Speaking of Psychology podcast

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.

 

#433

Multisensory perception: How sight, sound and touch shape what we taste, with Charles Spence, PhD

Why does seafood taste better at the beach? Why are so many snacks crunchy? Can the color ... more

17 Jun 2026

41 MINS

41:17

17 Jun 2026


#432

Why midlife may be your prime time, with Margie Lachman, PhD

For many adults, midlife is a time of competing responsibilities: raising children, helpin... more

10 Jun 2026

31 MINS

31:10

10 Jun 2026


#431

How children learn culture — and create it, with Dorsa Amir, PhD

Which aspects of human cognition are universal and which are shaped by the culture we grow... more

03 Jun 2026

42 MINS

42:47

03 Jun 2026


#430

Introducing: Call to Mind

Today, we're sharing an episode of another podcast we think you'll enjoy: Call to Mind, fr... more

29 May 2026

53 MINS

53:01

29 May 2026


#429

How to feel more loved, with Harry Reis, PhD

Even in our closest relationships, we can sometimes feel misunderstood and disconnected. R... more

27 May 2026

29 MINS

29:24

27 May 2026


#428

Why being ‘a little more social’ makes us happier than we expect, with Nicholas Epley, PhD

From chatting with a stranger on the train to reaching out to an old friend, everyday soci... more

20 May 2026

39 MINS

39:56

20 May 2026


#427

‘Bossware’ and burnout: The psychology of workplace surveillance, with Tara Behrend, PhD

From keystroke trackers and webcam monitoring to GPS devices, an increasing number of us -... more

13 May 2026

28 MINS

28:23

13 May 2026


#426

Debunking psychology myths and misconceptions, with Erin Smith, PhD

From the idea that we only use 10% of our brains to the belief that each of us has an opti... more

06 May 2026

33 MINS

33:45

06 May 2026


#425

Managing stress in turbulent times, with Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, and Georges C. Benjamin, MD

From societal division to economic uncertainty to global conflict, we are living in stress... more

01 May 2026

23 MINS

23:55

01 May 2026


#424

It takes courage to be creative, with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD

Creativity isn’t just about making art or music -- it's about how we approach problems, re... more

29 Apr 2026

34 MINS

34:12

29 Apr 2026


#423

Invisible scars: Recognizing and treating medical trauma, with James C. Jackson, PsyD

Every year, millions of people go through harrowing medical experiences, from a stay in th... more

22 Apr 2026

37 MINS

37:05

22 Apr 2026


#422

Tip or skip? What drives our tipping behavior, with Michael Lynn, PhD

Tipping has long been a part of service culture in the U.S., but in the last few years, th... more

15 Apr 2026

26 MINS

26:22

15 Apr 2026


#421

The psychology of spending, debt and budgeting, with Abigail Sussman, PhD

Buy now, pay later plans have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, adding yet anothe... more

08 Apr 2026

34 MINS

34:14

08 Apr 2026