Podcast appearances and mentions of Mitch Prinstein

In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, Shad and Dustin dive into the important concept of likability vs. status popularity, discussing how the principles of kindness and genuine relationships can have a lasting positive impact. The conversation is sparked by the wisdom shared by Kyle Collinsworth, former BYU basketball star, who advises high school students to “put down cool and pick up kindness.” They explore an article by child psychologist Mitch Prinstein, who explains the two types of popularity: likability, where people make others feel good, and status, which focuses on outward appearances and social power. The latter may provide short-term recognition, but as Prinstein points out, it often leads to loneliness, stress, and dissatisfaction in the long run. On the other hand, likability brings lasting benefits: stronger relationships, career success, and even improved well-being. Drawing from sports and their own experiences, Shad and Dustin emphasize how athletes have a unique opportunity to leverage their status to bless others, rather than impress them. They stress that being a likable athlete—one who lifts others up and values relationships—creates a ripple effect that lasts long after the game ends. Join us for a conversation about the importance of kindness, authentic connections, and why building likability is far more important than chasing status. Eyes up, do the work, and remember: kindness has the power to shape your future. Especially for Athletes: Website: https://e4a.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4AfamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ Join the conversation using #TheSportlightPodcast Credits: Hosted by Shad Martin & Dustin SmithProduced by IMAGINATE STUDIO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half a million people will remain without power until next week following Beryl’s trail of destruction across Houston. In the area’s brutal summer heat, outages can be a killer. The Texas Tribune’s Emily Foxhall spoke with residents who are sick of the uncertainty. On In Conversation, brain-science expert Mitch Prinstein explains what we know about how social media affects children’s brains — and shares advice for parents to help regulate their kids’ use. The Athletic shares what to watch for on a bumper day for international soccer fans on Sunday. First, in Germany, Spain and England go head-to-head in the final of Euro 2024. A few hours later, in Miami, Argentina and Colombia duke it out for the Copa América title.

The U.S. surgeon general recently recommended that all social-media platforms come with a warning label alerting parents and young people of their risks. Meanwhile, some schools are moving to ban phones altogether. Apple News In Conversation host Shumita Basu talks to psychologist Mitch Prinstein, an expert in adolescent development, about what we actually know about the effects of social media on kids’ brains — and his compassionate advice for navigating smartphone use in your family.

Popularity is the topic as we talk with Mitch Prinstein, author of "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World".  Mitch and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, and many others.   Ritual's clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms.  It's gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. You'll love the way they leave your mouth feeling fresh! Here's a special offer for our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM.  Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today.   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Can we cultivate the likability that accompanies popularity without yielding to its status-seeking negatives? Popular author Mitch Prinstein weighs in! What We Discuss with Mitch Prinstein: How the role of popularity changes from childhood to adulthood. How much does physical attractiveness influence our popularity (and what can we do to overcome its effects if we're not particularly gifted in the looks department)? How popularity affects our hormonal and neural responses -- and even our DNA. The dangers of seeking status. How can we escape the popularity trap? And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/921 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

European Union foreign ministers gathered in Kyiv this week for their first-ever meeting outside the union, but leaders are on edge across the West after a series of political earthquakes. In a recent New York Times column, Oxford University history professor Anton Jager wrote, "Europe's extreme-right tide has been a long time coming.” He joins the program alongside Liana Fix, Fellow for Europe for the Council on Foreign Relations, to discuss the latest news.  Also on today's show: author Ruth Simmons; Jessica Bennett, Contributing Editor, The New York Times & Mitch Prinstein, Chief Science Officer, American Psychological Association To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Earlier this year, Mitch Prinstein, the chief science officer at the American Psychological Association spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee about the effects that social media and technology are having on our kids. His particular focus was on the decline in mental health. One of the made points made by Prinstein during his testimony is one that I'd like to pass on to you today. Prinstein wants us all to know that for our kids, getting “likes” on social media can make bad behavior look good. He relayed that when teens view illegal or dangerous behaviors on social media alongside icons suggesting the negative content had been “liked' by others, the part of the brain that keeps us safe stopped working. In other words, seeing the likes reduces a viewer's inhibition toward dangerous and illegal behavior. Parents, be aware of the powerful role that online peer pressure plays. Prepare your teens by teaching right from wrong, and helping them to see the powerful pull of peer pressure. 

Last week, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned about the risks social media could pose to the well-being of children and adolescents. It’s a topic the American Psychological Association has also been researching. The organization recently released recommendations based on the growing body of research into how social media is affecting young people. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke to Mitch Prinstein, the APA’s chief science officer, about social media’s effects on identity, relationships, sleep and more.

Last week, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned about the risks social media could pose to the well-being of children and adolescents. It’s a topic the American Psychological Association has also been researching. The organization recently released recommendations based on the growing body of research into how social media is affecting young people. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke to Mitch Prinstein, the APA’s chief science officer, about social media’s effects on identity, relationships, sleep and more.

Popularity is the topic as we talk with Mitch Prinstein, author of "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World".  Mitch and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, and many others. Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle.  Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences.  Fill up with Protein Packed, Green Chef's newest collection of recipes fit for a high-protein dietary preference.  Choose from three weekly menu items, each including at least 40 grams of protein per serving.  You can expect a variety of satisfying and flavorful recipes like Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Olive Tapenade, Enchilada-Spiced Turkey Bowls and Almond-Crusted Barramundi. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings.  Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

A new law in Utah that goes into effect next year states that anyone under 18 needs parental permission to use social media. Is it a necessary step to protect children from harms associated with social media, or are we blunting a tool of expression for the youth?  Guest: Dr. Mitch Prinstein, chief science officer at American Psychological Association Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new law in Utah that goes into effect next year states that anyone under 18 needs parental permission to use social media. Is it a necessary step to protect children from harms associated with social media, or are we blunting a tool of expression for the youth?  Guest: Dr. Mitch Prinstein, chief science officer at American Psychological Association Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new law in Utah that goes into effect next year states that anyone under 18 needs parental permission to use social media. Is it a necessary step to protect children from harms associated with social media, or are we blunting a tool of expression for the youth?  Guest: Dr. Mitch Prinstein, chief science officer at American Psychological Association Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new law in Utah that goes into effect next year states that anyone under 18 needs parental permission to use social media. Is it a necessary step to protect children from harms associated with social media, or are we blunting a tool of expression for the youth?  Guest: Dr. Mitch Prinstein, chief science officer at American Psychological Association Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new law in Utah that goes into effect next year states that anyone under 18 needs parental permission to use social media. Is it a necessary step to protect children from harms associated with social media, or are we blunting a tool of expression for the youth?  Guest: Dr. Mitch Prinstein, chief science officer at American Psychological Association Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new law in Utah that goes into effect next year states that anyone under 18 needs parental permission to use social media. Is it a necessary step to protect children from harms associated with social media, or are we blunting a tool of expression for the youth?  Guest: Dr. Mitch Prinstein, chief science officer at American Psychological Association Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael has a conversation with Mitch Prinstein, the American Psychological Association's Chief Science Officer, on his book "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World." Original air date 07 June 2017. The book was published on 06 June 2017.

WIT & REASON WITH DR. ALEXIS MORENOSuicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds. Approximately 20% of kids have seriously considered suicide within a one year period here in the US. This may be a passing thought that happens once or something that a child may be thinking about more actively. How do you have a conversation about emotions, mental health, and concerning behaviors with the teens in your life? Then, what do you do if they mention something concerning? Listen in as Dr. Alexis speaks with a professor of psychology and neuroscience and researcher, Dr. Mitch Prinstein, to get specific tips on how to support teens' mental health.Resources from the ShowAccess Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents (Effective Child Therapy)Learn more about Dr. Mitch Prinstein's Research (Dr. Mitch Prinstein)Get free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, 24/7 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)Find a psychologist near you (American Psychological Association, Psychologist Locator) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Popularity is the topic as we talk with Mitch Prinstein, author of "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World".  Mitch and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, and many others. Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! Policygenius Policygenius is your one-stop shop to find and buy the insurance you need! Here's how it works: Head to policygenius.com and answer a few questions. In minutes you can compare personalized quotes from top companies to find your lowest price. You could save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes with Policygenius. The team of licensed experts at Policygenius will help you understand your options and apply for the policy you choose. The Policygenius team works for you, not the insurance companies. You can trust them to offer unbiased help and advocate for you at every step until you're covered. Policygenius doesn't add on extra fees and doesn't sell your information to third parties. Policygenius has thousands of five-star reviews across Google and Trustpilot and they've helped more than 30 million people shop for insurance since 2014. Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. BetterHelp BetterHelp online therapy is a great way to invest in yourself. It's more affordable than traditional offline therapy and financial aid is available. This is professional therapy, done securely online, available to people around the world. BetterHelp online therapy will assess your needs and can match you with your own licensed professional therapist in less than 48 hours. You can schedule weekly video or phone sessions, so you don't have to be on camera if you don't want to, and getting therapy every week is as easy as a few clicks on your laptop or phone. Visit their website and read the testimonials that are posted daily. In fact, so many people have been using BetterHelp that they're recruiting additional therapists in all 50 states. And they have a special offer for our listeners: get 10% off your first month at better help dot com slash NOBODY. That's 10% off your first month of online therapy at Better H-E-L-P dot com slash NOBODY Coda.io With teams working all across the country, if your best work is spread out across documents and spreadsheets, and a stack of workflow tools you have to jump in and out of all day, you need Coda, the doc that brings it all together. Coda is endlessly customizable AND connected. There are templates for anything and everything. Product roadmap, remote onboarding, OKR tracker, meeting notes...You name it, Coda has it. Coda adapts to growing teams and changing strategies. And perhaps most importantly Coda seamlessly integrates with the tools you need. Everything in Coda is synched. Make an update in a table, and it automatically shows up everywhere. No more relying on copy & paste to keep lynchpin projects current! Your team can operate on the same information and collaborate the way we all want to, quickly and efficiently. With Coda, you can solve just about anything. And right now you can get started having your team all working together on the same page for FREE. Head over to Coda.IO/nobodytoldme to get started for FREE.  Coda.IO/nobodytoldme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your happiness and success are tied to your popularity. And it goes all the way back to high school. In today's episode, Mitch Prinstein helps us to explore the correlation between popularity and happiness by sharing secrets to boosting your likability through things such as understanding what makes people tick; developing empathy for others; making people feel good about themselves; using humor in moderation and many more ways!Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wat maakt iemand populair in het internettijdperk en wat is de voorspelbare reden dat veel mensen hun zorgvuldig opgebouwde populariteit ook snel weer kwijtraken? We duiken in het werk van psychologieprofessor Mitch Prinstein en kijken wat dat betekent voor de bekende beautyvlogger Anna Nooshin, die binnen een paar jaar vrijwel al haar kijkers verloor op Youtube. Deze week was de jaarlijkse Ignite-conferentie van Microsoft. Zitten er nog interessante dingen aan te komen voor iedereen die dagelijks vergadert en presenteert via Microsoft Teams? Op de klimaattop van Glasgow werd veel gespeecht. Wat waren de beste toespraken? En: wat is het geheim achter het succes van BBB-politica Caroline van der Plas? Lars is uiterst kritisch over haar, maar Victor vindt aanknopingspunten bij Cicero en een klassieker van Gerard van Westerloo. Shownotes:

Depending on your teen experience, the word "popular" probably brings up a variety of strong emotions. Dread? Excitement? Shame? Pride? Anger? Dr. Mitch Prinstein (author of the book "Popular") nailed it when he said, "Even as adults we all still remember exactly where we stood in that social hierarchy."  Why is this? Why does popularity matter SO much during the teen years? And how can we help our teen avoid the pitfalls? Listen this week to learn how to talk to YOUR daughter about popularity.  What does popular even mean? Likeability vs. Status Prosocial popularity, Aggressive popularity, Bistrategic popularity Why do we care so much about it? Oxytocin and Dopamine Why do mean kids become popular? Does it even matter?  Popularity Level can set you up as higher risk for struggles later on Being well-liked as a teenager is linked to higher success as an adult How we perceive ourselves as adults can stay with us throughout our life Take-home message? Be so careful with yourself and others.    Resources: Mitch Prinstein, PhD, The Modern Teen, “A Letter to TEens About the Science of Popularity” Psychology Today (excerpt from the book “Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships”)  Florida Atlantic University, “Three faces of teen popularity: Being feared, being loved, and being feared and loved” 2019. Science Daily, Original study found here Deborah Farmer Kris, “Being Popular: Why it Consumes Teens and Continues to Affect Adults” KQED Jane Parent, “Study Identifies Three Distinct Types of Popularity in Teens” Your Teen Mag  

Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is the Chief Science Officer of the American Psychological Association. He is a husband, a father, board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the former Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Mitch's Peer Relations Lab has been conducting research on popularity and peer relations for almost 20 years, and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Child and Human Development, and several private foundations, resulting in over 100 scientific works, including a slew of scientific journal articles, book chapters, a set of encyclopedias on adolescent development, and even a textbook on the field of clinical psychology.Mitch is deeply committed to science and training in clinical psychology. He is the author of a guide called "Mitch's Uncensored Advice for Applying to Graduate School in Clinical Psychology," which has helped thousands of students navigate the grad school process - please check it out if you are considering this path! His popular book, Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World, explores why popularity plays such a key role in our development and how it still influences our happiness and success into adulthood. It has been reviewed by esteemed peers such as Adam Grant, Martin Seligman, Angela Duckworth, and Phil Zimbardo.He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere.Sample questions/topics from this episode:Why did you apply to both law school and psych grad school?Why clinical psychology?Why do sub-disciplines of psychology have a hard time talking to one another?How did you become interested in researching peer relations?How do you advise students to find their own great mentors?Why do you love teaching and research?How do you choose when you are excited by so many opportunities?How did you develop the writing skills to be able to communicate your research with a mass audience?Why did you write the book, Popular?How can we be better as a field in disseminating psychological science, and what are the barriers to that?What is your role as the CSO of the APA? If you could tell your 22-year-old-self anything in the world, what would it be?GRAD SCHOOL:What are some common concerns that you see that psychology students have as it relates to professional development?How do you demonstrate potential in your graduate school application?What red flags do you see in graduate school applications?How much does school reputation matter for future career success?What advice do you have for people who want to go to clinical PhD programs but are not interested in research?What type of person would you advise not to go down a tenure track?To submit questions for future speakers and to get even more career tips, follow @psych_mic on Instagram and visit psychmic.com to sign up for the newsletter.Music by: Adam Fine 

Your happiness and success are tied to your popularity. And it goes all the way back to high school. In today's episode, Mitch Prinstein helps us to explore the correlation between popularity and happiness by sharing secrets to boosting your likability through things such as understanding what makes people tick; developing empathy for others; making people feel good about themselves; using humor in moderation and many more ways!Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you maintaining your mental health during the pandemic? Professor Mitch Prinstein stops by the show to talk about keeping our minds healthy and happy during these tough times. It's the valuable discussion that you need right now.~ ~ ~Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D., ABPP is the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and Assistant Dean for Honors Carolina at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mitch’s research examines interpersonal models of internalizing symptoms and health risk behaviors among adolescents, with a specific focus on the unique role of peer relationships in the developmental psychopathology of depression and self-injury. His has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and 9 books, including an undergraduate textbook in clinical psychology, graduate volumes on assessment and treatment in clinical child and adolescent psychology, a set of encyclopedias on adolescent development, and the acclaimed trade book, “Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships.”  He is a past Editor for the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and a past-president of the Society for the Science of Clinical Psychology and the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.  Mitch currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Psychological Association.  Mitch’s longstanding commitment to students’ professional development training is reflected in dozens of invited addresses at local and national conferences, as well as several publications including the APAGS Workbook on the internship selection process, The Portable Mentor, and his uncensored advice for admission to psychology graduate programs.  Mitch’s most important contributions are reflected in the success and happiness of his students who have made enormous impacts by pursuing their true passions and being confident in their own abilities.~ ~ ~Support the show on Patreon @norlundCheck out more details about the show at https://www.chrisnorlund.com/podcastFollow on Twitter @chris_norlundFollow on Instagram @norlundStay positive and thank you so much for listening!

"What have you done today to make others feel included & valued?"The guys learn the importance of asking our kids (and ourselves) that question with Mitch Prinstein (author, educator, scientist, dad), discussing his best-selling book, Popular. "I read it cover to cover," says Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, in her review of Popular. "I learned as much about the science as I did about myself."+ Bobby admits to stealing his daughter's Halloween candy - aside from the pieces he lets her eat for breakfast... & Dave shares strange documentary recommendations.

A VERY SPECIAL GAWKWARD EPISODE!This week host Kelsey Pribilski had the opportunity to interview Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Psychology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and author of the book Popular. In this episode they discuss the different types of popularity, the effects it can have on mental health, and the importance of likability. If you haven't gotten a chance to read his work yet- no worries! This interview covers a wide range of topics explored throughout the book. Be sure to follow Mitch on twitter (@mitchprinstein)! Popular is available wherever you get your books! Produced, Shot & Edited By: Kelsey Pribilski Instagram: @gawkwardpod @kelseypribilski Email: gawkwardpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Gawkward PodcastMusic By: Heath Allyn @heathallynSound Mixing By: Dave Novak @davetothenovakWebsite: Gawkwardpodcast.com

This week host Kelsey Pribilski interviews one of the hardest hustling gals she knows, Christine Chen! Christine (@cchenmtf) shares just how different her upbringing was compared to the normal Western way. They delve into her Taiwanese background and all the pressures that brought. We also find out exactly how she got bit by the filmmaking bug! This is a fantastic episode that digs deep into a different culture. Highly recommend y'all give it a listen

GAWKWARD IS BACK!!! SO excited to be back with you guys and bring you some brand spankin' new episodes with some truly INCREDIBLE guests! It's gonna be a good season, y'all! This week host Kelsey Pribilski interviews her uber talented pal, Jamie Costa! You may know Jamie for his incredible impressions (Ex: Robin Williams, Patrick Swayze) and stunning Star Wars Fan Films. In this episode, Jamie (@jamiecosta) dishes on how he got sent to military boarding school as a teen! He also lets us in on how his career started and what led to him doing impressions. Enjoy! Like! Rate! Subscribe! Produced, Shot & Edited By: Kelsey Pribilski Instagram: @gawkwardpod @kelseypribilski Email: gawkwardpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Gawkward PodcastMusic By: Heath Allyn @heathallynSound Mixing By: Dave Novak @davetothenovakWebsite: Gawkwardpodcast.com

