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Speaking of Psychology
by American Psychological Association · English
"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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Why nostalgia is good for you, with Tim Wildschut, PhD
The episode argues that nostalgia is a distinct, generally beneficial emotion—defined as sentimental affection for meaningful past memories (often involving other people)—and explores its triggers,…
11 Nov 2026 · 34m · 11 chapters
How people respond to extreme weather risks, with Brett Gelino, PhD, and Gabrielle Wong-Parodi, PhD
How people respond to extreme weather risks and how to communicate urgency without causing disengagement; includes climate resilience, tornado warning effectiveness, hurricane/wildfire…
4 Nov 2026 · 30m · 10 chapters
Helping humans and wildlife coexist, with Suzanne MacDonald, PhD
Human–wildlife coexistence in cities, focusing on how animal cognition and behavior change around people—and what that means for conservation and urban design.
28 Oct 2026 · 39m · 15 chapters
Why we complain and how to do it better, with Robin Kowalski, PhD
Why people complain, the psychological functions of complaining, and how to complain more effectively (moderation, strategy, mindfulness).
21 Oct 2026 · 27m · 12 chapters
Beyond screen time: What makes educational technology effective, with Nicole Barnes, PhD
How to judge whether educational technology (edtech) truly improves learning, beyond “screen time,” using APA’s research-backed EdTech report; includes guidance for different ages and extra cautions…
14 Oct 2026 · 34m · 15 chapters
Are you a workaholic or just a hard worker? With Malissa Clark, PhD
Workaholism vs hard work; whether it’s an “addiction”; how it harms physical/mental health, relationships, and workplaces; and what individuals and employers can do to reduce it.
7 Oct 2026 · 29m · 9 chapters
Can envy be good for you? With Jens Lange, PhD, and Sara Protasi, PhD
The episode examines envy as a misunderstood emotion—often treated as a “villain” or “deadly sin”—and argues it can be functional.
30 Sep 2026 · 42m · 10 chapters
Are you burned out or ‘bored out’? With Lotta Harju, PhD, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD
This Speaking of Psychology episode explains “bore-out” (also called chronic workplace boredom or “rust-out”)—a persistent, disengaging lack of meaningful, challenging work.
23 Sep 2026 · 43m · 16 chapters
The Science of Suicide Prevention, with Matthew Nock, PhD
Suicide prevention science—why suicide is hard to predict, how risk is assessed, what interventions work, and how technology (EHR models, smartphone monitoring, just-in-time interventions, chatbots)…
16 Sep 2026 · 39m · 16 chapters
Why does music move us? With Robert Zatorre, PhD
Why music moves people—how the brain processes music, links it to emotion and pleasure, supports memory, and differs across individuals (including musical anhedonia).
9 Sep 2026 · 50m · 14 chapters
How teaching and learning will change in the age of AI, with C. Edward Watson, PhD, and Beth Schwartz, PhD
How generative AI is already being used in K-12 and higher education, what educators should do about academic integrity, and how to redesign assignments using learning science so AI supports—not…
2 Sep 2026 · 48m · 15 chapters
Why people cheat—and can relationships recover, with Galena Rhoades, PhD
Infidelity and commitment—how psychologists define cheating, how common it is, why people cheat (including “alternative monitoring” and opportunity), whether it’s increasing with dating apps/social…
26 Aug 2026 · 31m · 14 chapters
Encore: The psychology of sports fans, with Daniel Wann, PhD
Sports fandom psychology—why people become fans, how fandom affects mental health, why some are fair-weather vs underdog supporters, how betting and cheating scandals change fandom, and whether…
19 Aug 2026 · 42m · 18 chapters
Encore: Why psychopathy is more common than you think, with Abigail Marsh, PhD
Psychopathy as a personality construct on a continuum, not an official DSM diagnosis; why psychopathic traits are more common than stereotypes suggest; how traits differ from antisocial personality…
12 Aug 2026 · 44m · 14 chapters
Encore: How living with secrets can harm you, with Michael Slepian, PhD
Why people keep secrets, how living with secrets harms well-being and relationships, and when sharing helps. Guest: Dr. Michael Slepian, PhD, research psychologist and Sanford C.
5 Aug 2026 · 25m · 10 chapters
Encore: Why you should aim to be a “good enough” parent, with Tim Cavell, PhD, and Lauren Quetsch, PhD
Parenting expectations are “higher than ever,” and the episode argues for “good enough parenting” instead of perfection.
29 Jul 2026 · 44m · 14 chapters
AI “de-skilling”: What happens when we offload our work to AI? With Brooke Macnamara, PhD
Cognitive offloading and “de-skilling” when workers rely on AI for critical tasks—how it may affect learning, memory, expertise, critical thinking, and confidence; what to do to keep skills sharp.
22 Jul 2026 · 35m · 13 chapters
Social media, looksmaxxing, and why men struggle with body image, with Roberto Olivardia, PhD
How social media and “looksmaxxing” intensify body image problems in boys and men, including muscle dysmorphia (a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder), and what parents/clinicians can do.
15 Jul 2026 · 45m · 14 chapters
Rethinking sleep and mental health, with Philip Gehrman, PhD
The episode argues that sleep is not just a symptom of mental illness but can be a risk factor for developing depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
8 Jul 2026 · 31m · 19 chapters
Why listening well is harder -- and more powerful -- than you think, with Guy Itzchakov, PhD
High-quality listening is harder than it sounds because it requires a nonjudgmental, positive intention to understand the speaker—not just “active listening” behaviors.
1 Jul 2026 · 45m · 13 chaptersWe use cookies.They keep VO running smoothly and help us improve it. Privacy policy