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Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

199 — Can You Really Change Who You Are? The Surprising Truth About Personality with Olga Khazan

Mar 31, 2025
49:38

Are you stuck thinking, "This is just who I am?" Think again. Science shows your personality might not be as fixed as you think.


Olga Khazan knows this firsthand. As a journalist and author, she embarked on a journey to change her personality. And now she's discovering what she learned. Some of the things we discuss are:


  • The five core personality traits and how they shape your life
  • Why science says personality isn’t as fixed as you think
  • The habits and exercises that can help you become more outgoing, less stressed, or more ambitious
  • How Olga’s year-long experiment radically changed her reactions, relationships, and outlook on life
  • Insightful ways to step outside your comfort zone and grow into your best self


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Links & Resources

OlgaKhazan.com

Instagram — @Olganator

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