Episodios

  • #076 - Love Addiction with Dr. Cortney Warren
    Mar 30 2026

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Cortney Warren about her new book, Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction.

    They discuss why breakups can feel so destabilizing, how longing for an ex can begin to resemble an addiction, the past experiences and thinking patterns that increase vulnerability to love addiction, and practical strategies for healing after the end of a serious relationship.

    Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs the human experience from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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    54 m
  • #075 - Mattering with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein
    Mar 2 2026

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with philosopher and writer Rebecca Newberger Goldstein about her new book, The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us

    They discuss why mattering is essential to human flourishing, what makes the mattering instinct uniquely human, the many ways people seek to matter, how the drive to matter can sometimes lead us to darker places, and the key elements that turn a mattering project into a fulfilling one.

    Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs the human experience from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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    52 m
  • #074 - Listening with Christian van Nieuwerburgh
    Feb 2 2026

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with executive coach and author Christian Van Nieuwerburgh to discuss his new book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection.

    They discuss the importance of listening intentions, how to quiet internal chatter so we can fully focus on others, what situational cues we should pay attention to in order to communicate effectively, the role of curiosity and intellectual humility in meaningful dialogue, and how to use thoughtful observations and questions to help people feel comfortable and understood.

    For more on Christian, visit https://coachonamotorcycle.com

    Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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    1 h y 6 m
  • #073 - The Power of Rest with Dr. Joseph Jebelli
    Jan 5 2026

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with neuroscientist & author Dr. Joseph Jebelli about his new book, The Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life.

    They discuss how rest supports brain health, why some activities we think of as restful aren’t actually restorative, the hidden costs of overwork, the role of the brain’s default mode network in creativity and problem-solving, and practical activities you can try to make your rest periods more effective.

    Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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    55 m
  • #072 - Languishing with Corey Keyes
    Dec 8 2025

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with sociologist Corey Keyes about his new book, Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down.

    They discuss the essence of languishing, what most people misunderstand about living a flourishing life, the costs of seeking pleasure, the value of cultivating personal growth, the key ingredients to meaningful social connection, and how finding meaning can help us discover long term well-being.

    Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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    54 m
  • #071 - Overcoming Grief & Adversity with Dr. John Tsilimparis
    Nov 11 2025

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychotherapist and author Dr. John Tsilimparis about overcoming adversity and his new book, The Magic in the Tragic: Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness in our Darkest Days.

    They discuss how to reframe grief as a source of growth, the difference between moving on and healing, the role of art and music in building emotional resilience, how to create more effective narratives around hardship, and why people often turn away from social support during difficult times.

    For more on John, visit www.johntsilimparis.com

    Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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    49 m
  • #070 - Sport Psychology with Dr. Alex Auerbach
    Oct 13 2025

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with performance psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach about sport psychology and his new book, Called to Greatness: Your Personal Playbook for the Pursuit of Excellence

    They discuss the essential elements of preparing for high-stakes competition, how to embody a mindset rooted in confidence and focus, ways to reframe nervous energy to enhance performance, and how successful athletes navigate and grow from adversity.

    For more on Alex, visit www.alexauerbach.com

    Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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    50 m
  • #069 - Revenge with James Kimmel, Jr.
    Sep 15 2025

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with lawyer and author James Kimmel, Jr. about the science of revenge and his new book, The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It.

    They discuss why the desire for revenge is nearly universal, the psychological forces that drive it, how it can mimic the addictive pull of drugs, the distinction between revenge and justice, and how forgiveness can be a powerful antidote to the urge for retaliation.

    For more on James, visit www.jameskimmeljr.com.

    Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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    1 h y 3 m