Choiceology with Katy Milkman podcast

Choiceology with Katy Milkman

Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good. Season 1 of Choiceology was hosted by Dan Heath, bestselling author of Made to Stick and Switch. Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options. (0321-1S88)

Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good. Season 1 of Choiceology was hosted by Dan Heath, bestselling author of Made to Stick and Switch. Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options. (0321-1S88)

 

#107

Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control

As a special addition to this week's episode, you can see Katy's full sit-down interview w... more

20 Oct 2025

34 MINS

34:23

20 Oct 2025


#106

Bonus: A Sit Down With Katy Milkman & Angela Duckworth

In this bonus addition of Choiceology,  [Katy Milkman] (http://www.katherinemilkman.com/) ... more

20 Oct 2025

33 MINS

33:36

20 Oct 2025


#105

How Mindset Shapes Success

Most of us label ourselves early on as academic (or not), athletic (or not), or talented (... more

06 Oct 2025

35 MINS

35:08

06 Oct 2025


#104

Why Starting Over Hurts

If you've ever gotten well into a project—maybe a DIY renovation—and then realized that yo... more

22 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:56

22 Sep 2025


#103

Teamwork That Works: What Great Teams Have in Common

What makes an effective team? Talent? Skill? Discipline? In this episode of Choiceology wi... more

08 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:53

08 Sep 2025


#102

When It Feels Like Everyone's Watching

We've all been there. Maybe you fumbled a line in a presentation. Or tripped on a shoelace... more

25 Aug 2025

36 MINS

36:34

25 Aug 2025


#101

How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several

You've probably been in situations where multiple friends recommend the same product. It m... more

11 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:36

11 Aug 2025


#100

Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology

It's a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes ar... more

28 Jul 2025

01 MINS

01:35

28 Jul 2025


#99

Little Bits of Happiness: With Guests Sally Millington & Ellen Evers

Were you the kind of kid who devoured all your Halloween candy in one sitting—or savored i... more

02 Jun 2025

28 MINS

28:27

02 Jun 2025


#98

Cents & Sensibility: With Guests Melina Palmer & Devin Pope

Would you pay more for a car with 29,999 miles than one with 30,000? The answer should be ... more

19 May 2025

32 MINS

32:49

19 May 2025


#97

Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman

Streaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily ... more

05 May 2025

31 MINS

31:27

05 May 2025


#96

Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich

First-born children tend to believe that their parents were harder on them than their sibl... more

21 Apr 2025

30 MINS

30:41

21 Apr 2025


#95

The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson

Is it ever possible to see the world objectively, as it is? Turn on the news, open social ... more

07 Apr 2025

38 MINS

38:22

07 Apr 2025


#94

A Numbers Game: With Guests Linda Chang & Stephen M. Colbert

Workplaces often rely on numerical ratings for performance reviews. Election debates focus... more

24 Mar 2025

29 MINS

29:37

24 Mar 2025


#93

Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology

It’s a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes ar... more

10 Mar 2025

01 MINS

01:35

10 Mar 2025


#92

A Hero's Journey: With Guests Ethan Gilsdorf, David Fajgenbaum & Kurt Gray

Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Katniss Everdeen, the main characters of many great stories... more

21 Oct 2024

39 MINS

39:52

21 Oct 2024


#91

Rebel With a Cause: With Guests Francis Kelly & Christopher Bryan

Most parents encounter resistance from their children. Perhaps when the kids are young and... more

07 Oct 2024

35 MINS

35:34

07 Oct 2024


#90

On a High Note: With Guests Maurice Schweitzer & Matthew Polly

Do you recall the best concert you ever went to? Best trip? Best meal? Chances are good th... more

23 Sep 2024

38 MINS

38:03

23 Sep 2024


#89

The Truth Is Out There: With Guests Tania Lombrozo & Toby Ball

Your car breaks down. Must be because you skipped an oil change last month. Or your favori... more

09 Sep 2024

31 MINS

31:42

09 Sep 2024


#88

To Know What You Know: With Guests David Dunning & Andrew Flack

In this episode of Choiceology with  [Katy Milkman] (http://www.katherinemilkman.com/) , w... more

26 Aug 2024

27 MINS

27:58

26 Aug 2024


#87

The Buddy System: With Guests Max Maeder & Rachel Gershon

Pursuing a goal alone is convenient. Whether you're training for a marathon or aiming to r... more

12 Aug 2024

29 MINS

29:41

12 Aug 2024


#86

To Fight Another Day: With Guests Alex Imas & Mary Stockwell

When you're facing loss—say, in a board game or during a sporting event or with a declinin... more

03 Jun 2024

35 MINS

35:55

03 Jun 2024


#85

Choiceology's Guide to Better Decisions: With Guests James Korris, Carey Morewedge & Jack Soll

Over the years, Choiceology has offered a lot of advice for making better decisions. In th... more

20 May 2024

31 MINS

31:28

20 May 2024


#84

The Charmer's Playbook: With Guests Wilfred Webster & Daniel Read

"Don't judge a book by its cover" is an old adage for a good reason.  Elegant book cover d... more

06 May 2024

34 MINS

34:20

06 May 2024


#83

Recipe for Success: With Guests Simon Rogan & Michele Gelfand

Are rules made to be followed—or meant to be broken?  Often, the answer will depend on cul... more

22 Apr 2024

34 MINS

34:12

22 Apr 2024


#82

Take the Deal! With Guests Daniel Kahneman, Colin Camerer & Luis Green (Rebroadcast)

In this episode of Choiceology with  [Katy Milkman] (http://www.katherinemilkman.com/) , w... more

08 Apr 2024

44 MINS

44:32

08 Apr 2024


#81

Top of Mind: With Guests John Farrell & Manasvini Singh

When someone asks, "What's your favorite restaurant?" odds are you're inclined to recommen... more

25 Mar 2024

32 MINS

32:05

25 Mar 2024