Psychology

This week, Alain de Botton , philosopher, author and founder of The School of Life talks about why today’s social and cultural environment is contaminating our peace of mind.

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Social psychologist Sarah Hill delves into how oral contraceptives may impact our minds, while psychiatrist Emily Dosssett addresses concerns about navigating mental health before,…

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We’re friends with benefits, but I want more! How do I keep things romantic with my spouse? My partner isn’t as excited about butt play as I am, help!

Moving on from friends with benefits with Ro ‘Wyldeflower’ Contreras

We’re friends with benefits, but I want more! How do I keep things romantic with my spouse? My partner isn’t as excited about butt play as I am, help!

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This week, Terry Real , renowned couples therapist and author “ Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship” reflects on the keys to building a successful long term…

Midweek Reset: Family trauma

This week, Terry Real , renowned couples therapist and author “ Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship” reflects on the keys to building a successful long term…

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Robin Stern, psychoanalyst and author of “The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life”, explains what gaslighting is and shares…

Are you being gaslit? How to navigate and stop the gaslighting in your relationship

Robin Stern, psychoanalyst and author of “The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life”, explains what gaslighting is and shares…

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Is there such a thing as too much masturbation? How can I talk to my partner about reigniting our intimacy? I’m in a sexless marriage, help!

Sex and dating in later life with Cindy Gallop

Is there such a thing as too much masturbation? How can I talk to my partner about reigniting our intimacy? I’m in a sexless marriage, help!

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Stimulant medications like Adderall have been in short supply for a few years. It’s forcing people with ADHD to cope or get creative.

The Adderall shortage: Hoarding pills, calling pharmacies

Stimulant medications like Adderall have been in short supply for a few years. It’s forcing people with ADHD to cope or get creative.

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Memory is complicated and many factors impact the retention of distant memories

Remembering Childhood Trauma

Memory is complicated and many factors impact the retention of distant memories

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Today we’re sharing an episode of Dear Prudence, Slate’s advice podcast. If you like what you hear, follow the show on your preferred podcast app.

I’m Queer and Here—Just Not to My Parents. Help! (from “Dear Prudence”)

Today we’re sharing an episode of Dear Prudence, Slate’s advice podcast. If you like what you hear, follow the show on your preferred podcast app.

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Traveler and author Rolf Potts shares his philosophy on meaningful travel and how embracing the unexpected can change us for the better.

The art of travel: A vagabond’s joys, essence, and philosophy

Traveler and author Rolf Potts shares his philosophy on meaningful travel and how embracing the unexpected can change us for the better.

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What dating app should I use? How do I talk to my partner about using sex toys together? Anna Lee, co-founder and CEO of Lioness, dishes advice and sex hacks.

Sex toys are your friend with Anna Lee

What dating app should I use? How do I talk to my partner about using sex toys together? Anna Lee, co-founder and CEO of Lioness, dishes advice and sex hacks.

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Terry Real, renowned couples therapist and author of Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship, shares insights and strategies on the building of long-term…

Relationship skills: Couples counselor Terry Real on building a lasting partnership

Terry Real, renowned couples therapist and author of Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship, shares insights and strategies on the building of long-term…

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I’m scared to date women my age! Is zodiac compatibility real? My partner isn’t into astrology like I am, are we a bad match? Astrologer Isa Nakazawa weighs in.

What astrology says about love with Isa Nakazawa

I’m scared to date women my age! Is zodiac compatibility real? My partner isn’t into astrology like I am, are we a bad match? Astrologer Isa Nakazawa weighs in.

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Psychiatrist Judith Orloff and musicologist Zachery Wallmark talk about the transformative power of empathy and how it impacts greater connection, compassion and our well-being.

Empathy: The superpower of human connection

Psychiatrist Judith Orloff and musicologist Zachery Wallmark talk about the transformative power of empathy and how it impacts greater connection, compassion and our well-being.

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This week, Katherine Morgan Schafler, author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control, explores our relationship with the ideal of being a perfectionist.

Midweek Reset: Perfectionism

This week, Katherine Morgan Schafler, author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control, explores our relationship with the ideal of being a perfectionist.

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Doctor Elizabeth Comen and Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse talk about gender bias and its lingering impact on women’s healthcare and reproductive rights.

It’s all in her head: Gender bias in healthcare and reproductive rights

Doctor Elizabeth Comen and Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse talk about gender bias and its lingering impact on women’s healthcare and reproductive rights.

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This week, Casper ter Kuile , co-founder of Nearness , and author of “ The Power of Ritual, ” discusses the value of building community and coming together, and offers some practical…

Midweek Reset: On not giving advice

This week, Casper ter Kuile , co-founder of Nearness , and author of “ The Power of Ritual, ” discusses the value of building community and coming together, and offers some practical…

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How can I get my husband to do foreplay? I’m tired of my wife turning me down for sex. Is squirting real? Sex educator Emily Nagoski answers your questions.

How to have better conversations about sex with Emily Nagoski

How can I get my husband to do foreplay? I’m tired of my wife turning me down for sex. Is squirting real? Sex educator Emily Nagoski answers your questions.

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How do I get more comfortable with dirty talk? Why is ghosting a thing? I can only orgasm with a vibrator — am I alone? Comedian Heather Chelan gives advice.

Ghosting sucks! with Heather Chelan

How do I get more comfortable with dirty talk? Why is ghosting a thing? I can only orgasm with a vibrator — am I alone? Comedian Heather Chelan gives advice.

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Psychologist Katherine Morgan Schafler talks about her book The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control, the universal desire to seek perfection, and the need for greater…

‘The Perfectionist’s Guide’: Learning to control our quest for the ideal

Psychologist Katherine Morgan Schafler talks about her book The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control, the universal desire to seek perfection, and the need for greater…

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