Episodes
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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...
July 31, 2024
Absorbent Minds: Human Cognition in a Digital World with Leslie Valiant PhD
The learning mechanism in the human brain is not yet equipped to deal with information meant to deceive or manipulate. Armed with a computational approach to civilization but lacking the ability to discern fact from fiction, ...