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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.

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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.

    How to help kids navigate friendship, with Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

    How to help kids navigate friendship, with Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD

    It isn’t always easy to navigate the complicated social dynamics of elementary, middle or high school. Clinical psychologist and kids’ friendship expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, talks about how kids make and keep friends; how their understanding of friendship changes as they grow; why most kids are mean sometimes; and how to help kids navigate tough situations including arguments and friendship breakups.
    For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.

    • 44 min
    Bridging the generation gap at work, with Megan Gerhardt, PhD

    Bridging the generation gap at work, with Megan Gerhardt, PhD

    As Gen Z enters the workforce and older workers put off retirement, some workplaces may see five generations sharing an office -- from the Silent Generation all the way to Gen Z. Megan Gerhardt, PhD, of Miami University, talks about why it’s important to move past generational stereotypes, why age diversity is a strength, and what older and younger workers can learn from each other.
    For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.

    • 44 min
    Expressive writing can help your mental health, with James Pennebaker, PhD

    Expressive writing can help your mental health, with James Pennebaker, PhD

    Writing can be a powerful tool to help people work through challenges in their lives and improve their mental health. James Pennebaker, PhD, of the University of Texas at Austin, talks about why expressive writing can be good for mental health and how to try it. He also discusses his research on language use, and how analyzing the words that people use in their daily lives can offer insights into their emotions, motivations and personality.
    For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.

    • 44 min
    How music, memory and emotion are connected, with Elizabeth Margulis, PhD

    How music, memory and emotion are connected, with Elizabeth Margulis, PhD

    The right song can make us feel chills, help pull us out of a bad mood, or take us back in time to the first time we heard it. Elizabeth Margulis, PhD, director of the Music Cognition Lab at Princeton University, talks about how music, memory, emotion and imagination intertwine; why people are especially attached to music from their teen years; whether there’s any music that’s considered universally beautiful; why repetition is important in music; and why we so often get “earworms” stuck in our head.

    For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.

    • 39 min
    What’s going on inside your cat’s head? With Kristyn Vitale, PhD

    What’s going on inside your cat’s head? With Kristyn Vitale, PhD

    Cats have long had a reputation as standoffish pets, but many cat owners will tell you that the cat-human bond can run deep. Cat psychologist Kristyn Vitale, PhD, talks about new research on cats’ cognitive and social abilities; why cats really are as emotionally attached to us as we are to them; the best ways to enrich your cat’s life; and how to finally get your cat to stop scratching your couch.
    For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.

    • 30 min
    Designing cities to improve mental health, with Jenny Roe, PhD

    Designing cities to improve mental health, with Jenny Roe, PhD

    The world is an increasingly urban place, and with urban living comes traffic, noise, pollution and other hassles. But cities don’t have to wear us down. Jenny Roe, PhD, of University of Virginia, talks about how to design cities that support mental health and well-being with elements like access to nature and spaces that encourage community, how our physical environment affects our mental health and the importance of equity and access in city design.
    For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.

    • 29 min

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