Our culture tends to prize being bold and outgoing, making the world harder to navigate for kids who are shy. Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar talks about temperament in young children, how shyness develops from babyhood on, the difference between shyness and introversion, how parents and other caregivers can best support shy kids, and recognizing the advantages of a ... Show More
Yesterday
Why “boy" culture is creating a crisis of connection, with Niobe Way, PhD
Many boys form deep friendships in childhood. But as they become teens, they report fewer close, rich friendships. Niobe Way, PhD, author of “Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves and Our Culture,” discusses “boy" culture; why boys are naturally as emotionally intellig ... Show More
41m 52s
Aug 20
Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD
From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Number ... Show More
35m 22s
Aug 13
Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD
What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where Y ... Show More
43m 42s
Jul 2024
Is my child shy or is it anxiety?
Some children jump right into new situations, and some are slow to warm. But when is it shyness? And when is it something more? I welcome Dr. Melissa Giglio, a child clinical psychologist, author, and director of a private practice in Hong Kong.
We discuss:
How are shy kids misun ... Show More
23m 20s
Jul 2024
Listen to this if you are shy
I was a shy kid and here is everything that I did to overcome it, or at least learn to cope with being shy. And before you even listen, please understand that being shy does not make you any less of a person than someone that is outgoing. You are you, you are strong and you are p ... Show More
24m 56s
Sep 2024
What's Going on With Your Social Anxiety?
Do you have trouble feeling comfortable when socializing? Maybe sometimes you do fine, but other times you feel nervous, shy, and awkward. Or maybe socializing always feels like a struggle. Either way, you know how frustrating and even debilitating social anxiety can be. It canno ... Show More
55m 51s
Aug 2024
(Matt Monday): How I Got Over Shyness and Social Anxiety (And You Can Too!)
Are you someone who dreads big social gatherings? Or you want to hide under the covers at the thought of being seen in a crowd, meeting new people, or going on a first date? In this episode, Matt talks about his own early experience with being a "shy kid", the psychology behind ... Show More
28m 59s