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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

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Racism
Emmett Till
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Dolly Chugg
Conservation
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PublishesWeeklyEpisodes100Founded3 years ago
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Health & FitnessSelf-ImprovementEducationMental Health

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Latest Episodes

Angus Fletcher argues our capacity for creativity, flexibility and story thinking gives humans a leg up over artificial intelligence.

Diana Nyad reflects on her historic swim from Cuba to Florida, lessons of forgiveness, and the challenges and pleasures of aging.

Psychologist Robert Coplan on the restorative power of being alone.

The Weekend Edition Saturday host talks about the state of journalism, covering war-torn regions, an awkward interview with Billy Cosby and a hilarious one with Dame Edna.

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Recent Guests

Robert Coplan
Psychology professor who studies the benefits of solitude
Carleton University
Episode: The joy of being alone: why we all need solitude
Roy Richard Grinker
Cultural anthropologist at George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: Redefining normal: autism, stigma and culture
Jean Twenge
Psychologist and author of "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World."
San Diego State University
Episode: Jean Twenge’s rules for raising kids in a high-tech world
John McWhorter
Associate Professor of Linguistics at Columbia University and author.
Columbia University
Episode: Linguist John McWhorter on free speech, woke language, and why words matter
Ingrid Clayton
Clinical psychologist and author
Private practice
Episode: Fawning and the dangers of people-pleasing
Emily Falk
Professor of Communication Psychology and Marketing at the University of Pennsylvania, Director of the Communication Neuroscience Lab
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Neuroscience of decision-making
Eric Klinenberg
Sociologist at NYU and author of '2020, One City, Seven People and the Year That Changed Everything'
New York University
Episode: How COVID changed everything
Gül Dölen
Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at UC Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Your brain on psychedelics with Gül Dölen
Stephen Cave
Philosopher and professor at Cambridge University
Cambridge University
Episode: Do you want to live forever? The Mortality Paradox

Host

Marty Moss-Coane
Host of The Connection with a focus on engaging conversations about mental health, education, and societal issues.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • 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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The joy of being alone: why we all need solitude
Q: How do you see the differences between loneliness and solitude?
Loneliness is a feeling of dissatisfaction with social life, while solitude is a chosen experience that can foster good things.
The joy of being alone: why we all need solitude
Q: What do you do to get that restorative experience of solitude?
I like to go for a walk. Being in nature helps me recharge.
Redefining normal: autism, stigma and culture
Q: Why do you think the belief that vaccines cause autism is so stubborn despite evidence to the contrary?
Falsehoods tend to linger longer than truths, and people often seek simple explanations for complex phenomena.
Redefining normal: autism, stigma and culture
Q: Do you think the public perception of autism is being negatively influenced by certain prominent individuals?
Yes, concerns have arisen that one or two powerful voices may overshadow the expertise of those studying autism and may roll back progress.
Redefining normal: autism, stigma and culture
Q: How would you describe the mood, the environment today regarding autism?
There has been tremendous progress with greater acceptance and a shift in attitudes, where students now openly discuss their support needs.

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2. Roy Richard Grinker
3. Jean Twenge
4. John McWhorter
5. Ingrid Clayton
6. Emily Falk
7. Eric Klinenberg
8. Gül Dölen

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