Podcast Episodes

320. Should I break up with my phone?

Me and my phone are in a toxic relationship, let me explain...

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Published on 1 month ago

319. How does food affect our psychology?

We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat,” but what if it’s more accurate to say “you feel what you eat”? Behind every meal, snack, or sugar crash is an intricate, fascinating connection betw…

Published on 1 month ago

318. Dealing with uncertainty in your 20s

Uncertainty is the defining emotion of our 20s. Career paths, relationships, identity, purpose ... so much of this decade is marked by not knowing. Does that have to be as uncomfortable as we think i…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

317. The psychology of OCD

Have you ever heard someone say they are “so OCD” for simply having a tidy house? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, frequently reduced to stereo…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

316. The 20 biggest mistakes people make in their 20s

Over the past 6 months I've been asking people: what is the biggest mistake you made in your 20s? I've heard from over 5'000 people, some of them 21, some of them 80 and I have combined all their res…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

315. The psychology of trinket collecting

Why are we so obsessed with the tiny, adorable objects cluttering our desks, bags, and social media feeds? From plushies and vinyl figures to keychains and charms, trinket culture has exploded - but …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

314. 5 signs they're the 'one'

"What makes someone “the one”? There is so much pressure tied into that question. Instead, it might be better to ask: how can we focus on recognising the key pillars of long-lasting, fulfilling love?…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

313. Confidence is a skill, not a trait

You know when someone seems to breeze through life, can approach any social situation and challenge with such self-assured confidence? It seems innate - something they were born with. But what if tha…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

312. Can self improvement go too far?

Does chasing your "best self" ever feel like an endless race? You're constantly striving, optimizing your routines, and learning new skills, yet sometimes a quiet exhaustion creeps in, or you wonder …

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

311. How to stop ruminating

Does your brain seem to hit replay on that embarrassing memory, or go over the way that situationship ended in hopes you’ll find some kind of closure? From dissecting past conversations to catastroph…

Published on 2 months ago