
"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 442 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Life SciencesHealth & FitnessMental HealthScience | |||

Are you a sports superfan? Or do you wonder what’s driving the superfans in your life? Daniel Wann, PhD, of Murray State University, talks about why being a fan is usually good for people’s mental health, how they choose the teams they root for, why ... more
Most of us think we know what a psychopath looks like. The word brings to mind images of horror movies and criminals. But psychopathy is far more common than most people realize, and actually hard to recognize in other people. Abigail Marsh, PhD, of ... more
We all keep secrets—on average, people have about 13 secrets at any one time, five of which they have never told another person. Psychologist Michael Slepian, PhD, of Columbia Business School, talks about what types of secrets people keep, why keepin... more
Being a parent can be tough these days. Dozens of books and articles offer competing answers to questions from how to help siblings get along to how much screen time is too much, and every decision you make feels important. It's no wonder that many p... more
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The topics are often interesting. The guests are knowledgeable and articulate. The host is OK. I find that her interviews / discussions with guests lack depth. I would like the episodes to be longer, and to explore the topics in greater depth.
The guests are good
Good episode. Just a shame about a bias first chapter with narrow and ignorant views blaming Trump.
I appreciate the invaluable efforts of the science community to better humanity for all of us regardless of creed, politics, etc.
This podcast is clearly dedicated to empiricism and consciousness of inherent bias.
I also appreciate that the science community takes the time to remind laypeople that policy and policy making are a part of “everyday life.”
This is important because the average layperson probably forgets just how integrated politics are in the direction and funding of science, no... more
I’m not a psychologist but I’ve learned a lot on research that is relevant to most of us. The host asks great questions and makes it very accessible.
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A psychology-focused interview series that brings contemporary research to life through thoughtful conversations with leading academics and practitioners. Topics span personality disorders, secrecy, parenting, AI's impact on learning, body image, sleep, listening, digital privacy, multisensory perception, midlife development, culture, and stress. Episodes tend to combine rigorous research with practical implications for everyday life, relationships, workplaces, and public policy, often featuring feasibility insights, real-world anecdotes, and clear guidance for listeners seeking evidence-based perspectives. A notable strength is the breadth of psychology subfields covered, along with interests in how science translates to real-world outcome... more
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Speaking of Psychology launched 13 years ago and published 442 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Speaking of Psychology include:
1. Abigail Marsh
2. Michael Slepian
3. Tim Cavell
4. Lauren Quetsch
5. Brooke Macnamara
6. Roberto Olivardia
7. Philip Gehrman
8. Guy Itzchakov
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