GAWKWARD IS BACK!!! SO excited to be back with you guys and bring you some brand spankin' new episodes with some truly INCREDIBLE guests! It's gonna be a good season, y'all! First up- Christine "Snaps"! You might know this gal from her viral TikTok about buying a cactus at Walmart late one night. Her life has changed so much in the last 6 months and it was so much fun to be able to track her journey back to her Gawkward days! Christine (@christines_Snapss) confesses she wanted to be a dolphin trainer and also shares a classmates reaction to when she told him she had a crush on him. Buckle up- this is a funny one!! Be sure to check out Christine on Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube!!! Produced, Shot & Edited By: Kelsey Pribilski Instagram: @gawkwardpod @kelseypribilski Email: gawkwardpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Gawkward PodcastMusic By: Heath Allyn @heathallynSound Mixing By: Dave Novak @davetothenovakWebsite: Gawkwardpodcast.com

Gawkward is on Summer Break! While the Gawkward team gets a little R&R, check out this #throwback episode with Rooster Teeth's Chris Demarais! New episodes and lots of extras will be back the last week of August. Stay safe, everyone!Host Kelsey Pribilski gets Gawkward with a fellow Harker Heights High School grad! Christiana Yebra (@christianayebra) explains what the high school experience was like for her and what she's up to now (hint: it involves two Bachelor alum)! Instagram: @gawkwardpod @kelseypribilski Email: gawkwardpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Gawkward PodcastMusic By: Heath Allyn @heathallynSound Mixing By: Dave Novak @davetothenovakSpecial Thanks: Jeff Ray @jeffshootsyou

Your story isn't finished. There is always time to write a new chapter. In this podcast episode (the first solocast in a little while) I explore some topics that may be unwritten chapters of your book and how we can put pen to paper (literally and figuratively) to fill in our book of life.  SKIP AHEAD: 1:05 : Foreword [quote from They Said This Would Be Fun by Eternity Martis] 3:12 : The first chapter: Increasing capacity [notes from The Potential Principle by Mark Sanborn] 6:09: The second chapter: Building good relationships [notes from Popular by Mitch Prinstein] 13:06 : The third chapter: Be a good friend [notes from The Rules of Life by Richard Templar] 16:51 : The fourth chapter: The uncertainty curve [notes from Maximize Your Potential, a series of essays produce3d by 99u] 25:33 : The fifth chapter: The evil of fulfillment [notes from The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison] 27:20 : Epilogue

Gawkward is on Summer Break! While the Gawkward team gets a little R&R, check out this #throwback episode with Rooster Teeth's Chris Demarais! New episodes and lots of extras will be back the last week of August. Stay safe, everyone!Host Kelsey Pribilski interviews Rooster Teeth's Chris Demarais! Chris (@chrisdemarais) shares some SUPER Gawkward stories from his past and talks about what is was like growing up in a small Texas town. He also has one of the best answers to the Caboodle of Questions segment! You'll definitely want to check this episode out.Produced, Shot & Edited By: Kelsey Pribilski Instagram: @gawkwardpod @kelseypribilski Email: gawkwardpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Gawkward PodcastMusic By: Heath Allyn @heathallynSound Mixing By: Dave Novak @davetothenovak

Gawkward is on Summer Break! While the Gawkward team gets a little R&R, check out this #throwback episode with Standup Comedian Doug Mellard! New episodes and lots of extras will be back the last week of August. Stay safe, everyone!Host Kelsey Pribilski gets Gawkward with her comedian buddy, Doug Mellard! Doug (@dougmellard) talks about some of his rather messy moments as a teen and the two chat about his unique road to standup comedy. Instagram: @gawkwardpod @kelseypribilski Email: gawkwardpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Gawkward PodcastMusic By: Heath Allyn @heathallynSound Mixing By: Dave Novak @davetothenovak

Host Kelsey Pribilski interviews a gal pal she's known since the THIRD GRADE, Erin Mooney! Erin (@emoondog19) and Kelsey catch up in quarantine and reflect on some shared embarrassing memories. Erin reveals a prank call gone wrong and SO many more juicy stories from her youth! This episode is hilarious! Be sure to check it out!! Produced, Shot & Edited By: Kelsey Pribilski Instagram: @gawkwardpod @kelseypribilski Email: gawkwardpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Gawkward PodcastMusic By: Heath Allyn @heathallynSound Mixing By: Dave Novak @davetothenovakWebsite: Gawkwardpodcast.com

Host Kelsey Pribilski interviews an old theater pal and fellow HHHS graduate, Zachary Williams! Zach (@zachthedude) shares how his military career began and what it's like being stationed in Japan during a pandemic. This episode is chock-full of embarrassing school stories and theater memories! Be sure to give it a watch/listen!Produced, Shot & Edited By: Kelsey Pribilski Instagram: @gawkwardpod @kelseypribilski Email: gawkwardpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Gawkward PodcastMusic By: Heath Allyn @heathallynSound Mixing By: Dave Novak @davetothenovakWebsite: Gawkwardpodcast.com

Psychology and neuroscience professor Mitch Prinstein discusses the impact of the pandemic and social distancing efforts on mental health. “COVID Conversations: Society, Politics and Economics amid the COVID-19 Pandemic” is a new podcast by the College of Arts & Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The podcast features sought-after, expert researchers on UNC’s faculty and the episodes will focus on immediate concerns driving headlines. covidconversations.unc.edu Learn more about the UNC College of Arts & Sciences at college.unc.edu and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube at @unccollege.

