The Science Behind Trust
If you’ve been on this planet for more than two seconds, you’ve probably had your trust betrayed—or betrayed someone else’s. Fear not—your favorite specimen is here to unpack the science of trust: how...
16 Nov 202514min
The Sociology of SNAP
In this episode, I dive into the Sociology of SNAP—the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—and explore how it reflects America’s values, inequalities, and systems of social control. From the his...
6 Nov 202515min
Voice Memo: The Lost Art of Writing Letters
I’m back with a cheeky voice memo! This time, I’m exploring the lost art of writing a handwritten letter. In an age of digital messages and quick texts, a letter is a value-based way to communicate th...
29 Okt 20256min
The Sociology of Anxiety
Let's talk about Anxiety! Nope-- I'm not talking about Doechii's song called "Anxiety," I'm talking about an experience that we all share. In this episode, we'll be exploring the sociology of anixety,...
22 Okt 202524min
Book Review: Project UnLonely by Dr. Jeremy Nobel
Hey there, hi there!What better way to wrap-up our loneliness series then by with a book review. In Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection, Author Dr. Jeremy Noble investigates loneloin...
24 Sep 202518min
The Function of Identity in Society
In this episode of Specimen the Sociologist, we explore the principle of identity — how it’s formed, what it reveals about us, and why it matters for the health of our relationships and society.Drawin...
8 Aug 202513min
Voice Memo: How to Overcome Disappointment
What happens when life gives you lemons — or, more accurately, disappointment? In this episode, Jessamyn shares practical tools for navigating seasons of setbacks and makes a bold claim: that true, au...
16 Jul 202518min
The Sociology Behind Loneliness
In this episode of Specimen the Sociologist, your host Jessamyn Reichmann (that’s “Specimen” with a J!) explores the quiet epidemic of loneliness—not just as an emotion, but as a social and structural...
2 Jul 202536min
