Ranked #1
The Power of Persuasion (SOP55)
The Power of Persuasion (SOP55)
Persuasion expert Robert Cialdini, PhD, talks about his formidable body of work developing and understanding what he cal... Read more
23 Apr 2018
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20mins
Ranked #2
Transformation After Trauma (SOP96)
Transformation After Trauma (SOP96)
Experiencing positive transformation after trauma is known as post-traumatic growth. People who experience post-traumati... Read more
18 Dec 2019
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51mins
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Does Nostalgia Have a Psychological Purpose? with Krystine Batcho, PhD
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What psychological purpose does nostalgia serve? Is it good or bad? Are we more nostalgic today in our hectic, connected... Read more
6 Nov 2019
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42mins
Ranked #4
The Science of Dreaming (SOP71)
The Science of Dreaming (SOP71)
We all dream yet many of us don’t know what to make of our nocturnal adventures. Dream scholar Deirdre Barrett, PhD, exp... Read more
2 Jan 2019
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50mins
Ranked #5
Recognizing a narcissist (SOP37)
Recognizing a narcissist (SOP37)
Narcissism is not just something attributed to people who post selfies and list all their favorite meals on Facebook. It... Read more
13 May 2016
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14mins
Ranked #6
Getting into a terrorist’s mind (SOP3)
Getting into a terrorist’s mind (SOP3)
Figuring out what makes a terrorist tick is not easy, but law enforcement and counterterrorism officials have been turni... Read more
4 Nov 2013
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8mins
Ranked #7
The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)
The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)
Dopamine is known as the chemical of love, creativity and addiction. It pushes us to achieve greatness, but it can also ... Read more
13 Mar 2019
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53mins
Ranked #8
Choosing foods wisely (SOP4)
Choosing foods wisely (SOP4)
Some foods marketed as healthy may instead sabotage our diets. Consumer psychologist Lara Spiteri-Cornish, PhD, studies ... Read more
16 Dec 2013
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10mins
Ranked #9
Inner Monologues with Ethan Kross, PhD
Inner Monologues with Ethan Kross, PhD
You may have heard about the internet debate on inner monologues recently. It all started from a tweet that went viral. ... Read more
25 Mar 2020
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40mins
Ranked #10
The Mind-Gut Connection (SOP78)
The Mind-Gut Connection (SOP78)
Is your gut a second brain? Emerging research is showing that our brains and our gastrointestinal systems may be more co... Read more
10 Apr 2019
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53mins
Ranked #11
Psychologically Sound Tips for Better Sleep with Robin Haight, PsyD
Psychologically Sound Tips for Better Sleep with Robin Haight, PsyD
Do you remember the last time you woke up during the work week without an alarm clock? When you didn’t need caffeine to ... Read more
11 Mar 2020
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37mins
Ranked #12
Suicide Science (SOP84)
Suicide Science (SOP84)
Suicide rates in the U.S. climbed in all but one state from 1999 to 2016, according to a CDC report from June 2018. This... Read more
3 Jul 2019
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40mins
Ranked #13
Anxiety and Teen Girls (SOP80)
Anxiety and Teen Girls (SOP80)
Anxiety among teens and young adults is rising, and studies have shown that it has skyrocketed in girls. One study found... Read more
8 May 2019
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46mins
Ranked #14
Women and smoking (SOP5)
Women and smoking (SOP5)
In 1964, the release of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health prompted one of the largest public healt... Read more
13 Jan 2014
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10mins
Ranked #15
Sober Curious? with Katie Witkiewitz, PhD
Sober Curious? with Katie Witkiewitz, PhD
Drinking is ubiquitous in American culture today. It’s hard to go out and not see people imbibing. In the midst of all t... Read more
26 Feb 2020
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42mins
Ranked #16
Disciplining children effectively (SOP15)
Disciplining children effectively (SOP15)
Deciding how to discipline a child can be one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Even parents of generally well-beh... Read more
24 Sep 2014
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14mins
Ranked #17
What Guides Our Buying Behaviors (SOP88)
What Guides Our Buying Behaviors (SOP88)
Why do some people buy so much, while others shun that lifestyle for simplicity or to save? How do brands reach into our... Read more
28 Aug 2019
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47mins
Ranked #18
Discrimination and stress (SOP36)
Discrimination and stress (SOP36)
Experiencing discrimination in any form can be profoundly stressful for many people, according to the latest Stress in A... Read more
8 Apr 2016
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14mins
Ranked #19
Why People Hoard with Julie Pike, PhD
Why People Hoard with Julie Pike, PhD
While television shows about hoarding are quite popular and the term has now been embedded into our general lexicon, the... Read more
15 Jan 2020
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33mins
Ranked #20
Using your mind to find love (SOP21)
Using your mind to find love (SOP21)
There are few things in life so strongly tied to our overall happiness as a stable and happy marriage. In this episode, ... Read more
25 Feb 2015
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11mins