Ep. 68: Schadenfacebook

Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support lo ...  Show more

When we look at the people we love, how clearly do we really see them? This week, we talk with psychologist Edward Lemay about how our fears, desires, and insecurities can shape our perceptions of our partners — sometimes creating the very reality we expect. He explains how we ca ...  Show more

What's the longest amount of time you've spent away from social media? For many of us, the answer is "not long." Across the planet, billions of people are caught in an endless cycle of posting, reposting, commenting, liking, and reacting to a constant stream of ephemera -- a neve ...  Show more

Social media can be a tool that you use for knowledge, inspiration and connection, that enriches the life you already love. Or social media can be a nagging reminder of all the things you hate about yourself. It all depends on what you choose to believe. In this episode, Khadeen ...  Show more

Are we living too much in our phones? This episode we discuss our relationship with social media and how it has affected our mental health over the years. We all know social media isn’t going anywhere but we’ve given you some tips on navigating the balance of our phones and real ...  Show more

Social media. It’s in all of our lives. Most of the time, it can be used for good to connect us with each other. But sometimes, it can be a place of negativity and false realities that can really affect our wellbeing. Emma talks through her experiences with the ups and downs of s ...  Show more