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PsychCrunch is the podcast from the British Psychological Society's Research Digest. Each episode we explore whether the findings from psychological science can make a difference in real life. Just how should we live, according to psychology? We speak to psychologists about their research and whether they apply what they've discovered in their own lives.

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Sören Henrich
PhD in Forensic Psychology, lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Episode: Ep 42: What makes hobbies healing?
Jo Williams
Professor of Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of Edinburgh.
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Ep 42: What makes hobbies healing?
Mark Wetherell
Professor of Psychobiology and Health Psychology at Northumbria University.
Northumbria University
Episode: Ep 42: What makes hobbies healing?
Professor Claire Hughes
Deputy Director of the Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Ep 41: What makes a successful transition to school?
Dr. Liam Wignall
Social psychologist and sexologist at the University of Brighton
University of Brighton
Episode: Ep 40: Kink, community, and transformation
Dr. Kate Marks
Clinical psychologist working with clients on the kink and BDSM scene
Episode: Ep 40: Kink, community, and transformation
Maggie Jackson
Journalist and author of Uncertain, The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure
Episode: Ep 39: Why it's worth embracing uncertainty
Dr James Cusak
Chief Executive of Autistica, the UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity
Autistica
Episode: Ep 38: Nothing about us without us
Dr Amy Pearson
Developmental psychologist and assistant professor in psychology
University of Nottingham
Episode: Ep 38: Nothing about us without us

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Changes were disappointing

    Unfortunately, the new presenters and how the show has went from a nice bite size psychological podcast into longer and frankly more boring episodes has lost my interest in the show.

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    StewartCap
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Essential listening

    Great podcast: topical issues seen through a psychological lens, with input from academics & researchers.

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    5
    ZoomlyBitesized
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • This is pretty cool

    It’s really calming and chill and it’s super interesting! I really enjoyed learning something new.

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    yeeto mosquito
    United States6 years ago
  • PsychCrunch

    Entertaining and educational- keeps my mind active and open to new ideas on my way to work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    AFBPS
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Ep 41: What makes a successful transition to school?
Q: What does it mean to be ready for school?
Professor Hughes discusses that readiness for school is often more about social skills and making friends than just academic proficiency.
Ep 36: The secrets of dreams and nightmares
Q: What would you say is the most pressing question in this area?
One priority is understanding the relationship between nightmares and suicidal ideation and how treatment impacts those thoughts.
Ep 36: The secrets of dreams and nightmares
Q: How much do we know about the role of nightmares in psychiatric disorders?
Most research centers on PTSD, though studies are emerging looking at nightmares in psychosis and their correlation with other symptoms.
Ep 36: The secrets of dreams and nightmares
Q: Is it the case people who are experiencing psychotic symptoms are having more nightmares?
Yes, individuals with psychosis experience nightmares at significantly higher rates compared to the general population.
Ep 36: The secrets of dreams and nightmares
Q: And have you tested out this theory?
Experiments showed that sharing dreams can increase empathy and understanding between individuals.

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