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Living in a Lonely World
Episode 74
Half of Americans say they are lonely and the average person reports having only one close friend. Loneliness can also make us sick, contributing to …
7 years, 6 months ago
Stock Market Anxiety
Episode 73
2018 was the worst year the U.S. stock market has seen since 2008 and worries about the economy are continuing in 2019. How do you deal with anxiety …
7 years, 7 months ago
Giving Away Psychology in the Digital Age
Episode 72
Sharing your expertise with the world on YouTube and other social media platforms can be both thrilling and terrifying. If you want to know where to …
7 years, 7 months ago
The Science of Dreaming
Episode 71
We all dream yet many of us don’t know what to make of our nocturnal adventures. Dream scholar Deirdre Barrett, PhD, explains why we dream and what o…
7 years, 8 months ago
How to Cope with Political Discussions and Keep it Civil this Holiday Season
Episode 70
Worried about making it through your next holiday gathering without it devolving into a political screaming match? Get advice from the experts, APA's…
7 years, 8 months ago
Philip Zimbardo, PhD, on Heroism, Shyness and the Stanford Prison Experiment
Episode 69
Philip Zimbardo, PhD, is one of the most recognizable names in the field of psychology. In this episode, Zimbardo discusses recent criticism of his c…
7 years, 9 months ago
Stress in America: Generation Z
Episode 68
Headline issues, from immigration to sexual assault, are causing significant stress for teens and young adults in Generation Z with mass shootings to…
7 years, 9 months ago
Using Psychology for Pain Relief and Opioid Reduction
Episode 67
The national conversation on opioids focuses mostly on abuse and overdose deaths but there are millions of Americans using opioids to manage chronic …
7 years, 9 months ago
Making Love Last and Dating in the Digital Age
Episode 66
Love. We all want it but sustaining that spark can be difficult in our hectic world, especially with life stressors beyond our control. How do we fin…
7 years, 10 months ago
Smartphones Are a Problem: Can They Be a Solution?
Episode 65
Smartphones allow us to connect with loved ones, keep us informed and entertained and on time for our meetings, but they are also negatively affectin…
7 years, 11 months ago