
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
“Coined 'flow' concept; quote about commitment and stopping wondering influenced Epstein's constraint philosophy”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 16, 2026
Find the Meaning of Your Life Part 1 of 3: Get Better at Boredom
“Social psychologist who developed flow theory, describing how engagement makes hours feel like minutes through loss of self-awareness”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 9, 2026
3 Steps to Embracing Your Fears
“Pioneering social psychologist; developed flow state theory explaining how engagement at skill boundaries creates happiness”
Modern Wisdom · Feb 21, 2026
#1062 - Dave Evans - It’s time to rethink your entire life plan
“Positive psychologist who invented the concept of 'flow' and flow state that Evans builds upon”
The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Feb 2, 2026
How to Design a More Meaningful Life (with Dave Evans and Bill Burnett)
“Founder of flow psychology concept; author of Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience referenced throughout”
Good Life Project · Jan 26, 2026
The Meaning Trap | Why fulfillment and impact fall short
“Flow psychology researcher; Evans reframes his flow channel concept to make it more accessible beyond high-performance contexts”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Sep 7, 2025
652: Arthur Brooks - The Power of Teaching, The Arrival Fallacy, The Mad Scientist Profile, Lifting Heavy Weights, & The Two Best Practices To Be Happy
“Social psychologist who invented the concept of 'flow' state; foundational to understanding work satisfaction”