Understanding Paranoia And Extreme Mistrust, With Daniel Freeman, PhD Speaking Of Psychology podcast

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Do you think your ex is probably a narcissist? Do you worry that your boss is gaslighting you? In recent years, these words and others have entered the vocabularies of millions of Americans. Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Dr. Erin Parks, PhD, discuss the rise of “therapy speak,” what psychologists and other mental health professionals think about it, and how it’s changing the way many of us think about our friends, our family, our relationships and ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Understanding paranoia and extreme mistrust, with Daniel Freeman, PhD 33:53

12 days ago33:53

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For years, paranoia was seen a symptom of severe mental illness only. But in recent decades, some psychologists have begun to think about it differently. Daniel Freeman, PhD, author of “Paranoia: A Journey Into Extreme Mistrust and Anxiety,” discusses his research on the links between paranoia and other forms of mistrust and anxiety; why paranoid thoughts are relatively common; and new research on therapeutic treatments for paranoia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Email, Slack, Zoom and text: How to master virtual communication, with Andrew Brodsky, PhD 38:26

19 days ago38:26

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Between email, Zoom, Slack, and just walking down the hall, workplaces these days offer people more ways than ever to communicate with their virtual -- and in-person -- colleagues. Andrew Brodsky, PhD, author of “Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication,” discusses the best ways to use all these modes of communication; the advantages and disadvantages of “video on” vs. “video off” meetings; whether you should use emojis in your emails; and how to develop authentic, strong work relationships with virtual colleagues – and with those you see in person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Mind over Mars: The psychology of space exploration, with Suzanne Bell, PhD 42:05

26 days ago42:05

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Astronauts on a future mission to Mars will face many challenges, including three years in a tiny spacecraft and a Mars habitat, with just a few other crew members and a 22-minute delay for any communication back to Earth. Psychologist Suzanne Bell, PhD, head of NASA’s Behavioral Health and Performance Lab, talks about the human challenges of long-term space exploration, what it will take to keep astronauts mentally and physically healthy, and how researchers are using a simulated Mars habitat here on earth to prepare for a mission to Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why are more adults being diagnosed with ADHD? With Russell Ramsay, PhD 41:01

5 weeks ago41:01

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For many years, ADHD was seen as a disorder of childhood. But in recent years, an increasing number of adults have been diagnosed with it as well. Clinician and researcher Russell Ramsay, PhD, discusses what’s driving the rise in adult diagnoses, what ADHD looks like in adults, how it affects people’s lives – including their work, relationships and health -- and what treatments are available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Yuck! What disgusts us and why, with Paul Rozin, PhD 34:40

6 weeks ago34:40

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“Disgusting” is a flexible word – it could describe everything from a putrid smell to your least-favorite food to a behavior you find immoral. But what does it really mean to be disgusted? Paul Rozin, PhD, talks about where disgust comes from, why some people are more easily disgusted than others, universal triggers of disgust, why the foods we consider disgusting vary by culture, why is gross-out humor can be funny, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How to say ‘no’: The power of defiance, with Sunita Sah, PhD 39:12

7 weeks ago39:12

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How often do you “go along to get along,” or say yes when you really want to say no? Organizational psychologist Sunita Sah, PhD, author of “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” talks about why it can be so hard to speak up and and how can you strengthen your resolve and ability to say no when the situation calls for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Understanding and treating chronic pain, with Rachel V. Aaron, PhD 35:36

8 weeks ago35:36

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Each year, more than 50 million U.S. adults experience chronic pain. Increasingly, researchers and patients are finding that behavioral treatments and therapies can be an important part of pain treatment. Pain psychologist Rachel Aaron, PhD, discusses what effective treatments are available, the link between chronic pain and mental health, how our emotions and life experiences affect pain, and what promising pain treatments may be on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How to be an inspiring leader, with Adam Galinsky, PhD 40:15

9 weeks ago40:15

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What’s the difference between an inspiring boss and an infuriating one? What qualities do the best coaches, teachers and mentors share? Adam Galinsky, PhD, author of “Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others,” discusses why leaders often have even more power than they realize, the universal qualities of good leadership, and how anyone can learn to become a more inspiring leader in their work, as a parent, and in other aspects of their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Can we prevent school shootings? With Dewey Cornell, PhD 38:00

10 weeks ago38:00

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From Columbine to Sandy Hook to Uvalde, the list of schools and communities devastated by gun violence grows every year. Dewey Cornell, PhD, an expert in school violence prevention, discusses how schools can respond when faced with a potential threat, and how students, teachers, administrators and law enforcement can work together to keep schools safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why do some of us age faster than others? With Terrie Moffitt, PhD 34:28

11 weeks ago34:28

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The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study has been tracking the health and life experiences of more than 1,000 New Zealanders since 1972. Terrie Moffitt, PhD, a professor of psychology at Duke University and one of the leaders of the Dunedin study, discusses what researchers have learned from this remarkable study about how people age, why some of us age faster than others, and how our genes and life experiences shape our physical and mental health and the aging process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Dry January: Why more people are taking a break from alcohol, with Richard de Visser, PhD 36:44

12 weeks ago36:44

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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called to add cancer warnings to alcohol labels. For many people, “Dry January” offers a chance try out a low- or no-alcohol life. Health psychologist Richard de Visser, PhD, talks about what’s driving public interest in Dry January and other “sober curious” trends; how temporarily giving up drinking can affect your mental and physical health; and how to succeed if you’d like to give Dry January a try. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Encore - Why we get conned and how to avoid it, with Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD 35:35

13 weeks ago35:35

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From Ponzi schemes to email phishing identity thieves, the world can seem full of people who want to deceive us. Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD, co-authors of Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It , talk about the cognitive habits that put us at risk of believing lies; famous frauds and cons from the worlds of business, science, and competitive chess; and what you can do to protect yourself, and your wallet, by spotting scammers before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Encore - What is borderline personality disorder? With Carla Sharp, PhD 37:32

14 weeks ago37:32

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most frequently diagnosed personality disorders, and one of the most misunderstood. Carla Sharp, PhD, of the University of Houston, discusses how BPD is diagnosed, defined and treated, how family members can help children and adults with BPD, and how the disorder fits in with researchers’ evolving understanding of personality disorders in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Dreams, nightmares and sleepwalking: What can happen while we sleep, with Antonio Zadra, PhD 42:48

15 weeks ago42:48