282. Can we change our personality?

282. Can we change our personality?

It feels like the personality we have is the one we're stuck with, regardless of how much we wish we were different...but is that really the case? In today's episode we are joined by writer and author Olga Khazan who ran a year long experiment to see how much she could change her personality to be more outgoing, less anxious and hopefully, happier. We discuss:

  • The root of all personalities
  • What does science say is the best kind of personality
  • When does personality become stable
  • Is it possible to change?
  • How could we change our personality?
  • The results of her experiment then & now + much more

Listen now!

Olga's book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Me-But-Better/Olga-Khazan/9781668012543

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458. Can embracing stress actually help us?

458. Can embracing stress actually help us?

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457. The psychology of 'false' memories

457. The psychology of 'false' memories

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456. Why does feeling sad sometimes feel so good?

456. Why does feeling sad sometimes feel so good?

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455. Why does time start flying in our 20s?

455. Why does time start flying in our 20s?

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7 Syys 41min

454. The oedipus complex

454. The oedipus complex

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6 Syys 31min

453. 7 facts you need to know about your brain

453. 7 facts you need to know about your brain

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3 Syys 49min

452. How to get better at being alone

452. How to get better at being alone

The fear of missing out or not seizing every moment are some of the biggest worries we experience in our 20s. However, spending time alone isn’t the same as being lonely or doing nothing - in fact, it...

31 Elo 46min

451. Why you need to stop psychoanalysing the people you date

451. Why you need to stop psychoanalysing the people you date

Dating can bring out the psychologist in us. One delayed reply, one vague comment, and we try to decode someone’s attachment style, childhood wounds, and capacity for commitment. But while psychologic...

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