How can you move self doubt aside and get clarity on where you should be spending your energy? Cathy coaches a student Cynthia, who is questioning if she's in alignment with the work she's meant to do. You'll learn how to stop worrying about other people's judgment, why charging someone money actually charges their batteries, what coaching strategies create real transformation, and how to become a conduit for the infinite light that we all need.

- Join Cathy at her retreat, June 25-27 in Florida! cathyheller.com/retreat

- Listen to Cynthia's podcast, The Healthy Hotgirl on Apple Podcasts
- Follow Cynthia on Instagram @_cynpena
- Cynthia's email hello@thehealthyhotgirl.com 
- Cynthia's coaching https://calendly.com/cynpenacoaching

How to Feel Freedom & Become a Conduit for Abundance

How can life be more fun? Mike Rucker, PhD, organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, author, and creator of The Fun Habit is on a mission to help people invite more joy and wonder into their every day. He shares how to intentionally add more fun in your routine and actually stick to it, how the pursuit of happiness can improve your physical and psychological wellbeing, and how you can have both a meaningful life and a joyful life.

- Come to Cathy's retreat June 25-27 in Florida! Cathyheller.com/retreat

- Get Mike's book The Fun Habit from his favorite indie bookstore, Scuppernong Books https://bit.ly/funhabit
- More of Mike's writing on the science of fun at https://michaelrucker.com/
- Follow Mike on Instagram @thewonderoffun

Mike Rucker on How to Create a Fun Habit & Change Your Life with Joy and Wonder

Summary

In this conversation, Dave Prior interviews Chris Hadnagy and Dr. Abbie Maroño about social engineering and human hacking. They discuss the definition of social engineering and how it differs from human hacking. They emphasize the importance of intent in social engineering, with the goal being to influence someone's actions for their benefit rather than to cause harm. They also explore the concept of imposter syndrome and how it affects different generations and genders. The conversation concludes with a discussion on how self-awareness can be used to be a better servant leader and understand others. In this conversation, Dr. Abbie and Chris Hadnagy discuss the importance of understanding human behavior and communication in various contexts. They emphasize the need to look beneath the surface when someone behaves badly and to consider their underlying needs. They also discuss the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's own communication style. They highlight the value of seeking credible information and avoiding misinformation, especially in the field of psychology. They provide insights into their courses and books that can help individuals improve their communication skills and become more effective in their personal and professional lives.

This podcast was originally recorded in video format. You can find the video here: https://youtu.be/71cZz-ac-zc

Takeaways

Social engineering is the act of influencing someone to take an action that may or may not be in their best interest.
Intent plays a crucial role in determining whether social engineering is positive or negative.
Imposter syndrome is a universal human experience, but the way it is expressed can differ between generations and genders.
Self-awareness is key to understanding and managing imposter syndrome and can be used to be a better servant leader.
Understanding the emotions and motivations of others can help build empathy and improve relationships. Look beneath the surface when someone behaves badly and consider their underlying needs.
Understand your own communication style and be aware of how it may impact others.
Seek credible information and be cautious of misinformation, especially in the field of psychology.
Take courses and read books to improve your communication skills and personal development.

Chapters

00:18 Introduction and Background
10:26 Exploring Imposter Syndrome Across Generations
24:11 Understanding Others: Building Empathy
31:50 Seeking Credible Information
39:57 Challenging Simplistic Explanations

Links from the podcast:

Foundational Application of Social Engineering
https://www.social-engineer.com/product/foundational-application-of-social-engineering/

Chris’s books on Amazon
https://tinyurl.com/mrx6umcb

Dr. Abbie’s Book
Work in Progress: The Road to Empowerment, The Journey Through Shame
https://tinyurl.com/jzbsu2ev

Social-Engineer YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@Social-Engineer

Dr. Abbie’s TEDX Manchester talk 
https://www.tedxmanchester.com/abbie-marono/

Contacting Chris Hadnagy
Web: https://www.social-engineer.org/
Blog: https://www.social-engineer.org/blog/
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

Contacting Dr. Abbie Maroño
Web: https://www.abbiemarono.com
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd-35ab2611a

Human Hacking with Christopher Hadnagy and Dr. Abbie Marono

Jeff Kowal and John White examine what a Monte Carlo Analysis actually means, discuss the retirement magic number – how much is enough, and share insights regarding estate planning, inheritances, and blended families.

