In the Media
Bring good science into the wider conversation
I love translating psychological science into practical insights about the human side of work. You’ll find me fielding questions about trust, communication, motivation, resilience, and leadership across articles, podcasts, and interviews.
Featured Articles
Dig into what makes people tick.
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What Is Resilience? How to Build It and Why It Matters
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17 Phrases to Respond to Constructive Criticism
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Igniting Innovation from Anywhere: Strategies for Remote Teams
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5 Top Education Experts Share Insight on Teaching Online
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4 Misunderstood Traits of People who Raise Their Voice
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The Simple Micro-Habit for Decluttering Your Space – and Your Mind
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Zero Distortion
Selected Conversations
Explore research worth talking about.
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The Science of Hope: How to Rebuild It During Hard Seasons
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Brave Leadership Communication: Difficult Conversations, Boundaries, and Trust
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Feedback with Finesse: Mastering the Science of Constructive Conversations
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![Live Fearlessly Podcast with Dr. Benjamin Ritter]()
The Hope Hustler with Sarah Porter, PhD
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How to Cope During a Crisis with Dr. Sarah Porter
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![Management Masters Series with Reggie Jeffries]()
Balancing Team Results and Culture with Dr. Sarah Porter
“It's hard to find guests who can speak from such a breadth of knowledge, experience, and research-backed methods while also keeping it practical and using plain language. Dr. Porter really delivered.”
Dr. Mira Brancu
Founder & Podcast Host
Towerscope
Media Topics
Shine a light on the people side of performance.
I bring a social scientist’s lens to the everyday challenges that shape how people work, lead, communicate, and perform. I’m available to discuss:
TRUST
COMMUNICATION
FEEDBACK
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
MOTIVATION
BOUNDARIES & PRIORITIZATION
HOPE
WELL-BEING
Looking for a psychologist’s perspective?
Working on a story, podcast, or segment? Send me the topic and timeline, and I’ll let you know if it’s in my wheelhouse.