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Speaking of Psychology

Speaking of Psychology

By: American Psychological Association
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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.2018, American Psychological Association Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science
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  • “Sharenting”: What happens when children's lives are shared online? With Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, PhD

    “Sharenting”: What happens when children's lives are shared online? With Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, PhD
    Jun 24 2026
    From ultrasound photos to graduation pictures, many parents share their children's lives online. For some families, these posts help maintain connections with friends and relatives or build supportive parenting communities. But what does it mean for children to grow up with a digital footprint that begins, in some cases, before they are even born? Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, PhD, discusses the psychology of "sharenting," the privacy and safety risks of sharing in the age of AI, and how families can balance connection and community with children's need for autonomy and control over their own stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Multisensory perception: How sight, sound and touch shape what we taste, with Charles Spence, PhD

    Multisensory perception: How sight, sound and touch shape what we taste, with Charles Spence, PhD
    Jun 17 2026
    Why does seafood taste better at the beach? Why are so many snacks crunchy? Can the color of a room or the music in the background change the way we experience what we eat and drink? Charles Spence, PhD, head of the Crossmodal Research Laboratory at the University of Oxford, discusses the science of multisensory perception and how our senses work together to shape flavor; why food is the ultimate multisensory experience; and how insights from this research can help people eat more mindfully and enjoy eating more fully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Why midlife may be your prime time, with Margie Lachman, PhD

    Why midlife may be your prime time, with Margie Lachman, PhD
    Jun 10 2026
    For many adults, midlife is a time of competing responsibilities: raising children, helping parents and managing careers, all while confronting their own aging. Yet psychologists increasingly see these years not as a period of crisis or decline but one of growth and opportunity. Margie Lachman, PhD, author of Primetime: A New Vision for Midlife, discusses the science of midlife, including why people often become more confident and resilient in middle age, how caring for others can be both stressful and rewarding, and why the choices we make in our 40s and 50s can have an outsized impact on our health and cognitive functioning later in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
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This gave me more of an insight into imposter syndrome, particularly in the discussion of the double implications for ethnic minorities and other cultural factors. Totally agree with the guest speakers' conclusion that working with a growth mindset in a culture of learning and owning up to mistakes as a learning exercise would benefit everyone.

Great discussion, very informative

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