Behavioral Grooves Podcast

The Science of Being Thankful

Why does gratitude feel so easy to feel yet so hard to say? In this Thanksgiving grooving session, we unpack the psychology behind our awkwardness around expressing appreciation—from miscaliberated assumptions to the belief that people can “just tell” how grateful we are. Drawing on research from Nick Epley and others, we explore how gratitude rewires the brain, boosts well-being, and strengthens relationships, and we share simple, science-backed nudges to help you connect more deeply with the people you love this holiday season. A Note From Our Team: This Thanksgiving, support the science you love. Behavioral Grooves is independent, ad-free, and listener-powered. If our episodes bring you insight or inspiration, consider subscribing or becoming a member [https://bgpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fbgpodcast.substack.com%2F]—it makes a huge difference.  ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Topics [0:00] What is Gratitude? [1:51] Barriers to Expressing Gratitude [3:44] Nudges for Practicing Gratitude [6:54] The Power of In-Person Gratitude [8:30] Closing Thoughts: Happy Thanksgiving! ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links Join us on Substack! [https://bgpodcast.substack.com/] Join the Behavioral Grooves community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025501742354651] Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@behavioralgrooves] Support Behavioral GroovesSupport Behavioral Grooves [https://bgpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fbgpodcast.substack.com%2F] Musical Links Arlo Guthrie - Alice's Restaurant [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m57gzA2JCcM&list=RDm57gzA2JCcM&start_radio=1] Vintage Thanksgiving Playlist [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LJCgygJJVk&list=RD2LJCgygJJVk&start_radio=1]

The Leadership Wake-Up Call | Margaret Andrews

Harvard instructor Margaret Andrews joins us to explore why effective leadership starts with self-awareness. We discuss blind spots, emotional intelligence, team norms, and the internal work leaders must do to better understand their impact. Margaret offers practical tools for developing people and navigating organizational context, showing how self-understanding reshapes culture, communication, and long-term leadership success. Topics [0:00] Introduction and Speed Round with Margaret Andrews [7:10] What Managers Get Wrong [16:59] Challenges of Leading Others [21:42] Emotional Intelligence and Leadership [27:20] The “Best Boss” Exercise [35:54] Leading for the Long Term [39:56] Advice for New Managers [44:19] Desert Island Music [49:38] Grooving Session: Self-Awareness, Biases, and Leadership Takeaways ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links About Margaret [https://www.margaretandrews.com/] Manage Yourself to Lead Others by Margaret C. Andrews [https://bookshop.org/p/books/manage-yourself-to-lead-others-why-great-leadership-begins-with-self-understanding-margaret-c-andrews/7410a14a5e074adf?ean=9781541705685&next=t&next=t] Join us on Substack! [https://bgpodcast.substack.com/] Join the Behavioral Grooves community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025501742354651] Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@behavioralgrooves] Support Behavioral Grooves [https://bgpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fbgpodcast.substack.com%2F] Music Links Rod Stewart - Have You Ever Seen the Rain? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oX2FSv4Rys&start_radio=1] Nina Simone - Feeling Good [https://youtu.be/oHRNrgDIJfo?si=-f9oetA0qPhKsp_Y]

Why the Gender Revolution Stopped | Corinne Low

What if the gender revolution never finished? Economist Corinne Low joins us to unpack why women have transformed the workforce while men’s roles at home have barely changed. Drawing on insights from her book Having It All, Corinne reveals why so many families are stretched thin, caught between data, social pressure, and outdated norms. Together, we explore what it means to “have it almost,” and how smarter boundaries, parental leave, and fairer divisions of labor could finally help us reach true balance at home and at work.  ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Corinne Low [8:30] Gender Roles in Parenting [18:58] Behavioral and Social Norms in Parenting [27:32] Economic Models and Marriage [38:29] Paternity Leave and Gender Roles [44:18] Structural Changes and Workforce Adaptations [52:49] Desert Island Music [55:26] Grooving Session: Finding Balance at Home and at Work ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links About Corinne [https://www.corinnelow.com/] Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours by Corinne Low, PhD [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/having-it-all-corinne-low-phd/1147261434;jsessionid=DD67E20AE440313FBC9D54A3718C03DD.prodny_store02-atgap08?ean=9781250369512] Join us on Substack! [https://bgpodcast.substack.com/] Join the Behavioral Grooves community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025501742354651] Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@behavioralgrooves] Music Links Pearl Jam - Even Flow [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxKWTzr-k6s&list=RDCxKWTzr-k6s&start_radio=1] The Beatles - Now and Then [https://youtu.be/Opxhh9Oh3rg?si=mrm7UwR3wIsdcwy8]

