Everything's Psychology

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  The Psychology of Dogs 04.08.2026 59min

  This has been the most requested topic after I previously did the psychology of cats; it’s the psychology of dogs. We think we know them better than any creature on earth, but what is actually going on behind those adorable eyes? Do they love us as completely as we think, and how much of canine psychology involves the human at the other end of the lead? With me to unpack the psychology of dogs are Professor Daniel Mills, Professor of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine at the University of Linco...
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  The Psychology of The Odyssey 28.07.2026 40min

  Have you seen it yet? The film of the summer? Have you forked out for the most padded seats in the cinema to watch Christopher Nolan’s three-hour bum-numbing epic of Matt Damon struggling to get home in a world without satnav? If you have, did you sit there thinking: Why has a three thousand year old story got any relevance to today?Is there real psychology in here?Did the Greeks work something out about being human that we've ignored ever since? Well, these are exactly the questions my...
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  The Psychology of Weight Loss 21.07.2026 55min

  Are you on a diet? Have you got a shelf full of books to help you shed the pounds and get that summer beach bod or are you considering a weight loss jab such as Ozempic or Mounjaro? When the world seems to focus on the need to have a fit and firm body, what is this doing to people’s self-esteem and body image? With me on this episode are Dr Joanna Silver, a leading psychologist specialising in eating disorders, body image & mental health; and Matt White, author of The Snack Monkey:...
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  The Psychology of Childhood 07.07.2026 52min

  In a world of screens, social media, climate anxiety, and mental health awareness, what does the future of childhood and education look like? With me to discuss the psychology of childhood are Sue Roffey, founder of Growing Great Schools Worldwide and one of the UK's foremost voices on student, school, and community wellbeing, and Charlie Lewis, Professor of Psychology at Lancaster University, whose research spans child development, autism, the influence of advertising on children, and the f...
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  The Psychology of James Bond 23.06.2026 56min

  What kind of person is James Bond? What do audiences want from a Bond actor? What traits make someone convincing as the world's most famous spy? And how realistic is James Bond when compared to the psychological make-up of real-life spies? With me to discuss the psychology of James Bond are Calvin Dyson, one of the world's leading Bond commentators and the creator of one of YouTube's most-watched 007 channels, and Professor Adrian Furnham, Professor of Psychology and co-author of The Psychol...
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  Season 2 Trailer 16.06.2026 1min

  In season two, I'll be chatting with some fascinating guests about topics such as the psychology of childhood, the psychology of Harry Potter, the psychology of weight loss, and, by popular demand after last season’s episode on cats, the psychology of dogs. And this time, I need your help. If you have a question you’d like to ask a psychologist about any of the topics I’ve just mentioned, you can leave a voicenote which I’ll then play out on the episode. To leave a voicenote, just visi...
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  The Psychology of The Met Gala 06.05.2026 34min

  Every year, on the first Monday of May, something extraordinary happens. 450 of the world's most powerful, most beautiful, most photographed people climb a set of steps in Manhattan — and the internet collectively loses it’s mind. The Met Gala is billed as an exclusive charity fundraiser where tickets cost seventy-five thousand dollars. And yet somehow, it reaches billions of people sat at home in their tracksuits, who have never been within a mile of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. So, what’...
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  The Psychology of Cats (Archive Episode) 31.03.2026 1h 3min

  The most popular episode of 2025 was about the psychology of cats 😻 Dr Claude Béata, animal behaviouralist and author of The Interpretation of Cats, emphasises cats dual role as both predator and prey and how this distinction can help us understand these most wonderful creatures. Go order a copy of Dr Béata's book, The Interpretation of Cats and Their Owners. It's a fascinating, enjoyable, and enlightening book for all cat lovers. 😻 Send us Fan Mail To leave a voicenote, just visit spea...
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  The Psychology of Investing (Archive Episode) 17.03.2026 1h 11min

  How do your behavioural biases impact investment decisions?Are financial advisers affected by these psychological biases?What practical steps are there for individuals looking to improve their investing strategies or just get started?More about Daniel Crosby: https://orion.com/thought-leader/daniel-crosby The Behavioral Investor (Amazon): https://amzn.eu/d/b4ginLa The Soul of Wealth (Amazon): https://amzn.eu/d/aN5qEY1 Daniel's podcast, “Standard Deviation” (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/...
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  The Psychology of Habits (Archive Episode) 03.03.2026 1h 21min

  Do habits really take 66 days to form? Should you rely on willpower? How does a psychologist approach overcoming their own bad habits and starting good ones?Professor Ben Gardner leads me through the intricate world of habits, exploring their definitions, the distinction between habits and routines, and the psychological mechanisms behind habitual behaviour. Find out more about Ben's work at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/benjamin-gardner Send us Fan Mail To leave a voicenot...
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  The Psychology of Search Engines (Archive Episode) 17.02.2026 1h 21min

