The Antifragile Podcast
Live research, discussion and guest experts on all things antifragility or the ability to not just survive adversity but to thrive through it and grow because of it. Recorded with Director of Mental Performance for the Washington Nationals and executive coach, Dr. Adam Wright and, Dr. Nick Holton, a coach and consultant for high level executives and elite athletes.
Episodes
Jenny Cavnar is not just calling games; she's redefining them. As the first woman in over 25 years to do play-by-play for Major League Baseball, Jenny’s voice in the booth is changing the sound (and the face) of the sport. In this powerful and personal conversation, Jenny opens up about the professional grit and personal grace it takes to thrive in high-stakes environments. From growing up on the baseball field as the daughter of...
In this episode of the Antifragile Podcast, we had the incredible opportunity to speak with Dr. Karen Dark, a remarkable individual whose life story exemplifies the concept of antifragility. At just 21 years old, Karen was paralyzed from the waist down, but instead of allowing this life-altering event to define her, she embraced challenges that many would consider insurmountable.
Karen shared her recent adventure to Everest Base C...
In this episode of the Antifragile Podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Brendan, a remarkable individual who recently completed the World's Toughest Row, an ocean rowing race from Monterey, California, to Kauai, Hawaii. Brendan and his team, which included a member living with Parkinson's, not only made history by becoming the first four-man American team to cross the mid-Pacific but also raised an astounding $43 million...
In this episode, Dr. Nick and Dr. Adam sit down with Corrina Stasik, creator of the podcast "My True Crime Life" and personal coach. Corrina shares her incredible journey of resilience, healing, and transformation, drawing parallels between her life experiences and the Netflix series "Ozarks."
Join us as we explore:
-Corrina's childhood and the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on her adult life.
-The power of vulnerab...
In this episode we get into the intricate relationship between personality traits and antifragility. Building on last week's discussion about the proactive personality, we aim to unpack the science of personality and its implications for developing greater mental fortitude and resilience.
We begin by addressing a common concern among listeners: the fear that lacking certain proactive personality traits might preclude them from bec...
In this episode, hosts Dr. Holton and Dr. Wright discuss key insights from Brendan Markey-Towler's seminal 2018 paper on what he describes as the "proactive personality" and its relationship to antifragility.
Key takeaways include:
-What a proactive personality is
-The role of a growth mindset in fostering antifragility
-How a scientific approach to knowledge acquisition can enhance adaptability
-The significance of courage and d...
In this episode, we unpack why this topic isn’t getting the attention it deserves, discuss the potential dangers of misapplying antifragility, and explore recent research that provides practical measures for assessing it. Here are three key takeaways from our discussion: 1. Understanding the Misconceptions: One of the primary reasons anti-fragility isn’t widely discussed is due to its complexity and the common misunderstanding that...
In this episode, Dr. Nick and Dr. Adam walk through some of the rationale for why we should be deeply interested and invested in developing antifragility. Particularly in the contexts of parenting, coaching, and education. A few takeaways... (1) The Importance of Embracing Adversity In our discussion, we highlight the alarming trends in mental health among adolescents, particularly post-COVID. Research shows that young people who f...
In this episode, Dr. Nick Holton walks you through the overlapping worlds of antifragility and psychology research. Dr. Holton discusses the mission of the Antifragile Academy and how it aligns with Nassim Nicholas Taleb's original work on antifragility, but he also takes it a step further. Throughout the segment, Dr. Holton explores the six key themes of antifragility according to Taleb, but also how those show up in the psycholog...
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