Smart People Podcast
Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth of experiences and insights that are brought to life in this top ranked podcast. Show topics include: psychology, leadership, education, technology, entrepreneurship, relationships, and much more.
Episodes
January 25, 2026 ⢠43 mins
What if the way we think, communicate, react under pressure, and connect with others isnât random at all?
And much of your experience could actually be decoded using a very specific behavioral model.
And this model could explain why certain conversations energize you while others shut you down, why stress brings out patterns you donât recognize, and why people who care about each other still miss each other completely.
In this e...
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December 15, 2025 ⢠67 mins
What if youâre not burned out, not clinically depressed, and nothing in your life is falling apartâbut you still feel numb, empty, or like youâre just going through the motions? In this episode, sociologist and mental health researcher Dr. Corey Keyes explains the science behind that feeling, and why he calls it âlanguishing.â We dig into how our culture massively underestimates mental health by defining it as ânot sick,â and why t...
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November 3, 2025 ⢠56 mins
What if there really was an ownerâs manual for being human? In this episode, Chris sits down with one of the top executive coaches in the country Shaun Dyke, to reveal the models that billion-dollar leaders use to understand people, motivate change, and create results. They unpack the hidden psychology behind your reactions, relationships, and resultsâand why most of us are still flying blind without our âhuman operating manual.â Y...
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October 13, 2025 ⢠53 mins
If youâve ever felt guilty for resenting your jobâeven one you worked hard to getâyouâre not alone. In this episode, psychologist and author Dr. Malissa Clark breaks down why burnout and dissatisfaction arenât always about hours worked, and why our relationship with work is more complicated than we think. We explore the hidden forces that keep us âalways on,â why rest doesnât always feel restful, and how modern work culture is quie...
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September 16, 2025 ⢠58 mins
Think youâre a creative person? Think again. In this episode, psychologist and author Dr. Zorana Pringle explains why most of us are far less creative than we believeâand what to do about it. We explore why great ideas often die before they ever get started, how fear disguises itself as perfectionism, and why creativity has more to do with action than inspiration. If youâve ever felt stuck, distracted, or frustrated that your ideas...
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August 19, 2025 ⢠47 mins
What if the biggest challenge with AI isnât the technology, but what itâs revealing about us?
Jeff Burningham has built companies, invested in hundreds of startups, and even run for governor â but his most urgent message comes in his new book The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI. He believes AI is a mirror, reflecting our values, flaws, and potential, and the real question is whether weâll grow wise e...
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What if the most powerful psychedelic on Earth isnât just a hallucinationâbut a message? Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Gallimore joins us to explore the mind-bending world of DMT, a molecule found in both nature and the human body that seems to reliably transport users to an alien-like realm filled with intelligent beings. In this episode, we dive into the science behind DMT, the mysterious commonalities in user experiences, and why Dr...
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July 8, 2025 ⢠59 mins
What if the desire for revenge wasnât just emotionalâbut biological? In this gripping conversation, Yale-trained lawyer and researcher James Kimmel Jr. explains how the brain processes revenge, why it feels so satisfying in the moment, and why it rarely brings the peace we expect. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and his own powerful personal story, James unpacks how revenge fuels everything from schoolyard fights to mass sho...
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June 19, 2025 ⢠54 mins
If youâve ever felt like youâre doing all the right thingsâthe workouts, the healthy food, the meditation app, the supplementsâbut your body still isnât responding the way it should⌠this episode is for you.
Because hereâs the truth: You canât heal until your body feels safe. Not calm. Not relaxed. Safe. And thatâs not just a mindsetâitâs a biological state.
Todayâs guest, Dr. David Rabin, is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuro...
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June 6, 2025 ⢠65 mins
Weâve been taught to fear stress, avoid it, and manage it like a toxin. But what if that belief is actually making us weaker? Dr. Sharon Bergquist has spent decades studying the relationship between stress, cellular health, and chronic diseaseâand what sheâs discovered turns the conventional wisdom upside down. We dig into what that means at the biological level: how stress impacts our cells, how it influences everything from aging...
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What if the federal government walked away from public education? Thatâs not a hypotheticalâitâs part of a real plan gaining traction right now. In this episode, we break down what it actually means to defund and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and why it could upend the future for millions of students. Former Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. joins us to cut through the noise and explain, in human terms, whatâs a...
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May 5, 2025 ⢠63 mins
What if the relentless chase for big goals is actually whatâs making you feel unfulfilled? In this episode, hospice physician and author Jordan Grumet shares what heâs learned from those at the end of lifeâand why our cultureâs definition of purpose may be all wrong. Instead of striving for impact, Jordan invites us to focus on the simple, joyful actions that light us up right now. Youâll learn why most of us donât have a purpose p...
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April 9, 2025 ⢠60 mins
This isnât another hype-filled tech episode or a doomsday warning about robots taking over. Itâs a grounded, human conversation about what we lose when we hand over too much to AIâand how to hold onto what matters most. In this episode, author and technologist Faisal Hoque blends decades of innovation experience with Eastern philosophy to explore something few are talking about: how convenience-driven tech use may be eroding our fr...
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March 25, 2025 ⢠36 mins
What if brainwashing isnât just a Cold War relic, but something weâre all quietly experiencing every day? In this episode, Harvard professor and author Rebecca Lemov joins us to unpack the hidden mechanics of mind controlâfrom historical POW camps to the subtle pull of your social media feed. We talk about the concept of âungrounding,â how it sets the stage for behavior change, and why no one is immuneânot even you. Rebecca also sh...
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March 18, 2025 ⢠18 mins
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Ever wonder why a routine checkup can leave you more anxious than assured? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Erika Schwartzâauthor of Donât Let Your Doctor Kill Youâwhoâs on a mission to dismantle the fear culture in modern medicine. If youâre tired of endless tests and pill-pushing, get ready for real talk about where to draw the line.Think you need a dozen tests to explain why youâre tired? Dr. Erika says itâs time to get bac...
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March 5, 2025 ⢠14 mins
Introducing 'Reflections,' a new twist on our classic podcast format. In this special new series, I'm flipping the script - instead of interviewing an expert, I'm sharing my personal takeaways, insights, and action items from our previous conversation. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how our expert's wisdom is impacting my life, and discover how you can apply these lessons to your own journey.
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February 25, 2025 ⢠70 mins
Sex and gender are at the center of heated debatesâbut what if much of what we believe isnât rooted in biological truth? In this episode, Dr. Nathan Lents, author of The Sexual Evolution, reveals what nature and evolution really tell us about sex, gender, and human relationships. Youâll discover why diversity in biologyâwhether in sex, gender, or mating strategiesâisnât just common but essential for survival. We explore surprising ...
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February 11, 2025 ⢠51 mins
đ¨ AI is changing healthcareâare we ready? đ¨
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lloyd Minor, Dean of the Stanford School of Medicine, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing medicineâfrom diagnosing diseases faster to improving patient care and even reshaping drug development. But with all the promise, there are major challenges: Can we trust AI with life-or-death decisions? Will it help fix our broken healthc...
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February 4, 2025 ⢠14 mins
Introducing 'Reflections,' a new twist on our classic podcast format. In this special new series, I'm flipping the script - instead of interviewing an expert, I'm sharing my personal takeaways, insights, and action items from our previous conversation. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how our expert's wisdom is impacting my life, and discover how you can apply these lessons to your own journey.
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