Podcast appearances and mentions of Catherine A Sanderson

In The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity, Dr. Catherine Sanderson breaks down the science of thought and shows how our mindset—or thought pattern—exerts a substantial influence on our psychological and physical health. Most importantly, this book demonstrates how, no matter what our natural tendency, with practice we can make minor tweaks in our mindset that will improve the quality—and longevity—of our life. Combining cutting-edge research from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and medicine, as well as vivid real-world examples of the power of mindset, The Positive Shift gives readers practical and easy strategies for changing maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors so they can live longer happier lives.

If you're planning for retirement, you're focusing on covering all your bases. But how about your happiness? When you're able to retire, will you be prepared to retire happy? Professor Catherine Sanderson joins us for a conversation about research from the field of positive psychology on happiness, and her practical recommendations on how to enhance your well-being. We discuss: How she become interested in positive psychology and in the study of happiness How our Mindsets influence us What predicts happiness If Eyerores can become Tiggers If money buys happiness Why linking happiness to external events isn't wise How we think about aging influences how we actually age How she applies the research on optimism and happiness in her daily life What gets in the way of happiness that we should avoid Practical tips to enhance your happiness Dr. Sanderson joins us from Amherst, Massachusetts. _________________________ Bio Catherine A. Sanderson is the Poler Family Professor and chair of psychology at Amherst College. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology, with a specialization in Health and Development, from Stanford University, and received both masters and doctoral degrees in psychology from Princeton University.  Her research has received grant funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Health. Professor Sanderson has published over 25 journal articles and book chapters in addition to four college textbooks, middle school and high school health textbooks, as well as the Introduction to Psychology course for The Great Courses. In 2012, she was named one of the country's top 300 professors by the Princeton Review. Professor Sanderson has written trade books on parenting as well as how mindset influences happiness, health, and even how long we live (The Positive Shift). Her latest trade book, published in North America as Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels (Harvard University Press) and internationally as The Bystander Effect: The Psychology of Courage and Inaction (HarperCollins), examines why good people so often stay silent or do nothing in the face of wrongdoing. For a preview of the topics addressed in this book, watch Catherine's TEDx talk on the Psychology of Inaction, which describes the factors that contribute to inaction and provides strategies we all can use to help people act, even when those around them are not. Professor Sanderson speaks regularly for public and corporate audiences on topics such as the science of happiness, the power of emotional intelligence, the art of aging well, and the psychology of courage and inaction. These talks have been featured in numerous mainstream media outlets, including The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, USA Today, The Atlantic, CNN, and CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley. She also writes a weekly blog for Psychology Today - Norms Matter - that examines the power of social influence on virtually all aspects of our lives. Catherine lives with her husband, Bart Hollander, and three children - Andrew, Robert, and Caroline - in Hadley, Massachusetts. _________________________ For More on Dr. Catherine Sanderson Website The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity One Day University: The Science of Happiness The Art of Aging  (Subscription required. Currently offering a Two Week Free Trial) __________________________ Wise Quotes On What Predicts Happiness "So about 50% of our happiness seems to be built in - in terms of our genes. And this means that some people have a genetic predisposition to feeling happier. Now it's not as simple as a happiness gene. There seems to be a constellation of different genes that predispose somebody to being, in part, more resilient when things don't go well, but also probably predisposed to seeing the bright side, finding that silver lining, no matter what happens.

Do you want to live a longer heathier and happier life? Then do we have the Positive Shift show for you.   Today I'll be talking with Dr. Catherine A. Sanderson, the Manwell Family Psychology Professor at Amherst College, and the author of a fascinating book that will positively change your mindset, The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity.    That is just what I want to talk with her about today, about Mastering your Mindset to improve your happiness, health, and longevity.   Topics Include: How did Dr. Sanderson begin researching positive psychology? What is a positive mindset? What in the world are kittens and rainbow people? Why is Facebook making people lonelier? How do expectations create reality? What's the impact of subtle triggers on our confidence? What's a failure mindset? What's the importance of adopting a “new label”? How much does the placebo effect, affect our mindset? Is there a way to reframe stress? What's the importance of self-compassion? What can we learn from Professor Goodenough about the myths of aging? Will smiling help us live longer? What's the importance of finding the silver lining and taking action? What's the wealthy neighbourhood paradox? What's the “Failing Well” program at Smith College? What's the importance of expressing gratitude? What are some keyways to change your behavior and your mindset? The importance of sleep and mindset? How can sex affect your mindset? What's the importance of meditation and your mindset? What do studies show is the importance of nature and the mind? How can helping others (and giving things away) help our mindset?   To find out more visit: http://www.sandersonspeaking.com/ https://amzn.to/3qULECz - Order Michael Sandler's new book, "AWE, the Automatic Writing Experience" www.automaticwriting.com  ……. Follow Michael and Jessica's exciting journey and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access. Go to https://www.patreon.com/inspirenation   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: https://inspirenationshow.com/   We've got NEW Merch! - https://teespring.com/stores/inspire-nation-store   Follow Inspire Nation, and the lives of Michael and Jessica, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/InspireNationLive/   Find us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inspirenationshow 

Publisher: Harvard University Press, 2020 Why do good people so often do nothing when a seemingly small action could make a big difference? A pioneering social psychologist explains why moral courage is so rare--and reveals how it can be triggered or trained. We are bombarded every day by reports of bad behavior, from sexual harassment to political corruption and bullying belligerence. It's tempting to blame evil acts on evil people, but that leaves the rest us off the hook. Silence, after all, can perpetuate cruelty. Why We Act draws on the latest developments in psychology and neuroscience to tackle an urgent question: Why do so many of us fail to intervene when we're needed--and what would it take to make us step up? A renowned psychologist who has done pioneering research on social norms, Catherine Sanderson was inspired to write this book when a freshman in her son's dorm died twenty hours after a bad fall while drinking. There were many points along the way when a decision to seek help could have saved his life. Why did no one act sooner? Cutting-edge neuroscience offers part of the answer, showing how deviating from the group activates the same receptors in the brain that are triggered by pain. But Sanderson also points to many ways in which our faulty assumptions about what other people are thinking can paralyze us. And she shares surprisingly effective and simple strategies for resisting the pressure to conform. Moral courage, it turns out, is not innate. Small details and the right training can make a big difference. Inspiring and potentially life transforming, Why We Act reveals that while the urge to do nothing is deeply ingrained, even the most hesitant would-be bystander can learn to be a moral rebel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pbliving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pbliving/support

New to the Hudson Valley, Elizabeth Knight visited a Repair Cafe in a neighboring city. Impressed by the "fixit" skills and warm welcome that volunteers extended to all the strangers who walked through the door clutching torn shirts, wobbly chairs and wonky lamps, she started the first Repair Cafe in Orange County. Elizabeth is the former tea sommelier for the historic St. Regis Hotel located in New York City. Widely recognized as one of the country's foremost authorities on tea and entertaining, she has appeared on national television and radio programs including WNBC's "Today in New York," WOR's "Food Talk," The Travel Channel, The Home Shopping Network and QVC. https://www.repaircafeusa.org/repair-revolution-book Catherine A. Sanderson is the James E. Ostendarp Professor of Psychology at Amherst College. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology, with a specialization in Health and Development, from Stanford University, and received both masters and doctoral degrees in psychology from Princeton University. Professor Sanderson's research examines how personality and social variables influence health-related behaviors such as safer sex and disordered eating, the development of persuasive messages and interventions to prevent unhealthy behavior, and the predictors of relationship satisfaction. https://sandersonspeaking.com

