Let's get psychology out of the lab and into the streets. Join hosts Tania Luna (psychology researcher) and Brian Luna (total layperson) as they turn fascinating research into practical tips for being a better human.
The next episode in our exploration of the human senses: this time we dig into the psychology of taste. We discuss neurogastronomy, how emotions and sensations impact flavor, comfort foods, super tasters, picky eaters, food aversions, and Brian's stance on the best sodas.Let's chew on this topic together:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Lots of sad things are happening in our lives right now and in the lives of many people we love. So this week, we're replaying our 2020 episode on the psychology of melancholy. For mental health support please call SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Over the next few episodes, we'll be talking about the psychology of our senses. On this episode, we touch on the surprising psychology of touch: how it impacts our communication, associations, relationships, influence, and wellbeing. Keep in touch!Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Over the next few episodes, we'll be talking about the psychology of our senses. This week, we're stopping to admire and explore the little-known psychology of smell, including: smell evolution, odor evaluation, smell and memory, social odors, olfactory dysfunction, and the world's worst scent.Let us nose what you think!Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Tania's birthday is this week, so we're rerunning our episode on the psychology of age and aging. Does being slightly older or slightly younger than your classmates in school impact you later in life? (Spoiler alert: yes!) What are some of the benefits of aging? And what advice do older adults have that we should all pay attention to today? Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In honor of Brian's sniffles, we're exploring the psychology of “sickness behavior.” What are the psychological symptoms of colds and flus? What makes some of us more susceptible to sickness than others? And is it possible that our germs are controlling our actions?Cough up your questions:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Were the infamous Milgram Experiments evidence of obedience, conformity, ideology, or something more sinister about human nature? Join us for a deep dive of the shocking ;) research and its many little-known replications. We'll explore why good people sometimes do bad things, and Tania will recreate the Milgram experiment to see if Brian will follow orders to inflict pain. Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Set your skepticism aside and come explore the psychology of the paranormal! From ghost sightings to clairvoyance, we examine the research behind our most mysterious human experiences.Come haunt us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
What's good about feeling bad? In this episode, we explore the psychology of emotional complexity, how to benefit from unpleasant emotions, and the upside of being down.Share your feelings with us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Calling all activists and change-makers! In our last episode, we tackled the topic of direct influence. This time, we explore the research on framing, protests, mass media, influencers, and public policy. Which of them has the power to change our minds?The complete meta-analysis we reference in this episode is available here: https://www.sentienceinstitute.org/public-opinionCome share your opinion:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In this two-parter, we explore findings on public opinion change. Is it even possible to change people's minds and, if so, how the heck do you do it? This is a great episode for anyone looking to change one mind or one million.The complete meta-analysis we reference in this episode is available here: https://www.sentienceinstitute.org/public-opinionCome share your opinion:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Is Brian's morning ritual of doing a set number of deodorant swipes an odd quirk or is it a legitimate strategy to improve performance, reduce anxiety, and spark connection? Come learn about the psychology of ritual and how you can put it to good use in your own life.Make it your ritual to connect with us!Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaEdited by Alyssa Greene Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
This week author and psychotherapist Whitney Goodman joins the show to talk about toxic positivity. Find out if your attempts to be positive actually cause harm and how to stop saying "everything happens for a reason" and "at least you still have your health"!Learn more:Read the book: Toxic Positivity: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Being HappyHang with Whitney Goodman on Instagram: @sitwithwhit Share a healthy degree of positivity:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaEdited by Alyssa Greene Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Why is it that so many of us have the urge to help others, and what stands in our way? Discover the many surprising benefits of compassion (from accelerating your healing factor to increasing your sexiness), and add even more meaning and fulfillment to your life.Feeling compassionate? Here are some of our favorite organizations supporting the urgent situation in Ukraine:Humane Society IFAWWorld VisionGlobal GivingCome-pass-on some questions and feedback:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
