Sep 2

How teaching and learning will change in the age of AI, with C. Edward Watson, PhD, and Beth Schwartz, PhD

Over the past several years, generative AI has moved into classrooms at lightning speed. C. Edward Watson, PhD, author of “Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning,” and Beth Schwartz, PhD, senior director of teaching and learning at APA, discuss how stu ... Show More

48m 22s

Aug 26

Why people cheat—and can relationships recover, with Galena Rhoades, PhD

Infidelity can shatter trust and leave people questioning their relationships and themselves. Galena Rhoades, PhD, discusses why people cheat; infidelity in the age of dating apps, social media and AI chatbots; what makes some betrayals harder to overcome than others; and how psy ... Show More

30m 57s

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

Dec 2023

How to combat loneliness

1 in 4 adults says they're lonely. The consequences of long-term social disconnection can be dire — everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia and premature death. Primary care physician and author of the new book Project UnLonely Dr. Jeremy Nobel offers tips ... Show More

17m 10s

Nov 2023

How the Loneliness Epidemic Affects Physical and Mental Health

There are far-reaching consequences of loneliness on physical and mental health, including heart disease, dementia and depression. With half of adults reporting loneliness, psychiatrist Andrew Hunt, MD, shares common causes – from technology to changes in social dynamics – and st ... Show More

24m 47s

Dec 2023

Feeling Lonely? Your Brain May Process The World Differently

The U.S. is in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. And for a lot of people, the feeling is even more pronounced during the holidays. In addition to its emotional impact, chronic loneliness and social isolation have some dramatic health consequences: increased risk of heart diseas ... Show More

15m 24s

Apr 2019

Loneliness—a social pain

Loneliness is a growing issue around the world, and a recent national survey reveals that 1 in 4 Australians are lonely. Research also shows that loneliness can have a profound impact not just on our mental health but on our physical health as well. In fact, it could be as bad fo ... Show More

28m 52s

Sep 2022

The Secret to Making Friends as an Adult

Loneliness is a far more common and far more serious problem than we think. It affects one in five Americans, and takes a toll on our bodies and minds. To thrive we need to several types of social interactions - both casual and more intimate. With the help of US Surgeon General ... Show More

32m 19s

Jun 2023

Lonely? You're not alone.

Today, a conversation with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on how loneliness is posing a profound public health threat in the United States.  Read more: <span style="co ... Show More

24m 6s

Feb 2022

You're Not Alone

Public health experts have been warning for years about a looming “loneliness epidemic” in the United States, with serious potential impacts on our mental and physical health. But what’s the cure? Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to loneliness expert Professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad about h ... Show More

22 m

Mar 2021

Reducing Loneliness by Lending a Hand

There’s tons of evidence that loneliness can have negative impacts on our mental and even physical health. But when it comes to interventions that reduce loneliness, there is far less research. Today on the podcast, we check out what one neighborhood in Brooklyn is doing to bring ... Show More

17m 41s

Sep 2023

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy On America’s Epidemic Of Loneliness

I think it’s safe to say that many people are suffering, not just from major public health concerns and economic hardship, but also from loneliness—the prevalence of which has skyrocketed in recent years. Studies indicate that about half of U.S. adults have reported experiencing ... Show More

1h 46m

Living in a Lonely World (SOP74)