Speaking of Psychology

"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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Every guest on Speaking of Psychology

364 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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Martin Antony
Understanding and overcoming phobias, with Martin Antony, PhD · Jan 2023

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Mary Alvord
How to build kids’ resilience, with Mary Alvord, PhD · Feb 2026

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Mary E. Dozier
Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD · May 2025

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Megan Gerhardt
Bridging the generation gap at work, with Megan Gerhardt, PhD · Mar 2024

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Megan Gilligan

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Michael McDonell

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Michael Yeomans

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Mindy Shoss
Coping with job insecurity, with Mindy Shoss, PhD · Jun 2025

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Mo Wang
What does modern retirement look like? With Mo Wang, PhD · Mar 2023

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Molly Jameson
How to help with math anxiety, with Molly Jameson, PhD · Oct 2023

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Nathanael Fast
How to use AI ethically, with Nathanael Fast, PhD · Jan 2024

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Nicholas Rule
How accurate are our first impressions? With Nicholas Rule, PhD · Mar 2026

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Nicholas Turk-Browne
Why can’t you remember being a baby? With Nicholas Turk-Browne, PhD · Jul 2025

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Nick Camp
Bonus Episode: The Role of Body and Dash Cams in Policing with Nick Camp, PhD · Oct 2019

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Nicole Barnes
Beyond screen time: What makes educational technology effective, with Nicole Barnes, PhD · Oct 2026

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Pamela Dalton
Encore - Unlocking the mysteries of smell, our most underappreciated sense, with Pamela Dalton, PhD · 2 episodes

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Peter Hegarty
The history of LGBTQ psychology from Stonewall to now, with Peter Hegarty, PhD · Jun 2021

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Philip Gehrman
Rethinking sleep and mental health, with Philip Gehrman, PhD · Jul 2026

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Rachel V. Aaron
Understanding and treating chronic pain, with Rachel V. Aaron, PhD · Feb 2025

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Rachel Wood

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Rachel Wu
You can learn new things at any age, with Rachel Wu, PhD · Apr 2024

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Rajeev Ramchand

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Raymond Tafrate

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Rebecca Thurston
Hot flashes, heart health and hormones: Rethinking menopause, with Rebecca Thurston, PhD · Sep 2025

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Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster
What do we get from celebrity crushes? With Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster, PhD, and Karen Dill-Shackleford, PhD · Oct 2023

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Regan Gurung
How to learn better using psychology, with Regan Gurung, PhD, and John Dunlosky, PhD · Nov 2022

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Riana Elyse Anderson
Racism, racial discrimination and mental health, with Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD · May 2022

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Richard Slatcher
How close relationships keep us healthy and happy, with Richard Slatcher, PhD · Nov 2021

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Richard Stephens
The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD · Apr 2025

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Richard de Visser
Dry January: Why more people are taking a break from alcohol, with Richard de Visser, PhD · Jan 2025

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Robert Enright
The power of forgiving those who’ve hurt you, with Robert Enright, PhD · Jul 2023

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Robert Sellers
Why diversity matters, with Robert Sellers, PhD · Jan 2024

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Robert Zatorre
Why does music move us? With Robert Zatorre, PhD · Sep 2026

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Roberto Olivardia
Social media, looksmaxxing, and why men struggle with body image, with Roberto Olivardia, PhD · Jul 2026

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Robin Gurwitch
How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD · Sep 2025

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Robin Haight
Psychologically Sound Tips for Better Sleep with Robin Haight, PsyD · Mar 2020

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Ronald F. Levant
Men, masculinity and mental health, with Ronald F. Levant, EdD · Oct 2021

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Rowena Ng

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Roxane Cohen Silver
Twenty years after 9/11, what have we learned about collective trauma? With Roxane Cohen Silver, PhD · Sep 2021

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Russell Belk
What our possessions mean to us, with Russell Belk, PhD · Jan 2023

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Recent episodes

452 episodes from the feed, newest first.

Helping humans and wildlife coexist, with Suzanne MacDonald, PhD
with Suzanne MacDonald

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Why we complain and how to do it better, with Robin Kowalski, PhD
with Robin Kowalski

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Beyond screen time: What makes educational technology effective, with Nicole Barnes, PhD
with Nicole Barnes

Oct 2026
Are you a workaholic or just a hard worker? With Malissa Clark, PhD
with Malissa Clark

Oct 2026
Can envy be good for you? With Jens Lange, PhD, and Sara Protasi, PhD
with Jens Lange

Sep 2026
Are you burned out or ‘bored out’? With Lotta Harju, PhD, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD
with Lotta Harju

Sep 2026
The Science of Suicide Prevention, with Matthew Nock, PhD
with Matthew Nock

Sep 2026
Why does music move us? With Robert Zatorre, PhD
with Robert Zatorre

Sep 2026
How teaching and learning will change in the age of AI, with C. Edward Watson, PhD, and Beth Schwartz, PhD
with C. Edward Watson

Sep 2026
Why people cheat—and can relationships recover, with Galena Rhoades, PhD
with Galena Rhoades

Aug 2026
Encore: The psychology of sports fans, with Daniel Wann, PhD
with Daniel Wann

Aug 2026
Encore: Why psychopathy is more common than you think, with Abigail Marsh, PhD
with Abigail Marsh

Aug 2026
Encore: How living with secrets can harm you, with Michael Slepian, PhD
with Michael Slepian

Aug 2026
Encore: Why you should aim to be a “good enough” parent, with Tim Cavell, PhD, and Lauren Quetsch, PhD
with Tim Cavell

Jul 2026
AI “de-skilling”: What happens when we offload our work to AI? With Brooke Macnamara, PhD
with Brooke Macnamara

Jul 2026
Social media, looksmaxxing, and why men struggle with body image, with Roberto Olivardia, PhD
with Roberto Olivardia

Jul 2026
Rethinking sleep and mental health, with Philip Gehrman, PhD
with Philip Gehrman

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Why listening well is harder -- and more powerful -- than you think, with Guy Itzchakov, PhD
with Guy Itzchakov

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“Sharenting”: What happens when children's lives are shared online? With Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, PhD
with Keneisha Sinclair-McBride

Jun 2026
Multisensory perception: How sight, sound and touch shape what we taste, with Charles Spence, PhD
with Charles Spence

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Why midlife may be your prime time, with Margie Lachman, PhD
with Margie Lachman

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How children learn culture — and create it, with Dorsa Amir, PhD
with Dorsa Amir

Jun 2026
Introducing: Call to Mind
May 2026
How to feel more loved, with Harry Reis, PhD
with Harry Reis

May 2026
Why being ‘a little more social’ makes us happier than we expect, with Nicholas Epley, PhD
with Nicholas Epley

May 2026