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Step Three: Cultivating Curiosity with Dr. Todd Kashdan

April 28, 2024 Dr. Abigail Henson
Step Three: Cultivating Curiosity with Dr. Todd Kashdan
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Step Three: Cultivating Curiosity with Dr. Todd Kashdan
Apr 28, 2024
Dr. Abigail Henson

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This episode is step three in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations and features Dr. Todd B. Kashdan, a Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, and a leading authority on well-being, curiosity, courage, and resilience. He has published over 200 scientific articles, his work has been cited over 35,000 times, and he received the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology. His books The Art of InsubordinationCurious? and The Upside of Your Dark Side have been translated into over 15 languages. His writing has appeared in the Harvard Business Review, National Geographic, and other publications, and his research is featured regularly in media outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Fast Company, and Time Magazine. 

 In this episode, we:

  • define curiosity
  • identify ways to become more "psychologically flexible"
  • discuss why curiosity is key to conversation
  • provide tangible tools to cultivate curiosity

If you have any questions or comments you would like addressed in the  Q&A with Dr. Kashdan, please email whatsjustpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow Whatsjust on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get details on where and when the Live Q&A is happening! 

And, as always, please review, subscribe, and share with everyone you know :)

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(02:39) The Journey from Panic Attacks to Curiosity

(08:35) Curiosity as a Tool for Personal Growth

(12:22) Cultivating Curiosity: Strategies and Insights

(17:13) Curiosity in Relationships and Social Dynamics

(24:27) Curiosity as a Lifelong Learning Skill

(29:22) Innovative Decision-Making Processes

(30:09) Exploring Psychological Flexibility

(35:54) The Power of Self-Distancing

(40:20) Curiosity as a Tool for Critical Conversations

(51:47) The Role of Curiosity in Understanding and Inclusion

(55:07) Three Captivating Things 

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This episode is step three in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations and features Dr. Todd B. Kashdan, a Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, and a leading authority on well-being, curiosity, courage, and resilience. He has published over 200 scientific articles, his work has been cited over 35,000 times, and he received the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology. His books The Art of InsubordinationCurious? and The Upside of Your Dark Side have been translated into over 15 languages. His writing has appeared in the Harvard Business Review, National Geographic, and other publications, and his research is featured regularly in media outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Fast Company, and Time Magazine. 

 In this episode, we:

  • define curiosity
  • identify ways to become more "psychologically flexible"
  • discuss why curiosity is key to conversation
  • provide tangible tools to cultivate curiosity

If you have any questions or comments you would like addressed in the  Q&A with Dr. Kashdan, please email whatsjustpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow Whatsjust on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get details on where and when the Live Q&A is happening! 

And, as always, please review, subscribe, and share with everyone you know :)

Become a supporter of the show with a monthly subscription (amount of your choice) and get a shoutout in upcoming episodes!

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(02:39) The Journey from Panic Attacks to Curiosity

(08:35) Curiosity as a Tool for Personal Growth

(12:22) Cultivating Curiosity: Strategies and Insights

(17:13) Curiosity in Relationships and Social Dynamics

(24:27) Curiosity as a Lifelong Learning Skill

(29:22) Innovative Decision-Making Processes

(30:09) Exploring Psychological Flexibility

(35:54) The Power of Self-Distancing

(40:20) Curiosity as a Tool for Critical Conversations

(51:47) The Role of Curiosity in Understanding and Inclusion

(55:07) Three Captivating Things 

Support the Show.

Intro
The Journey from Panic Attacks to Curiosity
Curiosity as a Tool for Personal Growth
Cultivating Curiosity: Strategies and Insights
Curiosity in Relationships and Social Dynamics
Curiosity as a Lifelong Learning Skill
Innovative Decision-Making Processes
Exploring Psychological Flexibility
The Power of Self-Distancing
Curiosity as a Tool for Critical Conversations
The Role of Curiosity in Understanding and Inclusion
Three Captivating Things