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Episode 54
Climate change will have significant psychological effects on many people, including older adults, according to a report published by the American Ps…
8 years, 5 months ago
Getting teens to eat healthy
Episode 53
Since 1980, obesity in the United States has doubled among children ages 2 to 4, and nearly tripled among children and adolescents ages 6 to 19. In t…
8 years, 6 months ago
How women become leaders
Episode 52
For decades, psychologists have been studying what makes people good leaders. But it isn’t just about possessing certain leadership traits. In this e…
8 years, 7 months ago
Making talking about death easier
Episode 51
Talking to loved ones about important end-of-life decisions can spark a complicated land mine of emotions. So much so, many people put it off until i…
8 years, 8 months ago
Feminism A to Z
Episode 50
Feminist discussions are often aimed at adults, while girls tend to be left out of the conversation. In this episode, Gayle Pitman, PhD, talks about …
8 years, 10 months ago
False confessions aren’t always what they seem
Episode 49
It defies intuition to think innocent people would confess to a crime they did not commit. But, research has shown that everyone has a breaking point…
8 years, 11 months ago
Understanding the minds of champions
Episode 48
Mental preparation can affect performance, whether you're preparing for a big test at school or competing at the Olympics. In this episode, Steve Por…
9 years, 2 months ago
Children, loss and stress
Episode 47
Protecting children from sadness, anxiety and stress is a natural instinct for many adults. But, finding ways to help them address these inevitable o…
9 years, 3 months ago
Living the better single life
Episode 46
Married people are often considered to be happier and healthier, while single people are often stereotyped as being isolated, self-centered and unhap…
9 years, 5 months ago
Treating anxiety in children
Episode 45
Fear and anxiety are part of most normal children’s lives. But how do we know when anxiety is a problem in need of professional help? In this episode…
9 years, 6 months ago