# behavioralgrooves.com > AI-optimized mirror of behavioralgrooves.com containing 51 pages totalling 47,819 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://behavioralgrooves.com/. Last updated: 2026-06-13T20:59:28.733Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Search Our Episodes & Posts](/content/site-root.html) (5 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [Why Great Leaders Still Get Stuck](/content/episode/why-great-leaders-still-get-stuck/index.html): Muriel Wilkins reveals how hidden beliefs block leadership — and how curiosity and mindset expansion help reduce stress and increase effectiveness. (507 words) - [The Science of Being Thankful](/content/episode/the-science-of-being-thankful/index.html): Why is gratitude so hard to say out loud? This Thanksgiving we break down the psychology of appreciation and offer simple, science-backed ways to express it. (418 words) - [Why Split-Second Thinking Fuels Violence](/content/episode/split-second-thinking-fuels-violence/index.html): Jens Ludwig reveals how context—not bad people—drives violence, and how small, scalable interventions can dramatically improve safety without political reform. (500 words) - [behavioral-science-glossary-of-terms/index.html](/content/behavioral-science-glossary-of-terms/index.html) (1 words) - [How to Design Work That People Love | Marcus Buckingham](/content/episode/how-to-design-work-that-people-love-marcus-buckingham.html): Marcus Buckingham challenges the idea that success comes from strengths, showing why loving your work is what truly drives performance and fulfillment. (440 words) - [BEHAVIORAL GROOVES BLOG ARCHIVE](/content/blog-archive/index.html) (1,166 words) - [Are You A People Pleaser? Learn To Say No More with Vanessa Patrick PhD](/content/episode/learn-to-say-no-more/index.html): Saying yes to tasks that you want to say no to? Learn to only say yes to requests that align with your identity and how to communicate an empowered refusal. (874 words) - [Best Behavioral Science Books of 2025 (According to us)](/content/episode/best-behavioral-science-books-of-2025-according-to-us.html): A curated look at the behavioral science books that shaped our thinking this year—covering happiness, leadership, teams, and decision-making. (542 words) - [Behavioral Grooves is more than a podcast, it’s also a vessel for building a community of people who are interested in learning how to positively apply behavioral science to their work and life. We have conversations with interesting people to examine the question, “why do we do the things we do?”](/content/about/index.html): More than a podcast, we are building a community of people who are interested in learning how to positively apply behavioral science to their work and life. (1,571 words) - [Why Does Jet Lag Hit so Hard? | Daniel Forger](/content/episode/why-does-jet-lag-hit-so-hard/index.html): Circadian rhythms shape your mood, sleep, and performance. Here’s what jet lag, sleep timing, and wearables really reveal about your internal clocks. (462 words) - [Why Rational People Make Irrational Choices | Alex Imas](/content/episode/rational-people-irrational-choices/index.html): Why do smart people make bad decisions? Alex Imas explains the Winner’s Curse, loss aversion, and why behavioral economics still matters. (422 words) - [The Real Secret to Living Longer](/content/episode/the-real-secret-to-living-longer/index.html): Why social connection may matter more than diet for longevity. Ken Stern explains the behavioral science behind living healthy to 100. (506 words) - [What Happened to the Person I Knew? Why Relationships Change](/content/episode/why-relationships-change/index.html): Why do people change in long-term relationships? Behavioral science explains why we grow apart— and how to decide what to do next. (455 words) - [The Hidden Rules of Lucky People | Judd Kessler](/content/uncategorized/the-hidden-rules-of-lucky-people/index.html): Judd Kessler explores hidden markets, behavioral economics, and how understanding systems can help create more luck in everyday lif (424 words) - [How Small Phrases Make Big Impacts](/content/episode/small-phrases-make-big-impacts/index.html): Why do some phrases stick with us? James Geary explains how short sayings shape thinking, act as cognitive heuristics, and guide decisions. (444 words) - [post-sitemap-xml.html](/content/post-sitemap-xml.html) (1 words) - [attachment-sitemap-xml.html](/content/attachment-sitemap-xml.html) (1 words) - [Primal Dating: What Modern Romance Gets Wrong](/content/episode/primal-dating/index.html): Why does dating feels broken in 2026? We take a behavioral science look at primal dating, ancient instincts, attraction, and modern relationship frustration. (488 words) - [The Silent Killer in Your Workplace | Tom