428. The truth about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is one of the most famous theories in psychology. We've all seen the pyramid. We've all been told that before we can become our best selves, we need to climb through five l...
13 Kesä 23min
427. What to do when a 9-5 doesn't fulfil you?
Most of us will spend the majority of our adult lives working. So why does the traditional 9–5 leave so many people feeling exhausted, trapped, unfulfilled, or quietly wondering: is this really it? I...
11 Kesä 38min
426. The psychology of superstition
Superstitions can seem irrational on the surface, but beneath them is something incredibly human - the need for meaning, comfort, and a sense of control in an uncertain world. In this episode, we expl...
8 Kesä 46min
425. Why we want people who don't want us back
Why do we become obsessed with people who don't want us back? Even when we know it will never work? Even when we know there's no convincing them? In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind unreq...
4 Kesä 32min
424. How to ACTUALLY change your bad habits ft. Harvard Behavioural Scientist, Julia Dhar
We all have something about our behaviour or our lives we really want to change. But every time we go to try, we find we lose motivation very quickly and end up back where we started with the behaviou...
1 Kesä 1h 1min
423. You need more hobbies...here's how you do it
Your hobbies may be just as important as your friendships in your 20s. But whilst you may dedicate 10-15 hours a week to your friends, most of us can go a week or two without actually performing our h...
30 Touko 37min
422. The psychology of Peter Pan Syndrome
We’re all familiar with the story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up: Peter Pan. But when someone displays similar traits in real life - issues with commitment, responsibilities, and adulting in general ...
28 Touko 35min
421. Hating yourself will get you nowhere
Being your own harshest critic can feel productive, protective, even familiar, but over time, it becomes less of a motivator and more of a cage. In this episode, we explore the psychology of self-hatr...
25 Touko 46min
