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You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surpr ...
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Politics on the Couch

Larchmont Productions

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Rafael Behr examines how our minds respond to politics and how politicians mess with our minds. In each episode an expert from the world of politics, psychology, history or philosophy joins Raf on our 'couch' to discuss what's driving our political thought and behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chatting with incredible minds about the psychology of our everyday world. Join Paul Davies, behavioural psychologist, as chats with guests about the mechanisms of human behaviour and the motivations behind people’s actions.
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At The Psychology of Criminal and Antisocial Behaviour Podcast we do things a little differently. While other crime podcasts examine cases, we examine the “mechanics” behind criminal and antisocial behaviour. While cases will certainly be discussed, these will not be the central focus of our show. Rather than talking about what someone did, we will tell you why. Our audience is therefore anyone who is interested in a deep-dive into why criminals and victims do what they do. So join our hosts ...
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Unlocking Behaviour Change is a podcast delving into psychology and motivation. Join Professor Robert West, a world-leading behavioural scientist, and Jamie West, a writer and musician, as they explore the human mind with practical insights and a touch of humour. Whether you’re into psychology, behaviour science, or just want to understand yourself (and others) a little better, this podcast is for you. Check out our latest books: Energise: The Secrets Of Motivation: https://shorturl.at/bbA7y ...
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Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast

Dr Janine Cooper: Cognitive Psychologist, Neuroscientist, Neuropsychology researcher.

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The Everyday Neuro podcast series with Dr Janine Cooper provides knowledge and inspiration to everyone and anyone interested in the fascinating fields of neuroscience, neuropsychology and the human brain. Developed to incorporate information and interviews with experts in the field, the episodes cover a diverse range of topics from memory and cognition to mental health, wellbeing, trauma, and brain injury. Janine will guide you through the current research and help you to develop greater und ...
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The original data podcast. The Hub and Spoken podcast is a series of fascinating discussions with today's top data and business leaders from across the business world. The conversations explore how to add most value to organisations through the use of data and analytics, and how best to organise yourself to achieve that value. It talks about how to define and deliver data strategy, and the best way to return business value.
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BrainFuel

Ruth Dale

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BrainFuel – A Podcast for Health Leaders & Health Communicators Decoding health decisions with behavioural science, real-life stories, and mindfulness—fueling clarity and empathy for better decisions.
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The show about how to have a better relationship with your dog or cat. Get tips on dog training, dog behaviour, cat behaviour and training, learn about the science on dogs and cats, and find out which books we're reading (animal-related and more generally). Kind, humane, reward-based training methods only. Hosted by Zazie Todd PhD and Kristi Benson CTC of Companion Animal Psychology blog. Made in Canada.
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This is a podcast about deciphering human behavior and understanding why people do the things they do. I, Zach Elwood, talk with people from a wide range of fields about how they make sense of human behavior and psychology. I've talked to jury consultants, interrogation professionals, behavior researchers, sports analysts, professional poker players, to name a few. There are more than 135 episodes, many of them quite good (although some say I'm biased). To learn more, go to PeopleWhoReadPeop ...
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The 42courses Podcast Bite-sized brilliance from the world’s smartest minds. We make big ideas simple, useful, and often funny. Think behavioural science, creativity, business, and psychology...minus the boring bits.
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The B-Word

James Healy

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All organisations are fundamentally in the business of behaviour change. But how well does your organisation do it? In “The B-Word”, host James Healy explores how organisations can use a better understanding of human behaviour to address some of their most pressing challenges. Featuring leading figures from social and behavioural science discussing a diverse range of topics, the B-Word is a fascinating exploration of what it means to be human and how organisations can better understand and i ...
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Discussions about the science of nutrition, dietetics and health. The podcast that educates through nuanced conversations, exploring evidence and cultivating critical thinking. Hosted by Danny Lennon.
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Dead Code

Jared Norman

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The software industry has a short memory. It warps good ideas, quickly obfuscating their context and intent. Dead Code seeks to extract the good ideas from the chaos of modern software development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pitch Masters

Danny Fontaine

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The Pitch Masters Podcast is dedicated to helping you win more business. No matter how good your products or services are, without the right story, branding, and marketing, you might not get noticed. Danny Fontaine, AKA ’Pitch Guy’ interviews a master of pitching from industry in each episode and covers how behavioural science, psychology, storytelling, creative, and theatre all play huge roles in the success of your business.
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All the latest theories, research and thinking on the subjects that matter for your organisation in the fourth industrial revolution. Discover cutting-edge thought leadership from Warwick Business School's world leading faculty as we delve into the subjects that matter. We will cover behavioural science, finance, fintech, strategy, entrepreneurship, digital innovation, sustainability, healthcare and more.
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People Soup

