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Five experts in psychology, talking about the science and practice of living well.

10/10/2025

Some questions keep us stuck, circling around “shoulds,” regrets, and what we think others expect.

But the best ones act like an internal GPS. They guide us back to who we really are and what we actually want.

Elizabeth Weingarten reminds us that powerful questions don’t close doors, they open them. They move us forward, helping us trade rumination for real growth.

Next time you’re feeling uncertain, try asking:

✨ Does this question open up possibilities or limit them?

✨ Does it lead me back to myself?

✨ Is it helping me move forward?

🎧 Link to the full episode is in the comments.

08/10/2025

We live in a world that loves quick answers. But sometimes that pressure to know everything right away can leave us feeling totally stuck.

What if instead of rushing to find the answer, we learned to live the question?

In Episode 428, “How to Fall in Love with Questions,” Elizabeth Weingarten talks about how curiosity can move us forward when certainty can’t. It’s about staying open, exploring, and trusting that the questions themselves can guide the way.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 428 on your favorite podcast platform or via the link below.

03/10/2025

As food allergy parents, it's easy to get stuck in control mode by doing everything ourselves to keep our kids safe.

But long-term safety means building skills in our kids and educating others like co-parents, grandparents, and babysitters to share the load.

It’s uncomfortable and even scary, but taking small steps to shift from control to influence is how we raise confident, capable kids with allergies.

🎧 Listen to the full episode with Tamara Hubbard on raising kids with food allergies and making this shift sustainably. You can find the link in the comments below 👇

26/09/2025

In college, don’t get stuck in your head. Just try, make mistakes, and learn. Not sure which club to join? Pick one and go for it.

Hear more insights from Colleen Ehrnstrom, Audrey Gilfillan, and Alison West in our College Mental Health episode. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or via the link in the comments below 👇 🔗

19/09/2025

You don’t have to be a natural extrovert to enjoy connecting with people. Start small.

Say hi to someone at the coffee shop or have a short chat a few times a week. Or try something totally new, like improv or sailing. It’s not just about talking.

It’s about doing something that gets you out of your head and into the moment. You might be surprised how much fun it can be.

🎧 if you want more tips on changing your personality for the better? Check out Episode 425: Can You Change Your Personality? With Olga Khazan.

👇 EPISODE LINK IN THE COMMENTS BELOW 👇

12/09/2025

Anxiety isn’t a flaw, it’s a signal. Instead of chasing the perfect decision or fearing worst-case scenarios, pause to name your anxiety without judgment.

By honoring it and gently guiding it toward purposeful action, you reclaim calm and agency, even in uncertain times.

Listen to our episode Modern Anxiety with Noelle McWard Aquino and learn insights from her book Anxiety Unpacked 📚💡

https://offtheclockpsych.com/modern-anxiety-with-noelle-mcward-aquino/

05/09/2025

What makes the ideal team? Colin Fisher says round 4–5 people because smaller groups make it easier for everyone to contribute, keep connections manageable, and also create a space where people feel comfortable sharing their ideas.

But Colin says that size isn’t the only factor and that to build a team that really works, you should also:

- Combine different skills and perspectives

- Focus on emotional awareness

- Match people to the work

🎧 Go check out Episode 423 of POTC with Colin Fisher to learn more about his book The Collective Edge and creating high-performing teams!

03/09/2025

Synergy in groups can’t be forced; it’s more like gardening than following a recipe.

You can’t control the weather or soil, but you can create the best conditions for growth. Focus on nurturing the environment and connections, and synergy will naturally emerge.

🎧 Hear more insights from Colin Fisher on Episode 423 of POTC, The Collective Edge. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Or listen via the link below 👇 👇

29/08/2025

You have more power to positively impact others than you realize.

Sometimes people aren’t smiling or talking to you because you haven’t reached out first. By taking that step, whether smiling, starting a conversation, you can break down barriers, build meaningful connections, and create a positive ripple in your day-to-day life.

💡 Learn more about the surprising ways we can connect with others in our full conversation on Mindwise with Nicholas Epley. Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen via the link in the comments below ⬇️

27/08/2025

We've all likely assumed someone’s actions reflect what they’re thinking at times. That’s called correspondence bias, the tendency to link someone’s behavior directly to their mental state.

Sometimes our guess is accurate, like noticing anger in someone being aggressive, but these assumptions are not always correct and can lead to misjudgments.

💡 Learn how to understand others more accurately and improve your connections by listening to the full conversation on Mindwise with Nicholas Epley.

Episode link in the comments below 👇

22/08/2025

The Defiance Compass helps close the gap between who we think we are and how we actually behave. Sunita Sah says this is guided by three questions:

1️⃣ Who am I? Identify your core values like integrity, respect, and equality and how you want to live them daily.

2️⃣ What type of situation is this? Assess the costs and risks of action versus inaction.

3️⃣ What would a person like me do here? Connect with your aspirational self and act in alignment with your values.

🎧 Go listen to our full episode with Sunita Sah on her book Defy. Find the episode link in the comments below or listen wherever you get your podcasts 👇

20/08/2025

We often worry about the cost of defiance, but rarely consider the cost of constant compliance.

Repeating our disregard for our values takes a toll, emotionally, mentally, and even physically.

Speak up when it matters; your well-being depends on it.

For more on how to practice defiance, navigate compliance and consent, recognize true intuition, and act in alignment with your values under pressure, go check out our latest episode with Sunita Sah.

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