Changing Minds with Owen Fitzpatrick

S03E15 Why people believe all sorts of sh*t (and how to deal with that)

In this episode, I discuss why people believe all kinds of things and how to be better at communicating with people who do so! Reactance Confirmation bias Ego Emotions first justification next Filters Source and in-group bias Consistency and cognitive dissonance The world doesn’t always make sense The lure of the conspiracy (you know the secret, life is unfair) How language shapes our beliefs (the mass media, conspiracy theories) The value choice Understand they aren’t a villa...

Why people believe all sorts of sh*t (and how to deal with that)

In this episode, I discuss why people believe all kinds of things and how to be better at communicating with people who do so! Reactance Confirmation bias Ego Emotions first justification next Filters Source and in-group bias Consistency and cognitive dissonance The world doesn’t always make sense The lure of the conspiracy (you know the secret, life is unfair) How language shapes our beliefs (the mass media, conspiracy theories) The value choice Understand they aren’t a villa...

S03E14 Why bad things always happen to you (and how to change that)

In this episode, I explore the idea that bad things often just happen to us and the unfairness of life.. And how to change this perception!! The law of attention  Negative filter  Victim mentality Confirmation bias Understand the nature of life (is neither good nor bad) Luck and Freewill See the character you play Pronoia Control Search for the positive Future Learn from others

Why bad things always happen to you (and how to change that)

In this episode, I explore the idea that bad things often just happen to us and the unfairness of life.. And how to change this perception!! The law of attention  Negative filter  Victim mentality Confirmation bias Understand the nature of life (is neither good nor bad) Luck and Freewill See the character you play Pronoia Control Search for the positive Future Learn from others

S03E13 How to Wow People

THREE TYPES OF WOW MOMENTS:   INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES Stunning - Beauty, Awe, Greatness Surprising - Magic, Storytelling, Shocking facts Savoring the Moment Sharing with likeminded people   INSPIRING EXAMPLES Show Stoppers - Simone biles  Star gazing Visionaries - musk, besos, jobs female Struggling Underdogs - Tyson fury, greatest underdogs Sacrificers - Great War example and sacrifice example    INGENIOUS INSIGHTS Scientific Discoveries  Solutions  Seeing C...

How to Wow People

THREE TYPES OF WOW MOMENTS:   INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES Stunning - Beauty, Awe, Greatness Surprising - Magic, Storytelling, Shocking facts Savoring the Moment Sharing with likeminded people   INSPIRING EXAMPLES Show Stoppers - Simone biles  Star gazing Visionaries - musk, besos, jobs female Struggling Underdogs - Tyson fury, greatest underdogs Sacrificers - Great War example and sacrifice example    INGENIOUS INSIGHTS Scientific Discoveries  Solutions  Seeing C...

Special Outtake on The Neuroscience of Love with Owen Fitzpatrick Part Two

Contrary to what movies and storybooks tell us, our feelings and emotions do not come from the heart. They actually come from the brain.   In this second part of a special outtake of my Clubhouse session, I dig into the neuroscience of love, relationships, and heartbreak. I explain certain terms like synaptic pruning and neurotransmission. I then talk about how specific neurochemicals and hormones work when you meet someone, get into a relationship, or get out of one. I also weigh in on ...

S03E12 Special Outtake on The Neuroscience of Love with Owen Fitzpatrick Part Two

Contrary to what movies and storybooks tell us, our feelings and emotions do not come from the heart. They actually come from the brain.   In this second part of a special outtake of my Clubhouse session, I dig into the neuroscience of love, relationships, and heartbreak. I explain certain terms like synaptic pruning and neurotransmission. I then talk about how specific neurochemicals and hormones work when you meet someone, get into a relationship, or get out of one. I also weigh in on ...

The Neuroscience of Motivation

In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of motivation and, in particular, the chemical dopamine which makes us feel motivated. Dopamine is the chemical from which adrenaline or epinephrine is made Here and Now chemicals: Serotonin, Oxytocin, Endocannabboids, Endorphins pain Dopamine suppresses adrenaline and H&N and visa versa VTA- Nucleus Accumbens - Dopamine Desire Circuit Ventral Tegmental Area - PFC - Dopamine control circuit PFC control release of it Control vs Desire...

S03E11 The Neuroscience of Motivation

In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of motivation and, in particular, the chemical dopamine which makes us feel motivated. Dopamine is the chemical from which adrenaline or epinephrine is made Here and Now chemicals: Serotonin, Oxytocin, Endocannabboids, Endorphins pain Dopamine suppresses adrenaline and H&N and visa versa VTA- Nucleus Accumbens - Dopamine Desire Circuit Ventral Tegmental Area - PFC - Dopamine control circuit PFC control release of it Control vs Desire...

S03E10 Special Outtake on The Neuroscience of Love with Owen Fitzpatrick Part One

Love.   Just what is it?   And why is it something that many people want to have or experience? Plenty of books and movies portray love as a romantic ideal; however, love is actually more complex than that. There are many aspects to this phenomenon—psychological and philosophical theories—but having all this knowledge doesn’t automatically mean you will be able to find the right person for you and achieve “happily ever after”.   There is one more factor we need to consid...

Special Outtake on The Neuroscience of Love with Owen Fitzpatrick Part One

Love.   Just what is it?   And why is it something that many people want to have or experience? Plenty of books and movies portray love as a romantic ideal; however, love is actually more complex than that. There are many aspects to this phenomenon—psychological and philosophical theories—but having all this knowledge doesn’t automatically mean you will be able to find the right person for you and achieve “happily ever after”.   There is one more factor we need to consid...

Why you think the worst (and how to change that)

In this episode, I explore catastrophic thinking and how it manifests in our minds. As always I offer you some strategies and insights as to how to combat it effectively! WHY Negativity Bias Drama Bias Salience Effect (Why… because big events made a big difference to us… dramatic events require us to take more action… we paid more attention to what could go wrong) Mistakes we make The excuse of worst-case scenario planning The Pessimism vs Realism problem The exaggeration habit T...

S03E09 Why you think the worst (and how to change that)

In this episode, I explore catastrophic thinking and how it manifests in our minds. As always I offer you some strategies and insights as to how to combat it effectively! WHY Negativity Bias Drama Bias Salience Effect (Why… because big events made a big difference to us… dramatic events require us to take more action… we paid more attention to what could go wrong) Mistakes we make The excuse of worst-case scenario planning The Pessimism vs Realism problem The exaggeration habit T...

Interview with Dr Robert Cialdini on Influence

After spending his entire career conducting scientific research on persuasion, Dr. Robert Cialdini has become the foundational expert on influence and how to apply it ethically in business. His books, including Influence and Pre-Suasion, have sold more than seven million copies in 44 different languages. He is also the Regents' Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at Arizona State University. In this episode, Robert explains how the 7 Principles of Persuasion—plus one other princ...

S03E08 Interview with Dr Robert Cialdini on Influence

After spending his entire career conducting scientific research on persuasion, Dr. Robert Cialdini has become the foundational expert on influence and how to apply it ethically in business. His books, including Influence and Pre-Suasion, have sold more than seven million copies in 44 different languages. He is also the Regents' Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at Arizona State University. In this episode, Robert explains how the 7 Principles of Persuasion—plus one other princ...

S03E07 Why you don’t feel motivated enough (and how to change that)

In this episode, I explain why you don’t feel as motivated as you want to and how to get more drive and motivation into your life. WHY Our brains needed to get us to take action… use dopamine to drive us Dopamine levels are impacted by various factors When dopamine is low we struggle with motivation Mistakes we make We fail to make our goals exciting We try to achieve things in one go We forget our why We get bored and revert to the easiest action We make excuses and find ‘reason...

Why you don’t feel motivated enough (and how to change that)

In this episode, I explain why you don’t feel as motivated as you want to and how to get more drive and motivation into your life. WHY Our brains needed to get us to take action… use dopamine to drive us Dopamine levels are impacted by various factors When dopamine is low we struggle with motivation Mistakes we make We fail to make our goals exciting We try to achieve things in one go We forget our why We get bored and revert to the easiest action We make excuses and find ‘reason...