People Soup

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More than ever the world of work is a heady mix of people, behaviour, events and challenges. When the blend is right it can be first-rate. Behavioural science & psychology has a lot to offer in terms of recipes, ingredients, seasoning, spices & utensils - welcome to People Soup.
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Sex Cells

Eliza Joy

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Eliza, with an academic background of Counselling and Behavioural Science, Sexology, Life Coaching and Relationship Counselling, talks all things sex, dating, relationships and culture in the modern world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Culture Science is a podcast about how team culture really works—and how to change it. Hosted by Anna, a behavioural science and culture consultant, and Andy, a strategist focused on systems and operations, each episode tackles a key question about team dynamics, norms, and behaviour. Grounded in real-world consulting experience and behavioural science, we go beyond theory to give you practical tools to understand, influence, and evolve your team’s culture—intentionally.
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It Starts with YOU

Vic O'Farrell

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What does it feel like to be on the receiving end of you? Join Vic O’Farrell, the Queen of Behaviours, as she explores the different behavioural styles and what makes us human. If you have ever struggled to get on with someone or if people in your life rub you up the wrong way, then this show is for you. Recognising, understanding and respecting our different personalities will help you better understand, not just others, but yourself.
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Truth, Lies and Work

Leanne Elliott, C. Psychol.

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Truth, Lies & Work is the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, the show has reached #2 in the UK Business Podcast Charts and consistently ranks as a Top 10 trending business podcast globally. With a unique blend of evidence-based insight and lived experience, Leanne and Al simplify the science of people and culture to help leaders attract, engage, and retain great t ...
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Mind + Behaviour with Ebere is a short-form podcast that makes complex psychological research accessible, meaningful, and human. Hosted by psychologist and educator Ebere, each episode breaks down powerful ideas about how we think, feel, relate, and grow—without the jargon. Whether you’re curious about love, motivation, relationships, self-development, identity, memory, attention, fashion, sustainability, or emotional and psychological wellbeing, this podcast invites you to pause, reflect, a ...
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Why do some marketing campaigns go viral, change behaviour, and drive real results—while others fall flat? Why It Works is the podcast that answers that question. Hosted by Matthew Wellington, and brought to you by Market Behaviorally, this show breaks down iconic marketing campaigns through the lens of behavioural science, behavioural economics, and behaviour analysis. Each episode explores: ✅ What the campaign did ✅ Why it resonated with people ✅ The behavioural principles driving its succ ...
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WGSN is the world's leading consumer trend forecaster. In this podcast we discuss the changing world and how industries will need to adapt. Each episode focuses on a single market, topic or trend as we unpack what businesses and individuals need to do to navigate the fast-changing world around us. Our expert trend forecasting combined with data science help you understand consumer behaviour and lifestyles, create products with confidence and trade at the right time.
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As a dog trainer with over 10 years experience, I know that all people want when they bring a dog into their lives is to have a happy dog. This podcast delves deep into how this can be achieved from picking the right puppy, to training it, to helping you understand that sometimes things go wrong and how to help your dog when they aren't so happy.
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Breaking Up With Binge Eating

Georgie Fear and the Confident Eaters Team

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Binge eating and emotional eating keep millions of people from living their best lives. If you're one of them, this podcast is for you. Hosts Georgie Fear, Christina Jodoin, and Maryclaire Brescia share insights and key lessons from their wildly successful Breaking Up With Binge Eating Coaching Program. Their methods integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, nutritional science and change psychology -- but what you'll notice is that it works and feels good. ...
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Thoughts on Record is the podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT) located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Each week we explore topics relevant to clinicians and mental health consumers from a cognitive behavioural perspective; however, if you’re generally interested in psychology, psychotherapy, evolutionary psychology, mental health, the brain, dynamics of human behaviour, creativity, wellness & performance then this podcast will certainly be of interest to you. ...
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Let's Talk About CBT

Dr Lucy Maddox

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Let's Talk About CBT is a podcast about cognitive behavioural therapy: what it is, what it's not and how it can be useful. Listen to experts in the field and people who have experienced CBT for themselves. A mix of interviews, myth-busting and CBT jargon explained, this accessible podcast is brought to you by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. www.babcp.com
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Biologize

Phil Richardson

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Dr Phil Richardson explores how to solve complex problems in strategy, innovation and change management using business models created from biological systems. Based on 3.8 billion years of evolution biological systems can provide a unique, if not counterintuitive way of thinking differently. The approach has been successfully used in product and service development, creating new ways of working, improving collaboration and delivering disruptive change.
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Welcome to How I’d Market It, the podcast where behavioural science meets creative strategy. Hosted by Matthew Wellington at Market Behaviourally, each episode takes a random product or service—from the everyday to the downright obscure—and breaks down exactly how we’d market it. Using psychology-backed tactics, real-world insights, and a dash of imagination, we build campaigns from scratch to show how behavioural thinking can power brilliant marketing. Whether you're a brand builder, creati ...
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I believe in words, they have a force and power, strong enough to change destinies. This Podcast features Original Thoughts from the 10 Books Authored by me. These books can be found on Amazon, Notion Press, Pothi & Kindle. My books featured are titled “Simple Perceptions”, “Nobody Speaks To Me”, “My Mirror”, “New Clouds”, “Open Windows”, “Tiny Pathways”, “Our Horizons”, “Wide Canvas”, “The Starburst” & “Rise Luminosity”. The words flow in this Podcast will help all Discover new Perspectives ...
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Alexandra Petrache from Behavioral Science and Me discusses the contact hypothesis with Nanon Wollenhaupt, an applied behavioral scientist. The conversation delves into the theory that structured, meaningful interactions between different groups can reduce bias and discrimination. They discuss the historical background of the hypothesis, its four k…
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I chat with Dr Paul Sacher about the state of AI within the behavioural sciences. Should we be scared how AI will be used or excited about the opportunities it opens for research and the application of psychology? Paul is an AI and Behavioural scientist, CEO of Sacher.ai, and a senior lecturer in AI and behavioural science in the Faculty of Medicin…
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The Whithorn Way follows an ancient pilgrim route from Glasgow to Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway. In this episode, we begin on the waterfront at Irvine looking at the unique remains of an automatic tide signalling apparatus - we learn more about it at the Scottish Maritime Museum. This is followed by a walk along Irvine beach which can only be d…
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DISC Profile: Red & Yellow (D&I) | In this episode of the "It Starts with YOU" podcast, host Vic O'Farrell welcomes guest Ben Wales for an in-depth conversation about self-awareness, personality styles, and the impact these have on personal and professional growth. Ben shares his journey from being a genuine rocket scientist and being a naturally a…
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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 29 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - In this episode you'll get to meet Dr David Gillanders who is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Edinburgh. His research programme explores psychological wellbeing in advanced illness, cancer, and pers…
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This week Robert and Jamie look at ‘C’ in the FACET framework: Comparing. Robert dispels a common myth about interviewing and also offers advice on the one thing you should always do at the end of every meeting . . . Want more? Check out our latest books: Energise: The Secrets Of Motivation: https://shorturl.at/bbA7y React: Harness Your Animal Brai…
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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace s…
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The idea that saturated fat might be harmful to our health has sparked controversy for decades. In recent years, counter-narratives have surged: suggesting that concerns over saturated fat were overblown, that LDL cholesterol doesn’t matter, or that the original diet-heart hypothesis has been debunked. These claims have become especially popular in…
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Create Tomorrow host Cassandra Napoli welcomes Lauren Scott-Harris to discuss how EARNT connects brands with social causes through volunteerism. Lauren emphasises how to leverage social consciousness in marketing to create meaningful connections between consumers and brands. As consumer interest in social good and the role of influencers evolve, La…
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As we take a summer break, we're replaying this fun and fantastic interview with Erica Beckwith of A Matter of Manners dog training about the benefits of tricks training for dogs and cats. We talked about: the benefits of tricks training how tricks training can help you love your pet even more how Erica got into training tricks Erica's favourite tr…
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Why do smart, capable women still freeze up when it comes to money? In this episode of the 42courses podcast, former CNN anchor and author of What’s Up with Women and Money, Alison Kosik, opens up about her own financial journey and why money talk still feels taboo for so many women.From cultural conditioning to salary shame, Alison tackles the myt…
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In this episode, we review the work of Amy Edmondson and the concept of Psychological Safety taking into account the brain science behind the now world famous approach to developing team productivity and cohesion through admitting mistakes. Find out more about the effects of Psychological Safety on the brain and ways to adopt a 'psychologically saf…
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Joshua Roman has been playing the cello everyday since he was three - but then on a concert tour he caught Covid. The illness wouldn't go away and sapped his ability to play the music he loves at the level he was used to. How can things like music help us feel better during tough times? And what can tough times teach us about appreciating and reapp…
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Send us a text In this powerful and compassionate episode, Kim is joined by Dr. Holly, a clinical psychologist and dog behaviourist who bridges the worlds of human therapy and canine behaviour. Together, they explore the deep emotional impact of living with a dog who struggles — from the guilt and grief owners often feel, to the embarrassment that …
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Australians know the devastation of bushfires all too well. So why would anyone deliberately light a fire? In this episode of Criminal Psychology, our new four-part series on unusual crimes and unusual minds, we're exploring the psychology of arson. Answering questions like, how does it relate to pyromania? What do we know about the profile of a ty…
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Mark visits a Moray estate to hear about the incredible rescue of 3 osprey chicks after wildfires raged through vast areas of the Highlands and neighbouring Moray Campaigner David Brown specialises in removing fishing debris from our beaches, Rachel pops along to Cairnbulg Harbour by Fraserburgh to find out about his ghost net campaign Mark visits …
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Send us a text In this episode, Kim and Carla dive deep into the misunderstood world of dog-human communication. From calming signals to awkward greetings and the “don’t put your hand in their face!” rule, they explore how many of our interactions with dogs are lost in translation. They draw insightful parallels between training dogs and young chil…
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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Thursday deep-dive with a workplac…
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Ever poured your heart into a health campaign only to see… crickets? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ruth dives into why clarity is the key to behaviour change — and why it’s so hard to find in a world of noise, deadlines, and overloaded brains (yes, yours too). We’re talking cognitive fatigue, irrational audiences, and the myth of "more info = …
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Josie Vallely - also known as Quinie - is a multi disciplinary artist based in Glasgow. She also loves horses and spends her free time exploring the Scottish countryside - mostly on foot - with her horse Maisie. Helen goes out for a walk with Josie and Maisie near Dumbarton and tunes into their slow approach to moving through the world.…
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Rafael Behr talks to Demos' CEO Polly Curtis about the urgent case for upgrading our democracy and repairing the broken relationship between citizen and state. The conversation is based around a new Demos paper (released 2nd July - link to follow) that sets out the challenges of the global democratic emergency and how this is threatening the politi…
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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 28 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - In this episode you'll get to meet Dr Anne Finucane, who is a Marie Curie Senior Research Fellow at The University of Edinburgh. It's the first of a three parter - next week we'll meet one of Anne's colleagues, Dr David Gillanders and then t…
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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals.Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace su…
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In this episode of Dead Code, Jared interviews Ivo Anjo, a Ruby performance expert at Datadog, about Ruby’s concurrency model and his work improving visibility into it. They discuss the Global VM Lock (GVL), which simplifies Ruby’s internals but hinders multithreading, and explore the promise and current limitations of M:N scheduling, now partially…
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Flexibility is a cardinal virtue in physical fitness, and according to political psychologist and neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod, it can be a cardinal virtue in our mental health, too. How she came to that conclusion and how common rigid thinking can be are themes explored in her new book, The Ideological Brain. “I think that from all the research tha…
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The AI hype train is moving at full throttle. Breathless headlines predict mass layoffs, the end of work as we know it, and a brave new world of intelligent machines. We've been here before. As far back as 1909, JM Keynes predicted that by 2030, technology would mean no-one worked more than 15 hours a week. In 1987, Robert Solow observed "you can s…
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To what extent can maternal nutrition during pregnancy influence a child’s later cognitive or behavioural development? While genetic and environmental factors are known to contribute to neurodevelopmental outcomes such as ADHD and autism, growing attention is being paid to the potential role of prenatal exposures, including dietary patterns. Yet, e…
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How do we assess options when making a decision? Continuing their exploration of the FACET framework, Robert and Jamie focus on A: Assessing. They talk about pros and cons analyses, pattern matching and muse on the value of a burnt Jimi Hendrix guitar . . . Want more? Check out our latest books: Energise: The Secrets Of Motivation: https://shorturl…
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Lili Taylor loves her acting career - but the emotional intensity of her work and the constant travel can take its toll. But Lili has found a way to relax and unwind - watching birds. As Lili explains in her new book Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing - if we stop to listen to birdsong or pause to watch their busy daily lives - we g…
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"What did you love in this Episode" Welcome to the 85th episode of this podcast. Today I am going to present 1 Original Thought from my book “Wide Canvas” for you to ponder upon. I will also discuss the perspectives and potential of this thought in helping us to make our life better. "Wide Canvas" book is one among the 10 books with thoughts presen…
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We have another excerpt from the teams Whithorn Way pilgrimage, this time Rachel meets Stuart Wilson and Brian Boyd from the Ancient Society of Kilwinning Archers and hears all about a very surprising annual event! Mark has a trip on a Loch Ness with Frida Newton as they celebrate Jacobite Cruisers 50th anniversary Rachel visits the Scottish Fisher…
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I talk to Barry Prizant, author of the popular book "Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism," about the often misunderstood world of autism. We explore the idea that many so-called “autistic behaviors” are actually meaningful responses to stress, overwhelm, or attempts to communicate—and that looking for the “deep why” behind people's beh…
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Send us a text In this episode, Kim and Carla dive into the booming world of online dog training. From initial scepticism to global reach, they explore how virtual consults and courses have changed the game—especially for behaviours like separation anxiety, reactivity, and resource guarding. They weigh up the pros and cons of online vs. in-person s…
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Why would any parent lie about their child's health? Or worse, intentionally make their child sick? In episode one of Criminal Psychology, our new four-part series on unusual crimes and unusual minds, we dive into a disorder that’s long been sensationalised in the media: Munchausen by Proxy – and ask: how do these parents get away with their lies? …
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