Dr Sajid Shah

About Dr Sajid Shah

Welcome to my podcast, your trusted source for mastering Decision Making Under Pressure. Each episode offers science-backed strategies and practical advice to sharpen your decision-making skills, boost emotional intelligence, and stay effective in high-pressure situations. Discover how to make confident choices when it matters most. Explore more at https://www.drsajidshah.com/ and unlock your brain’s full potential under pressure.

Publisher

Dr. Sajid Shah

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jul 2020

Latest episode

8 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jun 2025

   Switch Your Mindset: The Neuroscience of Reframing

   Dr. Sajid Shah explores cognitive reappraisal, a mental tool rooted in psychology and neuroscience, and how it can rewire the brain to manage emotions and improve performance.

2. 

   21 Jul 2023

   Join Plato for Muscle & Mental Growth

   Dr. Sajid Shah explores the intersection of hormones, genetics, and resistance exercise, connecting physical fitness with the pursuit of a fulfilling life, offering insights into well-being.

3. 

   16 Jun 2023

   The Two Shades of Pain: The Good and Bad Anxiety

   Dr. Sajid Shah explores the dual nature of pain, differentiating between destructive anxiety and the constructive pain that fosters resilience and personal growth.

4. 

   27 Apr 2023

   Unleash Your Inner Joy: Delving into the Pleasure Pathways of the Mind

   Dr. Sajid Shah explores the brain's pleasure pathways, revealing how understanding its functions can lead to improved behaviors and greater happiness in life.

5. 

   19 Mar 2023

   Pleasure Revealed: Unveiling the Evolutionary Secrets of Bliss

   Dr. Sajid Shah explores the evolutionary origins of pleasure and its connection to well-being, revealing the biological underpinnings of happiness.

6. 

   17 Mar 2023

   Wired for Sensations: Exploring Pleasure and Pain through the Lens of Neuroscience

   Dr. Sajid Shah explores the neuroscience behind pleasure and pain, revealing the biological origins of our sensations and feelings.

7. 

   20 Oct 2022

   Cracking the Code: Revealing the Intriguing Story Behind Our Behavior

   Dr. Sajid Shah discusses the evolution of the brain from primitive sea creatures to its current complex form, highlighting the development of neurons, circuits, senses, and cognition.

8. 

   10 Nov 2021

   Stories for Eliminating Anxieties

   Dr. Sajid Shah explores how the narratives we construct shape our experiences and influence our anxiety levels.

9. 

   21 Oct 2021

   The Terrorist and the Good Life

   Dr. Sajid Shah explores whether rewards or threats better motivate people to achieve a good life.

10. 

    18 Jul 2020

    Why most Diets fail?

    Dr. Sajid Shah explores the common pitfalls of dieting, suggesting that simpler, nature-based approaches often yield better and more sustainable results.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

512

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

8

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

51