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Speaking of Psychology

Science

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 416

"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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🇺🇸 USA - lifeSciences
04/05/2026
#99
🇺🇸 USA - lifeSciences
01/05/2026
#84
🇨🇦 Canada - lifeSciences
07/04/2026
#89
🇨🇦 Canada - lifeSciences
06/04/2026
#86
🇨🇦 Canada - lifeSciences
05/04/2026
#80
🇨🇦 Canada - lifeSciences
04/04/2026
#64
🇨🇦 Canada - lifeSciences
03/04/2026
#55
🇨🇦 Canada - lifeSciences
02/04/2026
#39
🇨🇦 Canada - lifeSciences
01/04/2026
#26
🇨🇦 Canada - lifeSciences
08/03/2026
#96

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https://www.apa.org/podcastsurvey
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https://youtu.be/UHD1tWC4I-k
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Catching fire: What goes viral and why? With Jonah Berger, PhD

Episode 368

mercredi 25 février 2026 • Duration 39:19

Why do some ideas, products, news stories and trends spread like wildfire, while others disappear? Jonah Berger, PhD, discusses the science of what catches on; the psychological forces that drive word of mouth, including social currency and high-arousal emotions like awe and anger; whether online and offline sharing differ; and what his research can tell us about the spread of misinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to build kids’ resilience, with Mary Alvord, PhD

mercredi 18 février 2026 • Duration 32:30

From school pressures to friendship ruptures, all kids will face challenges as they grow. Mary Alvord, PhD, talks why building resilience is key to helping kids handle both everyday stresses and significant life setbacks; how to help children and teens develop foundational resilience skills like emotion regulation, problem solving and an “action mindset”; and how the Resilience Builder program is being scaled up to classrooms and schools to reach more kids who could benefit from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How competition drives our behavior, with Stephen Garcia, PhD

Episode 360

mercredi 17 décembre 2025 • Duration 32:47

From classrooms to boardrooms, from sports to social media, we’re constantly sizing ourselves up against other people -- and being sized up in return. Dr. Stephen Garcia discusses what drives some people to be extremely competitive in their work, in relationships and in life; which situations bring out the competitiveness in all of us; and how to handle the overly competitive people in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to help kids navigate friendship, with Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

Episode 279

mercredi 27 mars 2024 • Duration 44:31

It isn’t always easy to navigate the complicated social dynamics of elementary, middle or high school. Clinical psychologist and kids’ friendship expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, talks about how kids make and keep friends; how their understanding of friendship changes as they grow; why most kids are mean sometimes; and how to help kids navigate tough situations including arguments and friendship breakups. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bridging the generation gap at work, with Megan Gerhardt, PhD

Episode 278

mercredi 20 mars 2024 • Duration 44:57

As Gen Z enters the workforce and older workers put off retirement, some workplaces may see five generations sharing an office -- from the Silent Generation all the way to Gen Z. Megan Gerhardt, PhD, of Miami University, talks about why it’s important to move past generational stereotypes, why age diversity is a strength, and what older and younger workers can learn from each other. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expressive writing can help your mental health, with James Pennebaker, PhD

Episode 277

mercredi 13 mars 2024 • Duration 44:00

Writing can be a powerful tool to help people work through challenges in their lives and improve their mental health. James Pennebaker, PhD, of the University of Texas at Austin, talks about why expressive writing can be good for mental health and how to try it. He also discusses his research on language use, and how analyzing the words that people use in their daily lives can offer insights into their emotions, motivations and personality. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How music, memory and emotion are connected, with Elizabeth Margulis, PhD

Episode 276

mercredi 6 mars 2024 • Duration 39:43

The right song can make us feel chills, help pull us out of a bad mood, or take us back in time to the first time we heard it. Elizabeth Margulis, PhD, director of the Music Cognition Lab at Princeton University, talks about how music, memory, emotion and imagination intertwine; why people are especially attached to music from their teen years; whether there’s any music that’s considered universally beautiful; why repetition is important in music; and why we so often get “earworms” stuck in our head. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s going on inside your cat’s head? With Kristyn Vitale, PhD

Episode 275

mercredi 28 février 2024 • Duration 30:25

Cats have long had a reputation as standoffish pets, but many cat owners will tell you that the cat-human bond can run deep. Cat psychologist Kristyn Vitale, PhD, talks about new research on cats’ cognitive and social abilities; why cats really are as emotionally attached to us as we are to them; the best ways to enrich your cat’s life; and how to finally get your cat to stop scratching your couch. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Designing cities to improve mental health, with Jenny Roe, PhD

Episode 274

mercredi 21 février 2024 • Duration 29:51

The world is an increasingly urban place, and with urban living comes traffic, noise, pollution and other hassles. But cities don’t have to wear us down. Jenny Roe, PhD, of University of Virginia, talks about how to design cities that support mental health and well-being with elements like access to nature and spaces that encourage community, how our physical environment affects our mental health and the importance of equity and access in city design. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love and algorithms: The future of dating apps, with Liesel Sharabi, PhD

Episode 273

mercredi 14 février 2024 • Duration 32:58

Over the past two decades, dating apps have become the most common way for people to meet a partner. Liesel Sharabi, PhD, director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at Arizona State University, discusses how that shift has changed how people meet and form relationships, whether relationships that start online are more or less likely to succeed, what you can do to avoid dating app burnout, and how developing technologies such as AI and virtual reality could change dating in the future. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices