Episódios

  • Managing stress in turbulent times, with Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, and Georges C. Benjamin, MD

    Managing stress in turbulent times, with Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, and Georges C. Benjamin, MD
    May 1 2026
    From societal division to economic uncertainty to global conflict, we are living in stressful times. In this special episode of Speaking of Psychology, Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, CEO of the American Psychological Association, and Georges C. Benjamin, MD, CEO of the American Public Health Association, discuss how chronic societal stress can “get under the skin,” harming the mental and physical health of individuals and communities. They also explore the toll on healthcare workers and share research-backed strategies to cope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 minutos
  • It takes courage to be creative, with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD

    It takes courage to be creative, with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD
    Apr 29 2026
    Creativity isn’t just about making art or music -- it's about how we approach problems, respond to challenges and turn our ideas into reality. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD, author of “The Creativity Choice,” discusses the many forms of creativity; why it takes courage to be creative; how social environments can either stifle or spark ideas; the role of human innovation in a world increasingly reshaped by AI; and practical strategies for moving past creative blocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 minutos
  • Invisible scars: Recognizing and treating medical trauma, with James C. Jackson, PsyD

    Invisible scars: Recognizing and treating medical trauma, with James C. Jackson, PsyD
    Apr 22 2026
    Every year, millions of people go through harrowing medical experiences, from a stay in the ICU to a difficult childbirth to the frustration of dealing with chronic pain. These experiences can leave scars on our minds as well as our bodies. Psychologist James C. Jackson, PhD, author of “Reclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma,” talks about why medical trauma is so often overlooked, what kinds of experiences can cause it, and what interventions and treatments can help people heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 minutos
  • Tip or skip? What drives our tipping behavior, with Michael Lynn, PhD

    Tip or skip? What drives our tipping behavior, with Michael Lynn, PhD
    Apr 15 2026
    Tipping has long been a part of service culture in the U.S., but in the last few years, the number of places where we're asked to tip has multiplied. Social psychologist and tipping researcher Michael Lynn, PhD, discusses “tip creep” and how digital payment screens are reshaping expectations; why social norms drive our tipping behavior; how tipping norms vary from country to country; how biases affect who gets tipped more; and whether tipping is a fair way to compensate people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 minutos
  • The psychology of spending, debt and budgeting, with Abigail Sussman, PhD

    The psychology of spending, debt and budgeting, with Abigail Sussman, PhD
    Apr 8 2026
    Buy now, pay later plans have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, adding yet another variable to consider when making spending decisions. Abigail Sussman, PhD, discusses the psychological biases that influence how we spend, budget and borrow, including why splitting payments can make purchases feel more affordable, why we underestimate irregular expenses, and why many people carry debt even when they have savings. She also shares research-based strategies to help you make more deliberate choices and better manage your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 minutos
  • Why babies laugh, with Gina Mireault, PhD

    Why babies laugh, with Gina Mireault, PhD
    Apr 1 2026
    Before babies have the words to tell us what they're thinking, they can laugh. Developmental psychologist Gina Mireault, PhD, explains how she sets up a “baby comedy club” in her lab; what babies find funny and why; when babies start trying to make other people laugh; and what studying laughter can tell us about babies’ cognitive development and how they experience the world in their first year of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 minutos
  • How accurate are our first impressions? With Nicholas Rule, PhD

    How accurate are our first impressions? With Nicholas Rule, PhD
    Mar 25 2026
    How much can you really tell about someone at first glance? Nicholas Rule, PhD, of the University of Toronto, talks about the science of first impressions: How your brain starts making judgments about other people in milliseconds--before you’re even aware of it--how accurate those judgments are and how they’re shaped by stereotypes and biases; the research on “gaydar”; to what degree you can pick up on traits like extraversion and trustworthiness; and the real-world consequences of our accurate – and inaccurate – snap judgments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 minutos
  • Understanding Tourette disorder and other tic disorders, with John Piacentini, PhD

    Understanding Tourette disorder and other tic disorders, with John Piacentini, PhD
    Mar 18 2026
    Tourette disorder and other tic disorders affect millions of people yet remain widely misunderstood. John Piacentini, PhD, director of the UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Clinic, explains the brain basis of Tourette disorder; talks about why tics are very common in young children; debunks common myths—such as the idea that Tourette disorder mainly involves uncontrollable swearing—and discusses how recent behavioral therapies are helping many patients manage tics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 minutos