13 episodes

Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? Is it logical to carry a lucky charm? Why do long lists of questions hold our attention?

Welcome to Richard Wiseman’s On Your Mind, the podcast that aims to answer a thousand questions about the human mind. A magician, academic and author, Richard holds the UK’s only professorship in the public understanding of psychology. Together with science journalist Marnie Chesterton, they take on all manner of questions from the public, celebrities and each other, on everything from ghosts to laughter, dreaming to luck, sleep to memory. This fact-filled, irreverent, interactive podcast is the ultimate guide to the human psyche and provides listeners with an invaluable toolkit for successful living.

Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod

https://twitter.com/wisemanpod

CREDITS
Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton
Produced by Kate White
Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White
Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee
Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of http://www.epidemicsound.com

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Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? Is it logical to carry a lucky charm? Why do long lists of questions hold our attention?

Welcome to Richard Wiseman’s On Your Mind, the podcast that aims to answer a thousand questions about the human mind. A magician, academic and author, Richard holds the UK’s only professorship in the public understanding of psychology. Together with science journalist Marnie Chesterton, they take on all manner of questions from the public, celebrities and each other, on everything from ghosts to laughter, dreaming to luck, sleep to memory. This fact-filled, irreverent, interactive podcast is the ultimate guide to the human psyche and provides listeners with an invaluable toolkit for successful living.

Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod

https://twitter.com/wisemanpod

CREDITS
Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton
Produced by Kate White
Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White
Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee
Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of http://www.epidemicsound.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Dreams

    Dreams

    Richard and Marnie explore the science of why we dream, take a closer look at what dreams actually are, and reveal some of the common myths about dreaming.  

    Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod
     
    https://twitter.com/wisemanpod

    CREDITS
    Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton
    Produced by Kate White
    Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White
    Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee
    Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com 
    Mixed by Knights Audio 

    • 27 min
    Motivation

    Motivation

    Richard shares some game-changing strategies for how to improve motivation, reveals why we shouldn't rely on willpower, plus gives some top tips on how to overcome procrastination. 

    Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod
     
    https://twitter.com/wisemanpod

    CREDITS
    Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton
    Produced by Kate White
    Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White
    Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee
    Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
    Mixed by Knights Audio 

    • 25 min
    Myths

    Myths

    Do we really only use 10% of our brains? Can our dreams predict the future? Does subliminal advertising actually work? Join Richard and Marnie as they debunk some common psychological myths.

    • 25 min
    Magic

    Magic

    Richard reveals why psychology is vital to being a good magician, the dangers involved in big illusions, plus gives Joss Stone some surprising advice.

    • 30 min
    Happiness

    Happiness

    Join Richard and Marnie as they delve into the science of happiness and explore the power of positive psychology. Expect a whole host of mood-boosting tips and explore the relationship between living a meaningful life and happiness.

    • 28 min
    Memory

    Memory

    What is a memory? How are false memories created? And what every day tricks can we all use to improve our memories?

    • 32 min

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