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Find out something new about psychology while you sip your morning coffee. If you like the show, tell a friend, post an episode to social media, or consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/...
More and more people are using ChatGPT and other chatbots for psychotherapy and mental health. But, are they any good? I have a counseling s...
If you met me at a party, would I be analyzing you? Here's my answer, along with some surprising facts about therapy. Video version of this...
Western psychologists borrowed mindfulness meditation from the Buddhist tradition. But, did they get it right? Here's one Buddhist Monk's ta...
In an age of unprecedented interconnection, we're feeling lonelier than ever. But there are some surprisingly simple things we can do about...
Besides being cute, here are four ways science shows that pets may be good for our mental and physical health. Check out the video version o...
In this episode, I speak with Buddhist monk Phra Pandit about the relationship between Buddhism and psychology. Check out the full video int...
If you're considering a PhD in clinical or counseling psychology, you'll want to listen.
Here's the insight that may help us find meaning and fulfillment as we get older. If you love the show, get your copy of the 'Psychology in...
There's no question that music can alter our mood. But new research is showing it might do much more.
Research shows that some surprisingly simple motivation hacks can also be surprisingly effective. Here are three insights from motivation sc...
Imagine if, someday, you could take a pill that would help with loneliness as readily as Tylenol helps with a headache. If you like the show...
I came to believe my own lie. Here's how, and what it tells us about human memory. If you like the show, buy me a coffee (or two!) at https:...
Why travel--especially when it involves experiences within cultures different from our own--can help us be more creative and flexible in our...
Here's why experiences--like travel--generally boost our happiness more than material objects, like the latest gadget or fancy pair of shoes...
You've probably heard the saying "forgiveness is a virtue." Is it really? And, what exactly is forgiveness, anyway? - If you enjoy this epis...
Freedom of choice is a great thing. But, it's also easy to get overwhelmed by choices and psych ourselves out. Here's what psychologists kno...
When a loved one has a serious illness, it's hard to know how to provide emotional support. Here are four tips that may help. (Consider beco...
Though procrastination is a common and disruptive problem, some surprisingly simple solutions might help.
Why #LuckyGirlSyndrome and other versions of "the power of positive thinking" may not be helpful for everyone.
How is artificial intelligence going to change psychotherapy? Let's find out what ChatGPT thinks. If you enjoy the show, consider becoming a...
People are once again snapping Polaroids, adopting Tamagotchis, and revisiting TV shows of yesteryear. Here's what's good about it, what's n...
We're wired for relationships. But, what exactly is it about our relationships that makes us happy? The answers may be simpler than you thin...
According to new research, love may be a more expansive experience than you think. If you enjoy the show, consider becoming a patron! www.pa...
Who do you think perceives their lives as more meaningful: new high school graduates or people about ready to retire? The answer may surpris...
I often dread telling people I'm a psychologist. Here's why... If you enjoy the show, become a patron! www.patreon.com/psychologyin10minutes
The forces behind impulse purchases are often hidden. Here's how we can help get control of them. If you like the show, you can now support...
The practice of gratitude may help us to overcome our natural human tendency to focus on the negative. Here's why.
We're all hard on ourselves. But, according to new research, it's possible to "rewire" our brains for greater self-compassion.
Research shows that living a good life is about more than pleasure, and happiness may cause us to miss the most meaningful experiences of al...
Rituals are an important way for people to find meaning when they lose a loved one. But, rituals don't have to be formal or complicated. Her...
It can feel risky to get in touch with our feelings, let alone express them. But one psychologist argues that getting to know our feelings c...
As children, many of us were taught to think positively. According to research, however, this isn't always good advice.
Research reveals three reasons religion and spirituality may be good for our well-being (and a few reasons they might not be).
According to research, hope begins when we set three simple conditions in our lives.
If you’ve ever had a friend lose someone they love, you know how hard it is to figure out what to say. Here are four steps that might help.
Science shows that people's obsession with money runs deeper than you might think.
There may be a good reason that human beings evolved the ability to experience negative emotions: In measured amounts, they can protect us f...
The secret to a good life may be to live like we're dying. Here are five important lessons to help us do just that.
For most of the history of modern psychology, therapists paid a lot more attention to people's deficits than their strengths. But this is ch...
According to research, the least competent people often think they’re the best, leading to a cycle of poor performance. But there’s a simple...
The great psychiatrist Viktor Frankl actually warned against searching for meaning in life, because not searching for meaning may be the bes...
Even with the rise of the #MeToo movement, victim-blaming remains a tenacious problem. Could the tendency to blame the victim be programmed...
To understand dreams, we must interpret them, as if they were written in secret code. But, what if there's no code, and we've been reading i...
Star Wars makes lots of assertions about our darker emotions. But are they accurate?
Though many of us were told by our grade-school teachers to get our heads out of clouds, recent research shows that this may not have been g...
Although search engines make finding therapists simpler than ever, it's easy to suffer from information overload. Five questions can help yo...
Some people say psychology isn't a science. Are they right?
As children, many of us were told, "Never give up." But new research shows that giving up on a dream can sometimes be the healthiest option.
When tragedies happen, it's easy to wonder if there's any meaning to suffering.
Some psychologists think the unconscious mind is pure fiction.