What actions would you take if you knew how important friendships were for your health? Most of us recognize that friendships play an important role in our lives. Yet few of us realize how crucial they are for our health and well-being.  In this interview, Lydia Denworth, author of the book, Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond, shares fascinating research on the science of friendship. She argues that, "Friendship is as important as diet and exercise for both our psychological and physical health." In our conversation, Lydia explains ways of assessing whether our friendships are healthy. She also describes the neuroscience of friendship. For example, she discusses a remarkable study where researchers looked at participants' brain patterns while watching snippets of different videos. Their analysis yielded a surprising finding, as Lydia explains, "Just by looking at the brain processing, they could predict who was friends with who." Lydia Denworth is a contributing editor for Scientific American, writes the Brain Waves blog for Psychology Today, and is the author of two previous books, Toxic Truth and I Can Hear You Whisper. Her work has appeared in publications that include, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Host and Producer You can learn more about Curious Minds Host and Creator, Gayle Allen, and Producer and Editor, Rob Mancabelli, here.  Episode Links: John Bowlby and Robert Hinde Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey The Social Brain Lisa Berkman Framingham Heart Study and Alameda County Study James House John T. Cacioppo and Steve Cole Social Neuroscience Evolutionary Mechanisms for Loneliness Popular by Mitch Prinstein Amboseli Baboon Research Project and Jeanne Altmann and Susan Alberts The Amazing Monkey Island in Puerto Rico - Cayo Santiago Your Brain Reveals Who Your Friends Are What Makes a Good Life TED Talk with Robert Waldinger and Arlie Bock If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Enjoy: Episode 150: Marc Brackett on Permission to Feel Episode 148: Adam Waytz on the Power of Human Episode 90: Dan Heath on Creating Moments that Matter Episode 84: Mitch Prinstein on How Popularity Shapes Our Lives 3 Ways to Support the Podcast: Subscribe Tell a friend or family member about the podcast or an interview you enjoyed Rate and review the podcast on iTunes or wherever you subscribe Where You Can Find Curious Minds: Spotify iTunes Tunein Stitcher Google Play Overcast

What makes someone popular or unpopular? What are the pros and cons of popularity? And what was Brian's social status in high school?Talk psych to us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comFurther Reading:“The neural bases of social pain: Evidence for shared representations with physical pain” by Naomi Eisenberger (2012) “Myeloid differentiation architecture of leukocyte transcriptome dynamics in perceived social isolation” by Steven Cole et. al. (2015) “Dimensions and types of social status: A cross-age perspective” by John Coie, Kenneth Dodge, & Heide Coppotelli (1982) Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships by Mitch Prinstein (2018) “What Ever Happened to the ‘Cool’ Kids? Long‐Term Sequelae of Early Adolescent Pseudomature Behavior” by Joseph Allen (2014) Psychology of Popularity course on Coursera by Mitch Prinstein "Being a Celebrity: A Phenomenology of Fame" by Donna Rockwell & David Giles (2009)Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings

This week, Laura & Jerome talk about Mitch Prinstein's book, Popular: Why being liked is the secret to greater success and happiness. This episode hits really close to home for Laura, because as every parent of a middle schooler knows that this is the time when kids really start "keeping score." And of course with social media, keeping score is real (and doesn't even need the quotation marks!). Prinstein's basic premise is that kids (and people) should strive for likeability, not popularity, if they want to live happier, healthier lives for the long run. Fascinating topic, great advice from Dr. Jerome. Resources:Popular by Mitch Prinstein

Special guest: Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D Any mention of the word “popular” and many of us are transported to a time when popularity really seemed to matter. Who was on top, who was on bottom and who floated somewhere in the middle of the social hierarchy at school and among peer groups? Who was well-liked by many, who was revered by the masses and who was feared by most- you know, the kids who were popular by default because nobody really wanted to attempt to take on the views and power of that group of kids? Interestingly, popularity in our younger years, according to research, can predict how successful we are in our adulthood—but are we, as parents, supposed to help our children to become more popular, then? Actually, the definition of popularity needs to be fully understood to learn the answer to that- and the strategies and key conversations to help our children will follow. For that, we turn to our guest, Dr. Mitch Prinstein. Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is a husband, a father, board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mitch's Peer Relations Lab has been conducting research on popularity and peer relations for almost 20 years—and has produced over 100 scientific works, including a slew of scientific journal articles, book chapters, a set of encyclopedias on adolescent development, and even a textbook on the field of clinical psychology. Mitch is deeply committed to science and training in clinical psychology and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere. He is also the author of the book; Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World The post How to Talk to Kids About Popularity with Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D Any mention of the word “popular” and many of us are transported to a time when popularity really seemed to matter. Who was on top, who was on bottom and who floated somewhere in the middle of the social hierarchy at school and among peer groups? Who was well-liked by many, who was revered by the masses and who was feared by most- you know, the kids who were popular by default because nobody really wanted to attempt to take on the views and power of that group of kids? Interestingly, popularity in our younger years, according to research, can predict how successful we are in our adulthood—but are we, as parents, supposed to help our children to become more popular, then? Actually, the definition of popularity needs to be fully understood to learn the answer to that- and the strategies and key conversations to help our children will follow. For that, we turn to our guest, Dr. Mitch Prinstein. Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is a husband, a father, board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mitch's Peer Relations Lab has been conducting research on popularity and peer relations for almost 20 years—and has produced over 100 scientific works, including a slew of scientific journal articles, book chapters, a set of encyclopedias on adolescent development, and even a textbook on the field of clinical psychology. Mitch is deeply committed to science and training in clinical psychology and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere. He is also the author of the book; Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World The post How to Talk to Kids About Popularity with Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D Any mention of the word “popular” and many of us are transported to a time when popularity really seemed to matter. Who was on top, who was on bottom and who floated somewhere in the middle of the social hierarchy at school and among peer groups? Who was well-liked by many, who was revered by the masses and who was feared by most- you know, the kids who were popular by default because nobody really wanted to attempt to take on the views and power of that group of kids? Interestingly, popularity in our younger years, according to research, can predict how successful we are in our adulthood—but are we, as parents, supposed to help our children to become more popular, then? Actually, the definition of popularity needs to be fully understood to learn the answer to that- and the strategies and key conversations to help our children will follow. For that, we turn to our guest, Dr. Mitch Prinstein. Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is a husband, a father, board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mitch’s Peer Relations Lab has been conducting research on popularity and peer relations for almost 20 years—and has produced over 100 scientific works, including a slew of scientific journal articles, book chapters, a set of encyclopedias on adolescent development, and even a textbook on the field of clinical psychology. Mitch is deeply committed to science and training in clinical psychology and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere. He is also the author of the book; Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World The post How to Talk to Kids About Popularity with Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Special guest: Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D Any mention of the word “popular” and many of us are transported to a time when popularity really seemed to matter. Who was on top, who was on bottom and who floated somewhere in the middle of the social hierarchy at school and among peer groups? Who was well-liked by many, who was revered by the masses and who was feared by most- you know, the kids who were popular by default because nobody really wanted to attempt to take on the views and power of that group of kids? Interestingly, popularity in our younger years, according to research, can predict how successful we are in our adulthood—but are we, as parents, supposed to help our children to become more popular, then? Actually, the definition of popularity needs to be fully understood to learn the answer to that- and the strategies and key conversations to help our children will follow. For that, we turn to our guest, Dr. Mitch Prinstein. Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is a husband, a father, board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mitch’s Peer Relations Lab has been conducting research on popularity and peer relations for almost 20 years—and has produced over 100 scientific works, including a slew of scientific journal articles, book chapters, a set of encyclopedias on adolescent development, and even a textbook on the field of clinical psychology. Mitch is deeply committed to science and training in clinical psychology and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere. He is also the author of the book; Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World The post How to Talk to Kids About Popularity with Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Some of us recall high school as being filled with fun parties, football games and flirting while others think back to that time with a shudder and are just glad it’s over. But is it really over? Does our social status as teens follow us for the rest of our lives? Can we raise today’s children and teens differently in our ever-status-obsessed culture? Our guest is Mitch Prinstein, PhD, distinguished professor of psychology and neuroscience and director of clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who wrote "Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships.” APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020 sessions, learn more at http://convention.apa.org/proposals

