
Jen Martin
Award-winning educator from the University of Melbourne and author of the book "Why Am I Like This?: The Science Behind Your Weirdest Thoughts and Habits."
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Jul 21, 2025 • 48min
Real Reasons for Your Strange Thoughts & How Small Acts Change Lives
Jen Martin, an award-winning educator from the University of Melbourne, uncovers the science behind our weirdest thoughts and habits, including why we sometimes feel watched or forget why we entered a room. Tommy Spaulding, author and former CEO, shares the transformative power of small acts of kindness, revealing how orchestrating simple, intentional interactions can create lasting impact in people’s lives. They emphasize the importance of empathy, communication, and the potential we all hold to positively influence thousands through everyday actions.

Jan 4, 2026 • 1h 2min
Episode 328: Personality, Stress, and Steak: Jen Martin on Optimizing Health in Her New Book in the Healing Compass Series
Jen Martin, co-creator of the Healing Compass series, shares insights into how personality affects stress and healing. They discuss the Enneagram's role in understanding individual responses to stress and illness. Focusing on the carnivore diet, Jen reveals its healing potential by reducing inflammation and stabilizing energy. Personal recovery stories illustrate the diet's impact. They also touch on how personality traits can inform clinical communication and improve patient outcomes, creating a richer understanding of health and relationships.

Feb 29, 2024 • 45min
Don’t worry - you’re normal! Why we think the way we do.
Uncovering common human behaviors, the podcast explores FOMO, multitasking struggles, and procrastination. Delving into quirks and social connections, it discusses the allure of cuteness and the power of silence. From imposter syndrome to science communication, it reassures listeners that their thoughts and feelings are perfectly normal.


