Alia Crum

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Alia Crum, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford and director of the Stanford Mind & Body Lab, delves into the fascinating power of mindsets. She reveals how beliefs about food can alter our physiological responses and influence satisfaction. Dr. Crum shares compelling research, including how hotel housekeepers improved health through mindset shifts about their work. The podcast also explores reframing stress as a growth opportunity, emphasizing adaptive mindsets for better health and performance outcomes.

Alia Crum, an assistant professor at Stanford and principal investigator at the Stanford Mind & Body Lab, dives into the transformative power of stress. She argues that stress, often viewed negatively, actually enhances our cognitive and physical capabilities. Crum explores practical strategies to harness stress for success, particularly in demanding situations like presentations. She also discusses nurturing adaptive mindsets in parenting and leadership, emphasizing authenticity in communication as key to overcoming anxiety and fostering resilience.

Stanford professor and mindset researcher, Alia Crum, discusses the impact of mindset on dieting, exercise, and healthcare. Topics include the placebo effect in exercise, healthcare providers' influence on allergic reactions, and the power of mindset in managing chronic illness and pain.

Alia Crum, an assistant professor at Stanford and head of the Stanford Mind and Body Lab, dives into the surprising benefits of stress. She explains how embracing stress can enhance cognitive function and improve interactions. The conversation reveals strategies to reframe stress as an opportunity for growth, especially in communication contexts. Crum also discusses nurturing adaptive mindsets in leadership and parenting, emphasizing authenticity in communication. Listeners will discover how a positive mindset can truly transform their experiences.

We often assume that we see ourselves and the world around us accurately. But psychologist Alia Crum says that our perceptions are always filtered through our mindsets — and these mindsets shape our lives in subtle but profound ways. In the second of two episodes, Alia explains how our beliefs about food and exercise affect our bodies.If you haven't yet listened to our first episode about mindsets, you can find it here. And if you'd like to support our work, you can do so at support.hiddenbrain.org.