The speaker talks about the feeling of being watched when trying to steal something from a store, and how the energy of the person you're interacting with can have a big impact. They also mention having paraphernalia such as a bust of Chorzinski and paintings of Lenin.
Corey Allen talks about why people often choose to not do things they know they should do to impress people they don't even like.
The podcast explores the relationship between freedom of choice and happiness, analyzing data from experiments that suggest that having limited options can increase levels of satisfaction with a choice, and discussing the impact of this on natural and synthetic happiness.
The speaker discusses their knowledge of psychology and how it can be used to manipulate people in toxic ways.
The podcast explores the basis of why individuals label someone as attractive, discussing the various social and psychological factors that come into play.
In this episode, the speaker explains the nature of fun memories, and how we tend to use the word "fun" to describe anything we do in our leisure time even if it's not enjoyable at all.
In this episode, the host talks about how people cope with trauma, especially in cases of abuse, by developing alternate personalities or dissociating into different versions of themselves. These coping strategies stem from the human need for certainty, variety, connection, love and growth, which have to be found in healthy ways, lest they are found in negative ways.
Contrary to popular belief, dominance is not the only path to alpha status. Other traits that contribute to group success and effective leadership can also lead to alpha status.
High school math encourages us to believe that there's a single optimal answer, but sometimes the opposite of a good idea is another good idea. We can learn from the examples of nutritionally complete but bad-tasting bars and the strategy of wearing chinos to work on Fridays to reduce laundry costs.
This podcast talks about the psychological phenomenon known as semantic satiation, where repeating a word over and over again can desensitize a person to the emotions associated with it. The speaker explains how it was discovered and the possible implications for treating mental health conditions like stuttering or anxiety.
The host discusses the psychology behind people paying for free content and the appeal of live streaming, highlighting the idea that people are willing to pay for a slightly different packaged product.
A discussion about the psychology behind confessions and how evidence plays a crucial role in determining a suspect's guilt or innocence.
The traditional route to having a practice in Psychology used to be through a PhD or PsyD, but it has since changed. Psychology has become more about exploring the human mind and its intricacies, rather than just helping people heal.
The speaker has treated a variety of people, from murderers to homeless addicts, and believes in understanding the root cause of their behaviour rather than judging them on their actions.
The struggle of a defendant to clear their name in front of a jury and the impact of public opinion, proven by studies and expert opinions from psychologists, on their chances of succeeding is discussed in detail on this podcast.
A discussion about the anxiety that comes with realizing you have similar flaws and traits to your parents.
The speaker discusses the effects of his childhood trauma and how it impacted his fear of authority figures.
A soldier reflects on the difficulty of killing civilians during war, particularly when the enemy uses them as human shields, and how it can break down psychological defenses and cause lasting trauma.
Female serial killers tend to have a specific reason behind their murders while male serial killers tend to kill at random. Women are inclined to kill to survive, whereas men tend to kill in order to be heard.
This episode of "The Psychology of Your 20s" delves into the double standards of sexism and homophobia in rap and how it has influenced the genre. The host also announces a new mini-sode series providing updates on news within the trans community.
In this bonus episode, the hosts discuss the psychology of self and how our sense of self is shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and perceptions. They explore the importance of developing a strong and cohesive sense of self and how it can impact our well-being and relationships.
The speaker explains how the brain is hardwired to react to insults and shares a technique to mitigate their effects, reminding oneself that the insulter is thinking of them and viewing them at a distance.
Highly warm people who desperately want to be liked are more prone to using uptalk, a rising inflection at the end of a sentence that makes it sound like a question. This speech pattern can affect your confidence, performance in interviews, and how you are perceived by others.
The podcast host discusses how losing to the eventual champion in sports can be a silver lining and how playing in California's ideal weather is preferred.
The human mind tends to remember negative experiences more strongly than positive ones due to a shift in attention as we age. Even though very young infants initially pay greater attention to positive facial expressions and tone of voice, this changes as they near the age of 1.
The modulation of psychological and psychiatric disorders and conditions can be addressed through various practices such as breath, meditation, diet, and sleep rather than solely relying on medication. While traditional SSRIs work for some, there are multiple medications that can metabolically work differently and provide alternatives for those who thought medication would never be effective.
The podcast discusses the unsettling nature of the mind of a serial killer and the allure of trying to understand the behavior of such individuals.
The desire for validation is a natural human instinct, but social media has amplified this need and made it easier to seek approval from others. This can lead to a cycle of seeking external validation and feeling insecure without it.
The podcast speakers discuss the ethical dilemma of how to handle a family member's secret and whether or not to reveal it. They speculate on the response from a clinical psychologist in this situation.
In this episode, the hosts talk about the subtle and sometimes eerie effects that people can have on their surroundings and the strange experiences that can result from them.
The withholding of love can drive people to pursue power as a means of feeling safe, and for those who don't thrive in reactivity, it can be difficult to understand. The characterization of Shiv in this season of Succession explores the complex intersection of a woman's power and disempowerment in the face of scandal.
The speaker discusses the phenomenon of having conversations with people who aren't present, and the tendency to imagine hypothetical scenarios and conversations.
The youngest child in a family often gets away with more, leading to resentment from their siblings and creating a long-lasting rivalry. Meanwhile, the middle child can often be forgotten in the chaos.
Podcast hosts discuss what motivates people to choose honesty over fraud, even in situations where they could easily run away with large amounts of money. Slow eye contact is noted as a sign of mutual understanding during the conversation.
