#310 Solo-300 Episodes and Counting | Adam Dorsay, PsyD

Dr. Adam Dorsay, Silicon Valley psychologist and host of the SuperPsyched podcast, reflects on reaching episode 300 and how the show began during COVID when he suddenly had extra time. He explains that “SuperPsyched” is about being deeply connected to one’s psyche, not toxic positivity, and shares that he books guests largely by simply asking, citing the Franklin Effect. He highlights the show’s wide-ranging catalog—from athletes, musicians, and Nobel laureate Robert Lefkowitz to a Holocaust survivor, an undertaker, a cat psychologist, and Daryl Davis—along with milestone episodes featuring his father (episode 150) and mother (episode 300). Key takeaways include intimacy as “vulnerability well met” (Dr. James Cordova), the importance of psychological safety (Dr. Amy Edmondson), and evidence-backed self-compassion (Chris Germer), plus research suggesting luck increases with the number of people you meet.

00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched

00:29 Episode 300 milestone

00:38 Starting during COVID

01:32 Meaning of SuperPsyched

02:53 Asking for guests

03:26 Franklin Effect explained

04:36 Favorite guests and range

06:59 Standout episodes and heroes

10:32 Top downloads and animal minds

11:12 Three key gleanings

14:18 Miracle question themes

15:17 Active luck through people

16:00 Thanks and subscribe