Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNonverbal communication speaks volumes
Episode 34
If you think reading people is not a science, think again. Understanding expressions that only appear on someone’s face for tenths of a second can me…
10 years, 6 months ago
Putting an end to bullying and school violence
Episode 33
School violence and bullying are a concern for parents and educators alike. As a result, thousands of school districts have implemented anti-bullying…
10 years, 7 months ago
Psychology’s influence on our digital world
Episode 32
Psychologists are key in understanding how and why we use technology the way we do. Our smartphones and activity trackers can gauge our moods, and th…
10 years, 8 months ago
Understanding your racial biases
Episode 31
Racial bias is everywhere but we may not always see it. However, understanding the way people feel about and behave toward those outside their own gr…
10 years, 9 months ago
Helping transgender people thrive
Episode 30
Transgender and gender nonconforming people are becoming more accepted in mainstream society, but they still remain misunderstood and understudied. I…
10 years, 10 months ago
Integrated care for kids
Episode 29
Combining mental and behavioral health services with pediatric medical care is a natural fit. But there have been relatively few studies on whether o…
10 years, 11 months ago
Keeping your brain fit
Episode 28
Much like in our arms or legs, our brain’s “muscles” can rebuild and grow if they’re given the right exercise. In this episode, neuroscientist Tracey…
11 years ago
Dispelling the myth of violence and mental illness
Episode 27
Recent mass shootings have inevitably led to news reports of the suspected shooters’ mental health, but psychological research shows there is no clea…
11 years, 1 month ago
Unlocking the psychology of millennials
Episode 26
Psychologists are studying millennials and trying to discover more about the motivations and desires of a generation often thought of as being narcis…
11 years, 2 months ago
Making psychotherapy work for you
Episode 25
Research has shown that psychotherapy is an effective tool for people who are dealing with a wide range of mental and behavioral health issues, yet p…
11 years, 3 months ago