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
Aug 19
Encore: The psychology of sports fans, with Daniel Wann, PhD
Are you a sports superfan? Or do you wonder what’s driving the superfans in your life? Daniel Wann, PhD, of Murray State University, talks about why being a fan is usually good for people’s mental health, how they choose the teams they root for, why some are fair-weather fans whi ... Show More
41m 35s
Aug 12
Encore: Why psychopathy is more common than you think, with Abigail Marsh, PhD
Most of us think we know what a psychopath looks like. The word brings to mind images of horror movies and criminals. But psychopathy is far more common than most people realize, and actually hard to recognize in other people. Abigail Marsh, PhD, of Georgetown University, discuss ... Show More
43m 57s
Aug 5
Encore: How living with secrets can harm you, with Michael Slepian, PhD
We all keep secrets—on average, people have about 13 secrets at any one time, five of which they have never told another person. Psychologist Michael Slepian, PhD, of Columbia Business School, talks about what types of secrets people keep, why keeping a secret bottled up inside c ... Show More
24m 40s
Dec 2021
Ep 28: Ghosting & You: A Lesson on Remembering Your Worth
<p>On today's episode of the Unf*ck Your Relationships podcast, we're talking about how to give up the ghost — of a relationship, that is.</p> <p>While it's probably gone on forever, these days the term for disappearing when dating is termed ghosting, and it can really throw you ... Show More
26m 22s
Aug 2023
#98: Ghosting: Why It Happens & How to Process
<p>Does ghosting leave you feeling anxious, confused, and questioning your self-worth? If so, you’re not alone. <br/><br/>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, a ... Show More
15m 45s