EPISODE · Jun 6, 2022 · 58 MIN
Changing The World with Persistent Optimism | Dr. Paul Zeitz
from Behavioral Grooves Podcast · host Kurt Nelson, PhD and Tim Houlihan
What if we were so optimistic, nothing ever felt like an obstacle, only an opportunity? As an unapologetic optimist, Patreon page. If donating isn’t an option for you, don’t worry, you can write us a podcast review which will help promote our show to other listeners. Thank you. Topics (4:07) Welcome and speed round questions. (7:06) Should we rewrite the American constitution? (11:17) Paul is affected by SIPO. What is it? (15:14) Going from hating himself to loving himself. (19:32) How can we transform our neuroplasticity? (25:24) Love all, serve all. (27:58) Four global initiatives Paul is involved in. (29:52) How climate transformation is possible. (36:49) Paul’s travel to 62 countries and how it's influenced his musical taste. (43:18) An optimistic Grooving session with Kurt and Tim. © 2022 Behavioral Grooves Links Dr. Paul Zeitz: www.drpaulzeitz.org Opinion Science Podcast: https://opinionsciencepodcast.com/ Alicia Keys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicia_Keys Desmond Tutu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Tutu Dr. Paul Zeitz's books: "Waging Optimism; Ushering in a New Era of Justice: Part 1: Ensuring the Survival and Flourishing of Humanity": https://amzn.to/3rZcsmC "Waging Justice: A Doctor's Journey to Speak Truth and Be Bold": https://amzn.to/3IJPQxm Global Carbon Removal Partnership: https://www.carbonremovalpartnership.net/ Julie Battilana, Episode 288, “The Steps Needed To Empower the Powerless”: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/steps-to-empower-the-powerless/ John A. List, Episode 296, Fail to Scale: Why Good Research Doesn’t Always Make Great Policy: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/fail-to-scale-john-a-list/ Alia Crum: https://profiles.stanford.edu/alia-crum Shawn Anchor, “The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work”: https://amzn.to/3NPMrQ4 Behavioral Grooves Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves Musical Links Robert Goulet “The Impossible Dream”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5H7lZMuUCM Nina Simone “Consummation”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is-gdWIBgHo Flavors of Gratefulness – 120 versions of Modah Ani: https://www.rabbishefagold.com/hebrew_chant/modah_ani_app/ Shulem “Avinu Malkeinu”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27HaHpaFEC8&ab_channel=ShulemVEVO
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