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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

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Climate Change
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Harvard psychologist Ronald Siegel explains why so many of us believe we’re never good enough and why being “special” is overrated,

Social psychologists Gillian Sandstrom and Erica Boothby on why small moments of conversation with people we’ve never met make us happier and the world a kinder place.

Kinsey Institute director and sex researcher Justin Garcia on why the need for intimacy is vital for our wellbeing and has helped us survive as a species.

Clinical psychologist Ingrid Clayton used fawning as a coping strategy growing up in an abusive home. It helped her in those frightening moments but came at a terrible price.

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Ronald Siegel
Psychologist, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Episode: How about a little self-acceptance?
Gillian Sandstrom
Associate Professor in the Psychology of Kindness
University of Sussex
Episode: The benefits of talking to strangers
Erica Boothby
Social psychologist
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The benefits of talking to strangers
Justin Garcia
Evolutionary biologist, sex and relationship researcher, executive director of the Kinsey Institute
Kinsey Institute
Episode: The human need for intimacy
Leslie John
Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, author of Revealing the Underrated Power of Oversharing
Harvard Business School
Episode: The surprising benefits of oversharing
Anthony Klotz
Organizational psychologist, professor at UCL School of Management
University College London
Episode: Job jolts: when to quit and when to stay
Helen Zoe Veit
Historian; associate professor at Michigan State University; author of Picky
Michigan State University; What America Ate Project; America in the Kitchen Project
Episode: How American children became picky eaters
Keith Payne
Professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Episode: Our political divides and social identities
George Bonanno
Psychology professor at Columbia University and author
Columbia University
Episode: Rethinking PTSD and the new science of resilience

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Marty Moss-Coane
Host of The Connection

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Great Conversations

    Great to have Marty back! Always thought provoking topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bronze_era
    United States4 months ago
  • Listen. Enjoy. Grow.

    Thanks, Marty and team! Keep up the excellent work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Introvert Intrapreneur
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you! Amazing content

    Thank you so much for all of this! Marty and all the guests are wonderful!! Wondering if it’s possible to put some more funding into the mics and production value? Thank you, sincerely

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcoghlan
    United States3 years ago
  • What a resource for these trying tunes — looking forward to this podcast

    So glad that Marty is back! I felt a ‘connection’ of sorts when I heard her voice again on WHYY. And what an excellent episode to kick off the series. Brava!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perpetua424
    United States3 years ago

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Episodes often cover timely topics with human-centered storytelling.
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Guests bring diverse expertise and insightful perspectives.

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The benefits of talking to strangers
Q: What is the Liking Gap and why is it important for conversations?
The Liking Gap is the phenomenon where people think others like them less than they actually do; recognizing this bias can reduce anxiety and encourage more open self-disclosure and social risk-taking in future conversations.
The benefits of talking to strangers
Q: How can someone read the moment to know if a stranger wants to engage?
Reading the moment involves paying attention to opening signals, being ready to accept a no, and using a lightweight, non-invasive approach to test interest, such as a brief, curiosity-driven prompt, then stepping back if there's resistance.
The benefits of talking to strangers
Q: What fears hold people back from talking to strangers?
The hosts and guests discuss fear of rejection, worry about interrupting someone, and concerns about awkward silences, but emphasize that these fears are often exaggerated and can be overcome with simple, low-stakes approaches like starting with a compliment or a shared observation.
Our political divides and social identities
Q: What should we be thinking about as we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States?
We should think about democracy and preserving it above all else.
Our political divides and social identities
Q: Is there any way to find common ground under these circumstances?
It's very hard in the moment, but taking a step back and toggling to another perspective can help.

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Recent guests on The Connection include:

1. Ronald Siegel
2. Gillian Sandstrom
3. Erica Boothby
4. Justin Garcia
5. Leslie John
6. Anthony Klotz
7. Helen Zoe Veit
8. Keith Payne

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