Professor Adam Alter discusses the emotions, thoughts and behaviors that hold us back — and tricks for flourishing amid our anxiety.
Read moreHow to experience moments of awe every day
Psychology professor Dacher Keltner joins us to discuss a relatively new field of research studying awe, how it can transform the mind and body, and his own personal experiences with it.
Read morePlenty of people hear voices nobody else can hear
Ben Alderson-Day, an associate professor of psychology, joins us to discuss the psychology and neuroscience of feeling watched or hearing voices as he tries to unravel a phenomenon felt by people the world over.
Read morePsych lessons from one of Yale’s most popular classes
Paul Bloom, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto and Yale University, discusses the science of the mind, from nature vs. nurture, to what these insights can tell us about the most hot-button topics of our time.
Read moreYou’ll probably get fooled—learn to live with it
Law professor Tess Wilkinson-Ryan joins us to explain why our fear of being duped affects decision-making and how we can rethink our trust in one another.
Read moreHow to experience moments of awe every day
Psychology professor Dacher Keltner joins us to discuss a relatively new field of research studying awe, how it can transform the mind and body, and his own personal experiences with it.
Read moreAre your goals in line with your values?
Philosophy professor Valerie Tiberius discusses aligning our goals with our values and what to do when those things don’t match up. Plus, we’ll learn how to use philosophy and psychology to guide us to the answers.
Read moreA sense of humor is good for your health
Health journalist Carolyn Todd joins Krys Boyd to discuss how well-being is tied to a mindset that embraces levity, and how humor can combat toxic stress.
Read moreHow to connect with people in a socially isolating world
Kim Samuel is founder of the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the search for meaning in our lives, finding purpose in human connections and strategies for achieving happiness.
Read moreWhy emotions don’t translate across cultures
Social psychologist Batja Mesquita talks about why feelings differ from culture to culture — and why shame can be good.
Read moreHow to deal with workplace bullies
Tessa West examines the different personality types that tend to make work miserable and the methods of social psychology you can employ to neutralize them. Plus, a blog post on how to deal with bulldozing coworkers.
Read moreStopping to smell the roses can give your life meaning
Joshua Hicks, a professor of psychological and brain sciences, discusses why appreciating small, significant moments can lead to a sense of purpose.
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