
Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
There are a lot of opinions on how to master your mind, but then there’s PSYCHOLOGY.
We’re all stuck with the brain we’re born with, but we aren’t stuck with how we use it.
Learn science-backed answers to make the most of your mind and your life.
CURIOUS?
Growth Mindset Psychology is the "self-help sceptic" podcast for the curious.
Whether you want to improve performance, navigate setbacks, or know who you are.
We find answers to the true science of self-improvement.
So put down the astrology chart and start working with your mind, instead of against it.
With over 8 million downloads and 60,000 monthly listeners, you’re invited to join.
PROCESS
Instead of telling you what to think, we discuss how thinking works.
Armed with a stack of science journals, textbooks and a boatload of curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of the mind.
Why? >>> Success is personal!
You might want to make the most of your neurodiverse strengths, start a business, or simply find more reasons to smile.
Hone your ability for independent thinking and growth with mental models to pursue your definition of success.
HOST
I’m Sam Webster Harris, a lifelong learner with ADHD, a raging curiosity, and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions.
After launching several businesses, travelling the world and nearly dying a few times I concluded that science and Psychology are where it’s at.
What actually makes people happy? What’s the best way to treat a brain? How can I get more done?
Studying the answers we find that changing behaviours requires building mindsets, mental models, and a healthy relationship with failure.
I run the show to help listeners enjoy nutritious content that feeds their minds (and I needed a legitimate excuse to cover for my reading addiction).
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Previous guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam's Mum.
Past series:
— Psychology vs Stoicism
— Time Management for busy mortals
— Independence and knowing yourself
— Cognitive biases and rational thinking
— Psychology of connection
— Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets
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- How to Find Your Zone and Stay There - A Masterclass On Focus w/ John Lee Dumas 08.08.2025
- The Art of Consistency: 10 Simple Rules for Real Growth 05.08.2025
- The Evolutionary Psychology of Gender Roles, Male Violence & Food - How Fire Transformed Us 01.08.2025
- Why Wisdom Isn't About Age - And what really defines maturity 29.07.2025
- Introspection and How to Work Out What to do With Your Life - w/ Melissa Monte 25.07.2025
- The Surprising Habits of Emotionally Resilient (unstressable) People /w Military Psychologist Steven Stein 22.07.2025
- Loud Thoughts: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and the Default Mode Network [Archive] 18.07.2025
- How to Create Perspective and Get Out of Your Own Way 15.07.2025
- The Creative Act: Rick Rubin's 12 Rules for Creativity and Being Yourself 08.07.2025
- Lessons Across Time: How to teach yourself, remember more and grow wiser 04.07.2025
- Attachment Theory and How to Avoid the Mistakes Everyone Makes When They Learn About It 01.07.2025
- Do You Think Like a Caveman? Surprising Mindset Lessons From History 27.06.2025
- 5 Self-Limiting Beliefs that Hold You Back from Who You Want To Be 24.06.2025
- Concepts: How the Brain Constructs Reality, Emotional Experience and Who You Are - w/ Nicholas Shea 20.06.2025
- When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up: A guide to internal peace and lasting focus 17.06.2025
- How to transcend your normal habits and routines to have original ideas 13.06.2025
- How to Tell if Someone Will Be a Good Long-Term Partner (and find them) 10.06.2025