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Behavioral Grooves Podcast

by Kurt Nelson, PhD and Tim Houlihan

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  • The Psychology of Habits | Charles Duhigg

    October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

    What does it really take to change a habit? Charles Duhigg, journalist and author of The Power of Habit, joins us to explore how our understanding of habits has evolved and why lasting change may start with changing how we see ourselves…

  • What We Got Wrong About the Stanford Prison Experiment

    September 28, 2026 · 44 min

    Have we misunderstood two of psychology’s most famous experiments? We revisit the Stanford Prison Experiment and the Robbers Cave experiment with science historians Thibault Le Texier and Gina Perry, who uncovered a much messier story…

  • Behavioral Grooves: Behavioral Science Explained

    September 23, 2026 · 1 min

    Why do we do what we do? Behavioral Grooves explores the science of human behavior with researchers, authors, and thinkers who help us make sense of ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

  • Behavioral Economics: When Markets Clash with Morals | Al Roth

    September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

    Horse meat, kidneys, prostitution. What happens when the things people want to buy, sell, and trade collide with what society has deemed “off-limits”? Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin “Al” Roth joins us to explore the behavioral science…

  • Bridging the Gap Between Behavioral Science & Policy | BSPA

    September 18, 2026 · 51 min

    What happens when behavioral science leaves the classroom and enters the real world? In this special episode, we explore the past and future of the Behavioral Science & Policy Association with founders Sim Sitkin and Craig Fox and incoming…

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  • How to Make Work Fun | Bree Groff

    September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    What if work didn’t have to be something we simply “get through” five days a week? This week, we sit down with Bree Groff, author of Today Was Fun, to explore how small changes in the way we interact, communicate, and lead can make work…

  • The Behavioral Science of Psychological Safety | Jeremy Pollack

    September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    This week, Dr. Jeremy Pollack joins us to explore the neuroscience of conflict, trust, mistakes, uncertainty, and psychological safety. We discuss how these obstacles and miscommunications can affect our work environments, what to do when…

  • How to Disagree Better | Julia Minson

    August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    Disagreements are inevitable, but they don’t have to become conflicts. Harvard Kennedy School professor Julia Minson joins us to explore why we struggle to see perspectives different from our own and how openness, curiosity, and humility…

  • The Science Behind Constraints | David Epstein

    August 27, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min

    What if constraints could actually make us more creative? This week, we use behavioral science to explore how limits on our time, resources, and choices can focus our attention, spark creativity, and help us make better decisions. With…

  • The Science of Trust, Identity, and Tension | Claude Steele

    August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

    What happens when we enter a conversation with someone we assume is different from us? Social psychologist Claude Steele argues that the tension and nerves we feel may have less to do with prejudice than we think. In his new book, Churn…

  • How Culture Shapes Human Behavior | Oliver Sweet

    August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

    How does culture shape the way we think, behave, and interact with one another? In this episode, anthropologist Oliver Sweet explores the hidden social rules that influence human behavior, from communication and cultural norms to social…

  • Has Social Media Stolen Your Individuality? | Patricia Martin

    August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    Who are you when no one is watching? We welcome author Patricia Martin to discuss how social media, algorithms, and AI are reshaping our sense of self. From persona fog and chronic self-doubt to the future of human agency, we explore what…

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About the show

Stories, science and secrets from the world’s brightest thought-leaders. Behavioral Grooves is the podcast that satisfies your curiosity of why we do what we do. Explanations of human behavior that will improve your relationships, your wellbeing, and your organization by helping you find your groove.