What if the biggest threat to kids’ mental health isn’t smartphones or social media—but the loss of freedom, play, and independence in childhood?In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Emily welcomes researcher Peter Gray, author of Restoring Childhood: How to Set Kids Free in the Age of Anxiety. Drawing on decades of research in developmental psycho ... Show More
Oct 7
480. Original Sin with Kathryn Paige Harden
Listen and Learn:Why genes, like environments, tilt the playing field without determining the outcome, and what a cloned Texas bull named Second Chance (who gored his owners, unlike the sweet original) teaches us about genetic determinismWhy "What if you'd had my childhood?" invi ... Show More
57m 27s
Sep 30
479. Introducing Jill’s New Podcast, We the Sunlight, with Juls Bindi
What does it really mean to speak up—and what happens when telling the truth comes at a cost?In this special episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Jill Stoddard and Yael introduce Jill’s powerful new podcast, We the Sunlight, a show about the brave act of speaking up in a cultu ... Show More
42m 48s
Mar 2025
Overcoming Overthinking, Self-doubt and Anxiety With Dr. Julie Smith
<p>Struggling with self-doubt, overthinking, or harsh self-criticism? Join us for an empowering conversation with Dr. Julie Smith, clinical psychologist and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/41n6dfm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>"Open When: A Companion for Life' ... Show More
50m 3s
May 2023
667. Embracing Solitude: Living Authentically and Thriving
Maria, Kelsey, and Pooja discuss their enlightening interview with Dr. Shefali, an esteemed clinical psychologist and the bestselling author of "A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free." Their conversation centers on society's expectations of wome ... Show More
42m 28s