Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to Project Confidence and Competence & Answers to Fascinating Questions
Episode 639
Can you actually get sick from being sad? Can prolonged sadness shorten your lifespan? A lot of people think so. This episode begins by looking at th…
4 years, 9 months ago
The History and Future of Human Transportation & How to Speak Your Mind
Episode 638
It’s called The Pink Tax. It’s when the women’s version of a product (like razors) costs more than men’s even though it is exactly the same - except …
4 years, 9 months ago
SYSK Choice: How to Boost Your Self Confidence & Avoiding Misapplied Intelligence
Episode 637
Can your employer boss spy on you? You bet they can! This episode begins by explaining just how far an employer can go to keep tabs on you and what y…
4 years, 9 months ago
Why People Snap & The Best Ways to Mend a Broken Heart
Episode 636
The #2 pencil is the one most of us use most of the time. So, why not a #1 pencil? Is there even such a thing? This episode begins with some remarkab…
4 years, 9 months ago
Why It’s So Hard to Eat Healthy & The Amazing Ways All Humans are Connected
Episode 635
Jet lag can cause a trip to get off to a tough start. This episode begins with some simple and effective ways to minimize the effects of jet lag so y…
4 years, 9 months ago
SYSK Choice: How to Not Do Stupid Things & How Appreciation Works
Episode 634
I bet everyone has flushed the toilet with their foot to avoid the germs on the handle. I know I have and it turns out to be one of many well-intenti…
4 years, 10 months ago
Why We Need Pain to Enjoy Pleasure & Are Humans Selfish or Cooperative?
Episode 633
“You’re call is very important to us…” Don’t you just hate hearing that? Having to call customer service can be a long and frustrating experience. So…
4 years, 10 months ago
Why It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask & How We Determine Who and What is Beautiful
Episode 632
What is the purpose of that ball of cotton in your bottle of pills? You probably think you know but I bet you don’t. This episode begins with an expl…
4 years, 10 months ago
SYSK Choice: Think Like an Ant When You Drive & Ways to Optimize Your Likability
Episode 631
How could using reusable grocery bags affect your body? f you take your own bags to the grocery store, there may be an unintended health consequence …
4 years, 10 months ago
The Interesting Science of Conversation & How to Handle Deadlines with Ease
Episode 630
You make a countless number of decisions every single day, from what to have for breakfast to what toothpaste to buy. This episode begins with a disc…
4 years, 10 months ago