S03E06 Interview with Adam Ashton and Adam Jones on ‘The Sh*t they never taught you’

Joining me on today’s show are Adam Ashton and Adam Jones, the voices behind the What You Will Learn podcast. They are also the authors of “The Sh*t They Never Taught You”, a massive compilation of their takeaways from over a hundred of the best books of all time. In this episode, they walk us through the process of getting a book out into the world—from writing iterations, preparing it for publishing, and actually launching the book. They also give a preview of “The Sh*t They Never Taught...

Interview with Adam Ashton and Adam Jones on ‘The Sh*t they never taught you’

Joining me on today’s show are Adam Ashton and Adam Jones, the voices behind the What You Will Learn podcast. They are also the authors of “The Sh*t They Never Taught You”, a massive compilation of their takeaways from over a hundred of the best books of all time. In this episode, they walk us through the process of getting a book out into the world—from writing iterations, preparing it for publishing, and actually launching the book. They also give a preview of “The Sh*t They Never Taught...

Why you don’t feel good enough (and how to change that)

In this episode, you will learn why you don’t feel good enough or struggle with imposter syndrome and how to handle it and change the way you feel. WHY To survive we needed to get on with people… status mattered for survival Evaluating self helped you improve Instead, we learned to categorize ourselves and judge ourselves… fixed mindset (personality, IQ tests) Mistakes we make Good enough for what? Comparison with others Social Media Deception Social Media Value Perception Signal...

S03E05 Why you don’t feel good enough (and how to change that)

In this episode, you will learn why you don’t feel good enough or struggle with imposter syndrome and how to handle it and change the way you feel. WHY To survive we needed to get on with people… status mattered for survival Evaluating self helped you improve Instead, we learned to categorize ourselves and judge ourselves… fixed mindset (personality, IQ tests) Mistakes we make Good enough for what? Comparison with others Social Media Deception Social Media Value Perception Signal...

Interview with Leonard Carr on Relationships, Insecurity and Psychotherapy

This week, I interview a brilliant psychologist Leonard Carr who is an expert on personality and relationships and we talk about relationships, insecurity and psychotherapy… this one is not to miss! Key Takeaways: How to develop an appreciative approach On going with your feelings versus going with your gut There is a lot to learn from toddlers because they live in vulnerability How to become a well-rounded human being On power issues and the weaponization of social media A good...

S03E04 Interview with Leonard Carr on Relationships, Insecurity and Psychotherapy

This week, I interview a brilliant psychologist Leonard Carr who is an expert on personality and relationships and we talk about relationships, insecurity and psychotherapy… this one is not to miss! Key Takeaways: How to develop an appreciative approach On going with your feelings versus going with your gut There is a lot to learn from toddlers because they live in vulnerability How to become a well-rounded human being On power issues and the weaponization of social media A good...

S03E03 The Exceptional Principles for Happiness, Success, Change, and Wisdom

Last week, we explored 23 principles for Happiness, Success, Change, and Wisdom. This week, I want to explore the exceptions to the rule… when don’t these principles work… and what does?   Gratitude is a game-changer Focus on what you don’t have (to motivate you)   Change your state Let yourself be where you are and feel what you feel and be patient   Your feelings can’t be trusted. Your gut can. Your feelings will tell you about what is going on in your body and mind   ...

The Exceptional Principles for Happiness, Success, Change, and Wisdom

Last week, we explored 23 principles for Happiness, Success, Change, and Wisdom. This week, I want to explore the exceptions to the rule… when don’t these principles work… and what does?   Gratitude is a game-changer Focus on what you don’t have (to motivate you)   Change your state Let yourself be where you are and feel what you feel and be patient   Your feelings can’t be trusted. Your gut can. Your feelings will tell you about what is going on in your body and mind   ...

S3EP02 Interview with Dr Richard E Nisbett on Social Psychology and Thinking

In this episode, I got the chance to talk to one of the most impactful social psychologists of all time, Dr. Richard E. Nisbett. Dr. Nisbett has an extensive amount of experience in the field of social psychology and his new book Thinking is a brilliant memoir and insight-packed book that explains what we know about why people behave the way they do.

