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What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD
Episode 359
It’s December, which means it’s peak season for charitable donations. But how do you decide which organizations to support? Joshua Greene, PhD, discu…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD
Episode 358
In an age of increasing distractions, researchers have found that spending time in nature can be an antidote that helps us restore our focus and atte…
9 months ago
How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD
Episode 357
Studies have shown that gratitude can help us cope with challenges and is good for our relationships and our health. But figuring out how to foster g…
9 months, 1 week ago
When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD
Episode 356
For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxiety, disgu…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD
Episode 355
Over the past several years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the conversation around weight and obesity in the U.S. Ra…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Ovul Sezer, PhD
Episode 354
We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Understanding trichotillomania and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, , with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD
Episode 353
Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking are relatively common but remain stigmatized and misunders…
10 months ago
Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD
Episode 352
Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find themselv…
10 months, 1 week ago
Courage is taking a worthwhile risk, with Cynthia Pury, PhD
Episode 351
When we think of courage, we often picture dramatic, high-stakes moments, but courage comes into play not only in extraordinary situations but also i…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD
Episode 350
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Tim Odegard, PhD, talks about how dyslexia is diagnosed…
10 months, 3 weeks ago