We are bombarded every day by reports of bad behavior, from sexual harassment to political corruption and bullying belligerence. It’s tempting to blame evil acts on evil people, but that leaves the rest us off the hook. Silence, after all, can perpetuate cruelty. Why We Act draws on the latest developments in psychology and neuroscience to tackle an urgent question: Why do so many of us fail to intervene when we’re needed―and what would it take to make us step up? A renowned psychologist who has done pioneering research on social norms, Catherine Sanderson was inspired to write this book when a freshman in her son’s dorm died twenty hours after a bad fall while drinking. There were many points along the way when a decision to seek help could have saved his life. Why did no one act sooner? Cutting-edge neuroscience offers part of the answer, showing how deviating from the group activates the same receptors in the brain that are triggered by pain. But Sanderson also points to many ways in which our faulty assumptions about what other people are thinking can paralyze us. And she shares surprisingly effective and simple strategies for resisting the pressure to conform. Moral courage, it turns out, is not innate. Small details and the right training can make a big difference. Inspiring and potentially life transforming, Why We Act reveals that while the urge to do nothing is deeply ingrained, even the most hesitant would-be bystander can learn to be a moral rebel. To learn more about Catherine A. Sanderson and her work, go to www.sandersonspeaking.com

We are bombarded every day by reports of bad behavior, from sexual harassment to political corruption and bullying belligerence. It’s tempting to blame evil acts on evil people, but that leaves the rest us off the hook. Silence, after all, can perpetuate cruelty. Why We Act draws on the latest developments in psychology and neuroscience to tackle an urgent question: Why do so many of us fail to intervene when we’re needed―and what would it take to make us step up?A renowned psychologist who has done pioneering research on social norms, Catherine Sanderson was inspired to write this book when a freshman in her son’s dorm died twenty hours after a bad fall while drinking. There were many points along the way when a decision to seek help could have saved his life. Why did no one act sooner?Cutting-edge neuroscience offers part of the answer, showing how deviating from the group activates the same receptors in the brain that are triggered by pain. But Sanderson also points to many ways in which our faulty assumptions about what other people are thinking can paralyze us. And she shares surprisingly effective and simple strategies for resisting the pressure to conform. Moral courage, it turns out, is not innate. Small details and the right training can make a big difference. Inspiring and potentially life transforming, Why We Act reveals that while the urge to do nothing is deeply ingrained, even the most hesitant would-be bystander can learn to be a moral rebel.To learn more about Catherine A. Sanderson and her work, go to www.sandersonspeaking.comTo get your copy of Why We Act, please visit our Amazon affiliate link.To learn more about Provocative Enlightenment Radio, go to http://www.provocativeenlightenment.com

Hosts Jay & Arjun discuss the idea of choice.They explore the science behind decisions, the paradox of choices throughout our lifetimes, and techniques to become more aware of our biases so we can all together become better and clearer decision makers, which will have a lasting impact on our collective futures.If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with someone you know, rate it 5 stars, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Connect with @risinglaterally on Twitter and Instagram.References In This Episode:Daniel KahnemanKavli Foundation"Why More is Less" TED Talk by Barry Schwartz"Philosophize This" Podcast by Stephen West"Public Opinion" by Walter LippmanPeter Wason"Social Psychology" by Catherine A. Sanderson"Barking Up the Wrong Tree" by Eric Barker"The Bhagavad Gita"

