Full Spectrum with Molly Kawahata

About Full Spectrum with Molly Kawahata

The podcast focused on actionable tools for navigating uncertain times. Molly Kawahata has navigated the halls of the Obama White House, a Patagonia film, and life with Bipolar II—and always wondered one thing: what do you do when the stakes are high and nothing’s clear? On this show, Molly dives into unfiltered convos with founders, scientists, creatives, and wild humans to translate their experiences into real tools you can use in your own life.

Publisher

Systemic Impact Strategies

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Apr 2025

Latest episode

30 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jul 2025

   HACKING HUMAN NATURE—Recap: How Hope Rewires Your Brain, the Myth of Rationality, the Secret to Motivation (It's Not Willpower), the Joke That Disarmed a Nation

   Molly Kawahata synthesizes insights from past interviews, revealing unconventional strategies for change by exploring how hope rewires the brain and motivation transcends willpower.

2. 

   24 Jul 2025

   The between stories: The rescue operation I didn’t know was mine—a story about climbing, cosmic humiliation, tinder ghosts, and the surprising way humor saves us

   Molly Kawahata shares a personal narrative about a challenging experience involving climbing, humor, and self-discovery, revealing unexpected paths to resilience.

3. 

   17 Jul 2025

   BRAD JENKINS—The Man Who Convinced Obama Into Getting Roasted: Inside the Viral Stunt That Saved Healthcare in America, Why Comedy is the Ultimate Weapon

   Brad Jenkins recounts his time at the Obama White House and details how he used comedy to save the Affordable Care Act in an interview with Molly Kawahata.

4. 

   9 Jul 2025

   The between stories: when the sky wasn’t black anymore–a story about awe, yosemite, and what happens when you hand someone a feeling they might not catch

   Molly Kawahata shares personal stories about finding awe in Yosemite and explores how sharing profound experiences shapes our lives.

5. 

   2 Jul 2025

   DR. KIM NOLAN—“The Moment I Chose to Stay” (A Buddhist Chaplain’s Journey Through the Veil), the Biological Power of Awe, How to Hack “Timelessness”

   Molly Kawahata interviews Dr. Kim Nolan, a Buddhist chaplain and psychologist, about using awe as a biological tool to reduce stress, expand time perception, and refocus attention.

6. 

   27 Jun 2025

   The Between Stories: The 3AM White House Epiphany - A story about Climate, Burnout, and the Uncomfortable Truth that Fear Might Not Be What Moves Us After All

   Molly Kawahata recounts a pivotal White House experience that reshaped her perspective on climate strategy and public engagement, revealing the emotional core of effective action in this episode.

7. 

   25 Jun 2025

   From Burnout to a Movement of Millions: How Behavioral Science Is Mobilizing the "Silent Climate Majority," The NBA Pattern No One Can Explain, How to Hack Human Nature for Good

   Molly Kawahata interviews Nathaniel Stinnett, founder of the Environmental Voter Project, about using behavioral science to mobilize non-voting environmentalists, creating a powerful political force.

8. 

   18 Jun 2025

   The Between Stories: Laughing on the Way to the ER–A Story About Denial, Bipolar Highs, and the Cost of Feeling Invincible

   Molly Kawahata shares a personal story of denial and bipolar highs, revealing the high cost of invincibility and the struggle to reconcile identity.

9. 

   18 Jun 2025

   HOPE SCIENCE Pt 2—WHEN IT ALL FEELS HOPELESS: How to Flip Fear-Based Goals, the Pandemic Triathlon that Rewired a Researcher’s Brain, How Hope Saved $61M—and Could Save Us All

   Molly Kawahata explores strategies for cultivating hope amidst uncertainty, emphasizing goal setting and adaptability to navigate challenges and foster resilience.

10. 

    17 Jun 2025

    THE HOPE SCIENTIST Pt. 1-From Surviving Homelessness to Becoming the World’s Leading Hope Researcher: Dr. Chan Hellman on Destroying Toxic Positivity, the Hidden Flaw in Optimism, & the 3-Part Formula that Predicts Success Better than Intelligence

    Dr. Chan Hellman, a leading hope researcher, discusses the science of hope, explaining how it functions as a cognitive tool and mindset rather than a mere feeling, in an interview with Molly Kawahata.

11. 

    1 Apr 2025

    Full Spectrum Trailer

    Molly Kawahata has navigated the halls of the White House, a Patagonia film, and bipolar II—and wondered one thing: what do you do when the stakes are high and nothing’s clear? Part memoir, part strategy session, part existential crisis with a mic—Molly dives into unfiltered convos with founders, scientists, and wild humans to translate their experiences into real tools you can use in your own life—whether you're building something or flat on your back rethinking everything.

Who has been a guest on Full Spectrum with Molly Kawahata

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Brad Jenkins
• Dr Kim Nolan
• Nathaniel Stinnett
• Dr Chan Hellman

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

5,584

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

78 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.