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Speaking of Psychology
280 episodes · 20 with AI analysis
"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
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Midlife psychology and developmentMidlife crisis myth and realityPersonality change in adulthoodFluid vs. crystallized intelligenceLifespan development research methodologyGenerativity and caregiving in midlifePsychosocial factors in agingChronic inflammation and aging (inflamaging)Physical activity and longevityPurpose in life and health outcomes
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Jun 10, 2026
Why midlife may be your prime time, with Margie Lachman, PhD
Midlife psychology and developmentMidlife crisis myth and realityPersonality change in adulthood
View AnalysisAug 27, 2025
Why “boy" culture is creating a crisis of connection, with Niobe Way, PhD
Boy culture and masculinity stereotypesMale friendships and emotional intimacyAdolescent social-emotional development
View AnalysisSep 3, 2025
Hot flashes, heart health and hormones: Rethinking menopause, with Rebecca Thurston, PhD
Hot flashes and vasomotor symptomsMenopause and cardiovascular disease riskMenopause and Alzheimer's disease risk
View AnalysisSep 10, 2025
Financial scams: Why some older adults are at risk, with Duke Han, PhD
Financial scams targeting older adultsEntorhinal cortex brain atrophy and Alzheimer's diseaseEarly biomarkers for cognitive decline
View AnalysisSep 17, 2025
How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for traumaChildhood trauma and grief responsesDisaster mental health interventions
View AnalysisSep 24, 2025
Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD
Fuzzy Trace Theory and gist-based decision-makingAdolescent risk-taking and sexual health behaviorHealth misinformation and vaccine hesitancy
View AnalysisOct 1, 2025
Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD
Brain Lateralization and Hemispheric AsymmetryHandedness Genetics and EpigeneticsMotor Cortex Development and Dominance
View AnalysisOct 8, 2025
Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD
Dyslexia diagnosis and identification modelsNeurobiological basis of dyslexia and brain imaging researchStructured literacy interventions and phonological awareness training
View AnalysisOct 15, 2025
Courage is taking a worthwhile risk, with Cynthia Pury, PhD
Definition and psychology of couragePhysical courage vs. moral courage vs. psychological courageFear response and risk assessment in courageous action
View AnalysisOct 22, 2025
Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD
Hedonistic vs. Eudaimonic Travel Well-beingPost-Vacation Syndrome and Lasting Effects of TravelTravel Anxiety, Fear, and Worry Management
View AnalysisOct 29, 2025
Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD
Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) diagnosis and prevalenceExcoriation disorder (skin-picking) clinical presentationBody-focused repetitive behaviors classification and DSM-5 criteria
View AnalysisNov 5, 2025
Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD
Humble bragging and masked self-promotionImpression management in job interviewsSelf-promotion paradox: likability vs. competence
View AnalysisNov 12, 2025
Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD
GLP-1 mechanism of action and appetite suppressionMental health screening before GLP-1 initiationEating disorder risk and GLP-1 monitoring
View AnalysisNov 19, 2025
When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD
Misophonia diagnosis and assessment challengesNeuroimaging findings in misophonia (insula activation, brain connectivity)Trigger sound characteristics and individual differences
View AnalysisNov 26, 2025
How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD
Child gratitude development and age-appropriate expectationsNotice-think-feel-do model for gratitude cultivationParental modeling and emotional transparency in teaching values
View AnalysisDec 3, 2025
Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD
Attention Restoration Theory and directed vs. involuntary attentionCognitive benefits of nature exposure and park accessBiophilic design and architecture patterns
View AnalysisDec 10, 2025
What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD
Moral Psychology and Dual-Process Decision MakingTrolley Problem and Ethical DilemmasEffective Altruism and Charitable Giving
View AnalysisDec 17, 2025
How competition drives our behavior, with Stephen Garcia, PhD
Social Comparison Theory and Competitive BehaviorSituational Factors Affecting Competitive MotivationGroup Size Effects on Performance (N Effect)
View AnalysisMay 20, 2026
Why being ‘a little more social’ makes us happier than we expect, with Nicholas Epley, PhD
Social Cognition and Interpersonal MisunderstandingIntroversion vs Extroversion and Happiness CorrelationDeep Conversation and Meaningful Connection
View AnalysisMay 27, 2026
How to feel more loved, with Harry Reis, PhD
Distinction between being loved and feeling lovedFive mindsets for feeling more lovedListen to learn mindset
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