The truth is, the way we think about ourselves and the world around us dramatically impacts our happiness, health, how fast or slow we age, and even how long we live. In fact, people with a positive mindset about aging live on average 7.5 years longer than those without. That might sound alarming to those of us who struggle to see the bright side, but the good news is we can make surprisingly simple changes or small shifts to how we think, feel, and act that will really pay off.  It’s the reason why spending time on Facebook makes us feel sad and lonely. Why expensive name-brand medicines provide better pain relief than the generic stuff, even if they share the same ingredients. And why a hospital room with a good view speeds up recovery from surgery.  In The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity, Dr. Catherine Sanderson breaks down the science of thought and shows how our mindset—or thought pattern—exerts a substantial influence on our psychological and physical health. Most important, this book demonstrates how, no matter what our natural tendency, with practice we can make minor tweaks in our mindset that will improve the quality—and longevity—of our life.  Combining cutting-edge research from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and medicine, as well as vivid real-world examples of the power of mindset, The Positive Shift gives readers practical and easy strategies for changing maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors so they can live longer, happier lives. These behaviors include:  Appreciating nature, with actions as simple as eating lunch outsideGiving to others, like volunteeringSpending money on experiences, not possessions  CATHERINE A. SANDERSON IS THE POLER FAMILY PROFESSOR AND CHAIR OF PSYCHOLOGY AT AMHERST COLLEGE. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology, with a specialization in Health and Development, from Stanford University, and received both masters and doctoral degrees in psychology from Princeton University.   Her research has received grant funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Health. Professor Sanderson has published over 25 journal articles and book chapters in addition to four college textbooks, middle school and high school health textbooks, and trade books on parenting as well as how mindset influences happiness, health, and even how long we live (The Positive Shift). In 2012, she was named one of the country's top 300 professors by the Princeton Review. Professor Sanderson speaks regularly for public and corporate audiences on topics such as the science of happiness, the power of emotional intelligence, the art of aging well, and the psychology of courage and inaction. These talks have been featured in numerous mainstream media outlets, including The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, USA Today, The Atlantic, CNN, and CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley. She also writes a weekly blog for Psychology Today - Norms Matter - that examines the power of social influence on virtually all aspects of our lives. Her latest trade book, published in North America as Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels (Harvard University Press) and internationally as The Bystander Effect: The Psychology of Courage and Inaction (HarperCollins), examines why good people so often stay silent or do nothing in the face of wrongdoing. For a preview of the topics addressed in this book, watch Catherine’s TEDx talk on the Psychology of Inaction, which describes the factors that contribute to inaction and provides strategies we all can use to help people act, even when those around them are not. Catherine lives with her husband, Bart Hollander, and three children - Andrew, Robert, and Caroline - in Hadley, Massachusetts.

Why do good people do nothing or stay silent in the face of wrongdoing? Catherine Sanderson has studied the factors that influence our tendency to remain bystanders. She'll share how we can understand and resist that pressure in our own lives, and become a voice for positive change. Catherine A. Sanderson is the Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (Psychology) at Amherst College. She has published college and K-12 health textbooks; and trade books on parenting as well as how mindset influences happiness, health, and even how long we live (The Positive Shift).  Professor Sanderson speaks regularly for public and corporate audiences on topics such as the science of happiness, the power of emotional intelligence, the art of aging well, and the psychology of courage and inaction. She's been featured in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, CNN, and CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley. She also writes a weekly blog for Psychology Today - Norms Matter - that examines the power of social influence on virtually all aspects of our lives. Her latest book is Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels. Find out more about Professor Sanderson and her work at sandersonspeaking.com.

Why do good people do nothing or stay silent in the face of wrongdoing? Catherine Sanderson has studied the factors that influence our tendency to remain bystanders. She’ll share how we can understand and resist that pressure in our own lives, and become a voice for positive change. Catherine A. Sanderson is the Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (Psychology) at Amherst College. She has published college and K-12 health textbooks; and trade books on parenting as well as how mindset influences happiness, health, and even how long we live (The Positive Shift).  Professor Sanderson speaks regularly for public and corporate audiences on topics such as the science of happiness, the power of emotional intelligence, the art of aging well, and the psychology of courage and inaction. She’s been featured in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, CNN, and CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley. She also writes a weekly blog for Psychology Today - Norms Matter - that examines the power of social influence on virtually all aspects of our lives. Her latest book is Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels. Find out more about Professor Sanderson and her work at sandersonspeaking.com.

We are, inarguably, in a time of national crisis. And faced with an unclear future and mounting anxiety, it’s tough to know how to act – and who to follow. Catherine A. Sanderson, Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences at Amherst College, joins host Krys Boyd to talk about the psychology of groupthink and how to become a leader. Her book is “Why We Act: Turning Bystanders into Moral Rebels.”

