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If they wanted to, they would... wouldn't they?
Episode 105
In this episode, Julia explores the popular phrase “if they wanted to, they would”… and asks whether it’s really as straightforward as it sounds.
Whil…
10 hours ago
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... really?
Episode 104
We’re told imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
But is it?
In this episode, Julia explores why imitation doesn’t always feel like a compliment,…
1 week ago
Elevenerife
Episode 103
In this episode Julia explores the quiet competition that sometimes creeps into everyday conversations.
You mention you’re tired… someone else is exha…
2 weeks ago
It's my party...
Episode 102
Why birthdays can turn perfectly capable adults back into 12 year olds.
In this episode, Julia explores the surprisingly powerful psychological dynami…
3 weeks ago
Room 101
Episode 101
In this episode, Julia explores the unsettling idea of Room 101 from Nineteen Eighty-Four; the place where you’re forced to face the thing you most f…
4 weeks ago
Just can't get enough
Episode 100
This is episode 100. Which either means Julia is consistent… or mildly obsessive. Possibly both.
In this episode of The Dynamics of Everyday Life, Jul…
1 month, 1 week ago
You can't sit there
Episode 99
We all know the feeling: walking into a room and scanning for safety. Holding back from posting because “who am I to say this?” Comparing our year on…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
We don't talk about Bruno
Episode 98
In this episode, Julia explores the things we all quietly agree not to talk about; the topics that hover in the room, the comments that nearly get sa…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Always be yourself, unless you can be Batman
Episode 97
“Always be yourself” is often offered as reassuring advice, but it rarely stands up to closer examination.
In this episode, Julia explores why the ide…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Insight alone doesn't win Grand Slams
Episode 96
In this episode of The Dynamics of Everyday Life, Julia explores a familiar but uncomfortable truth: knowing why we do something doesn’t mean we can …
2 months ago