Rise Above with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Haidt)
My colleague and friend Jonathan Haidt interviewed me about my new book!
Today the table is turned and I am interviewed by my friend and colleague Dr. Jonathan Haidt about my new book RISE ABOVE: Overcome a victim mindset, empower yourself, and realize your full potential. Does life feel smaller than it used to? Does it seem that the people around you have taken a step back from doing hard things, preferring to stay in their comfort zone? In the era of TikTok as therapy, it’s tempting to see ourselves as damaged and powerless—defined by our past traumas, our emotions, and the struggles we face. But it’s more important than ever to rise above the limiting beliefs and widespread anxiety that puts us in boxes, lowers our expectations, and holds us back.
In my new book, which was just released yesterday April 22nd, I unpack the dangerous myths and misleading buzzwords swirling around the popular imagination—revealing the truth about managing our emotions, the double-edged sword of self-esteem, the surprising gifts of sensitivity, and, ultimately, the power each of has to overcome challenges and to shape the course of our own lives. In this episode we discuss actionable solutions to own your life and reach your full potential.
Hear the full episode here.
200 million Americans are losers since they failed to lose the binge pounds. They then created Fat Acceptance so the few who are not so have to pay for their fatty liver disease; high blood pressure/ cholesterol meds; metabolic syndrome; diabetes; neuropathy; and soon heart disease etc. 63 years of this sizing up and now the big decline grows. China is laughing.
Great interview. So needed for those who identify themselves as 'fragile' and unchanging. We are all in the process of evolving if we remove our white knuckles. Thank you.