What happens to us when we get pumped up on power or deflated by powerlessness? Does power corrupt us or does it set us free? And how can we escape, what psychologist Dacher Keltner calls, the "power paradox"?Do you have the power to help people and animals in Ukraine? Here are some of our favorite organizations in urgent need of donations:Humane Society IFAWWorld VisionGlobal GivingYou have the power to talk to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
With a war looming in Ukraine (where Tania was born), many of us need a whole lot more hope right now. So we're pulling one of our earliest episodes from our archive on the psychology of hope, first aired on Jan 25, 2020. We talk about the difference between hope and optimism, the truth behind learned helplessness, and how to bulk up our hope muscles.We hope to hear from you at:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com We've made a donation to the ASPCA in honor of the animal research mentioned in this episode.Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In this episode, we celebrate Black History Month by spotlighting some Black psychologists whose research has had profound impacts. We talk stereotype threat, implicit bias, Optimal Psychology, and attempt to recreate the famous Doll Test on an adult(ish) man.Researchers mentioned include: Francis Sumner, Inez Prosser, Solomon Fuller, Maxie Maultsby, Jr., Mamie Clark, Kenneth Clark, Diane Byrd, Toni Sturdivant, Iliana Alanis, Claude Steele, Beverly Daniels Tatum, Hope Landrine, Jennifer Eberhardt, Robert Lee Williams II, Joseph White, Linda James Myers, and Robert V. Guthrie. Celebrate with us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaEdited by Alyssa Greene Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In this episode we investigate whether there's truth to the saying "you can't love someone until you love yourself." Join the conversation to discover your love style and build your self-compassion skills.Show us some love:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaEdited by Alyssa Greene Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, you're still not doing enough? To get to the bottom of that emotion, Tania and Brian talk about the psychology of guilt, guilt proneness, and hyper-responsibility. Come take a guilt trip with us to discover the benefits, risks, and alternatives to chronic guilt. We spent hours making this episode -- the least you can do is listen ;) You never call, you never write. But if you want to:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaEdited by Alyssa Greene Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In this episode, Tania attempts to induce the nocebo effect -- placebo's evil twin -- on Brian. They explore placebo research (in areas ranging from pain to creativity), why it works, and how to put it to good use! It turns out "mind over matter" really does matter. P.S. Because we mentioned drug use in this episode, we also wanted to mention the SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357. Get free and confidential substance use treatment and information.Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaEdited by Alyssa Greene Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
94% of people admit that procrastinating is bad for them. So why do so many of us still do it, how do we stop, and is there any way to get Brian to finally go to the dentist? Don't delay! Talk psych to us today:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsCo-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania LunaEdited by Alyssa Greene Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In this not-at-all-boring episode, Tania and Brian explore the psychology of boredom. They answer fascinating questions like, "what is boredom?" "is it good or bad for us?" "how can we become less boredom-prone?" and "what will happen if you leave Brian in a room for 15 minutes with nothing to do?"Share your questions and boredom-busting tips at:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Tania and Brian are back this week to talk about the psychology of grief and mourning. Brian opens up about his father’s death, we explore the psychology of grief, funeral faux pas, coping with loss, and how to be there for others. SAMHSA'S free counseling hotline: 800-662-HELPShare your stories, questions, and feedback (and tell us if how you define "list"): Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Facebook: @talkpsych2me Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Scarlet Moon Things Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings In loving memory of Bernardo Luna and Kelly Mealia.
Brian's therapist, Dr. Lynn Saladino, joins the show to answer our therapy and mental health questions with special guest, Dr. Alyssa Greene, co-creator of our web series The Way Through. Don't miss out on this great deal. It's basically free therapy. Show notes:The Way Through web seriesDr. Lynn Saladino: Website & InstagramSay Podcast and Die: Website & Instagram Come talk psych with us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In honor of Halloween, we're talking about the spookiest of subjects: John Gottman's theory of the 4 Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse. Find out the biggest predictors of a relationship downfall and how to prevent these common romance killers from creeping into your life. Give us some love:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Since we've been busy training our pig, Outlaw Josey, we wanted to break down the psychology of learning through Operant Conditioning. We talk about reinforcement, punishment, the difference between punishers and aversives, and the power of shaping. We even test out B.F. Skinner's theory of language acquisition by trying to teach Brian to say a word. Give us some positive reinforcement:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
