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Episode 358
Well, Sarah is a no-show again – but she has a good excuse. Apparently, she is on a secret mission for the CIA! Ralph and Jim take a detour. They loo…
17 hours ago
Helping People Help Themselves
Episode 357
Sarah was a no-show today, so Ralph and Jim soldiered on with strategies for helping people. LEARN MORE To read a sample of Jim’s book about dealing …
1 week ago
Helping With Problems
Episode 356
We all have friends who sometimes need to talk. They may be struggling with a relationship, a problem at work, or a difficult decision. At first, lis…
2 weeks ago
Sleep, Dreams, and Creativity: Why Your Best Ideas May Come When You're Not Trying to Have Them
Episode 355
Sleep, Dreams, and Creativity: Why Your Best Ideas May Come When You're Not Trying to Have Them We spend roughly a third of our lives asleep, yet w…
3 weeks ago
Why Do We Dream? | The Psychology and Science of Dreams
Episode 354
In this episode of Psychology Takeaway, we explore one of the most fascinating mysteries of the human mind: dreams. Why do we dream? Why do some dr…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Understanding Sleep – Part 2: When Sleep Goes Wrong
Episode 353
Sleep is essential for good health, but what happens when sleep doesn't come easily—or doesn't work the way it's supposed to? In Part 2 of our discus…
1 month ago
Why We Sleep: The Hidden Work of the Sleeping Brain Sleep Part One
Episode 352
Why do we spend nearly one-third of our lives asleep? Far from being a period of inactivity, sleep is one of the most important things we do for our …
1 month, 1 week ago
Play is not just for kids
Episode 351
The Importance of Adult Play Play isn't just for children—it's a vital part of a healthy, fulfilling adult life. In this episode of Psychology Takeaw…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Fear part #4 Therapy and Treatment
Episode 349
In Part 4 of our series on fear, Ralph and Jim move from understanding fear to treating it. After a brief review of how fears are learned through cla…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Test sheep and goat
Episode 350
What do you get when you cross a goat with a sheep
1 month, 3 weeks ago