Olga Khazan on The Science and Promise of Personality Change | EP 667

In this episode of Passion Struck , John R. Miles is joined by Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Me, But Better , for a transformative conversation about the science and promise of personality change. For much of the 20th century, psychologists assumed that our personalities were largely fixed by adulthood — that who we are at 30 is who we’ll be for life. But Olga’s work brings together groundbreaking research proving that personality traits can, in fact, be intentionally shaped. If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I really change who I am?” this episode is your evidence-based invitation to try. Visit this link for the full show notes Go Deeper: The Ignited Life Substack If this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action. Subscribe 🔗 and get the companion resources delivered straight to your inbox. Catch more of Olga Khazan: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/olga-khazan/ If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally. Get the full companion workbook at TheIgnitedLife.net Full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMiles Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts Everyone deserves to feel valued and important. Show it by wearing it: https://startmattering.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .