Psychology Is Podcast
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Psychologist Nick Fortino hosts influential thought leaders in conversation about a variety of topics relevant to psychology, including critical examinations of modern-day psychiatry, social dynamics, psychology in politics, transformation, various forms of therapy, intimate relationships, the psychology of serial killers, etcetera! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
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Episodes
36: Rose McDermott | Covid, Violence, Nuclear War, World Peace
September 10, 2021 21:58 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBDr. Rose McDermott joins Nick on the 36th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for an important conversation about Covid, politics, perception, violence, nuclear war, world peace, and heroism. Our world is tumultuous and beautiful and terrible and awesome. Let's talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 36: Rose McDermott | Covid, Violence, Nuclear War, World Peace
September 10, 2021 21:58 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBDr. Rose McDermott joins Nick on the 36th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for an important conversation about Covid, politics, perception, violence, nuclear war, world peace, and heroism. Our world is tumultuous and beautiful and terrible and awesome. Let's talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
35: Anoop Kumar MD | Rethinking Human Nature for Medicine's Sake
August 28, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBMedical Doctor Anoop Kumar joins Nick Fortino on the 35th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about human nature, and how a more complete understanding of the human body will enhance our capacity to practice medicine effectively. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 35: Anoop Kumar MD | Rethinking Human Nature for Medicine's Sake
August 28, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBMedical Doctor Anoop Kumar joins Nick Fortino on the 35th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about human nature, and how a more complete understanding of the human body will enhance our capacity to practice medicine effectively. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
35: Anoop Kumar | Rethinking Human Nature for Medicine's Sake
August 28, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBMedical Doctor Anoop Kumar joins Nick Fortino on the 35th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about human nature, and how a more complete understanding of the human body will enhance our capacity to practice medicine effectively. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
34: Tania Israel | Dialogue With Those Who Disagree
August 18, 2021 01:06 - 1 hour - 56 MBDr. Tania Israel, author of Beyond Your Bubble and expert in how to dialogue with people with differing political views joins Nick for the 34th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 34: Tania Israel | Dialogue With Those Who Disagree
August 18, 2021 01:06 - 1 hour - 56 MBDr. Tania Israel, author of Beyond Your Bubble and expert in how to dialogue with people with differing political views joins Nick for the 34th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 33: Nick Haslam | Concept Creep: Psychology's Expanding Definitions
August 11, 2021 04:18 - 1 hour - 60 MBDr. Nick Haslam coined the term 'concept creep', which refers to the way that concepts related to harm and pathology are expanding to include phenomena of different kinds and less extreme degrees. What are the implications of this? Drs. Nick and Nick take a deep dive into this in the 33rd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
33: Nick Haslam | Concept Creep: Psychology's Expanding Definitions
August 11, 2021 04:18 - 1 hour - 60 MBDr. Nick Haslam coined the term 'concept creep', which refers to the way that concepts related to harm and pathology are expanding to include phenomena of different kinds and less extreme degrees. What are the implications of this? Drs. Nick and Nick take a deep dive into this in the 33rd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 32: Chris Ferguson | Why Do Insane People Become Leaders
August 08, 2021 20:40 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBPsychologist Chris Ferguson joins Nick for the 32nd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the reasons that insane people become leaders, and the impact this has on societies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
32: Chris Ferguson | Why Do Insane People Become Leaders
August 08, 2021 20:40 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBPsychologist Chris Ferguson joins Nick for the 32nd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the reasons that insane people become leaders, and the impact this has on societies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
31: Corey Clark | Psychology in Politics
July 27, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBPolitical and moral psychologist Cory Clark joins Nick Fortino on the 31st episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about psychology in politics. Why is there so often a lack of nuance in political positions? Why are our views so persistent? What effect does your political identity have on your political views? If tribalism here to stay? How can we minimize conflict between tribes? What are the psychological mechanisms that lead to political polarization? The conversation also ...
Ep 31: Corey Clark | Psychology in Politics
July 27, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBPolitical and moral psychologist Cory Clark joins Nick Fortino on the 31st episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about psychology in politics. Why is there so often a lack of nuance in political positions? Why are our views so persistent? What effect does your political identity have on your political views? If tribalism here to stay? How can we minimize conflict between tribes? What are the psychological mechanisms that lead to political polarization? The conversation also...
Ep 30: Roger McFillin | How Can We Course Correct the Field of Mental Health
July 23, 2021 07:07 - 1 hour - 76 MBClinical Psychologist Roger McFillin joins Nick Fortino on the 30th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the current state of the mental health field. What are we doing wrong? What are we doing right? How can we course correct? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
30: Roger McFillin | Course Correcting the Mental Health Field
July 23, 2021 07:07 - 1 hour - 76 MBClinical Psychologist Roger McFillin joins Nick Fortino on the 30th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the current state of the mental health field. What are we doing wrong? What are we doing right? How can we course correct? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
29 (Part 2): Shiva Ghaed | Healing from Mass Violence & Trauma
July 13, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBTrauma therapist, and Las Vegas shooting survivor Shiva Ghaed offers tools to help process and heal from trauma and mass violence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 29 (Part 2): Shiva Ghaed | Healing from Mass Violence & Trauma
July 13, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBTrauma therapist, and Las Vegas shooting survivor Shiva Ghaed offers tools to help process and heal from trauma and mass violence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 29 (Part 1): Shiva Ghaed | Therapist Survives Las Vegas Shooting
July 06, 2021 21:28 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBRoute 91 festival mass shooting survivor shares her story. Shiva Ghaed is a clinical psychologist with a focus on helping trauma victims. On this episode Shiva explains how she physically and mentally escaped the traumatic incident in Las Vegas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
29 (Part 1): Shiva Ghaed | Therapist Shares Las Vegas Shooting Survival Story
July 06, 2021 21:28 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBRoute 91 festival mass shooting survivor shares her story. Shiva Ghaed is a clinical psychologist with a focus on helping trauma victims. On this episode Shiva explains how she physically and mentally escaped the traumatic incident in Las Vegas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 29 (Part 1): Shiva Ghaed | Therapist Shares Las Vegas Shooting Survival Story
July 06, 2021 21:28 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBRoute 91 festival mass shooting survivor shares her story. Shiva Ghaed is a clinical psychologist with a focus on helping trauma victims. On this episode Shiva explains how she physically and mentally escaped the traumatic incident in Las Vegas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 28 | Marilyn Schlitz | Transformation
June 29, 2021 19:50 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBDr. Marilyn Schlitz is a professor, researcher, and author of several books including Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life. She graces the PI Podcast with her presence and expertise for a conversation about the psychology of transformation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
28: Marilyn Schlitz | Transformation
June 29, 2021 19:50 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBDr. Marilyn Schlitz is a professor, researcher, and author of several books including Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life. She graces the PI Podcast with her presence and expertise for a conversation about the psychology of transformation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 28: Marilyn Schlitz | Transformation
June 29, 2021 19:50 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBDr. Marilyn Schlitz is a professor, researcher, and author of several books including Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life. She graces the PI Podcast with her presence and expertise for a conversation about the psychology of transformation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 27: Erin Westgate | Why You Get Bored and What To Do About
June 23, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWhat is boredom? What causes boredom? What do people do when they're bored? How can we regulate and utilize boredom? These are some of the questions explored in this intriguing conversation! Dr. Erin Westgate joins Nick in the 27th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a very interesting conversation about boredom! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 27: Erin Westgate | Why You Get Bored and What You Can Do About It
June 23, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWhat is boredom? What causes boredom? What do people do when they're bored? How can we regulate and utilize boredom? These are some of the questions explored in this intriguing conversation! Dr. Erin Westgate joins Nick in the 27th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a very interesting conversation about boredom! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 27: Erin Westgate | Boredom: Causes, Purposes, and Solutions
June 23, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWhat is boredom? What causes boredom? What do people do when they're bored? How can we regulate and utilize boredom? These are some of the questions explored in this intriguing conversation! Dr. Erin Westgate joins Nick in the 27th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a very interesting conversation about boredom! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 27: Erin Westgate | Why You Get Bored and What To Do About It
June 23, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWhat is boredom? What causes boredom? What do people do when they're bored? How can we regulate and utilize boredom? These are some of the questions explored in this intriguing conversation! Dr. Erin Westgate joins Nick in the 27th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a very interesting conversation about boredom! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
27: Erin Westgate | Why You Get Bored and What To Do About It
June 23, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWhat is boredom? What causes boredom? What do people do when they're bored? How can we regulate and utilize boredom? These are some of the questions explored in this intriguing conversation! Dr. Erin Westgate joins Nick in the 27th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a very interesting conversation about boredom! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 26: Lasana Harris | Social Cognition and Dehumanization
June 15, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBDr. Lasana Harris joins us on the 26th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about social cognition, the flexible use of social cognition, and the psychology of dehumanization. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
26: Lasana Harris | Social Cognition and Dehumanization
June 15, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBDr. Lasana Harris joins us on the 26th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about social cognition, the flexible use of social cognition, and the psychology of dehumanization. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
25: Kent Berridge | The Neuropsychology of Addiction and Emotion
June 10, 2021 07:59 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBDr. Kent Berridge is one of the most impactful scholars in psychology. He is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Michigan. He has an incredible h-index of 108. In the 25th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, Dr. Berridge shares his expertise about the neuropsychology of addiction and emotion. We discuss his idea of incentive salience as applied to addiction, and the difference between liking something and wanting something. We also discuss affective valence, and ...
Ep 25: Kent Berridge | The Neuropsychology of Addiction and Emotion
June 10, 2021 07:59 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBDr. Kent Berridge is one of the most impactful scholars in psychology. He is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Michigan. He has an incredible h-index of 108. In the 25th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, Dr. Berridge shares his expertise about the neuropsychology of addiction and emotion. We discuss his idea of incentive salience as applied to addiction, and the difference between liking something and wanting something. We also discuss affective valence, and...
Ep 24: Donna Freitas | Sexual Consent, in All Its Complexity
June 02, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour - 74 MBOn the 24th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast with Nick Fortino, we have the special opportunity to talk to the prolific author, Donna Freitas, for an in depth conversation about sexual consent, and consent in general. Dr. Freitas is a sought after expert on this topic, so it was an honor to have her on the podcast. I hope this conversation is enjoyable and thought-provoking. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
24: Donna Freitas | Sexual Consent, in All Its Complexity
June 02, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour - 74 MBOn the 24th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast with Nick Fortino, we have the special opportunity to talk to the prolific author, Donna Freitas, for an in depth conversation about sexual consent, and consent in general. Dr. Freitas is a sought after expert on this topic, so it was an honor to have her on the podcast. I hope this conversation is enjoyable and thought-provoking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 24: Psychology of Consent, with Dr. Donna Freitas
June 02, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour - 74 MBOn the 24th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast with Nick Fortino, we have the special opportunity to talk to the prolific author, Donna Freitas, for an in depth conversation about sexual consent, and consent in general. Dr. Freitas is a sought after expert on this topic, so it was an honor to have her on the podcast. I hope this conversation is enjoyable and thought-provoking. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 24: Sexual Consent | A Nuanced Conversation with Author Donna Freitas
June 02, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour - 74 MBOn the 24th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast with Nick Fortino, we have the special opportunity to talk to the prolific author, Donna Freitas, for an in depth conversation about sexual consent, and consent in general. Dr. Freitas is a sought after expert on this topic, so it was an honor to have her on the podcast. I hope this conversation is enjoyable and thought-provoking. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 23: Sasha Reid | Psychology of Serial Killers
May 26, 2021 08:31 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWhat motivates a serial killer? What factors conspire to make a serial killer? Dr. Sasha Reid joins Nick in conversation to share the insight she has gleaned from her research. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
23: Sasha Reid | Psychology of Serial Killers
May 26, 2021 08:31 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWhat motivates a serial killer? What factors conspire to make a serial killer? Dr. Sasha Reid joins Nick in conversation to share the insight she has gleaned from her research. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 23: The Psychology of Serial Killers with Sasha Reid
May 26, 2021 08:31 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWhat motivates a serial killer? What factors conspire to make a serial killer? Dr. Sasha Reid joins Nick in conversation to share the insight she has gleaned from her research. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 23: Psychology of Serial Killers with Sasha Reid
May 26, 2021 08:31 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWhat motivates a serial killer? What factors conspire to make a serial killer? Dr. Sasha Reid joins Nick in conversation to share the insight she has gleaned from her research. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
22: Elliot Aronson | Legendary Psychologist Reflects on Life and Career
May 14, 2021 00:14 - 2 hours - 125 MBElliot Aronson is one of the most influential psychologists of all time. It was with tremendous gratitude and excitement that I hosted Dr. Aronson in conversation on the 22nd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. We discuss his incredible life, and also cognitive dissonance, self justification, psychology in politics, the jigsaw classroom, censorship on college campuses, and more. Enjoy the conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
Ep 22: Elliot Aronson | Reflections of a Legendary Psychologist
May 14, 2021 00:14 - 2 hours - 125 MBElliot Aronson is one of the most influential psychologists of all time. It was with tremendous gratitude and excitement that I hosted Dr. Aronson in conversation on the 22nd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. We discuss his incredible life, and also cognitive dissonance, self justification, psychology in politics, the jigsaw classroom, censorship on college campuses, and more. Enjoy the conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
I miss you mom. We all miss you.