Interview with Dr Richard E Nisbett on Social Psychology and Thinking

In this episode, I got the chance to talk to one of the most impactful social psychologists of all time, Dr. Richard E. Nisbett. Dr. Nisbett has an extensive amount of experience in the field of social psychology and his new book Thinking is a brilliant memoir and insight-packed book that explains what we know about why people behave the way they do.

Principles for Happiness Success Change and Wisdom

In this first episode of the changing minds podcast season three, I begin by exploring some key principles to live by for Happiness, Success, Change and Wisdom.

S03E01 23 Principles for Happiness Success Change and Wisdom

In this first episode of the changing minds podcast season three, I begin by exploring some key principles to live by for Happiness, Success, Change and Wisdom.

Bonus Ep: 3 Critical Lessons in Building an Expert Business

3 critical lessons on building an expert business... also a bit of a plug for Expert Business School which I am launching this week!!! Season 3 will be coming very very soon!!!

Bonus ep- Interview with Adam and Adam on the Sh*t they never taught you

One of my favourite books of the last few years is an incredible summary book that explores more than 100 books by the two legends that brought you the ‘What you will learn podcast.’ Here is an interview with them…. don’t miss it. We talk about the book, reading, personal development and a lot of cool subjects!!

IntB Interview with Dr Robert Cialdini on Influence (very special bonus episode)

A very special bonus episode with the godfather of Influence, Dr Robert Cialdini. I got to chat with Bob about his latest edition of Influence and the more than 200 extra pages in it. A really terrific interview, check it out. So much value in it.

Bonus episode on The Philosophy of Influence

Here is a brand new bonus session on the Philosophy of Influence while we wait for season 3!!! Enjoy.

Rerun S2I9 Kate O'Neill on Technology, Business and the Future

In this RERUN I talked to Kate O'Neill, a very impressive tech expert and futurist! Definitely worth a listen. 

RERUN Interview Kate O'Neill on Technology, Business and the Future

In this RERUN I talked to Kate O'Neill, a very impressive tech expert and futurist! Definitely worth a listen. 

RERUN Ep 24 Stoicism and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

In this rereun, we revisit the episode where I explored CBT and Stoicism and what they have in common!!!

RERUN Stoicism and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

In this rereun, we revisit the episode where I explored CBT and Stoicism and what they have in common!!!

RERUN Interview Tal Ben Shahar on Happiness

Here is a rerun of a great interview I had with the excellent Tal Ben Shahar on Happiness.

RERUN Stories that transform: Changing the story you tell yourself

A rerun on the stories that transform us and how to take charge of your own stories.

RERUN Interview with Adam Ashton and Adam Jones of What you will learn

One of my favorite interviews done with the legends Adam and Adam for one of the greatest podcasts out there What you will learn. Big fan of their work and excited for their new book to come out very soon!

Holly White on Healthy Living

S2 Int 21 Holly White on Healthy Living

RERUN Hallie Rose P2 on Life , Love, Spirituality and Sex

In this RERUN, we go back to the wonderful two part interview with Hallie Rose on Life, Love, Spirituality and Sex! This is part two.

RERUN Hallie Rose P2 on Life , Love, Spirituality and Sex S2 Int 23

In this RERUN, we go back to the wonderful two part interview with Hallie Rose on Life, Love, Spirituality and Sex! This is part two.

RERUN: Love on the Brain: How and Why love works

In this RERUN, we go back to the episode on LOVE just in time for Vday!

RERUN: Love on the Brain: How and Why love works E2 S2

In this RERUN, we go back to the episode on LOVE just in time for Vday!

On Depression S2 E11

This rerun looks at the important topic on Depression and strategies around it!

On Depression

This rerun looks at the important topic on Depression and strategies around it!

RERUN Hallie Rose P1 on Life, Love, Spirituality and Sex S2 Int 23

In this RERUN, we go back to the wonderful two part interview with Hallie Rose on Life, Love, Spirituality and Sex! This is part one.