The Retirement Clinic-4-20-24 – The Retirement Magic Number

Join us in this episode where Dr. Alison Jane Martingano invites assistant professor of theatre and dance at UWGB, Alan Kopischke, to discuss the commonalities of those in theatre and psychology. They explore how understanding the emotions, values, and motives of others is important in both realms and how both disciplines can help the other better understand human behavior and emotion. The two also discuss the ways that different theatre and psychology concepts apply to the real world, specifically in increasing empathy and perspective-taking. Listen in to hear more about the advice a theatre professional has for those in both the psychology and theatre worlds. 

Episode 169: The Psychology of Acting Human (w/Alan Kopischke)

On sale June 3rd, 2025

A “fascinating” narrative that takes readers on an epic journey spanning disciplines, continents, and centuries that spotlights sound’s incredible impact on our bodies, feelings, thinking, and behavior (Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet).

Hearing is the first sense we develop—a primary warning instinct hardwired into our brains. And yet, in an increasingly noisy and distracted world, most people pay very little attention to sound. In school, we teach reading and writing, but not listening. Conscious listening is rare, and, with over half the world’s population now living in cities, billions of people never experience the rich and health‑enhancing sounds of the natural world. Every day, the sounds around us affect our experience and fundamentally alter our quality of life, for better or worse.

In four sections—geophony, the sounds of the planet; biophony, the “great animal orchestra”; anthropophony, the sounds of humanity; and silence, a sound in its own right—this book will help readers rediscover the wonder of sound and understand how powerfully it affects us, whether we’re paying attention or not. It will also offer readers a manual for taking back responsibility for the sounds we consume and the sounds we make, so we can enhance our own happiness.

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Sound Affects By Julian Treasure (Audiobook Excerpt)

In this week’s episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Robert D. Metcalfe, a professor at Columbia University. Metcalfe recently coauthored a study of the levels of invisible particulate matter released in the air during everyday household activities like cooking and cleaning, exposure to which has been linked to health problems. He shares key findings on trends in indoor air quality, how people change their behavior when made aware of pollution levels in their homes, and the potential benefits and trade-offs of government subsidies for indoor air quality monitoring technologies. Metcalfe also highlights what areas of future research could inform this field and guide more effective interventions for public health and policy.

References and recommendations:

“Making the Invisible Visible: The Impact of Revealing Indoor Air Pollution on Behavior and Welfare” by Robert D. Metcalfe and Sefi Roth; https://www.nber.org/papers/w33510

Seeing the Invisible: Responses to Indoor Air Pollution, with Robert D. Metcalfe

What exactly is psychology—and how did it become the science of human thought and behavior? In this opening lesson, RJ Starr introduces the field by cutting through the pop culture myths, tracing its roots, and helping you see psychology not just as a subject, but as a way of understanding your own mind. Part of the free Introduction to Psychology course at http://profrjstarr.com 



Lesson 1 What Is Psychology, Really

What makes us act, care, or even survive? In this lesson, RJ Starr examines the psychological forces behind emotion and motivation—exploring what drives human behavior, how we interpret feelings, and why purpose matters just as much as biology. This is where science meets meaning. Part of the free Introduction to Psychology course at profrjstarr.com.

Lesson 7 Emotion and Motivation – What Drives Us

Björk - Human Behavior (Darkmave Remix) Definitely no Logic

Professor RJ Starr is an academic psychologist, educator, and author exploring the inner life through the lens of emotional intelligence, regulation, and self-awareness.
This SoundCloud page features original short-form audio recordings—thoughtful reflections designed to help listeners navigate their emotions, relationships, and personal growth with clarity and maturity.

To explore more of my work, visit https://profrjstarr.com

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Psychology and Stuff is a podcast out of Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and hosted by Dr. Alison Jane Martingano.  It includes interviews with psychologists on a host of psych-related topics and... of course... other stuff.

Grammy-winning audiobook publisher. Authors include James Patterson, David Baldacci, and Michael Connelly. Earbuds encouraged. Follow us on Twitter at @HachetteAudio.

Tap into your unlimited potential and open your palms to all the possibilities in your path with Abundant Ever After. Each week, top ranking podcast host, business and spiritual coach, and bestselling author Cathy Heller helps you overcome your resistance, find your confidence, shift your money mindset, and build an abundant dream life where you can make an impact and be the most expansive version of you. This podcast features coaching calls and heart-to-heart conversations with successful authors, celebrities, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, experts, and everyday heroes about what led them to the biggest moments in their lives, and how you too can create a life that you can't wait to wake up to every single day.

Resources Radio is a weekly podcast by Resources for the Future. Each week we talk to leading experts about climate change, electricity, ecosystems, and more, making the latest research accessible to everyone.

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