Is the American Dream Dead? | Mark Matson

Financial advisor and author Mark Matson joins Behavioral Grooves to explore what the American Dream means today—and whether it’s truly attainable for everyone. We dig into his view that fulfillment comes from mindset, not money, and examine how behavioral biases can sabotage our financial decisions. But as we discuss the tension between personal responsibility and systemic headwinds, we also ask: can discipline and optimism alone really guarantee success? Topics [0:00] A quick word with Kurt and Tim - Struggling with the American Dream [5:08] Speed Round with Mark Matson [9:20] Cognitive Biases in Investing [16:00] Victimhood vs Agency [23:58] Why Investors Are Their Own Worst Enemy [27:12] Behavioral Economics and Bad Decisions [38:45] The Three Rules for Smarter Investing [44:58] Defining “Enough” [51:13] How to Find Purpose and Find Your Groove [58:50] Desert Island Music Picks [1:01:12] Grooving Session: Nuance, Privilege, and Perspective ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Help Behavioral Grooves stay independent and science-focused by becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. Support our work [https://bgpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fbgpodcast.substack.com%2Fp%2Fwhy-superstitions-haunt-us] Links About Mark [https://www.matsonmoney.com/executives/mark-matson/] Experience the American Dream: How to Invest Your Time, Energy, and Money to Create an Extraordinary Life by Mark Matson [https://www.amazon.com/Experiencing-American-Dream-Invest-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B0DF411VR9?ref_=ast_author_mpb] Join us on Substack! [https://bgpodcast.substack.com/] Join the Behavioral Grooves community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025501742354651] Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@behavioralgrooves] Musical Links Billy Joel - We Didn’t Start the Fire [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFTLKWw542g&start_radio=1] Morgan Wallen - I Got Better [https://youtu.be/hwUixddbmrQ?si=TLx6dUPxLVp3HMon]

The Trick That Shapes Every Choice You Make | Mikael Klintman

How does framing influence the way we think, feel, and act? Sociologist and author Mikael Klintman joins us to explore how framing shapes nearly every part of life — from art and politics to health and everyday conversations. We discuss how subtle shifts in language and context can change our perceptions, why framing itself is neutral but powerful, and how expanding or contracting our frames can unite or divide us. Tune in for practical insights on recognizing framing in action and using it to see the world differently. Topics [0:00] Introduction and Speed Round with Mikael Klintman [6:29] Framing: A Double-Edged Sword? [13:02] The Art of Social Influence [17:07] Rough and Smooth Framing [22:54] Frame Expansion and Contraction [30:12] Behavioral Economics and Framing [36:25] Framing in Everyday Life [41:23] Music and Framing [48:04] Grooving Session: Using Framing to Reframe Your Own Mindset ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Help Behavioral Grooves stay independent and science-focused by becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. Support our work [https://bgpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fbgpodcast.substack.com%2Fp%2Fwhy-superstitions-haunt-us] Links About Mikael [https://www.soc.lu.se/en/mikael-klintman] Framing: The Social Art of Influence by Mikael Klintman [https://www.amazon.com/Framing-social-influence-Mikael-Klintman/dp/1526170418?adgrpid=185328955904&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=748008426930&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3564657505989273776&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9198663&hvtargid=dsa-1595363597442&hydadcr=&mcid=&hvocijid=3564657505989273776--&hvexpln=67&tag=googhydr-20&hvsb=Media_d&hvcampaign=dsadesk] Join us on Substack! [https://bgpodcast.substack.com/] Join the Behavioral Grooves community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025501742354651] Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@behavioralgrooves] Musical Links U2 - I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=u2+i+still+haven%27t+found+what+i%27m+looking+for] Randy Crawford - Rio de Janeiro Blue [https://youtu.be/26QQplMG-j8?si=qMokqkR06BkkNhC5]