Ghosting is a heartbreaking fact in the modern dating world. It’s when a friend or someone you’ve been dating disappears from contact with no explanation. Ghosting can shatter self-esteem and hurt just as much as physical pain. Our guest is psychologist Jennice Vilhauer, PhD, who wrote the popular Psychology Today articles “Why Ghosting Hurts So Much” and “D ... Show More
Jul 9
Why can’t you remember being a baby? With Nicholas Turk-Browne, PhD
Why can’t you remember your first birthday party? Or the house you lived in at age 2? Nicholas Turk-Browne, PhD, talks about new studies that suggest that babies and toddlers may form early memories; why we aren’t able to retrieve them as adults; and how evolving brain imaging te ... Show More
42m 42s
Jul 2
How to be happier, with Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD
Want to be happier? Some of our happiness level is due to genes or life circumstances, but research shows much of it is within our control. Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, talks about the habits and mindsets that lead to lasting happiness, the complex relationship between money and happi ... Show More
35m 30s
Jun 25
The psychology of wealth, empathy and entitlement, with Paul Piff, PhD
Can money make you mean? Most of us like to think we’d stay grounded if we were to become wealthy, but psychologists’ research suggests that money, status and power shape people’s beliefs and behavior – sometimes in surprising ways. Paul Piff, PhD, of the University of California ... Show More
45 m
Jan 2022
20 - GHOSTING - Ghosting f**king hurts. The 9 things I learnt in therapy about how to get over being ghosted
Hey guys, Louise here returning with a solo episode of OPENHOUSE. In Episode 20, we are talking all things GHOSTING and what to do when you are on the receiving end of getting ghosted by someone you are dating. So, if you couldn’t tell, I got f**king ghosted and I've got stuff to ... Show More
39m 29s
Oct 2022
So he ghosted you…now what?
Ok so he ghosted you, now what are you supposed to do? In this episode, I take it step by step on what to do when someone ghosts you. Because we all know getting ghosted can be a shitty feeling. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
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20m 6s
Aug 2023
#98: Ghosting: Why It Happens & How to Process
Does ghosting leave you feeling anxious, confused, and questioning your self-worth? If so, you’re not alone.
Today, we're diving deep into this all-too-common dating phenomenon. We'll explore why ghosting occurs, the common impacts it has on self-esteem, and how to gi ... Show More
15m 45s
Aug 2023
What She's Thinking When She Ghosts You
Getting ghosted by a girl is never fun. And for some guys with abandonment issues, it can even be traumatizing. You'll learn why girls ghost at each stage of the dating process, how to tell if the problem was with you or her, and what you can do in either case to defeat ghost ... Show More
45m 10s