Olga Khazan

Olga Khazan, an award-winning journalist from The Atlantic and author of 'Me, But Better,' shares her insights on transforming personality traits. She discusses how to recode your identity, emphasizing that traits like anxiety and neuroticism are not fixed. The conversation covers the surprising connection between gut health and emotional states, the neurobiology of gratitude, and effective strategies for overcoming inner critics. Olga’s personal journey serves as a guide for anyone desiring meaningful change and resilience at any age.

In this conversation with Olga Khazan, a writer at The Atlantic and author of 'Me, But Better', she shares her journey of transforming her personality traits. Olga discusses how intentional behavior changes led her to become more extroverted and agreeable. They explore concepts like the Big Five personality traits, the influence of mindfulness and meditation, and how external factors like psychedelics can reshape self-perception. Additionally, they dive into the dynamics of parenthood and its impact on personality evolution.