Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD

Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD

Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking are relatively common but remain stigmatized and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD, and Clare Mackay, PhD, talk about why these behaviors occur and how they relate to grooming and emotion regulation; how living with BFRBs affects people’s lives and mental health; why reducing shame and stigma is so important; and how parents can support children with BFRBs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD

What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD

It’s December, which means it’s peak season for charitable donations. But how do you decide which organizations to support? Joshua Greene, PhD, discusses how people make moral choices and the implicat...

10 Des 202551min

Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD

Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD

In an age of increasing distractions, researchers have found that spending time in nature can be an antidote that helps us restore our focus and attention. Marc Berman, PhD, talks about why natural en...

3 Des 202541min

How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD

How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD

Studies have shown that gratitude can help us cope with challenges and is good for our relationships and our health. But figuring out how to foster gratitude in kids isn't always easy or obvious. Andr...

26 Nov 202526min

When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD

When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD

For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxiety, disgust and rage. Heather Hansen, PhD, director of the M...

19 Nov 202536min

Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD

Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD

Over the past several years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the conversation around weight and obesity in the U.S. Rachel Goldman, PhD, talks about how GLP-1s work; th...

12 Nov 202537min

Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD

Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD

We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about common mistakes, including humblebragging and hidi...

5 Nov 202543min

Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD

Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD

Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find themselves.’ Andrew Stevenson, PhD, author of “The Psycholo...

22 Okt 202537min

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