What is narcissism? Why do so many people suspect their partner is a narcissist? Are we becoming more narcissistic as a society? And most importantly... are YOU a narcissist?Talk to us about yourself:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Let's talk about the psychology of motivation! We explore the research behind intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and answer big questions like: What truly motivates us? Should we stop paying people for performance? And why did we adopt a pig?Feeling motivated to talk to us?Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In this episode, we'll help you get the most out of music and answer tough questions like: Did we evolve to make music? Does music help or harm our performance? What causes chills (aka skin orgasms)? And - most importantly - whose character had it right in Footloose, Kevin Bacon or John Lithgow?Music featured in this episode:Workout Music Source: Cardio Instrumental Workout Mix"Hard Bass Attack" Sonic Mine"We Will Rock You" Queen"Because We Can" Fatboy Slim "Not Ready to Die" Demon Hunter"Morning Light" Sean Beeson"Clair De Lune" Claude Debussy"What a Wonderful World" Louis Armstrong"Spring" Antonio Vivaldi"Rain Chant" L.E.E. High SchoolTell us about your music origin theories and fav chill-producing songs!Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsTheme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Do you know how to be a psychological time traveler? Spend 20 minutes with us today learning how reminiscence and anticipatory joy impact our mental health, relationships, and happiness. (And find out about that one time Brian and Tania both got food poisoning.) Reminisce with us about this episode:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
It's clear that feelings impact our facial expressions, but can it work the other way around? Can fake smiles turn to real happiness? Can Botox treat depression? And what do facial expressions have to do with empathy?Express yourself on social!Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
A short update about shorter episodes to come!Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Author Irshad Manji shares her vision for honest diversity and a pluralistic society that doesn't treat labels as our finish line. Tune in to learn how our most common change tactics will probably backfire and how to engage in courageous conversations instead. Links from the show:http://irshadmanji.comhttps://moralcourage.com/learnDon't Label MeTalk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In our final episode of the Psychology of the 7+ Deadly Sins, we take on lust. We tackle sexy questions like: what makes us lust after some people and not others? Does lust really make us stupid? How can you feel more lust in your relationship? And just how lusty is Brian?Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Eating too much causes more illness worldwide than eating too little. So, why do we do it and, how can we stop? In this episode, Brian and Tania take on the psychology and sociology of gluttony! If you think you may have an eating disorder, please speak with a healthcare professional or contact the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237.Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Let's unpack the psychology of envy. Is it a psychological poison? A sin? A catalyst for resentment, gossip, hostility, and crime? Or is it fuel for social progress and personal growth? Tania and Brian reveal their own envy episodes and discuss the #1 secret to transforming envy into empathy.Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
We're celebrating Pride Month with an exploration of the psychology of pride. Is it the deadliest of the 7 Deadly Sins or is it one of our greatest virtues? Come find out!Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
So many of us are feeling weary and on the brink of hopelessness. This week, we talk about the psychology of melancholy - one of the original Eight Deadly Sins. We discuss the benefits of sadness, cultural norms, and how to use our small hope windows right now to stay in the fight. #blacklivesmatterFor mental health support please call SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In the wake of more black deaths and ongoing protests and riots - we tackle the psychology of anger, rage, and outrage. Should wrath really be categorized as a sin, or can be it be fuel for progress? Does violence lead to more violence, or can it propel social change? And is there such a thing as learning to be angry well?#blacklivesmatterTalk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
We continue our journey through the psychology of the seven deadly sins. This week, we're talking greed! Is greed the root of all progress or the root of all suffering? What makes someone greedy, and just how greedy are you? Talk psych to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Feeling lazy? Tune in to understand why as we explore the psychology of the seven deadly sins, starting with sloth. At best, you'll walk away with greater motivation or self-acceptance. At the very least, you can put off doing more important things for 35 minutes!Don't be too lazy to talk to us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Can psychology help us understand the mysterious worlds we visit and lives we lead while we're asleep? In this episode, we tackle questions like: Why do we dream? What do our dreams mean? Why didn't Brian join The Smurfs when he had the chance? And how can we become better dreamers?It would be real dreamy to hear from you:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comFurther Reading:The Interpretation of Dreams by Freud (1899)Finding Meaning in Dreams by Domhoff (2004)“Typical dreams experienced by Chinese people” by Yu (2008)“Typical dreams” by Schredl et. al. (2010)“The Typical Dreams of Canadian University Students” by Nielsen et. al. (2003)“Memory, Sleep and Dreaming: Experiencing Consolidation” by Wamsley and Stickgold (2011)“Dreaming of a Learning Task Is Associated with Enhanced Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation” by Wamsley et. al. (2010)“The effect of dream report collection and dream incorporation on memory consolidation during sleep” by Schoch et. al. (2018)“Replaying the Game: Hypnagogic Images in Normals and Amnesics” by Stickgold et. al. (2000)“Sleep on it, but only if it is difficult: Effects of sleep on problem solving” by Sio, Monaghan, and Ormerod (2013)“After being challenged by a video game problem, sleep increases the chance to solve it” by Beijamini et. al. (2014) “Good morning creativity: task reactivation during sleep enhances beneficial effect of sleep on creative performance” by Ritter et. al. (2012)Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Mucus. Puss. Maggots. Feces. Eating bats. Eating cows. Racism. In this episode, we discuss the benefits and dangers of disgust and tackle some tough questions like: Is anything objectively disgusting? Why are some people more easily disgusted than others? And... what's that smell?Discuss disgust with us!Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comFurther Reading:"Disgust" by Rozin, Haidt, & McCauley (2008)"The Moral Affiliations of Disgust: A Functional MRI Study" by Moll, et. al (2005)"The emotional dog and its rational tail" by Haidt (2001)"In bad taste: evidence for the oral origins of moral disgust" by Chapman et. al. (2009)"The makings of the magical mind: The nature of function of sympathetic magic" by Nemeroff & Rozin (2000)"The Child's Conception of Food" by Rozin et. al (1986)"Sex Differences in Disgust: Why Are Women More Easily Disgusted Than Men?" by Al-Shawaf, Lewis, & Buss (2017)"Feelings of Disgust and Disgust-Induced Avoidance Weaken following Induced Sexual Arousal in Women" by Borg and de Jong (2012)The Disgust Scale by Haidt, McCauley, & Rozin (last updated in 2012)"Disgust as Embodied Moral Judgment" by Schnall et. al (2008)"Is that disgust I see? Political ideology and based visual attention" by Oosterhoff & Ford (2018)A more recent study that challenges the finding that conservatives are more easily disgusted than liberals: "Is Disgust a 'Conservative' Emotion?" by Elad-Strenger, Proch, & Kessler (2019)Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of What's Your Problem? joins us this week to talk about the psychology of problem solving. Learn his top tips for problem reframing and how to become a skillful problem solver.Talk psych to us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comFurther Reading:What's Your Problem? by Wedell-Wedellsborg (2020)Innovation as Usual by Miller and Wedell-Wedellsborg (2013)Switch by Heath and Heath (2010)Decisive by Heath and Heath (2013)"Identity and Epistemic Emotions During Knowledge Revision: A Potential Account for the Backfire Effect" by Trevors et. al. (2016)"Cognitive Reappraisal in Children" by DeCicco, O'Toole, and Dennis (2014)"When surface and deep-level diversity collide" by Phillips and Loyd (2006)"Mechanizing in problem solving" by Luchins (1942)"A brain mechanism for facilitation of insight by positive affect" by Subramaniam et. al. (2008)"The cognitive neuroscience of insight" by Kounios and Beeman (2014)"The creative brain" by Fink et. al. (2008)Six Thinking Hats by De Bono (1999)"Should Public Figures Apologize?" by Sunstein (2019)Creativity by Csikszentmihaliy (1999)“Boundary Spanning Individuals: Their Role in Information Transfer and Their Antecedents” by Tushman and Scanlan (1981)"Why Decisions Fail: Avoiding the Blunders and Traps That Lead to Debacles" by Nutt (2003)The Creative Vision by Getzels and Csikszentmihaliy (1999)Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
