Podcast Episodes

Understanding mass violence

Episode 44

Are terrorists flooding into our country? Are we facing an epidemic of mass shootings and violence? Whatever your thoughts are on gun control or terr…

9 years, 8 months ago

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How politics became so uncivilized

Episode 43

Political elections ought to bring out the good in people – aren’t they a chance to talk about plans and hopes for the future? But lately they have c…

9 years, 10 months ago

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How to talk to teen boys about dating and sex

Episode 42

Chances are parents know they need to tell their boys something about sex but aren’t sure where to start. As a result, television, friends and the in…

9 years, 10 months ago

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Born bashful? Learning how to manage shyness

Episode 41

Have you ever felt awkward, worried or tense during social encounters, especially with people you don’t know? We’ve probably all felt shy at one time…

9 years, 11 months ago

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Kids and psychologists team up to learn from one another

Episode 40

In order to understand how children think and behave, psychologists need to study them. Most of the time, these experiments take place in university …

10 years, 1 month ago

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Improving health care with psychology

Episode 39

Where we live, work or socialize have an impact on our health. Poverty greatly increases the risk of heart disease, depression and stress, as do raci…

10 years, 1 month ago

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How masculinity can hurt mental health

Episode 38

The availability and quality of health care is often substandard when it comes to serving low-income boys and men in ethnic/minority communities. As …

10 years, 2 months ago

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Recognizing a narcissist

Episode 37

Narcissism is not just something attributed to people who post selfies and list all their favorite meals on Facebook. It’s a diagnosable personality …

10 years, 3 months ago

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Discrimination and stress

Episode 36

Experiencing discrimination in any form can be profoundly stressful for many people, according to the latest Stress in America™ survey, published by …

10 years, 4 months ago

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Planning for a successful career

Episode 35

Succeeding in any profession takes careful planning and skills that may not be obvious to people at the start of their careers. In this episode, psyc…

10 years, 5 months ago

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