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Speaking of Psychology

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American Psychological Association

"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.

#393

Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD

You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists... more

24 Sep 2025

34 MINS

34:33

24 Sep 2025

#392

How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD

From hurricanes to wildfires to gun violence, trauma and disaster touch the lives of milli... more

17 Sep 2025

31 MINS

31:12

17 Sep 2025

#391

Financial scams: Why some older adults are at risk, with Duke Han, PhD

Financial scams targeting people over age 60 cost victims more than $3.4 billion in 2023. ... more

10 Sep 2025

24 MINS

24:46

10 Sep 2025

#390

Hot flashes, heart health and hormones: Rethinking menopause, with Rebecca Thurston, PhD

For many women, the shifting hormones of midlife bring troubling symptoms like hot flashes... more

03 Sep 2025

33 MINS

33:18

03 Sep 2025

#389

Why “boy" culture is creating a crisis of connection, with Niobe Way, PhD

Many boys form deep friendships in childhood. But as they become teens, they report fewer ... more

27 Aug 2025

41 MINS

41:52

27 Aug 2025

#388

Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD

From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new me... more

20 Aug 2025

35 MINS

35:22

20 Aug 2025

#387

Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD

What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes ... more

13 Aug 2025

43 MINS

43:42

13 Aug 2025

#386

Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD

Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons a... more

06 Aug 2025

23 MINS

23:18

06 Aug 2025

#385

Encore -- Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Marisa Franco, PhD

As an adult, making new friends—and maintaining old friendships—can be tough. Life is busy... more

30 Jul 2025

32 MINS

32:14

30 Jul 2025

#384

What the movies get right (and wrong) about relationships, with Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, ...

For many of us, movies offer our earliest lessons in love and help shape our expectations ... more

23 Jul 2025

38 MINS

38:47

23 Jul 2025

#383

Can AI help solve the mental health crisis? With Vaile Wright, PhD

People are increasingly turning to chatbots for mental health advice and support – even as... more

16 Jul 2025

30 MINS

30:27

16 Jul 2025

#382

Why can’t you remember being a baby? With Nicholas Turk-Browne, PhD

Why can’t you remember your first birthday party? Or the house you lived in at age 2? Nich... more

09 Jul 2025

41 MINS

41:42

09 Jul 2025

#381

How to be happier, with Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD

Want to be happier? Some of our happiness level is due to genes or life circumstances, but... more

02 Jul 2025

34 MINS

34:30

02 Jul 2025

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