Speaking of Psychology podcast

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Speaking of Psychology

"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.

"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.

 

#451

Why we complain and how to do it better, with Robin Kowalski, PhD

Whether it’s grumbling about a boss, the weather, or a spouse’s most annoying habit, we al... more

21 hrs Ago

26 MINS

26:54

21 hrs Ago


#450

Beyond screen time: What makes educational technology effective, with Nicole Barnes, PhD

Digital tools now help teach students everything from spelling to math to science -- but f... more

14 Oct 2026

33 MINS

33:42

14 Oct 2026


#449

Are you a workaholic or just a hard worker? With Malissa Clark, PhD

Many of us have trouble switching off from work, whether it's staying late at the office, ... more

07 Oct 2026

28 MINS

28:54

07 Oct 2026


#448

Can envy be good for you? With Jens Lange, PhD, and Sara Protasi, PhD

We've all felt a pang of envy watching a friend's success or a colleague's promotion. But ... more

30 Sep 2026

41 MINS

41:58

30 Sep 2026


#447

Are you burned out or ‘bored out’? With Lotta Harju, PhD, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD

Burnout gets all the attention, but some employees struggle with a different problem: chro... more

23 Sep 2026

43 MINS

43:05

23 Sep 2026


#446

The Science of Suicide Prevention, with Matthew Nock, PhD

The U.S. suicide rate today is almost identical to what it was a century ago, even as deat... more

16 Sep 2026

38 MINS

38:55

16 Sep 2026


#445

Why does music move us? With Robert Zatorre, PhD

Why does music give many of us goosebumps, bring back vivid memories and make us want to d... more

09 Sep 2026

49 MINS

49:56

09 Sep 2026


#444

How teaching and learning will change in the age of AI, with C. Edward Watson, PhD, and Beth Schwart...

Over the past several years, generative AI has moved into classrooms at lightning speed. C... more

02 Sep 2026

48 MINS

48:22

02 Sep 2026


#443

Why people cheat—and can relationships recover, with Galena Rhoades, PhD

Infidelity can shatter trust and leave people questioning their relationships and themselv... more

26 Aug 2026

30 MINS

30:57

26 Aug 2026


#442

Encore: The psychology of sports fans, with Daniel Wann, PhD

Are you a sports superfan? Or do you wonder what’s driving the superfans in your life? Dan... more

19 Aug 2026

41 MINS

41:35

19 Aug 2026


#441

Encore: Why psychopathy is more common than you think, with Abigail Marsh, PhD

Most of us think we know what a psychopath looks like. The word brings to mind images of h... more

12 Aug 2026

43 MINS

43:57

12 Aug 2026