On this episode of Grow Kinder, we talk with Dr. Mitch Prinstein, whose research on popularity and peer relations has established him as a thought leader in adolescent psychology. As director of clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mitch leads the Peer Relations Lab, which, for nearly twenty years, has studied why popularity plays a key role in childhood development and how it influences our lives as adults. We talk with Mitch about popularity in terms of likeability and status, its positive and negative impacts, and how parents can help kids navigate social dynamics in the twenty-first century. Learn more about Mitch's work and his book Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships, at www.mitchprinstein.com.

The rate of teen suicide in North Carolina has doubled in the last 10 years. Self-harm among 10- to 14-year-old girls in the U.S. has nearly tripled since 2009. Nearly one in seven U.S. children and adolescents has a mental health condition and half go untreated. This week we explore this often difficult topic with a panel experts to try to understand the real facts and where to go from here. We’ll also meet a Wake County mother who lived through the unthinkable when her middle school age son took his own life. This special 100th episode panel discussion was recorded with a live studio audience. Guests • Dr. Carrie Brown, Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral Health & IDD, NC Dept. of Health & Human Services • Dr. Mitch Prinstein, Director of Graduate Studies, UNC-Chapel Hill and author of "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World" • Shannon McDonald, Wake County parent • Symone Kiddoo, School Social Worker, Durham Public Schools

Mitch Prinstein examines how our popularity affects our success, our relationships, our happiness, and why we don’t always want to be the most popular. Mitch is the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and the director of clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of the book Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships.

It was the week of the BBC's 100 Women of the Year list, Hockney's record-breaking art sale and the story of Deke Duncan, a radio jockey playing to an audience of one (Dolly's spirit animal.)On today's agenda, the 'cleanfluencer' phenomenon, Mrs Hinch - who has over 1.3 million IG followers and shares videos of herself cleaning. Why DO people go so potty for her? Does she offer an ordered escape from a terrifyingly messy world?And we discuss Lolly Adefope's wry joke about a whitewashed comedy line-up - which escalated into a perceived 'race row' and saw Lolly cast in the role of 'Angry Black Woman.' Why is calm and valid criticism so hard for us to accept? And what does it say about diversity - or rather, the continued lack of it?E-mail thehighlowshow@gmail.comTweet us @The High Low LinksMother Ship, by Francesca Segal https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1116702/mother-ship/9781784742690.htmlWhy Are Young People Having So Little Sex? By Katie Julian for The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/12/the-sex-recession/573949/Popular, by Mitch Prinstein https://www.amazon.co.uk/Popular-Finding-Happiness-Success-Relationships/dp/039956375XBBC's 100 Women list of 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-46225037Tara Westover on How To Fail, with Elizabeth Day https://www.acast.com/how-to-fail1/how-to-fail-tara-westoverWhen Michelle Met Oprah - Dec issue of ELLE UK https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a25007149/michelle-obama-is-still-optimistic/Could The Palm Oil Boycott Increase Deforestation?: https://theconversation.com/palm-oil-boycott-could-actually-increase-deforestation-sustainable-products-are-the-solution-106733Why Young Men Need More Pornography, by Eva Wiseman: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/young-men-pornographyIndia Knight on Sex Education for Girls: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/india-knight-mp-jess-phillips-sex-ed-must-change-help-girls-take-ownership-bodies-97c96k5n7 Homecoming on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B07FP41Z59Lena Dunham on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/lena-dunhamElizabeth Gilbert on The Ted Interview: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/elizabeth-gilbert-shows-up-for-everything/id1437306870?i=1000421929243&mt=2 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“We are biologically programmed to care what others think of us”Who doesn't want to be more popular? Leading psychologist, Professor Mitch Prinstein explains why perhaps we should be careful what we wish for… More than childhood intelligence, family background, or prior psychological issues, research indicates that it’s how popular we were in our early years that predicts how successful and how happy we grow up to be. But it’s not always the conventionally popular people who fare the best, for the simple reason that there is more than one type of popularity: the first based on status and the second based on likeability. Although we are hardwired to crave status, research indicates that this type of popularity hurts us more than we realise. In fact, research shows that people who were popular in high school were more likely to suffer from addictions, problems in relationships and had a higher risk of depression, anxiety and loneliness in later life.We discuss how popularity taps into our basic need to survive and examine the surprising links to our health and lifespan, offering important insights for all of us about how we can cultivate the right kind of popularity. This conversation is more relevant today than ever before. In a world that pushes us to pursue power, and click our way to online status, it has become too easy to be lured towards a type of popularity that can harm us, and our children. This is a truly eye-opening conversation – I hope you enjoy it! My upcoming book 'The Stress Solution' covers these topics in detail. You can pre-order it on Amazon.Show notes available at drchatterjee.com/popularityFollow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee/Follow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee/Follow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Mitch Prinstein always found himself interested how popularity influence the way we see the world and have relationships with those around us. On this episode of Well Said, Prinstein discusses his research and explains the different forms of popularity and why it doesn’t always pay to be the most popular. Prinstein’s book, “Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World that Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships” dives deeper into his research and was selected as the 2018 Summer Reading Program book for incoming first-year and transfer students.

