We’ve all got fears. For some, it’s the dark, for others, it’s spiders, heights, or maybe even something as ordinary as a phone call. But when those fears take root and are no longer reasonable; when they take over, that’s when they cross into the territory of phobias.
Phobias remind us that our brains, for all their brilliance, aren’t always working in ou ... Show More
Today
Why are we afraid of the dark?
Fear of the dark is very common for children and usually starts between the ages of 5 and 10. At this age, children become more aware of the dangers around them. However, they often have difficulty correctly assessing just how real these dangers are. Usually, this fear disappears ... Show More
4m 35s
Yesterday
Why do we experience the unsettling "Uncanny Valley" effect?
In November 2023, a spooky makeup trend took TikTok by storm. Users posted images of themselves with full-coverage, pale foundation for a ghostly vibe, intense grey contouring, hidden eyebrows, and pencil-altered lips. The aim behind those creative efforts was actually to resembl ... Show More
5m 5s
Sep 23
Steven Pinker on Speculation Bubbles, Super Bowl Ads, and What Leaders Need to Know About Group Psychology
As a leader, psychology is fundamental to your success - whether that means understanding consumer behavior, team dynamics, or even your own biases and blind spots. Harvard professor Steven Pinker says that an important phenomena to understand is that of common knowledge and its ... Show More
27m 29s
Jan 2025
S3 EP4 | People Only Change When They Feel Like It | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | The Messy Podcast
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of The Messy Podcast!
In this episode, we explore the powerful principles from The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, focusing on how to inspire change in others without forcing it. Many of us struggle with wanting the people around us to change, but t ... Show More
11m 34s