Alia Crum

In a captivating discussion, Dr. Alia Crum, a Stanford psychology professor and director of the Mind & Body Lab, highlights the powerful role of mindsets on health. She reveals how simply believing a food is indulgent can influence our hormones and satiety. Dr. Crum shares insights on reframing stress as a growth tool and its unexpected benefits on performance. She dives into studies showing that viewing daily activities as true exercise can enhance weight loss and health outcomes, emphasizing the fascinating interplay between belief and physiology.

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.

Dr. Alia Crum, a leading researcher on mindsets, dives into how our beliefs can fundamentally alter our health and behaviors. She discusses her innovative studies, such as the hotel housekeepers whose mindsets changed their physical outcomes. Alia also explores how perceptions of stress can either enhance or debilitate us, emphasizing the power of mindset in managing challenges like cancer. By reshaping our interpretations, we can foster resilience and improve our quality of life. This riveting conversation highlights the transformative potential of mindsets in our everyday experiences.

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.