On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Mitch Prinstein, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. There’s a science to being popular – and a proven path to likability. Then on Tech Nation Health, Chief Correspondent Dr Daniel Kraft brings 3D printing into healthcare – there’s a lot of value there – far more than printing cute little widgets just for fun. And Dr. Serge Saxonov, CEO of 10x Genomics, explains how our current technology for decoding our genomes has its limits, and how to can be improved upon.

On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Mitch Prinstein, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. There’s a science to being popular – and a proven path to likability. Then on Tech Nation Health, Chief Correspondent Dr Daniel Kraft brings 3D printing into healthcare – there’s a lot of value there – far more than printing cute little widgets just for fun. And Dr. Serge Saxonov, CEO of 10x Genomics, explains how our current technology for decoding our genomes has its limits, and how to can be improved upon.

Mitch Prinstein joins me in this episode to explore why it’s so important to be likable instead of high status. Mitch is the author of Popular: Finding Happiness and Success in a World That Cares Too Much About the Wrong Kinds of Relationships. He’s also board-certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Mitch shares his thoughts on how we can increase our likability, online romantic relationships, time spent on social media, and much much more! Find Out More About Mitch Here: Mitch PrinsteinMitch Prinstein at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill@mitchprinstein on TwitterMitch Prinstein on WikipediaMitch Prinstein on LinkedInMitch Prinstein on Facebook In This Episode: [01:29] - Mitch talks about his book, and what inspired him to write it. [03:45] - We hear more about the distinguishment between likeability versus status, and where that leads. [06:15] - How do we take specific practical application of this likeability factor of popularity and improve our likeability and influence in our social spheres, and make a bigger impact? [08:39] - Mitch discusses how we can assess whether we’re going down the wrong track, and points out the importance of looking at our relationships to assess our likeability. [12:26] - We go through a few different use cases where likeability trumps status in terms of impact for the person and the community. [16:17] - Stephan talks about an epiphany he had related to his kids. Mitch then responds and elaborates on Stephan’s point. [19:03] - We hear about a powerful framework that Stephan learned from Pia Mellody. [23:25] - Isn’t it important to see that we live in a friendly universe, instead of one that’s cold and dark and desolate? [28:16] - Mitch shares his thoughts about what age he would want his child to start using social media and a smartphone. [31:10] - Stephan points out that whether we like it or not, kids will have access to porn and disturbing images. [34:14] - Mitch explains one of the reasons why he’s been talking to many kids around the country. [37:47] - What does a dysfunctional marital relationship look like for someone who spent way too much time on social media and digital device? [39:47] - Mitch explores one of the limitations of our electronic and media-related communications. [42:47] - One of the problems with the way that popularity is being cultivated today through social media is that it’s about being popular with a group of people you have no intention of ever meeting. [45:24] - Mitch shares his thoughts on online romantic or sexual relationships where there’s no intention of meeting in person. [46:44] - What should we be doing to increase our likeability? [49:00] - We learn about some empathy-building exercises that we can do. [54:51] - Stephan shares some similar approaches to what Mitch has been describing. [57:42] - What next steps would Mitch recommend for listeners? Links and Resources: Mitch Prinstein Mitch Prinstein at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill @mitchprinstein on Twitter Mitch Prinstein on Wikipedia Mitch Prinstein on LinkedIn Mitch Prinstein on Facebook Joseph Allen at the University of Virginia Tony Robbins Dr. John Demartini on the Optimized Geek Pew Research Center CaptainSparklez PewDiePie Amy Africa Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt on the Optimized Geek Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Byron Katie on the Optimized Geek

Mitch Prinstein is the UNC director of clinical psychology and the author of Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World. He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, and many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Prinstein, author of the book "Popular", talks about his research on teenage popularity and reveals the scientific explanation for why teens get so obsessed with status. He also shares some simple things parents can do to help teens keep everything in perspective.

Do you ever wonder why some people are more popular than others? The foundation for climbing up the social ladder starts early, and it turns out that parents actually have an enormous influence on how well-liked their kids are. Psychology professor Mitch Prinstein explains how popularity develops and why it matters.

Mitch Prinstein helps us understand the different types of popularity and teaches us how to boost our popularity by working on our likability.   You'll Learn: Subtle ways to boost your likability in meetings How and why to distinguish between the two kinds of popularity: likability and status How to get people to stop looking at their phones to talk to you   About Mitch: Mitch is a professor, scientist, university administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and an exhausted dad.  He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep243

Mitch Prinstein helps us understand the different types of popularity and teaches us how to boost our popularity by working on our likability.   You'll Learn: Subtle ways to boost your likability in meetings How and why to distinguish between the two kinds of popularity: likability and status How to get people to stop looking at their phones to talk to you   About Mitch: Mitch is a professor, scientist, university administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and an exhausted dad.  He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazin

Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, the LA Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, TIME magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, and elsewhere. In his latest book Popular: The Power of Likeability in A Status-Obsessed World, Prinstein examines how our popularity affects our success, our relationships, and our happiness—and why we don’t always want to be the most popular. In our conversation we cover this and more, with key themes being: Why seeking popularity is actually a basic human need, Why it's not always the "conventionally popular" people who fare best, and how this relates to the (2) different strategies for achieving popularity: Likeability Status How studies can help explain both the basic human needs Facebook serves, and the more general status-seeking phenomenon on social media, What it means to induce a "Popularity Boomerang", and how becoming aware of it can fundamentally change the environment you exist in, How your early experiences of popularity (or lack thereof) are probably helping or hindering how you show up in the world today, and if hindering, how you can overcome its effects, Why  it's more important the raise likeable kids than you might think, and the parenting implications of popularity research, The likeability advantage. We hope this conversation gives you some insights about popularity that will help you achieve your social, personal, and professional goals. Enjoy! Links: Popular: The Power of Likeability in A Status-Obsessed World is out now https://www.amazon.com/Popular-Power-Likability-Status-Obsessed-World/dp/0399563733/ Read an overview of the book and to take the Popularity Quiz http://www.mitchprinstein.com/books/popular-book/ Follow Mitch on Twitter @mitchprinstein https://twitter.com/mitchprinstein For more information on Mitch or his research visit  http://www.mitchprinstein.com/

Sorry nerds, popularity matters. Psychology professor Mitch Prinstein explains why.

