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Speaking of Psychology

Speaking of Psychology

By: American Psychological Association
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"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.2018, American Psychological Association Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science
Episodes
  • Are you burned out or ‘bored out’? With Lotta Harju, PhD, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD

    Are you burned out or ‘bored out’? With Lotta Harju, PhD, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD
    Sep 23 2026
    Burnout gets all the attention, but some employees struggle with a different problem: chronic boredom on the job, sometimes called "boreout." Lotta Harju, PhD, of EM Lyon Business School, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD, of Curtin University, discuss how boreout differs from burnout, how it can affect workers’ health and well-being, and what individuals, managers and organizations can do to design more engaging work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • The Science of Suicide Prevention, with Matthew Nock, PhD

    The Science of Suicide Prevention, with Matthew Nock, PhD
    Sep 16 2026
    The U.S. suicide rate today is almost identical to what it was a century ago, even as death rates from many other causes have dropped. Matthew Nock, PhD, of Harvard University, discusses why it’s so hard to predict who will act on suicidal thoughts -- and when; how new tools, from electronic health records to smartphone sensors, are helping researchers understand risk in real time; what interventions show the most promise; why stigma and fear keep us from discussing suicide; and why open conversations are key to prevention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Why does music move us? With Robert Zatorre, PhD

    Why does music move us? With Robert Zatorre, PhD
    Sep 9 2026
    Why does music give many of us goosebumps, bring back vivid memories and make us want to dance -- but leaves some people cold? Robert Zatorre, author of “From Perception to Pleasure: The Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It,” discusses how music engages the brain’s reward system; why expectation and surprise are a key part its appeal; what we can learn from musical anhedonia, or the inability to enjoy music; and how scientists are making strides in understanding music therapy and the healing potential of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
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The topics are often interesting. The guests are knowledgeable and articulate. The host is OK. I find that her interviews / discussions with guests lack depth. I would like the episodes to be longer, and to explore the topics in greater depth.

interesting topics

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And a world filled with tons of bad advice tik toks and fluff articles. this podcast is a shining beacon of actual knowledge. I've been an avid fan of psychology for 17 years and I wish something this good existed when I was a teenager.

The host does a great job of asking the questions you would want answers to. And they have such a wonderfully wide variety of guests that I've learned about things I didn't even know to ask questions about. If you are a fan of psychology, actual data, or just want to know more about why you do what you do, and how to proceed in the world and know everyone better. Then this is a must listen podcast!

Actual experts sharing secrets of the mind

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well presented, engaging, very good performance I woul definitely recommend this program to anyone.

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