Episodes
Jan. 27, 2026
Living in Uncertainty
In the realm of psychological inquiry, much focus has been placed on the "knowledge-action gap," which separates what we know from what we do. However, another critical yet underexplored area is the "question-answer gap." Thi...
Jan. 20, 2026
How To Know You Are Old
Erikson's old age, the age of wisdom, started at 50. In his 1950 book, Childhood and Society, Erikson called the eighth stage of development, old age, a crisis of integrity versus despair, a stage of generalization of sensual...
Jan. 13, 2026
The Effects of Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma significantly impacts brain development and function, leading to long-term psychological effects like anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, trust issues, and self-esteem problems, alongside phys...
Jan. 6, 2026
Understanding Child Development
Human development is influenced by, but not entirely determined by, our parents and our genes. Children may have very different personalities, and different strengths and weaknesses, than the generation that preceded them. Ca...
Dec. 30, 2025
Bondage, Dominance, Sadism, Masochism and YOU
BDSM is an umbrella term for a wide range of sexual practices that involve physical bondage, the giving or receiving of pain, dominant or submissive roleplay, and/or other related activities. The acronym is a combination of B...
Dec. 23, 2025
Overcoming Anxiety
Anxiety is both a mental and physical state of negative expectation. Mentally it is characterized by increased arousal and apprehension tortured into distressing worry, and physically by unpleasant activation of multiple body...
Dec. 16, 2025
Tribalism
Our lives begin within our most intimate tribe, our family, whose job it is to protect and nurture us until adulthood. But then gradually, over time, we get introduced to members of other related tribes — our racial and ethni...
Dec. 9, 2025
How to Think Like a Wealthy Person
Thoroughly woven into the tapestry of American culture has been the mythology or cult of the millionaire, a term which originated in France (by Disraeli in 1826) but was rarely used in the United States until the late 19th ce...
Dec. 2, 2025
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD or cPTSD) describes a set of disruptive symptoms that emerge after experiencing inescapable traumatic life events, especially those of a horrific or threatening nature or which r...
Nov. 25, 2025
Why Marriage Does Not Work
With marriage having a fifty percent no‐go rate it’s obvious that people don’t follow their best thinking, just like people don’t eat healthfully even when they know what’s good for them. Paradoxically, it’s in our most endur...
Nov. 18, 2025
The Effects of Constant Criticism
Constant criticism, even if it’s self-inflicted, slowly chips away at your sense of self-worth over time. Before you know it, you’re left feeling inadequate and like you can never measure up. Tune in and learn how constant cr...
Nov. 11, 2025
Shadenfraude: Joy from Pain
Schadenfreude[emdash]the sense of pleasure people derive from the misfortune of others[emdash]is a familiar feeling to many, yet it's poorly understood. The complex emotion may provide a valuable window into the darker side o...
Nov. 4, 2025
Cross Cultural Relationships: A Walk in Jurassic Park
Intercultural relationships are increasingly common, especially in “hyperdiverse” Western cultures, where mixed marriage has been steadily rising over the decades. What used to be controversial, even anathema, is now commonpl...
Oct. 28, 2025
Transactional Communication: How to Break Down Walls
Transactional communciation helps people see how these three states operate within them and how they shift between states in different situations. It can be applied flexibly. It may be brief and solution-focused, helping clie...
Oct. 21, 2025
Surfacing the Subconscious
The conscious mind can be described as whatever you are currently aware of. What you are feeling, doing, seeing, touching, experiencing. You are conscious of it, or aware of it. Consciousness does not involve stored informati...
Oct. 14, 2025
Turn Ons
Relationships thrive on emotional and physical connections, and one of the most intriguing aspects of romantic bonds is the concept of a “turn on.” But what does it really mean to be “turned on” in a relationship? Is it purel...
Oct. 7, 2025
Transhumanism: Building a Better Human
Transhumanism is a philosophical and intellectual movement that advocates using advanced technologies—such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and genetic engineering—to enhance human physical, cognitiv...
Sept. 30, 2025
Repent for What?
•Repentance is not so much a feeling or sentiment but rather a process. It’s the process of honestly and thoughtfully reviewing one’s past actions, one’s motivations, sentiments, and underlying “issues,” and committing onese...
Sept. 28, 2025
Crazy or BiPolar?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by unusual shifts in mood, energy, and ability to function. These shifts involve extreme "highs" (mania) and "lows" (depression), sometimes accompanied by symptoms l...
Sept. 16, 2025
White Collar Criminals
The psychology of white-collar crime involves understanding the motivations, personality traits, and decision-making processes of individuals who commit these offenses. Key factors include a focus on material wealth, optimism...
Sept. 9, 2025
Married for the Kids
Is staying married for the kids the right choice? This is one of the most heart-wrenching decisions a parent can face. It’s a question that weighs heavily on those contemplating divorce, sparking a complex debate about the be...
Sept. 2, 2025
Apathy: No More to Give
What, exactly, is apathy? In a sense, it’s something like falling in love. You can describe it all you want, but until you’ve experienced it, you can only guess what it feels like. Paradoxically, what makes the feeling of apa...
Aug. 26, 2025
Psychology: Conspiracy Theories and Fake News
Conspiracy theories, from a psychological perspective, are often linked to distrust of authority, political cynicism, and psychological traits like paranoia, narcissism, and insecure attachment. Belief in these theories can b...
Aug. 19, 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Us
Artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes known as machine intelligence, refers to the ability of computers to perform human-like feats of cognition including learning, problem-solving, perception, decision-making, and speech a...