This week on Innovation Hub we’ll take a look at the science of popularity, the hard work that goes into making a living online, and the reason why we always say we’re busy.

When you hear the word “popular” you’re probably transported back to high school where cliques of cheerleaders and football players ruled the roost while everyone else was at the bottom of the social hierarchy. Even as an adult, you probably remember where you stood in the pecking order and have some powerful emotions associated with that.  My guest today has researched why popularity plays a key role in our social and psychological development and how our place in the social pecking order as children and teenagers can affect our happiness and well-being even when we’re in our 30s and 40s. His name is Mitch Prinstein. He’s a professor of adolescent psychology at the University of North Carolina and the author of the book "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World." Today on the show, Mitch breaks down the two different types of social status: popularity and likability. He then shares research that suggests that while popularity comes with short-term benefits, it also has a tremendous amount of long-term downsides. Instead of focusing on popularity, Mitch argues that learning to be likable can get you all the benefits of status without the drawbacks. He then shares what you can do to become more likable in your life. Next we digs into the research that shows how children as young as 5 are already aware of who’s likable and who isn’t, how and why that status sensitivity goes into overdrive in your teenage years, and how being likable at a young age can have benefits well into adulthood.  This is a fascinating show with lots of great insights and even action steps on becoming more likable.

Why are high-school memories of popularity so strong? Because they still shape our lives today. Mitch Prinstein, author of the book, Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-obsessed World and Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, explains how teen popularity impacts adult happiness, our health, and our relationships. And surprisingly, not just for unpopular, but for popular people, too. And, according to Mitch, if you thought there was only one kind of popularity -- the high status kind -- then you are seeing only half the picture. There is actually another kind -- one based on likability -- that plays a key role in our lives. In fact, understanding what sets these two kinds of popularity apart -- for ourselves and our organizations -- can mean the difference between being a mediocre and an outstanding leader. In this interview we discuss: The connection between adolescent brain development and our desire for popularity How memories of our popularity as teens stays with us in adulthood, for better or worse The difference between likability and high-status popularity and why it matters How and why high-status teens can suffer from relationship, mental health, and addiction problems as adults How bosses who bully may have achieved high-status popularity as teens The ill health effects low likeability, low status teens experience as adults How our bodies are attuned to our experience with popularity as teens Why likeability and kindness trumps high status when it comes to popularity How our brains get a signal for social pain when we perceive we are excluded or unpopular How perceived unpopularity can trigger in our bodies an unhealthy inflammation response How the more sensitive we are to physical pain the more sensitive we can be to social pain and rejection How likeable people tend to hang back and observe before talking How likeable people say things like: I wonder if . . . , rather than: We should . . . The fact that our memories of popularity from our teenage years influence how we see the world, including what we attribute actions of others to When someone stands you up or shows up late, do you blame yourself or blame them? Our popularity when we were younger influences how we view popularity for our children Anxious and insecure mothers often have popular children because they pay attention to how their children interact with peers and tend to coach their children in proactive ways How parents can help their children to achieve likeable popularity by modeling what it looks like and scaffolding support through young adulthood How our likability as young people has a greater influence than many other factors when it comes to our health and well-being as adults How the kind of popularity we associate with social media, like likes,is not the kind of popularity that serves us well as social human beings How the extent to which others like something online can lead us to engage in more risky behavior How the ways we interact with social media are changing what we value and care about Why the more we connect online for status, the lonelier and more isolated we can feel Links to Topics Mentioned in this Podcast @mitchprinstein http://www.mitchprinstein.com/ Naomi Eisenberger Take Pride by Jessica Tracy Martha Putallaz If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review it on iTunes - your ratings make all the difference. For automatic delivery of new episodes, be sure to subscribe. As always, thanks for listening! Thank you to Emmy-award-winning Creative Director Vanida Vae for designing the Curious Minds logo, and thank you to Rob Mancabelli for all of his production expertise! www.gayleallen.net LinkedIn @GAllenTC

Popularity may actually be as important as we thought it was in high school. That teenage quest for popularity appears to follow us long after our high school days and impacts the way we interpret the world as adults. In this week’s episode, we talk about popularity, how people chase the wrong kind of popularity and how that follows us into adulthood with Mitch Prinstein, the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and author of the book “Popular.”

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“Popular will make you rethink every social interaction you’ve had since high school” — Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet No matter how old you are, there’s a good chance that the word “popular” immediately transports you back to your teenage years. Most of us can easily recall the adolescent social cliques and the high school pecking order, and even as adults we all still remember exactly where we stood and the powerful emotions associated with our status persist decades later. In his new book, Popular, UNC professor of psychology and neuroscience examines why popularity plays such a key role in our development and, ultimately, how it still influences our happiness and success today. But it’s not always the conventionally popular people who fare the best, for the simple reason that there is more than one type of popularity—and many of us still long for the wrong one. As children, we strive to be likable, which can offer real benefits not only on the playground but throughout our lives. In adolescence, though, a new form of popularity emerges, and we suddenly begin to care about status, power, influence, and notoriety—it is this type of popularity that hurts us more than we realize. Mitch Prinstein discusses how: The old dynamics of our youth continue to play out in every business meeting, every social gathering, in our personal relationships, and even how we raise our children Popularity affects our DNA, our health, and mortality More than childhood intelligence, family background, or prior psychological issues, research indicates that it’s how popular we were in our early years that predicts how successful and how happy we grow up to be Realistically, we can’t ignore our natural human social impulses to be included and well-regarded by others, but we can learn how to manage those impulses in beneficial and gratifying ways. Prinstein shows us how to make the wisest choices for ourselves and for our children, so we may all pursue more meaningful, satisfying, and rewarding relationships. About the Author Mitch Prinstein*, Ph.D. is a husband, a father, board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prinstein’s Peer Relations Lab has been conducting research on popularity and peer relations for almost 20 years, and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Child and Human Development, and several private foundations, resulting in over 100 scientific works, including a slew of scientific journal articles, book chapters, a set of encyclopedias on adolescent development, and even a textbook on the field of clinical psychology. * He was not popular in high school. http://www.mitchprinstein.com/