Episodes
Aug. 27, 2025
Belief, Bias, and Behavior: Rational Thinking and Behavioral Economics with Dan Ariely PhD
Most people who practice rational thinking are susceptible to bias, a key concept of behavioral economics. Beliefs can be swayed by our social environments—from our online networks to our family gatherings. This vulnerability...
Aug. 26, 2025
Belief, Bias, and Behavior: Rational Thinking and Behavioral Economics with Dan Ariely, PhD
Most people who practice rational thinking are susceptible to bias, a key concept of behavioral economics. Beliefs can be swayed by our social environments—from our online networks to our family gatherings. This vulnerability...
Aug. 20, 2025
Love That Lasts: Expert Tips for Happy and Healthy Relationships with Amy Morin, LCSW
In long-term relationships, maintaining a healthy connection is one of life's most fulfilling achievements. However, even the happiest couples can fall into bad habits that hinder growth. A commitment to open, honest communic...
Aug. 13, 2025
Philosophically Dealing with Depression, Anxiety, and Disappointment with Samir Chopra, PhD
A philosophical approach to overcoming disappointment involves accepting that setbacks are a normal part of life. This strategy allows us to navigate challenges with greater resilience. Philosophical inquiry invites us to exa...
Aug. 6, 2025
Digital Detox for Your Neural Networks: Brain Health in the Technology Era with Carl D. Marci MD
Prioritizing brain health in children is crucial, as their brains continue to mature until around age 20, making them particularly susceptible to manipulation before reaching full cognitive development. In our present technol...
July 30, 2025
Embracing Mature Sexuality: Passionately Thriving in Our Wisdom Years with Justin Garcia PhD
From the blush of first loves to the mature sexuality of later years, intimacy adapts to our changing bodies, shifting priorities, and the various life stages we traverse. Whether it's rediscovering a partner in a long-term r...
July 23, 2025
Why We Believe Lies: Groupthink, Cognitive Bias, and the Spread of Political Misinformation with Stephan Lewandowsky PhD
The pervasive nature of social media can undermine the democratic process by facilitating the widespread dissemination of political misinformation and a decline in critical thinking. This phenomenon can be exacerbated by grou...
July 16, 2025
More Than Code: How Real Relationships Sustain Us in an Automated World with Allison Pugh PhD
Many have come to believe that AI is a universal solution for managing repetitive tasks and a panacea for improving productivity. But is it realistic to think that machines can replace humans in a world built on connection an...
July 15, 2025
More Than Code: How Real Relationships Sustain Us in an Automated World with Allison Pugh, PhD
Many have come to believe that AI is a universal solution for managing repetitive tasks and a panacea for improving productivity. But is it realistic to think that machines can replace humans in a world built on connection an...
July 9, 2025
The Flexible Mindset: How Mental Agility Builds Emotional Intelligence with Elaine Fox PhD
How open are you to new experiences? Have you found that with age comes a fear of learning new things? Research finds that being willing to admit that we may be wrong about truths we previously held while maintaining confiden...
July 2, 2025
How Listening Shapes Peacemaking and Global Communication: A Conversation with the Nobel Peace Center
Listening is a fundamental tool for learning from one another and fostering a more inclusive and harmonious world. By truly hearing and understanding others, we lay the groundwork for effective communication and peacemaking. ...
June 25, 2025
Well-Being Science: From Despair to Hope and Happiness with Carol Graham, PhD
Are people with more discretionary income happier than those who live paycheck to paycheck? Maybe some, but not all. As it turns out, more is not always better or the prescription for a happy life. Ultimately, it seems that a...
June 18, 2025
Fearless Conversations and Essential Connections: An Indigenous Perspective with Tyson Yunkaporta PhD
Attempting to gain dominance over others rarely benefits everyone involved. Instead, embracing diversity as a superpower — not as a tool to enforce artificial equity, but as a genuine celebration of varied strengths and persp...
June 11, 2025
Medicine of Mind: Advocating Mental Health and Wellness for Caregivers with Dr. Jessi Gold MD
The demanding nature of their work often puts the well-being of caregivers at risk. Just as it offers healing, therapy can be a vital medicine for professional healthcare providers and direct caregivers, providing them with a...
June 10, 2025
Medicine of Mind: Advocating Mental Health and Wellness for Caregivers with Dr. Jessi Gold, MD
The demanding nature of their work often puts the well-being of caregivers at risk. Just as it offers healing, therapy can be a vital medicine for professional healthcare providers and direct caregivers, providing them with a...
June 4, 2025
Deciphering AI; Debunking Snake Oil and Finding the Truth with Sayash Kapoor
There are many misconceptions and overblown promises when it comes to AI. The reality is that Artificial Intelligence is a useful tool that’s here to stay. When it’s done right, AI seamlessly becomes part of our everyday life...
June 3, 2025
Deciphering AI; Debunking Snake Oil and Finding the Truth with Sayash Kapoor
There are many misconceptions and overblown promises when it comes to AI. The reality is that Artificial Intelligence is a useful tool that’s here to stay. When it’s done right, AI seamlessly becomes part of our everyday life...
May 28, 2025
Managing Political Discord: Morality, Fighting, and the Path to Understanding with Kurt Gray PhD
Many people in the US have grown weary of the non-stop political discord that permeates every aspect of their lives. Some of the information is so polarized that it begs to be agreed with or opposed to, often leading to onlin...
May 21, 2025
Peacemaking with Our Minds: Soothing Pesky Voices with Britt Frank LCSW
We live with a symphony of inner voices. Some are critics, and others are cheerleaders. The chatter in our minds is not adversarial, even though it might feel that way at times. The diverse aspects of our personality equip us...
May 14, 2025
Brain Boosting Happiness: Chemistry, Technology, and Well-Being with TJ Power
To effectively unwind from the demands of modern life, we can tap into our body's internal chemistry. Overcoming the fatigue induced by constant technological stimulation is achievable by recognizing our need for rebalancing ...
May 7, 2025
Addiction Treatment: Humanistic Models of Harm Reduction and Healing with Dr. Stephanie S. Covington PhD
A lack of emotional literacy often lessens our ability to face life's storms. As a result, many women resort to self-medicating behaviors to cope. In a more compassionate world, addiction recovery would nurture human needs an...
April 30, 2025
SEL: Social-Emotional Learning for Stronger IQ and Relationships with Dr Steven Baron PsyD
Feeling purposeful is a fundamental driver of self-worth and a powerful antidote to despair at any age. To increase a sense of purpose, children and adults can leverage strength-based interventions to significantly reshape le...
April 23, 2025
Caregiving: A Journey of Selflessness, Responsibility and Love with Sarah Cart
At some stage in life, most people will be charged with caring for someone else. During a health crisis, caregivers, especially those with children, face intense demands on time and personal resources. If you are tasked with ...