In this week’s episode: • Surviving and thriving during COVID-19 • 2020 World Happiness Report • Why adversity is an essential part of happiness • Unexpected silver linings

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, optimism and its many benefits for our lives are brought to light. Gina draws on an article by Catherine A. Sanderson to discuss five research based ways optimism improves and even extends people's lives. Tune in to learn how to utilize these optimism based strategies in your life today! Link to the article by Catherine A. Sanderson http://bit.ly/2n9Zvcq To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so. ―Noam Chomsky

♡ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ♡ In today's episode, optimism and its many benefits for our lives are brought to light. Gina draws on an article by Catherine A. Sanderson to discuss five research based ways optimism improves and even extends people's lives. Tune in to learn how to utilize these optimism based strategies in your life today! Check out the sponsor of today’s episode! Ned and their wonderful full-spectrum hemp oil products with 15% off and free shipping! https://helloned.com/acp promo code acp Link to the article by Catherine A. Sanderson http://bit.ly/2n9Zvcq To learn more go to: http://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so. ―Noam Chomsky

Catherine A. Sanderson is the James E. Ostendarp Professor of Psychology at Amherst College. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology, with a specialization in Health and Development, from Stanford University, and received both masters and doctoral degrees in psychology from Princeton University. Professor Sanderson's research examines how personality and social variables influence health-related behaviors such as safer sex and disordered eating, the development of persuasive messages and interventions to prevent unhealthy behavior, and the predictors of relationship satisfaction. https://sandersonspeaking.com/books

Season 3 Episode 8: Jon Keller, Liam Martin, and Paula Ebben discuss the 50th anniversary of Boston City Hall, a still-controversial landmark in Brutalist architecture, Keller debates the merits of the movement with author and architecture professor Mark Pasnik, which colleges made the list of the 50 most underrated, and Catherine A. Sanderson describes how to be happy in her new book. GUESTS: Mark Pasnik, professor, Wentworth Institute Vinay Bhaskara, co-founder, College Vine Catherine A. Sanderson, author, Positive Shift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever wanted to feel happier, healthier, and live longer, then do we have the Positive Shift show for you. Today I'll be talking with Dr. Catherine A. Sanderson, the Manwell Family Psychology Professor at Amherst College, and the author of a fascinating book that will absolutely positively change your mindset, THE POSITIVE SHIFT.  And that's just what I want to talk with her about today, about Mastering your Mindset to Improve Your Happiness, Health, and Longevity. Topics Include: How did Dr. Sanderson begin researching positive psychology? What is a positive mindset? What in the world are kittens and rainbow people? Why is Facebook making people lonelier? How do expectations create reality? What's the impact of subtle triggers on our confidence? What's a failure mindset? What's the importance of adopting a “new label”? How much does the placebo effect, affect our mindset? Is there a way to reframe stress? What's the importance of self-compassion? What can we learn from Professor Goodenough about the myths of aging? Will smiling help us live longer? What's the importance of finding the silver lining and taking action? What's the wealthy neighborhood paradox? What's the “Failing Well” program at Smith College? What's the importance of expressing gratitude? What are some key ways to change your behavior and your mindset? The importance of sleep and mindset? How can sex affect your mindset? What's the importance of meditation and your mindset? What do studies show is the importance of nature and the mind? How can helping others (and giving things away) help our mindset? To find out more visit: www.SandersonSpeaking.com  And for free meditations, weekly tips, stories and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com  

The Positive Shift In The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity, a book by Dr Catherine Sanderson. In my interview with Catherine, we discuss the science behind thought and how our mindset (or thought patterns) exerts a substantial influence on our psychological and physical health. While our natural disposition is mostly determined by our biology, life experiences, conditioning and environment, regardless, with practice we can make minor tweaks in our mindset that will improve the quality and longevity of our life. Jumping from a collective perspective on happiness to the individual definition Catherine shares advice on how we can change our behaviours and thought processes to improve overall happiness. Enjoy!