# S2E297: Live Episode: The Science of Motivating Young People with David Yeager, Ph.D. (Part 1)

An episode of [Future of Education Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1673109764), 16 Jan 2026, 35 min.

Audio: https://rss.art19.com/episodes/6a3e1b7f-a599-44b5-95a5-ef49da0c4801.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhVJbnZpc2libGVOZXR3b3JrBjoGRVQ%3D--0761ee75eb25694efc17849092f8583c07f6c68b

What does the latest science reveal about motivating young people? In this special episode, MacKenzie is joined by psychologist and researcher David Yeager, Ph.D., for a wide-ranging conversation recorded with a live audience. Drawing from decades of research and insights from David’s national bestselling book, they unpack why many traditional motivation strategies fall short and what actually helps young people thrive.

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