Speaking of Psychology
American Psychological Association
"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.
Categories: Health
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In an age of increasing distractions, researchers have found that spending time in nature can be an antidote that helps us restore our focus and attention. Marc Berman, PhD, talks about why natural environments are “softly fascinating” and why that’s beneficial for the brain; why even cold, rainy walks can be good for you; whether bringing nature inside – through plants, art or patterns – may have some benefits; and what implications this research has for policymakers, urban planners and others who shape our physical world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previous episodes
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403 - Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD Wed, 03 Dec 2025
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402 - How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD Wed, 26 Nov 2025
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401 - When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD Wed, 19 Nov 2025
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400 - Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD Wed, 12 Nov 2025
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399 - Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD Wed, 05 Nov 2025
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398 - Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD Wed, 29 Oct 2025
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397 - Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD Wed, 22 Oct 2025
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396 - Courage is taking a worthwhile risk, with Cynthia Pury, PhD Wed, 15 Oct 2025
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395 - Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD Wed, 08 Oct 2025
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394 - Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD Wed, 01 Oct 2025
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393 - Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD Wed, 24 Sep 2025
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392 - How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD Wed, 17 Sep 2025
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391 - Financial scams: Why some older adults are at risk, with Duke Han, PhD Wed, 10 Sep 2025
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390 - Hot flashes, heart health and hormones: Rethinking menopause, with Rebecca Thurston, PhD Wed, 03 Sep 2025
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389 - Why “boy" culture is creating a crisis of connection, with Niobe Way, PhD Wed, 27 Aug 2025
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388 - Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD Wed, 20 Aug 2025
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387 - Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD Wed, 13 Aug 2025
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386 - Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD Wed, 06 Aug 2025
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385 - Encore -- Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Marisa Franco, PhD Wed, 30 Jul 2025
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384 - What the movies get right (and wrong) about relationships, with Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhD Wed, 23 Jul 2025
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383 - Can AI help solve the mental health crisis? With Vaile Wright, PhD Wed, 16 Jul 2025
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382 - Why can’t you remember being a baby? With Nicholas Turk-Browne, PhD Wed, 09 Jul 2025
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381 - How to be happier, with Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD Wed, 02 Jul 2025
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380 - The psychology of wealth, empathy and entitlement, with Paul Piff, PhD Wed, 25 Jun 2025
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379 - Coping with job insecurity, with Mindy Shoss, PhD Wed, 18 Jun 2025
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378 - “Dad brain”: How becoming a parent changes the brain, with Darby Saxbe, PhD Wed, 11 Jun 2025
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377 - Attachment bonds: Understanding our closest relationships, with Ximena Arriaga, PhD Wed, 04 Jun 2025
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376 - Time going too fast? How to slow it down, with Ruth Ogden, PhD Wed, 28 May 2025
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375 - Building resilience in the face of adversity, with George Bonanno, PhD Wed, 21 May 2025
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374 - Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD Wed, 14 May 2025
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373 - How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD Wed, 07 May 2025
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372 - What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD Wed, 30 Apr 2025
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371 - Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD Wed, 23 Apr 2025
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370 - Meat and morality: Will people eat lab-grown meat? With Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD Wed, 16 Apr 2025
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369 - The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD Wed, 09 Apr 2025
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368 - Keeping your brain healthy as you age, with Vonetta Dotson, PhD Wed, 02 Apr 2025
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367 - The rise of ‘therapy speak,’ with Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Erin Parks, PhD Wed, 26 Mar 2025
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366 - Understanding paranoia and extreme mistrust, with Daniel Freeman, PhD Wed, 19 Mar 2025
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365 - Email, Slack, Zoom and text: How to master virtual communication, with Andrew Brodsky, PhD Wed, 12 Mar 2025
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364 - Mind over Mars: The psychology of space exploration, with Suzanne Bell, PhD Wed, 05 Mar 2025
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363 - Why are more adults being diagnosed with ADHD? With Russell Ramsay, PhD Wed, 26 Feb 2025
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362 - Yuck! What disgusts us and why, with Paul Rozin, PhD Wed, 19 Feb 2025
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361 - How to say ‘no’: The power of defiance, with Sunita Sah, PhD Wed, 12 Feb 2025
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360 - Understanding and treating chronic pain, with Rachel V. Aaron, PhD Wed, 05 Feb 2025
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359 - How to be an inspiring leader, with Adam Galinsky, PhD Wed, 29 Jan 2025
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358 - Can we prevent school shootings? With Dewey Cornell, PhD Wed, 22 Jan 2025
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357 - Why do some of us age faster than others? With Terrie Moffitt, PhD Wed, 15 Jan 2025
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356 - Dry January: Why more people are taking a break from alcohol, with Richard de Visser, PhD Wed, 08 Jan 2025
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355 - Encore - Why we get conned and how to avoid it, with Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD Wed, 01 Jan 2025
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354 - Encore - What is borderline personality disorder? With Carla Sharp, PhD Wed, 25 Dec 2024