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Can You Really Change Your Personality? w/ Olga Khazan

The Psychology Podcast

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Exploring Personality and Mindfulness

This chapter examines the interplay between personality traits like neuroticism and mindfulness practices, including yoga and nature walks. It highlights the potential benefits of psychedelics in enhancing openness and reducing anxiety related to PTSD, while also discussing creative activities as forms of mindfulness. The dialogue further explores agreeableness, the dark and light triads, and how personal experiences, such as parenting, influence one's personality traits over time.

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