Exploring the concept of control in psychology, including its role in family violence. Understanding psychopathic behavior and manipulation techniques. Assessing and handling manipulative behavior. Challenging the negative perception of control and its importance in understanding human behavior.

Psychological research heavily relies on WEIRD societies, but this assumption may be wrong and skew the results. The podcast discusses the origins and traits of WEIRD societies, cultural differences in memory development, and how culture influences perceptual styles and everyday activities. It emphasizes the need for cross-cultural research in psychology.

This podcast explores topics such as the mind and brain connection, the hard problem of consciousness, the dynamic nature of brain networks, the intricacies of perception, and the brain as a prediction machine. It discusses how our brain constantly makes predictions and how prediction errors occur. It also delves into breakthroughs in mind and brain research.

Explore the power of scent as branding, the strong connection between smell and memory, and the impact of smell on emotions and environment. Discover how Cadillac created a modern scent to modernize their image and how scent branding can influence brand perception.

Dr. Alex Corb dispels misconceptions of depression as just feeling sad and explores the complexity of depression, including its manifestations, disruption in brain circuits, and the relationship with memory and pain. The podcast also discusses the power of decision-making and taking action to combat anxiety, the impact of gratitude on rewiring the brain, and the obstacles to creating an upward spiral in overcoming depression.

Explore the need to prioritize mental health, with discussions on athletic performance, the impact of the pandemic, and struggles with performance anxiety. Discover the positive effects of the Smiling Mind app, the connection between anxiety, decision-making, and gratitude, and the importance of refocusing on the positive for better mental health.

Explore the complexities of trust and first impressions. Learn about the impact of facial features and physical appearance on trustworthiness. Delve into the significance of trust in society and the crisis of trust in the pandemic. Discover how our perception of trust extends beyond facial cues to posture, movement, and visual cues. Understand the role of posture, movement, and visual cues in shaping trust assessments.

Tara Lal, a firefighter and mental health researcher, finds meaning in her brother's diaries after experiencing deep loss. She reflects on unspoken grief and discusses turning towards difficult emotions. The chapter also explores the concept of thriving through alignment with values and beliefs. Furthermore, it delves into the impact of suicide on firefighters and proposes strategies for prevention. Finally, it discusses taking a broader perspective on suicide prevention by addressing it as a mental health issue and changing the public narrative.

Patient Zero is a podcast that explores disease outbreaks, their origins and impacts. It covers topics such as natural disasters, devastating epidemics, shocking medical mysteries, and the new normal. The podcast delves into the concept of Patient Zero and raises questions about our current situation. It aims to shed light on the complexity of disease outbreaks and uncover international cover-ups.

Social dreamers around the world meet on Zoom to share dreams and gain insights during the COVID pandemic. Dreams reflect anticipation of catastrophe and experiences in lockdown. Social dreaming explores collective resonance. COVID impacts mental health with themes of anxiety and escapism. Social dreaming meetings address collective trauma and can diagnose organizational issues.