This week on Comes A Time social psychologist Amy Cuddy joins Mike and Oteil to discuss universal truths of the brain, how Amy re-learned how to learn after being in a car accident in college, and how to turn anxiety into excitement. Amy also gives the guys great advice on managing stage fright, and they talk about unexpected connections between her professional life and the Grateful Dead, and the worst elevator pitch ever. Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, award-winning Harvard lecturer, and acclaimed keynote speaker. Her writing, research, teaching, and speaking focus on how we can take control of our own thoughts and feelings to affect presence and performance under stress, and maximize the function of our brains. Her 2012 TED Talk, “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are,” has more than 65 million views and is the second-most viewed Ted Talk of all time. In 2022, Amy was honored with the Scientific Impact Award, which is given annually to the most impactful paper in social psychology over the previous 25 years. ----------- *DISCLAIMER: This podcast does NOT provide medical advice. The information contained in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. No material in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen* ----------- Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code TIME for 20% off premium CBD products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices