Beschikbare afleveringen

• When It's Okay to Lie

  Should you tell a harsh truth if it will only cause pain? Or is it sometimes kinder to keep someone in the dark? Psychologist Emma Levine explores the unwritten rules that guide when people feel it’s acceptable to lie — and what those...

  30 mrt 2026 3108 sec.

• Group Think

  How do the groups you identify with shape your sense of self? Do they influence the beer you buy? The way you vote? In this favorite episode from 2021, psychologist Jay Van Bavel explains how our group loyalties affect us more than we...

  23 mrt 2026 5276 sec.

• Rethinking Depression

  We tend to see depression as an illness to eliminate, evidence that something has gone wrong in the brain. But what if low mood serves a purpose? Psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg examines the evolutionary roots of depression and...

  16 mrt 2026 3187 sec.

• Yuck! The Science of Disgust

  Disgust is a strong emotion, one designed by evolution to protect us from danger and diseases. But disgust also spills into other areas of our lives, influencing our morals, our intuitions about right and wrong, even our politics. We...

  9 mrt 2026 5838 sec.

• The Secret of Charisma

  Charismatic leaders can inspire devotion and give people a powerful sense of meaning. They can also make us vulnerable. This week, we explore how figures across history have gained followers by offering clarity in moments of uncertainty...

  2 mrt 2026 5656 sec.

• Do You Feel Invisible?

  What does it do to a person to feel overlooked? This week, psychologist Gordon Flett examines how the absence of “mattering” can fuel loneliness, depression, and even violence. He outlines how feeling valued serves as a psychological...

  23 feb 2026 5267 sec.

• Why You're Smarter Than You Think

  From the time we're schoolchildren, we're ranked and sorted based on how smart we are. But what if our assumptions about intelligence limit our potential? This week, we revisit a favorite 2022 conversation with cognitive scientist Scott...

  16 feb 2026 5653 sec.

• Coming Clean

  Last week, we talked with psychologist Leslie John about the costs of keeping secrets. Today, Leslie returns with a look at the psychological power of self-disclosure. She says the moments of oversharing that we often consider "TMI" can...

  9 feb 2026 5848 sec.

• Keeping Secrets

  We all carry secrets, from harmless omissions to life-changing truths. But secrecy isn’t neutral: hiding takes mental work and can harm our health and relationships. In this week’s show, and in our episode next week, psychologist Leslie...

  2 feb 2026 3015 sec.

• You 2.0: Trusting Your Doubt

  We conclude our month-long You 2.0 series with a look at the hidden power of doubt — not as weakness or indecision, but as a tool that helps us make better choices and navigate an uncertain world. Researcher Bobby Parmar explores how...

  26 jan 2026 5826 sec.

• You 2.0: The Practice of Patience

  Patience can sometimes feel like a lost art, particularly in a culture that prizes competition and the idea of "failing fast." But psychologist Sarah Schnitker says patience is a vital skill for success in both our personal and...

  19 jan 2026 6043 sec.

• You 2.0: How to Get Out of a Rut

  There are times in life when the challenges we face feel insurmountable. Authors succumb to writer’s block. Athletes and artists hit a plateau. People of a certain age fall into a midlife crisis. These are all different ways of saying:...

  12 jan 2026 5882 sec.