In honor of Brian's birthday, we talk about the psychology of age and aging. Does being slightly older or slightly younger than your classmates in school impact you later in life? (Spoiler alert: yes!) What are some of the benefits of aging? And what advice do older adults have that we should all pay attention to today?Talk psych to us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comFurther Reading:“Happy birthday” by Wattie and Baker (2013)“Age and Gender Differences in Self-Esteem—A Cross-Cultural Window” by Bliedorn et. al. (2016)“Does Retirement Hurt Weil-Being?” By Reitzes, Mutran, and Fernandez (1996)“Personality changes for the better with age” John, Gosling, and Potter (2003)“Happiness and age in European adults” by Morgan, Robinson, and Thompson (2015)30 Lessons for Living by Pillemer (2012)Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Come join the Luna family debate about empathy. Does it do more good or harm in a zombie apocalypse? How about in today's world? What exactly is empathy anyway? And how can we learn to use it well?Talk psych to us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comFurther Reading:“Toronto Empathy Questionnaire” by Spreng et. al. (2009)Needle through hand video“Mirror neurons” by Acharya and Shukla (2012)“Empathy for positive and negative emotions in the gustatory cortex” by Jabbi, Swart, and Keysers (2007)“Empathy toward strangers triggers oxytocin release and subsequent generosity” by Barraza and Zak (2009)“Patterns of Cognitive and Emotional Empathy in Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration” by Rankin, Kramer, and Miller (2005)“Is emotional contagion special?” by Nummenmaa et. al. (2008)“The relationships between social intelligence, empathy, and three types of aggression” by Kaukianinen et. al. (1999)“The Emerging Study of Positive Empathy” by Morelli, Lieberman, and Zaki (2015)“Maintenance of satisfaction in romantic relationships” by Davis and Oathout (1987)“The Neural Correlates of Empathy” by Rameson, Morelli, and Lieberman (2011)“Relationships Between Nurse‐Expressed Empathy, Patient‐Perceived Empathy and Patient Distress” by Olson (1995)“Racism and the Empathy for Pain on Our Skin” by Forgiarini, Gallucci, and Maravita (2011)“A Less Attractive Feature of Empathy” by Fourie, Subramoney and Gobodo‐Madikizela (2017)“A theory of unmitigated communion” by Helgeson and Fritz (1998)“Empathy is hard work” by Hutcherson et. al. (2019)“Compassion Fade” by Västfjäll et. al. (2014)“Empathy and Attitudes” by Batson et. al. (1997) Against Empathy by Bloom (2016)Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
As quarantine drags on, we have to shift out of crisis mode and into Perseverance Mode. In this episode, we learn from neuroscience, prisoners of war, homelessness, and Brian's dad to unpack the psychology of persistence. Talk psych to us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comFurther Reading:“Psychiatric illness in U.S. Air Force Vietnam prisoners of war” by Ursano et. al. (1981) Good to Great by Collins (2001)Man's Search for Meaning by Frankl (1959)On Death and Dying by Kübler-Ross (1969)On Grief and Grieving by Kübler-Ross and Kessler (2005)“The Emerging Neuroscience of Intrinsic Motivation” by Domenico and Ryan (2017)“Dopaminergic Mechanisms of Individual Differences in Human Effort-Based Decision-Making” by Treadway et. al. (2012)Tiny Habits by Fogg (2019)Mindset by Dweck (2006)“Benefits of napping in healthy adults” by Milner and Cote (2009)Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Just what is luck, exactly? How does it play a role in our lives? Are some people luckier than others? Can an overdose of luck result in 'luck guilt'? And what can all of us do to become luckier? Talk psych to us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comFurther reading:“Moral and Epistemic Luck” by Statman (1991)“The Psychology and Philosophy of Luck” by Pritchard and Smith (2004)“Propensities and counterfactuals: The loser that almost won” by Kahneman and Varey (1990)“Unlucky victims or lucky survivors?” By Teigen and Jensen (2011)“The Herald of Free Enterprise Disaster: Lessons from the First 6 Years” by Dalgleish, Joseph, and Yule (2000)The Psychology of Interpersonal Relations by Heider (1958)“Exploring the role of talent and luck in getting success” by Pluchino, Biondo, and Rapisarda (2018)“The Belief in Good Luck Scale” by Darke and Freedman (1997)The Luck Factor by Wiseman (2003)Bonus (not mentioned in the episode but a great read): Can You Learn to Be Lucky? by Starr (2018)Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
Special guest, psychologist Vaneeta Sandhu, joins the show this week to talk about the psychology of cursing. Why do we do curse (or is it cuss)? Can other animals swear? How does profanity impact us and our teams? Does it shape how people see us? And why does it feel so f@#king good?Talk (or curse) with us:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.comFurther Reading:Jay & Jay (2013) cursing frequency research.Appropriateness of swearing is highly contextual and variable.Swearing activates our autonomic nervous system.People who sweat more when swearing were more likely to have been punished for swearing as children.Persuasion and swearing Building rapport in office settingsSwearing among Australia’s construction trades builds camaraderie Cold water taskSwearing and verbal fluencyBenjamin K. Bergen: What the F: What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves (2016)Emma Byrne: Swearing is Good for You: The Amazing Science of Bad Language (2017)Cursing chimps research by Fouts & Mills: Next of Kin: My Conversations with Chimpanzees (1997)Produced by Scarlet Moon ThingsMusic by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings
A strange thing happened while we were recording Episode 11 on the topic of infectious mass reactions. We had one ourselves. Did it happen to you too?! Tell us over:Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastFacebook: @talkpsych2meTwitter: @talkpsych2meEmail: talkpsychpodcast@gmail.com
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