  Going back to the very first episode of Everything's Psychology, where I talk with Professor Robert Epstein about the psychological techniques Google employs in its search engine. Are you being manipulated by search engines?What is Google's policy on human manipulation?What can you do to protect yourself?Send us Fan Mail To leave a voicenote, just visit speakpipe.com/everythingspsychology
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  Bias: Present Bias 03.02.2026 38min

  My final short story on behavioural biases. This week, the story focuses on the power of today over tomorrow by looking at present bias. Present bias describes our tendency to give greater weight to rewards available now, while undervaluing the costs those choices impose on our future. And, in this story, I try to take this idea to its extreme. I hope these little psychological stories have been enjoyable for you. I'm taking a little break now to organise and record more interviews. Com...
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  Bias: Revenge 20.01.2026 1h 6min

  Another short story involving a behavioural bias. This week, the bias is revenge. Maybe not considered by behavioural scientists as one of the core cohort of behavioural biases, revenge certainly fits the bill. It makes people act irrationally and often behave against their own self-interest. While I did write this week's story, it is a retelling of Roald Dahl's short story "William & Mary." I used Dahl's original story to practice my own writing, using the narrative of the original as sc...
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  Sticking to New Year's Resolutions 06.01.2026 21min

  Happy New Year! Have you set yourself a resolution? If so, in this episode, I share how a behaviourist psychologist would approach sticking to them and sailing past Quitters Day on January 17th. The principles are taken from a book called Self-Help Without The Hype by Professor Robert Epstein. I was honoured to have written the foreword to the new edition last year, in which I reflect on how the world has changed since the book's original release in 1996, yet the general lessons within the bo...
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  Bias: Choice Overload 23.12.2025 44min

  Something different for Christmas. I share a short story based on a behavioural bias. This week, the story is called Spaghetti Sauce and is about choice overload. Choice is a paradox. We convince ourselves that we want it, and certainly rebel when it’s taken away from us, but when we get too much of it, we regularly struggle to make a choice. This story follows a young girl in Atlanta as she struggles with the choices of daily life, with dire consequences. Spaghetti Sauce was written by me, P...
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  The Psychology of Time 09.12.2025 44min

  In this episode of Everything’s Psychology, I sit down with Richard D. Gross, author of The Psychology of Time, to unpack how our minds construct the very thing we live inside of: time. From internal body clocks and ‘mind time’ to cultural attitudes and our awareness of mortality, we explore why time can race, crawl, or seem to stand still. You’ll learn why your brain is always half a second late, yet your experience still feels live and continuous.You’ll hear how extreme situations – from ...
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  The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories 25.11.2025 56min

  Was the moon landing mankind’s giant leap, or was it Hollywood's greatest special effect? Was the global vaccine rollout an elaborate scheme by Bill Gates to implant microchips in all of us? And do the condensation trails you see behind aeroplanes in the sky contain chemicals to keep the population docile? Let's be honest, a small part of us loves a good conspiracy theory. They’re exciting. They make the world feel a little less random. But why are these ideas so sticky? What makes us want t...
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  The Psychology of Sport 11.11.2025 58min

  What makes a great athlete? Why do some sports professionals rise to the occasion, while others crumble under pressure? Do the lessons from sports transfer to other areas of our lives, such as business or parenting? With me to discuss the psychology of sport, is Dr Jim Taylor. Jim holds a PhD in Psychology, has written 18 books including The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology and Train Your Mind for Athletic Success, and he is the co-founder of Mindto, a start-up developing an app that empo...
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  The Psychology of Podcasts 28.10.2025 50min

  Why do people start a podcast? I chat with host of the Growth Mindset Psychology podcast, Sam Webster Harris, about his motivations for launching a podcast and why, after 500+ episodes, he's still doing it. We chat about the psychology of motivation, self-determination, signalling theory, and whether there's a hierarchy of influencers. Listen to the Growth Mindset Psychology website on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rQ6Aug8EBudJMSBYTi8nM?si=5db3dfbf082943cc Catch Sam's new podcast, H...
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  Psychbite: Celebrity Traitors 21.10.2025 35min

  What psychology have we seen in the first four episodes of the Celebrity Traitors? Were we right in our predictions? Now that we've seen how the celebs are playing the game, who do I think will make it to the end? Don't forget to listen to last week's episode where I chat with three psychologists from the University of Chester about the psychology in the show. And check out their own podcast, ‘The Psychology of The Traitors’ on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/4mlX6OZRgRodLBmkNZrfuj?si=...