Have you ever wondered why pumpkins are associated with Halloween? After all, they aren’t particularly scary and have nothing to do with ghosts. This episode begins with an explanation of why pumpkins and Halloween go hand in hand. www.pumpkin-patch.com
I am sure you have wondered things like: Why do coincidences happen? Why is it so hard to find a 4-leaf cl ... Show More
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SYSK TRENDING - How Memory Really Works
Memory feels dependable — we rely on it to tell the story of our lives. But the truth is, memory behaves in some surprisingly strange ways. For one thing, your brain forgets far more than it remembers, and that’s not a flaw — it’s actually part of how memory is designed to work. ... Show More
23m 2s
Oct 2023
Why do we love scary movies? with Coltan Scrivner, PhD
October may be the month that our fascination with all things ghoulish and grisly reaches its peak, but for many people, a fascination with the darker side of life isn’t limited to Halloween. Coltan Scrivner, PhD, talks about why people are drawn to horror, true crime and other s ... Show More
33m 3s
Oct 2023
Ep 35: Why do we enjoy playing with fear?
This is Episode 35 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest, sponsored by Routledge Psychology. From haunted houses to scary movies, many of us find a thrill in a good scare. But… isn't that a bit counter-intuitive? In this episode, we as ... Show More
19m 40s
Jul 2023
Inside the Minds of Thrill Seekers
Skydiving, BASE jumping, climbing the highest peaks, adventuring to remote parts of the world — pushing the boundaries of safety. For thrill-seekers, chasing the rush is what it's all about. Where lots of us would break into a cold sweat, they experience something different: calm ... Show More
49m 20s
Mar 2024
Why Bad Boys Feel Good, with Dr. Stephen Porges!
Vagus Nerve Secrets REVEALED: Discover how to feel safe with the groundbreaking creator of the Polyvagal Theory, Dr. Stephen Porges!
Dr. Porges helps us answer all of the important questions, like:
- Why are we attracted to "BAD" people?
- How can trauma prevent us from accessi ... Show More
1h 51m
<p>bengreenfieldfitness.com/thewedge</p> <p>My guest on today's show, an immersive journalist and self-experimenter named <a href="http://www.scottcarney.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scott Carney</a>, first joined me for the fantastic episode entitled <a href=" ... Show More
