In episode 64 we are joined by Ben Davis-Purcell, researcher at Carleton University, to talk about the study of the smallest things in the universe. Ben shares with us why studying particle physics is important to understanding the natural world and how particles interact to create everything in the known universe. How many fundamental particles are there and what do they do? What are the four fundamental forces? What does the Large Hadron Collider do and what kind of research is being conducted at it? All this and much more in Particle Physics with Ben Davis-Purcell!
Online Presentations of Relationships with Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman
In episode 63 we are joined by Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman, Associate Professor of Psychology and Department Chair at Albright College, to talk about presentations of relationships on social media and how the posts are related to relationship satisfaction. Gwen shares with us how patterns of social media use, and how the relationship is presented, can be indicative of the relationship satisfaction, long-term prognosis, and desire to ward off or invite potential suitors. What is the investment model of commitment and how is it reflected in social media use? Does the social media platform change the motive of the post? Why are some posts ‘gross’? All this and much more in Online Presentations of Relationships with Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman!
Phubbing with Ryan Dwyer
RERUN: Episode 62, On today’s episode we sit down to chat with Ryan Dwyer, graduate student in the Social Cognition and Emotion Lab at the University of British Columbia, to talk about phones and happiness. Ryan shares with us how phone use impacts our social and emotional relationships, and why it might be important to put your phone down. How do you define happiness? How are phones affecting our happiness? What is Phubbing? All this and much more in Phubbing with Ryan Dwyer!
Today we are re-releasing a classic episode from Season 1 with Ryan Dwyer! Like and subscribe to us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/Facebook. Enjoy the episode!
Selfies and Posies with Dr. Chris Barry
On Episode 61 we are joined by Dr. Chris Barry, Professor of Psychology at Washington State University, to chat about how adolescent’s self-perceptions impact their social media use. Chris shares how selfies and “posies” are related to an individual’s self-esteem and narcissism, and what that means for how they interact with social media. We talk about his work on the fear of missing out and how social media contributes to it in the digital age. What is a “posie”? How do others perceive your selfies and what can you do to make others like your pictures more? Can restricting social media access help individuals feel better about its use? All this and much more in Selfies and Posies with Dr. Chris Barry!
Stronger than You Think with Dr. Gary Lewandowski
On our 60th episode we are joined by Dr. Gary Lewandowski, Professor of Psychology at Monmouth University, to chat about his new book Stronger than You Think: The 10 Blind Spots That Undermine Your Relationship... and How to See Past Them. Gary shares with us some of the signs of healthy relationships, how to strengthen them, and some of the best ways to maintain them. What is optimal distinctiveness and how can couples maintain the ‘you, me, and we’ of their personalities? What is the Michelangelo Effect and what does it reveal about your relationship? Why should you give a CRAPO and why might this boost your relationship? How much sex do partners need to be happy? All this and much more in Stronger than You Think with Dr. Gary Lewandowski!
Sex Differences in Alcohol Consumption with Dr. Anna Radke
On episode 59 we are joined by Dr. Anna Radke, Director of the Reward and Addictive Disorders Lab and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Miami University, to talk about sex differences in alcohol consumption. Anna shares with us how they use mice to understand how males and females differ in alcohol consumption behaviour and what that might mean for humans. Why does sex matter in alcohol consumption and why do we need to study sex differences? How much alcohol does a mouse drink if given the chance? What does a mouse bar look like? All this and much more in Sex Differences in Alcohol Consumption with Dr. Anna Radke!
Emotional Development with Dr. Seth Pollak
Today we are joined by Dr. Seth Pollak, Letters and Science Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Professor of Anthropology, Pediatrics, Neuroscience, and Public Affairs, and Laboratory Director of the Child Emotion Lab at the Waisman Centre at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, to talk about emotions. Seth shares with us how humans develop the ability to display and read emotions, and how important context is when interpreting emotions. Are reading and displaying emotions innate skills that we are born with or do we learn them through social experience? Is there a critical period during which infants and children need to experience social and emotional input or is reading emotion a lifelong learning endeavour? Does having adverse early life experiences prevent the development of emotion regulation and emotion learning? All this and much more in Emotional Development with Dr. Seth Pollak!
Long Distance Relationships with Dr. Kaitlyn Goldsmith
In episode 57 we are joined by Dr. Kaitlyn Goldsmith, Registered Psychologist and Lecturer at the University of British Columbia, to talk about long distance relationships. Kaitlyn shares with us why sexual satisfaction and well-being, including body image, mindfulness, and sexual communication, makes for lasting and meaningful romantic relationships when physically separated from your partner. How do partners deal with sexuality and intimacy during long distance relationships? What are the most important questions that couples need to answer to make their long distance relationship work? What is best: spontaneous or scheduled sex? All this and much more in Long Distance Relationships with Dr. Kaitlyn Goldsmith!