The Psychology of Politics

Have you ever told yourself you're "just stressed" without knowing what's actually going on underneath? In this episode, I'll show you why identifying your emotions with the right words is one of the most powerful skills you can develop, and I'll walk you through a simple step-by ...  Show more

Have you been saying yes to everyone else while quietly saying no to yourself? In this episode, I break down the psychology behind people pleasing, explain why it's actually a survival response your nervous system learned in childhood, and reveal how the little-known "fawn" respo ...  Show more

Have you ever gotten into a heated argument about politics? Maybe you’ve said something you're not proud of during game night with friends, or booed the opposing team at a sporting event. Psychologist Mina Cikara< ...

In today’s episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to talk about politics in a productive manner with friends, family and other relationships. The tools to have a constructive political debate that will not end in shouting matches. Navigating the tough con ...  Show more

The U.S. feels more polarized than ever, and with election day around the corner, many of us are feeling the strain of political divisions among our friends, family members and loved ones. Keith Payne, PhD, author of “Good Reasonable People: The Psychology Behind America’s Danger ...  Show more

In today’s episode, we tackle building relationships in a divided world with Dr. Kurt Gray. Kurt is an award-winning researcher and moral psychologist with deep insights into human behavior and polarization. As a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he di ...  Show more