Marty Seligman

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Marty Seligman has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Jan 2026 on John R. Miles. Credited with organizing the 2019-ish workshop on mattering and motivating Goldstein to write the book; central figure in positive psychology context.

Professor of Psychology; Founder of Positive Psychology (widely credited) at University of Pennsylvania specializing in positive psychology, well-being, learned helplessness.

Marty Seligman at a glance
Mentioned in	3 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heard	Jan 2026 on John R. Miles

What do podcasts say about Marty Seligman?

2 quotes, recorded on John R. Miles.

Marty Seligman, he was able to see...
John R. Miles · Feb 2026 · Hear it
With David Yaden, Marty Seligman and a number of other colleagues...
John R. Miles · Feb 2026 · Hear it

Who talks about Marty Seligman on podcasts?

Marty Seligman came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on John R. Miles.

Why the Need to Matter Can Save Us or DESTROY Us | Rebecca Newberger Goldstein on John R. Miles (Feb 2026)
The Real Reason Decision-Making Feels So Exhausting Today | Barry Schwartz on John R. Miles (Feb 2026)
This Belief About Compassion Is WRONG| Dr. Stephen G. Post on John R. Miles (Jan 2026)

What is Marty Seligman mentioned alongside?

Marty Seligman is most often mentioned alongside You Matter Luma, Jonathan Haidt and MIT.

Mentioned together: You Matter Luma, Jonathan Haidt, MIT, University of Chicago, Haiti, Awe, Case Western Reserve University, UCLA, United HealthCare, New Hampshire