Episodes

Civic Engagement: Empowered Citizens Shaping a Better Government with Dan Jasper
Dec. 18, 2024

Civic Engagement: Empowered Citizens Shaping a Better Government with Dan Jasper

With the elimination of civics courses in schools and the rise of fear-driven political campaigns, many U.S. citizens may be left in a constant state of anxiety about the nation's direction. This anxiety can lead to impulsive...
Human Connection: The Soul of Our Social Architecture with Allison Pugh PhD
Dec. 11, 2024

Human Connection: The Soul of Our Social Architecture with Allison Pugh PhD

The media paints AI as a universal solution,but the spark of human connection,our life force or soul,defies machine replication.As we navigate this new era,the question of human-machine coexistence looms. For a deeper dive in...
Psychology of Healthy Attachment: Satisfying Relationships in an Uncertain World with Ann Kelley PhD
Dec. 4, 2024

Psychology of Healthy Attachment: Satisfying Relationships in an Uncertain World with Ann Kelley PhD

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to understanding our individual attachment styles. However, becoming self-aware of what is at the core of our disconnection can provide us with valuable insights into relationship patter...
Healing Relationships Through Love, Connection, and Communication with Harville Hendrix PhD and Helen LaKelly Hunt PhD
Nov. 27, 2024

Healing Relationships Through Love, Connection, and Communication with Harville Hendrix PhD and Helen LaKelly Hunt PhD

The type of love we receive in childhood is imprinted in our brains. Early feelings and emotions color every single action we take in our adult lives unless we rewire our neural pathways. The way we communicate and the qualit...
Real World Well-Being: LGTBQ+ Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Development with Myeshia Price PhD
Nov. 20, 2024

Real World Well-Being: LGTBQ+ Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Development with Myeshia Price PhD

While statistics about young people identifying as LGBTQ+ are increasing, social media may be a catalyst in empowering those who previously couldn't safely express their identity. How can society shift from bullying to allysh...
Quantitative Reasoning: Deconstructing Political Data with Anthony Fowler PhD
Nov. 13, 2024

Quantitative Reasoning: Deconstructing Political Data with Anthony Fowler PhD

The whole world knows the outcome of the recent US election. Many are shocked that Americans chose the leader they chose. What data offered a glimpse into the concerns of everyday Americans that could have predicted the outco...
A Philosophical Discourse on Disappointment with Samir Chopra PhD
Nov. 6, 2024

A Philosophical Discourse on Disappointment with Samir Chopra PhD

As major elections unfold globally, uncertainty grips the world. Family members, neighbors, and friends who may have previously tolerated differences of opinion have become increasingly divisive and less accepting of alternat...
Existential Flexibility: Brain Food for a Resilient and Healthy Mind with Shai Tubali PhD
Oct. 30, 2024

Existential Flexibility: Brain Food for a Resilient and Healthy Mind with Shai Tubali PhD

Compared to the chronological aging of our physical bodies, our minds can remain ageless. With enough healthy servings of brain food, the mind continues its existential flexibility and resiliency. But what happens when we all...
Food for Thought: Nutrition for Mental Health and Stress Management with Sarah Ballantyne PhD
Oct. 23, 2024

Food for Thought: Nutrition for Mental Health and Stress Management with Sarah Ballantyne PhD

This just in … you won't go to diet jail if you eat soul-soothing ice cream. And, what a shame it would be if you judged yourself nibbling on a slice of decadent chocolate cake. Food for thought: Studies show that as long as ...
Psychology of Political Groupthink: Cognitive Bias and Infowar with Stephan Lewandowsky PhD
Oct. 16, 2024

Psychology of Political Groupthink: Cognitive Bias and Infowar with Stephan Lewandowsky PhD

The primary goal of most media sources is to make money by pushing a political agenda and influencing the psychology of those who ingest the content. In order to achieve their goals, people use data, misinformation, and delib...
Endorsing Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, and Media Literacy with the League of Women Voters
Oct. 9, 2024

Endorsing Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, and Media Literacy with the League of Women Voters

Social responsibility is an ethical concept that endorses civil engagement for the good of all. Civic engagement, in all its forms, strengthens communities by involving citizens in the democratic process. No act is more signi...
Civic Engagement: Citizens Advocating for Change with Dan Jasper
Oct. 2, 2024

Civic Engagement: Citizens Advocating for Change with Dan Jasper

With the elimination of civics courses in schools and the rise of fear-driven political campaigns, many U.S. citizens may be left in a constant state of anxiety about the nation's direction. This anxiety can lead to impulsive...
Intimacy, Sexuality, and Relationships for a Lifetime with Dr Cynthia Graham PhD
Sept. 25, 2024

Intimacy, Sexuality, and Relationships for a Lifetime with Dr Cynthia Graham PhD

Lifelong stigmas and myths abound about human sexual expression have been as we age. Cultural differences notwithstanding, older males and females are more likely to rate communication as the highest form of arousal in their ...
Fear, Mind Bugs, and Witch Hunts That Undermine Common Sense with Steije Hofhuis PhD
Sept. 18, 2024

Fear, Mind Bugs, and Witch Hunts That Undermine Common Sense with Steije Hofhuis PhD

Fear and doubt serve as powerful tools in the political landscape, and disinformation is used by politicians to manipulate public perception and sow confusion. By labeling legitimate investigations or criticisms as witch hunt...
Philosophy of Critical Thinking, Anxiety, and Mental Health with Samir Chopra PhD
Sept. 11, 2024

Philosophy of Critical Thinking, Anxiety, and Mental Health with Samir Chopra PhD

Maintaining a philosophical approach rooted in critical thinking can help us make sense of the barrage of information we experience during election cycles. Our natural anxieties are often preyed upon by masters of persuasion....
Satisfying Civic Duty: Fueling the Pursuit of Happiness with Doug Linkhart
Sept. 4, 2024

Satisfying Civic Duty: Fueling the Pursuit of Happiness with Doug Linkhart

Large media outlets often highlight the extreme sides of our nation, amplifying polarized perspectives that distort the bigger picture. This coverage can create a sense of isolation, especially when reality doesn't align with...
Building Well-Being: Resilience, Personal Growth, and Relationships with Mark Nepo
Aug. 28, 2024

Building Well-Being: Resilience, Personal Growth, and Relationships with Mark Nepo

When we experience fear, we often instinctively push things away, which only amplifies that fear and tests our resilience. However, by embracing awareness and leaning into our relationships, we create a pathway for personal g...