60 episodes

Let's get psychology out of the lab and into the streets. Join hosts Tania Luna (psychology researcher) and Brian Luna (total layperson) as they turn fascinating research into practical tips for getting better at being human.

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    • Science
    • 4.9 • 46 Ratings

Let's get psychology out of the lab and into the streets. Join hosts Tania Luna (psychology researcher) and Brian Luna (total layperson) as they turn fascinating research into practical tips for getting better at being human.

    Taste & Flavor Psychology: Food for thought

    Taste & Flavor Psychology: Food for thought

    The next episode in our exploration of the human senses: this time we dig into the psychology of taste. We discuss neurogastronomy, how emotions and sensations impact flavor, comfort foods, super tasters,  picky eaters, food aversions, and Brian's stance on the best sodas.

    Let's chew on this topic together:
    Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast 
    Twitter: @talkpsych2me 
    Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com 

    Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna 
    Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings

    • 52 min
    [RERUN] Melancholy: The uplifting psychology of sadness

    [RERUN] Melancholy: The uplifting psychology of sadness

    Lots of sad things are happening in our lives right now and in the lives of many people we love. So this week, we're replaying our 2020 episode on the psychology of melancholy. 

     For mental health support please call SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 

    Talk psych to us:
    Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast 
    Twitter: @talkpsych2me 
    Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com 

    Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna 
    Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings

    • 35 min
    Touch Psychology: Our most hands-on research

    Touch Psychology: Our most hands-on research

    Over the next few episodes, we'll be talking about the psychology of our senses. 

    On this episode, we touch on the surprising psychology of touch: how it impacts our communication, associations, relationships, influence, and wellbeing. 

    Keep in touch!
    Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast 
    Twitter: @talkpsych2me 
    Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com 

    Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna 
    Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings

    • 49 min
    Smell & Odor Psychology: The nose knows

    Smell & Odor Psychology: The nose knows

    Over the next few episodes, we'll be talking about the psychology of our senses. This week, we're stopping to admire and explore the little-known psychology of smell, including: smell evolution, odor evaluation, smell and memory, social odors, olfactory dysfunction, and the world's worst scent.

    Let us nose what you think!
    Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast 
    Twitter: @talkpsych2me 
    Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com 

    Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna 
    Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings

    • 56 min
    [RERUN] Aging: Water other people's tulips

    [RERUN] Aging: Water other people's tulips

    Tania's birthday is this week, so we're rerunning our episode on the psychology of age and aging.

    Does being slightly older or slightly younger than your classmates in school impact you later in life? (Spoiler alert: yes!) What are some of the benefits of aging? And what advice do older adults have that we should all pay attention to today?

    Talk psych to us:
    Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast 
    Twitter: @talkpsych2me 
    Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com 

    Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna 
    Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings

    • 39 min
    Cold & Flu Psychology: Nothing to sneeze at

    Cold & Flu Psychology: Nothing to sneeze at

    In honor of Brian’s sniffles, we’re exploring the psychology of “sickness behavior.” What are the psychological symptoms of colds and flus? What makes some of us more susceptible to sickness than others? And is it possible that our germs are controlling our actions?

    Cough up your questions:
    Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast 
    Twitter: @talkpsych2me 
    Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com 

    Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna 
    Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

AP teacher life ,

Love this podcast!

Sweet and funny and informative. I find myself talking about things I’ve learned in this podcast at home, in my psych classes, and with my friends. You will not regret listening to this!

stinasweetie ,

Please don’t interrupt

Great content, but they interrupt each other a lot where it seems like we don’t get the content we want or IDs not being taken seriously. Joking is fine, but here it’s too much and takes away from the excellent content!

HTO41 ,

Content good. Delivery, meh.

This would be fascinating if the male host didn’t laugh the entire time. The content is good, but I couldn’t get through it - too distracting.

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