Minds and Mics

Nick chats with psychologist and curiosity researcher Dr. Todd Kashdan.Episode TopicsNarcissism misconceptionsWhy emotional labeling is unreasonably effectiveMeta-emotionsThe psychology of curiosityCan you become a more curious person?The case for keeping your identity smallPrincipled insubordinationThe dissenter’s paradoxJoin Nick's Free NewsletterNicksNewsletter →Learn more about Dr. KashdanProvoked (Newsletter) →The Art of Insubordination (Book) →

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist and author Tom Horvath about how to use functional analysis to break the cycle of self-defeating behaviors.JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERNicksNewsletter →TOM'S WEBSITE & BOOKSPracticalRecovery (Website)Sex, Drugs, Gambling, and Chocolate (Book)

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author and mindfulness teacher Lodro Rinzler about suffering, self-doubt, expectations, and more.JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERNicksNewsletter →LODRO'S WEBSITE & BOOKSLodroRinzler.comYou Are Good You Are Enough (Book)EPISODE TOPICSThe Buddhist concept of basic goodnessThe nature of self-doubtLimiting beliefs around meditationExpectation managementHow mindfulness fosters self-solveSuffering and the second arrow problem

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author and adventurer Alastair Humphreys about what it means to live adventurously, the connection between adventure and mental health, microadventures, self-reinvention, and more.JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERNicksNewsletter →ALASTAIR'S WEBSITE & BOOKSAlastairHumphreys.comMicroadventuresThe Doorstep MileEPISODE TOPICSAdventurous decision makingAmbition: nature or nurture?Feelings follow actionEpic adventures vs microadventuresWhat is a microadventure?5-9 adventuresSparks of adventureThe essential feature of adventureAdventure and values clarityThe emotional benefits of adventureIncrementalismJoseph Campbell and true purpose of the hero’s journeyFatherhood and adventureModeling adventureLocalismSelf-reinvention

Nick interviews author and neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff about the psychology of curiosity.💌 JOIN NICK'S NEWSLETTERNickWignall.com →📙 ANNE-LAURE'S BOOK + WEBSITETiny Experiments →NessLabs →

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about our favorite tips for improving mood and cultivating a healthier relationship with our emotions.💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERNickWignall.com →📙 RYAN'S BOOKSEmotion Hacks →How to Deal with Angry People →Why We Get Mad →

The root causes of anxiety aren't always buried in your past... sometimes they're hiding in plain site in the present!In this episode, psychologist Nick Wignall and therapist Emma McAdam share 6 common but frequently ignored root causes of anxiety and how to work through them in your own life.Get Nick's Free Assertive Communication Cheat Sheet: https://nickwignall.com/assertive-communication-cheat-sheet/Join Nick's Free Newsletter: https://nickwignall.com/newsletter/ 

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Ross White about the psychology of finding your purpose.Show Notes:What is purpose exactly?How purpose is different than valuesWhy forming is better than finding purposeDo you need a purpose?When finding your purpose is avoidanceRoss's 3-part framework: Get, Protect, ResetSelf-compassionLearn more about Ryan and his work here:Ross White (Personal Website) →Your purpose isn’t something to find, it’s something you form (Article) →The Tree That Bends (Book) →Get New Episodes FirstLearn more about the Minds & Mics podcast here, including how to subscribe and get all my newest episodes as soon as they’re released.

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with psychologist Dr. Ryan Martin about the frequently misunderstood psychology of anger.💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERNickWignall.com →📙 RYAN'S BOOKSHow to Deal with Angry People →Why We Get Mad →EPISODE TOPICSThe most important misconception about angerWhy anger would be considered a positive, not negative, emotionWhy venting is bad for youThe relationship between chronic anger and chronic anxietyHow to deal with underlying anger on a teamThe difference between anger and frustrationWhether grumpiness is a form of angerRyan's best advice for dealing with angry peopleWhy diagraming your anger is helpfulWhat part of psychology is most underrated by psychologists

In this episode of Minds & Mics, Nick chats with author Oliver Burkeman about the imperfectionist mindset and how this counterintuitive idea can help with everything from perfectionism and indecisiveness to procrastination and imposter syndrome.💌 JOIN NICK'S FREE NEWSLETTERThe Friendly Mind: https://www.thefriendlymind.com/newsletter/📙 OLIVER'S BOOKMeditations for Mortals: https://www.oliverburkeman.comEPISODE TOPICSThe Problem with Self-ImprovementFunction Follows FormWhat Is Imperfectionism?The Oliver Burkeman Thesis StatementSynthesizing the Achiever and the EnjoyerOliver's 4-Hour Workday ExperimentThe Virtues of Deliberate ConstraintThe Psychology of Indecisiveness and OverwhelmDaily-ish as the Antidote to PerfectionismScruffy Hospitality as the Antidote to Imposter Syndrome