How the Science of Habits Can Help Us Keep Our New Year’s Resolutions, with Wendy Wood, PhD| Listen on Anghami

Nov 19

When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD

For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxiety, disgust and rage. Heather Hansen, PhD, director of the Misophonia Research Network, talks about scientists’ evolving understanding of mi ... Show More

36m 35s

Nov 12

Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD

Over the past several years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the conversation around weight and obesity in the U.S. Rachel Goldman, PhD, talks about how GLP-1s work; the effects they can have on mental health; what questions to ask if you’re conside ... Show More

37m 21s

Nov 5

Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD

We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about common mistakes, including humblebragging and hiding our accomplishments; whether the rules of making a good impression are differ ... Show More

43m 3s

Jan 2021

The Science of Taste & How to Change a Habit for Good

In the search for love, you’ve probably heard claims that pheromones can make you more appealing. And some perfumes and colognes claim to have pheromones in them that will do the trick. This episode looks at those claims and whether they will really improve your love life. https: ... Show More

48m 52s

Dec 2022

SYSK Choice: How to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions & What Influences Our Preferences

Why do we yawn? You might think it is because we are tired or bored. However, according to some research, yawning has nothing to do with either of those things. This episode begins with a look at the real reason we yawn and why yawning is contagious. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/sto ... Show More

41m 37s

Jan 2023

SYSK Choice: What Influences How Food Tastes & How Habits Work

You’ve heard about pheromones, right? Supposedly they can make you more appealing. In fact, some perfumes and colognes claim to have pheromones in them that will give you more sex appeal. This episode looks at those claims and whether they can really improve your love life. https ... Show More

48m 41s

Dec 2021

How to Change Your Habits | Katy Milkman (May, 2021)

<p>We're almost at that time of year where we contemplate making New Year's resolutions. So we decided to rerun an episode about the blazingly obvious fact that creating healthy habits can be infernally difficult. But why? And what are the best strategies for getting around this? ... Show More

1h 8m

Aug 2021

Behavioral Scientist's Take on Accountability, Temptation Bundling & Creating Lasting Habits w/Katy Milkman Part 2 EP 1152

<p>Today's guest is Katy Milkman, who is an award-winning behavioral scientist and Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She hosts the popular behavioral economics podcast <a href="https://www.katymilkman.com/podcast" target="_blank">Choiceology</a>, ... Show More

56m 33s

Mar 2020

Eco-Anxiety and The Healing Power of Nature

Does our cultural move away from the natural world impact our mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing? Does it really change things in our brains, guts and our ability to heal? What does the science say? Our guest is the science journalist Lucy Jones – looking at the most recen ... Show More

41 m

Sep 2022

TMHS 616: How to Reprogram Your Brain to Make Healthy Choices

Creating a healthy lifestyle starts with consistently implementing healthier habits. For better or for worse, we all have habits that have been deeply engrained into our routines for years. Deciding to change a deep-rooted habit takes a great deal of introspection, accountability ... Show More

1h 32m

Feb 2015

10: How to change your habits

<p>Dr. Art Markman discusses tools, tips and tricks for editing our behaviors and achieving our goals. It’s an incredibly practical episode for those of us who want to lose that weight, write that book and change our lives. Topics include why we tend to fail with habit change, ho ... Show More

50m 56s

Jun 2020

How to Make Change in Life That Really Stick & The Dangers of Relying on Experts

People tend to like reruns. We like to watch old TV shows and movies over and over again, we often order the same meal at a restaurant that we have had before, we listen to the same songs over and over again. Why? This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.scientificame ... Show More

43m 39s

Aug 2020

SYSK Choice: The REAL Motives Behind Our Actions & How Modern Manners Work

So, what’s the deal with high fructose corn syrup? People talk about it a lot. Some say it is horrible for your health while others claim it is fine. But do you know what it actually is? Without stepping into the controversy, this episode begins with an explanation of what it is ... Show More

44m 27s

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