The Psychology of Truth In a World of Lies | Sam Harris
25 March - 1 hour 49 minsThere's a version of honesty most of us have never tried. Not brutal honesty. Not radical honesty. Something quieter and more demanding than either: a genuine commitment to saying what is true and useful, and nothing else.
That is where this conversation begins.
Sam Harris, neuroscientist, philosopher, bestselling author, host of the Making Sense podcast, and creator of the Waking Up app, joins Dr. Michael Gervais for a conversation that moves across truth, consciousness, AI, religion, and the inner mechanics of the mind. What starts as a discussion about lying becomes something much larger: an examination of the hidden forces that shape what we believe, who we trust, and how free we actua...
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The Psychology of Limiting Beliefs | Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked, Indistractable, and his newest book Beyond Belief, joins Dr. Michael Gervais for a conversation about the hidden assumptions that shape motivation, resilience, and performance, and why the biggest barrier between us and our potential just might be a belief we’ve never questioned.
1 hour 17 mins
18 March Finished
The Psychology Of YouTube Success | Michelle Khare
Michelle Khare breaks down the psychology behind stepping into fear on purpose, why the best creators are also operators, and how trust, feedback, and strategic self-awareness have helped her build a serious, sustainable business around high-stakes challenges.
1 hour 7 mins
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Five Questions That Matter | Dr Mike Gervais AMA Vol.28
Join Dr. Michael Gervais and co-host Jeff Byers (Co-Founder & CEO of Momentous) for this Ask Me Anything episode as they tackle deep questions from the Finding Mastery community—exploring perfectionism vs. purpose, nervous system downregulation, anger and emotional skill, loneliness and connection, and how to build a sustainable rhythm for reflection when life feels full.
59 mins
4 March Finished
The Only Financial Advice You’ll Ever Need | Morgan Housel
Bestselling author Morgan Housel returns to explore a deceptively simple question: once the basics are covered, what is money actually for?
1 hour 9 mins
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Why Young People Are Struggling | Angela Duckworth
Angela Duckworth breaks down the difference between healthy perseverance and harmful grind, explains how passion develops slowly over time, and offers practical parenting insights on how environments shape behavior more than pressure ever could
56 mins
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