Behavioral Grooves Podcast

• The Five Words That Change Lives | Zach Mercurio

  Zach Mercurio joins us to discuss the power of mattering—why it's a foundational human need and how it can be cultivated through small but meaningful interactions. From leadership strategies to personal stories, we explore how feeling seen, heard, and valued changes everything. Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Zach Mercurio [3:31] Why Mattering Matters [11:29] Purpose, Meaning, and Mattering: What’s the Difference? [16:21] Mattering as a Survival Instinct [26:14] “If It Wasn’t For You…” [35:22] The Importance of Mattering in Leadership [40:55] The Role of Mattering in Organizational Culture [45:37] The Impact of Mattering on Employee Engagement [49:50] Desert Island Music Picks [52:42] Grooving Session: Mattering is Common Sense, Not Common Practice ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links More About Zach The Power of Mattering by Zach Mercurio Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Music Links Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Won’t Back Down Foo Fighters - The Pretender

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• Can You Change Your Personality? | Olga Khazan

  What if your personality isn’t fixed? Olga Khazan shares how she deliberately set out to become more extroverted, agreeable, and emotionally stable—using improv, mindfulness, and science-backed strategies. Based on her book Me, But Better, this conversation explores how real change happens, and why connecting with others may be the key to becoming who you want to be. Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Olga Khazan [5:59] Experiment: Can I Change My Personality? [9:59] Results: What Changed, What Didn’t? [17:43] Nature vs. Nurture in Personality [21:46] Personality Traits as Tools for Life [29:31] Can Older Adults Still Change? [38:39] Solitude vs. True Connection [43:45] Olga’s Music Playlist [45:46] Grooving Session: Working on the Personality We Want ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links About Olga Me, But Better by Olga Khazan Big 5 Personality Test Nathan Hudson’s Research Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Musical Links ODESZA - The Last Goodbye Chapell Roan - Good Luck, Babe

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• Lessons on Life From Hospice Patients | Jordan Grumet

  Hospice doctor, podcaster, and author Jordan Grumet joins us to explore why the traditional idea of “finding your purpose” might actually be making us miserable. Drawing from his work with patients at the end of life, Jordan challenges the pressure to chase big, lofty goals—or what he calls “big P” Purpose—and instead invites us to embrace “little p” purposes: the simple, joyful activities that ground us and connect us to others. From childhood passions to quiet regrets, Jordan shares practical ways to identify what truly lights you up and how to build a life that feels meaningful—without overhauling everything. Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Jordan Grumet [7:01] Why Is Purpose So Important? [10:52] Why Big P Goals Can Cause Anxiety [16:43] Childhood Joys, Baseball Cards, & Writing [19:32] You Can’t Fail Little P Purpose [24:09] Overcoming Barriers to Purpose [34:41] Regret vs. Disappointment [46:25] Grooving Session: Creativity, Cadence, and Purposeful Context ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links More About Jordan Earn & Invest Podcast The Purpose Code by Jordan Grumet Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Musical Links Public Enemy - Don’t Believe the Hype Third World - Underdog

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• How to Get Unstuck: Behavioral Science Strategies

  In this monthly bonus episode, we tap into insights from our Facebook community to explore what keeps us feeling stuck in our habits and goals. With help from behavioral science, we unpack the hidden forces behind inertia, fear, and comfort zones — and share practical strategies to break free. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and get back in your groove, this one’s for you. Topics [0:00] Behavioral Boot Camp! [2:15] Insights from Groove Questions [6:34] Self-Confidence [10:03] Risk Aversion and Community Support [13:25] Final Thoughts - Trust Your Instincts! ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links Behavioral Grooves on Substack Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube

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• The Top Reason You Make Bad Decisions - And How to Stop | Emily Falk

  How do our brains choose what’s important to us? Emily Falk, neuroscientist and author of What We Value, joins us to decode what goes on behind the scenes with our decisions - everything from what to eat for breakfast to how to respond to trolls on social media - and how emotional, rational, and social information is integrated by the brain to guide our choices. ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Emily Falk [8:29] Understanding Value Calculations [12:58] Research Methods and fMRI [18:01] Self-Relevance and Social Relevance Systems [28:41] Defensiveness and Social Norms [40:49] The Importance of Being "In Sync" [58:17] The Role or Music in Self/Social Relevance [1:07:45] Grooving Session: Communication, Social Norms, and Behavioral Science at Work ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links About Emily What We Value by Emily Falk Communication Neuroscience Lab Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Music Links Indigo Girls - Galileo Dar Williams - As Cool As I Am  

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