Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDecision Fatigue: Why Choices Wear You Down
Season 1 Episode 128
Decision Fatigue is the mental exhaustion that builds up after making too many choices, leading to poorer decisions over time. This episode explores its psychological roots, signs to watch for, and h…
Published on 1 month ago
Social Proof: Why We Follow the Crowd
Season 1 Episode 127
Social Proof is the psychological phenomenon where we look to others to guide our behavior, especially in uncertain situations. This episode explores how reviews, popularity, and peer actions influen…
Published on 1 month ago
The Denomination Effect: Why We Spend Less When Money Feels Big
Season 1 Episode 126
Why are we more reluctant to spend large bills than small change? Explore the Denomination Effect—a behavioral bias that makes us treat money differently depending on its form. Learn how this subtle …
Published on 1 month ago
Framing: How Presentation Changes Perception
Season 1 Episode 125
Framing is the cognitive bias where the way information is presented influences how we interpret it—whether in terms of gain or loss. This episode explores its power in decision-making, marketing, an…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Salience: Why Some Things Grab Your Attention
Season 1 Episode 124
Salience is the quality that makes certain information, people, or events stand out and capture our focus. This episode explores the psychology behind what grabs our attention, how salience shapes pe…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Information Bias: When More Data Leads to Worse Decisions
Season 1 Episode 123
Information Bias is the tendency to seek more information—even when it doesn’t improve decision-making. This episode explores why we confuse quantity with quality, how it leads to analysis paralysis,…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Einstellung Effect: When Old Solutions Block New Ideas
Season 1 Episode 122
Why do we stick with familiar strategies even when better options exist? Explore the Einstellung Effect, a mental bias that favors known solutions over fresh thinking. Learn how it limits problem-sol…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Stereotype Threat: When Identity Undermines Performance
Season 1 Episode 121
Can simply being aware of a stereotype impact your performance? Explore stereotype threat—the psychological burden of negative expectations tied to identity. Learn how it affects test scores, confide…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Nocebo Effect: When Negative Expectations Make You Worse
Season 1 Episode 120
The Nocebo Effect occurs when negative beliefs or expectations cause real physical or psychological harm—just as the placebo effect brings benefits. This episode explores its scientific roots, real-w…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Choking Under Pressure: When Athletes Freeze
Season 1 Episode 119
Why do top athletes sometimes crumble in key moments? Explore the psychology behind choking in sports—when pressure disrupts performance. Learn how overthinking, anxiety, and fear of failure interfer…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago