In this episode of Changing Minds, I speak with James Kimmel Jr., J.D., lawyer, author of The Science of Revenge, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. James is a leading researcher on revenge, addiction, and forgiveness, and he was the first to identify compulsive revenge seeking as an addiction. He developed the behavioral and brain disease models of revenge addiction as public health approaches to prevent violence. James is also the creator of the Nonjustice System and the Miracle Court App, innovative tools that help people manage grievances, control revenge cravings, and embrace forgiveness. We also explore the difference between true justice and revenge, the neuroscience of forgiveness, and how forgiveness can rewire our brains. If you’ve ever struggled with anger, resentment, or the temptation to seek revenge, this conversation will provide you with powerful insights into how to move from pain toward peace. https://www.jameskimmeljr.com/ Miracle Court App available at https://www.miraclecourt.com Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Join my Newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/
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RERUN - How to Change Your Mindset and Change Your Life
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RERUN: How your Brain Tricks you: Cognitive Biases of Perception
Your mind is incredible, but it isn’t always as objective as you think. In this rerun episode of Changing Minds, I explore 21 of the most common cognitive biases that quietly shape your decisions every single day—whether in your career, relationships, or personal growth. Why do first impressions stick with us? (Anchoring Bias) Why are we more attuned to potential risks than potential rewards? (Negativity Bias) And why does simply seeing something repeatedly make us feel more positively about it? (Mere Exposure Effect) By understanding these mental shortcuts, you’ll be better equipped to recognize hidden patterns in your thinking and make wiser, more intentional choices. Listen in and discover how to outsmart your brain’s blind spots. Visit my website: owenfitzpatrick.com Join my Newsletter: owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter
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RERUN: How Dopamine Works: Understanding Your Brain’s Most Important Chemical
In this rerun of the Changing Minds Podcast, we explore the remarkable power of dopamine—the brain’s motivation molecule. Far more than just a “feel-good” chemical, dopamine shapes our habits, fuels our ambitions, and even influences how we see ourselves and the world. In this episode, I break down the science of how dopamine drives desire, learning, and belief change, and why it plays such a central role in both short-term behaviors and long-term goals. You’ll also learn practical strategies to boost, balance, and make the most of your dopamine levels—so you can sharpen your focus, strengthen your motivation, and create lasting change. If you’ve ever wondered why dopamine gets so much attention in neuroscience, or how you can harness it to improve your life, this episode is for you.
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RERUN: The Science Behind How to Change Your Habits
In this classic episode of Changing Minds, I dive deep into the fascinating science of habit change. Drawing from over 30 years of helping people worldwide transform their routines, I unpack the psychology, history, and neuroscience behind how habits are formed and how to break or build them effectively. You’ll learn research-backed strategies from groundbreaking works like Atomic Habits and Tiny Habits, discover how dopamine drives your behavior, and explore practical techniques to create lasting change. Whether you want to finally drop a bad habit or lock in a powerful new one, this episode will give you the tools to make it happen. Visit my website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/Join my Newsletter: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/newsletter/ Subscribe 🔴
Changing Minds Podcast is a podcast about thinking for a change. Each week, Psychologist Owen Fitzpatrick will be exploring how you can use behavioral science to learn how to run your brain better, influence others better, and believe better.
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