448. The Power of Oversharing with Leslie John
About this episode
The episode explores the psychology of oversharing and its impact on trust and relationships.
Oversharing has a bad reputation. But what if revealing more about yourself is actually the fastest way to build trust? To give us insight into the psychology behind oversharing — when it builds connection and when it backfires — we’re joined by behavioral scientist and author of Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing , Leslie John . Leslie guides us through the surprising benefits of self-disclosure, exploring how revealing personal information can strengthen social bonds and increase trust. She also shares research on how disclosure impacts relationships, workplace dynamics, and even physiological stress, and explains how to find the “Goldilocks zone” where sharing is just right, without overburdening others. Listen and Learn: How sharing something a little uncomfortable can instantly build trust and make people like and choose you even more than someone who keeps everything private Why the instant regret after saying something vulnerable makes us play it safe, while the real price of not opening up shows up later in missed connection we never even realize we lost How sharing just a little more than usual in conversations can create connection and…
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