Social media has made it easier to build more parasocial relationships with celebrities and influencers. What impact are those connections having on our relationships IRL? And how do they shift our understanding and expectations of intimacy and trust?
Florida State University assistant professor Arienne Ferchaud defines parasocial relationships and discusse ... Show More
Feb 2025
How Can I Make Romance Work For Me?
Jonathan sits down with certified sexologist and intimacy expert Shan Boodram for a Valentine's Day deep dive into the world of romance, sex, and relationships. Together, they explore how to make love work for you—whether you’re single, coupled, or somewhere in between. Shan brea ... Show More
54m 5s
Feb 2025
Leaving Canada: How Miami Changed Our Lives Forever
This episode is brought to you by Puori: Clean protein powder is here with Puori’s Pw1 Whey Protein, and we have an exciting deal for you! Right now, get 20% off, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Only available when you ... Show More
58m 17s
Mar 2025
How Is Trauma Dumping Affecting My Relationships?
This week, JVN sits down with existential psychotherapist and author Dr. Sara Kuburic, widely recognized as the @Millennial.Therapist in Instagram, to delve into the phenomenon of "trauma dumping." We’re exploring the nuances between sharing personal experiences and overloading o ... Show More
43m 20s
May 2024
2183: How Technology is Changing Dating by Philip Karahassan with PsychAlive on Relationship Advice & Modern Dating
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2183:Philip Karahassan explores how technology has revolutionized dating, highlighting how smartphones and apps offer unprec ... Show More
10m 4s
May 7
295: Matthew and Audrey Solo: What to Do When Someone Pulls Away, Managing Social Anxiety, and Our Quarterly Audit for 2025
In this episode Matthew and Audrey sit down for a review of the last quarter of the year and dive into the hidden forces that shape our relationships with others and ourselves. They also discuss the perfectionism that keeps us from connection, overthinking texts, and the emotiona ... Show More
45m 7s
Jul 2024
Overthinking About Social Media Comparison
You log onto Instagram and within five seconds of scrolling, your algorithm has your self-esteem in a death grip. It serves you: 1) a blissed-out engagement announcement from a former high school classmate, 2) a carousel of glamorous vacation pics from a coworker, 3) a random inf ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2024
Comment l’effet Protéus modifie-t-il notre comportement ?
L’effet Protéus est un phénomène psychologique observé dans le contexte de la réalité virtuelle, où le comportement d’une personne peut être influencé par les caractéristiques de son avatar. Cet effet tire son nom de Protéus, une divinité grecque capable de changer de forme, symb ... Show More
1m 39s