Rieger](/content/episode/silent-killer-in-your-workplace/index.html): What’s really holding your organization back? Explore how fear of loss fuels silos, misalignment, and poor decisions, and how to break the cycle. (425 words) - [People Want Answers: How to Communicate in a Crisis with Christopher Reddy](/content/episode/communication-in-a-crisis/index.html): During a crisis, it’s difficult to know what and who to trust. Oceanographer Christopher Reddy discusses his experience during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. (681 words) - [The Productivity Myth Causing Your Burnout | Natalie Nixon, PhD](/content/episode/productivity-myth-causing-burnout/index.html): Why walking, daydreaming, and rest may be the keys to creativity. Dr. Natalie Nixon on rethinking work, productivity, and burnout. (407 words) - [The Biggest Mistake We Make About Others – Behavioral Grooves LIVE](/content/episode/the-biggest-mistake-we-make/index.html): 8 years, 500 episodes, and one big insight: we misunderstand each other. Learn how better conversations can change everything. (604 words) - [Are You Too Agreeable? | Dr. Sunita Sah](/content/episode/are-you-too-agreeable/index.html): Why do we comply when we should speak up? Sunita Sah explains defiance, consent vs compliance, and how to act on your true values. (475 words) - [Why We Get Bored | Erin Westgate](/content/episode/why-we-get-bored/index.html): Why does boredom feel so uncomfortable? Psychologist Erin Westgate explains why boredom is a signal and how it can lead to a richer, more engaging life. (472 words) - [Why We’re Lonely Together | Nick Epley](/content/episode/why-were-lonely-together/index.html): Why we avoid connection, underestimate strangers, and how being “a little more social” can improve happiness, trust, and belonging. (492 words) - [Why We Gather: The Psychology of Holiday Rituals](/content/episode/why-we-gather-the-psychology-of-holiday-rituals/index.html): Why do rituals matter? Learn the behavioral science behind gatherings, meaning, and connection—and how to make traditions feel meaningful again. (444 words) - [What Dating Apps Miss About Attraction](/content/episode/what-dating-apps-miss/index.html): Think you know what you want in a partner? Behavioral science shows why attraction rarely follows preferences — and what actually builds real compatibility. (450 words) - [Are We Solving the Wrong Problems?](/content/episode/solving-the-wrong-problems/index.html): Are we focusing on the wrong behavior changes? This episode explores why nudges fall short, and why systems, not individuals, drive real impact. (427 words) - [Fame, Incels, and the Need to Matter | Rebecca Goldstein](/content/episode/fame-incels-and-the-need-to-matter/index.html): What makes life meaningful? A philosophical exploration of significance, morality, entropy, identity, and the human desire to matter. (464 words) - [How the Spaces Around Us Shape Our Lives](/content/episode/the-spaces-shape-our-lives/index.html): Looking for an office redo? We explore how our homes, workplaces, and everyday spaces can make or break our behavior, creativity, connection, and well-being. (448 words) - [How to Influence Others (Ethically) | Brian Ahearn](/content/episode/how-to-influence-others-ethically/index.html): Is persuasion about “yes”? Brian Ahearn explores ethical influence, humility in leadership, and helping others make better decisions. (399 words) - [Can AI Strengthen Democracy?](/content/episode/can-ai-strengthen-democracy/index.html): AI pioneer Sandy Pentland explains how storytelling, shared wisdom, and better AI design could strengthen democracy and collective decision-making. (462 words) - [Why Some People Just Click (and Others Don’t)](/content/episode/why-some-people-just-click/index.html): Why “clicking” at work boosts performance. Explore shared reality, authenticity, & connection w/ researcher Maya Rossignac-Milon and unlock better performance. (421 words) - [Subscribe now to take the next step in improving your work and life through positively applying Behavioral Science insights.](/content/subscribe/index.html): Help us continue to deliver top notch content. We work hard at this and are constantly trying to improve, with your help. (301 words) - [January Blues? How to Rest, Reflect, and Restart](/content/episode/how-to-rest-reflect-and-restart/index.html): Why does January feel so exhausting? Kurt & Tim explain the behavioral science behind the January slump and how to rebuild motivation in easy, manageable steps. (367 words) - [Bonus Tracks](/content/bonus-tracks/index.html) (287 words) - [Why Don’t I Feel Loved?](/content/episode/why-dont-i-feel-loved/index.html): Why you can be loved but not feel it. The psychology behind connection and simple ways to build deeper, more meaningful relationships. 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