The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and longtime journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness podcast all about helping you live your healthiest, happiest life. Each week, Liz sits down with some of the world's best functional doctors, researchers, authors, journalists and various other leaders in their field to answer all of health and wellness questions you want to know. In a world where wellness information is everywhere, this podcast aims at cutting through the noise and finding out what actually works. Come along with Liz as she uncovers the unknown hacks, tips, and tricks you need to know for making a healthier life easier—topics include what to eat to fight disease, how to take control of your finances, tips for fighting anxiety and depression, productivity and career advice, advice for making friends as an adult, the best skincare routine elements, healthy cooking secrets, and so much more. To get even more info, head to lizmoody.com and come hang out on Instagram @lizmoody to enter giveaways!
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The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and longtime journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness podcast all about helping you live your healthiest, happiest life. Each week, Liz sits down with some of the world's best functional doctors, researchers, authors, journalists and various other leaders in their field to answer all of health and wellness questions you want to know. In a world where wellness information is everywhere, this podcast aims at cutting through the noise and finding out what actually works. Come along with Liz as she uncovers the unknown hacks, tips, and tricks you need to know for making a healthier life easier—topics include what to eat to fight disease, how to take control of your finances, tips for fighting anxiety and depression, productivity and career advice, advice for making friends as an adult, the best skincare routine elements, healthy cooking secrets, and so much more. To get even more info, head to lizmoody.com and come hang out on Instagram @lizmoody to enter giveaways!
Top Scientist: Why Some People Are Luckier (& How You Can Become One of Them)
The Liz Moody Podcast
1 hour 46 minutes
3 weeks ago
Top Scientist: Why Some People Are Luckier (& How You Can Become One of Them)
What if everything you believed about luck was wrong? In this perspective-shifting episode, I sit down with Dr. Christian Busch—professor at USC, researcher, and author of The Serendipity Mindset—to explore the idea that luck isn’t just something that happens to us. It’s something we can actively create.
Whether you’ve felt stuck, unlucky, or just waiting for your big break, this conversation will make you rethink how you move through the world. Dr. Busch explains how the most “lucky” people are often just the most attuned—they notice opportunities others miss, ask better questions, and take action on the unexpected.
He breaks down how small behavioral shifts—like using “hooks” in everyday conversations—can turn random encounters into real opportunities. And if you’re more introverted? Good news: cultivating serendipity isn’t about being loud or flashy. It’s about being open, curious, and present.
We also explore how busyness, fear of rejection, and autopilot thinking can block you from seeing the luck that’s already around you—and what you can do to change that.
👇 Reflect or share: When was a time something felt like bad luck… but turned out to be a turning point?
🎧 What you’ll learn:
Why luck is a skill you can develop—not a personality trait
How fear of rejection might be costing you life-changing moments
The “hook strategy” for creating connection and serendipity
What successful people do differently to spark unexpected opportunities
The 3 types of serendipity and how to use them in your own life
Dr. Busch also shares incredible real-life examples—from missed flights to spilled matcha to scientific discoveries—that prove luck is more about mindset and action than magic. You’ll walk away with tools to rewire your brain for optimism, curiosity, and better timing.
✨ Homework: Think back to a moment when something went wrong. What new possibility might have been buried inside that moment?
If you’ve been waiting for a sign—it might be time to make your own luck. Tune in now.
For more from Dr. Christian Busch:
Get his book: https://theserendipitymindset.com/books/
Learn more about his work and talks at: https://theserendipitymindset.com
His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristianbusch/
His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianwbusch
Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!
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The Liz Moody Podcast
The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and longtime journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness podcast all about helping you live your healthiest, happiest life. Each week, Liz sits down with some of the world's best functional doctors, researchers, authors, journalists and various other leaders in their field to answer all of health and wellness questions you want to know. In a world where wellness information is everywhere, this podcast aims at cutting through the noise and finding out what actually works. Come along with Liz as she uncovers the unknown hacks, tips, and tricks you need to know for making a healthier life easier—topics include what to eat to fight disease, how to take control of your finances, tips for fighting anxiety and depression, productivity and career advice, advice for making friends as an adult, the best skincare routine elements, healthy cooking secrets, and so much more. To get even more info, head to lizmoody.com and come hang out on Instagram @lizmoody to enter giveaways!