May 10, 2021 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MB[Bonus Episode] My mom passed when I was 22. I wasn't ready. I think about her every day. The healing process is ongoing and I'm grateful to the many people who have supported it. And part of my healing has been to recognize the way I have grown into the man she knew I could be. If your mom died before you were ready, I hope this supports your healing. If you are grieving for the death of any loved one, I hope this supports your healing. Much love. You are not alone in your grief. --- Su...
dear mom, who left too soon
May 10, 2021 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MB[Bonus Episode] My mom passed when I was 22. I wasn't ready. I think about her every day. The healing process is ongoing and I'm grateful to the many people who have supported it. And part of my healing has been to recognize the way I have grown into the man she knew I could be. If your mom died before you were ready, I hope this supports your healing. If you are grieving for the death of any loved one, I hope this supports your healing. Much love. You are not alone in your grief. --- Su...
I miss you mom. We all miss you…
May 10, 2021 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MB[Bonus Episode] My mom passed when I was 22. I wasn't ready. I think about her every day. The healing process is ongoing and I'm grateful to the many people who have supported it. And part of my healing has been to recognize the way I have grown into the man she knew I could be. If your mom died before you were ready, I hope this supports your healing. If you are grieving for the death of any loved one, I hope this supports your healing. Much love. You are not alone in your grief. --- Su...
Ep 21: Caspar Addyman | What Makes Babies Happy
May 04, 2021 22:19 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBDr. Caspar Addyman is a developmental psychologist, director of the InfantLab at Goldsmiths, University of London, and author of the book, The Laughing Baby: The Extraordinary Science Behind What Makes Babies Happy. He joins Nick Fortino on the 21st episode of the Psychology Is podcast for a conversation about what makes babies happy, what makes babies laugh, how we can connect with babies, baby psychology in general, and his path to becoming a baby psychologist! --- Support this podcast: ...
21: Caspar Addyman | What Makes Babies Happy
May 04, 2021 22:19 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBDr. Caspar Addyman is a developmental psychologist, director of the InfantLab at Goldsmiths, University of London, and author of the book, The Laughing Baby: The Extraordinary Science Behind What Makes Babies Happy. He joins Nick Fortino on the 21st episode of the Psychology Is podcast for a conversation about what makes babies happy, what makes babies laugh, how we can connect with babies, baby psychology in general, and his path to becoming a baby psychologist! --- Support this podcast: ...
Ep 21: What Makes Babies Happy, with Dr. Caspar Addyman
May 04, 2021 22:19 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBDr. Caspar Addyman is a developmental psychologist, director of the InfantLab at Goldsmiths, University of London, and author of the book, The Laughing Baby: The Extraordinary Science Behind What Makes Babies Happy. He joins Nick Fortino on the 21st episode of the Psychology Is podcast for a conversation about what makes babies happy, what makes babies laugh, how we can connect with babies, baby psychology in general, and his path to becoming a baby psychologist! --- Support this podcast:...
Ep 5: The Truth about Psychiatric Drugs with Robert Whitaker
May 01, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBPsychologist Nick Fortino speaks with award winning author of Anatomy of an Epidemic and journalist Robert Whitaker about mental disorders and psychiatric drugs. They discuss the dramatic discrepancy between evidence and practice in psychiatry, and what role these drugs have in the effort to improve mental health in society. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support
Ep 5: Robert Whitaker | Mental Disorders & Psychiatric Drugs
May 01, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBPsychologist Nick Fortino speaks with award winning author of Anatomy of an Epidemic and journalist Robert Whitaker about mental disorders and psychiatric drugs. They discuss the dramatic discrepancy between evidence and practice in psychiatry, and what role these drugs have in the effort to improve mental health in society. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/psychology-is/support