Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFinding Balance in a Distracted World: Nir Eyal's Guide to Traction and Productivity
Episode 290
Dealing with distractions is a common challenge that many professionals face in their everyday lives. Traction (the opposite of distraction) is the f…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Art of Behavioral Storytelling: How David Paull Captivates Audiences
Episode 289
In today's fast-paced world, attention spans are shorter than ever. By making stories concise, engaging, and to the point, marketers can cater to the…
2 years, 7 months ago
Empathy, Storytelling, and Success: A Conversation with Michelle Auerbach (Refreshed Episode)
Episode 288
Stories have a tremendous impact on the way we perceive the world and make decisions. They are deeply rooted in our human nature and can be incredibl…
2 years, 8 months ago
Unlocking the Microstress Mystery with Dr. Rob Cross
Episode 287
The manner in which we communicate plays an essential role in contributing to or easing microstress. With the proliferation of remote work and numero…
2 years, 8 months ago
Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy
Episode 286
Counterfactual thinking (when we mentally "undo" events that have already happened and imagine different outcomes) can contribute to personal and pro…
2 years, 8 months ago
Bringing Behavioral Economics to the Spanish-Speaking Community with Carlos Hoyos
Episode 285
In this episode of the Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer interviews Carlos Hoyos, a behavioral scientist and content creator from Latin Ame…
2 years, 8 months ago
What is Habit Weekly? Featuring Creator Samuel Salzer (Refreshed Episode)
Episode 284
In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer interviews Samuel Salzer, founder of Habit Weekly, a newsletter that curates the l…
2 years, 8 months ago
Why Every Business Needs To Care About Personal Finances, with Merle van den Akker
Episode 283
In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Merle van den Akker. Merle is a behavioral scientist who has recently completed a Ph.D. at the Warwick Bu…
2 years, 8 months ago
Mental Accounting: Are You Doing It Right? (Refreshed Episode)
Episode 282
You're likely familiar with accounting, so perhaps you can gather that mental accounting is essentially about how we account for things in our mind. …
2 years, 8 months ago
Outsmart Your Brain with Dan Willingham
Episode 281
In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Dan Willingham, a memory expert with a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Harvard. Dan's new book Outsmar…
2 years, 8 months ago