Best Humanbehaviour Podcasts (2025)

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Dating After a Difficult Ending | The Human Petri Dish 43:45

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Dating After a Difficult Ending | The Human Petri Dish What happens when love leaves a mark? In this heartfelt episode of The Human Petri Dish, Andrew Boyton and relationship coach Mila Smith explore what it really means to date after a difficult ending. Whether you’re freshly single, still healing, or wondering if you’re ready to open your heart a…

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Why do I bite my nails? 14:56

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Many of us will be familiar with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), perhaps without even realising it. Such behaviours - which include hair-pulling, nail biting and skin picking - can not only cause physical harm, but also often bring feelings of shame. Because of this, open discussion around BFRBs has been limited. In this episode of The …

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Is your Date Toxic ? Or, are you the problem? 52:25

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Is Your Date Toxic? Or, Are You the Problem? Welcome to The Relationship Lab: In this episode of The Human Petri Dish, host Andrew Boyton is joined by relationship coach Mila Smith and puts the microscope on dating dynamics. Are your romantic choices toxic, or is it you? Together, we explore dating behaviours, red flags, and boundaries in the messy…

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Red Flags or Green Flags | Dating coach explains flags 52:33

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Red Flags or Green Flags | Dating Coach Mila Smith Explains Flags Welcome to the Lab! Welcome to The Human Petri Dish, where we stir up the science of relationships with a splash of humour and a pinch of wisdom! Join your host, Andrew Boyton, as he chats with the delightful relationship coach, Mila Smith. In this episode, we dive into the colourful…

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Get ready to date | Dating Coach Mila Smith explains first steps 46:39

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Exploring the Whimsical World of Dating | Mila Smith & Andrew Boyton Welcome to the Lab! Join the delightful duo, Mila Smith and Andrew Boyton, as they dive into the whimsical world of dating and relationships! In this episode, we unravel the mysteries of love, from the art of self-discovery to the magic of finding your perfect match. With a sprink…

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Ready to Date? | Dating Coach Mila Smith Gives Advice 51:57

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Ready to Date? | Dating Coach Mila Smith Gives Advice Welcome to the Lab! Get ready to dive into the delightful chaos of love with relationship expert Mila Smith and your ever-curious host, Andrew Boyton! In this episode, we unravel the tangled web of romance, exploring why finding "the one" might just be a myth and how emotional baggage can be you…

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Building Relationships | Digital Communications and Reciprocity 31:49

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Join Jericho and Āndrew as they explore the vital role of reciprocity in digital communication. In this episode, they delve into how the balance of give-and-take shapes our interactions, especially through text. Discover the importance of maintaining positive intent and understanding in relationships, even when faced with the challenges of read rec…

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Ending Relationships | Good Endings 30:16

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In this episode of Jericho & Āndrew, we delve into the complexities of ending professional relationships. Jericho and Āndrew explore the often overlooked importance of saying goodbye in a business context, discussing how organisations can improve their exit processes to maintain positive legacies and relationships. They emphasise the need for human…

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Ending Relationships | Finding Health and Purpose 1:26:54

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In this episode, Jericho and Āndrew delve into the complexities of relationships, exploring themes of self-worth, purpose, and the critical role relationships play in our lives. They discuss the importance of intentionality in relationships, the concept of connected autonomy, and how understanding the purpose of a relationship can lead to healthier…

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Building Relationships | Beginnings and Endings 1:15:42

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In this thought-provoking episode, Jericho and Andrew delve into the complexities of human relationships and the R model, exploring themes of endings, beginnings, and the critical role of relationships in our lives. They discuss the impact of past experiences on our present and future, the importance of relationship awareness, and the challenges of…

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Building Leadership | Understanding Quiet Cracking 1:17:48

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By The Relationship Lab

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Building Relationships | Essence of Self Part 2 1:21:11

2M ago1:21:11

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In this engaging episode, Jericho and Āndrew delve into the intricacies of the R-Model, exploring its application in understanding self-awareness and relationships. They discuss how the R-Model can be used to navigate different worldviews and the effects of isolation on personal development. Through insightful dialogue, they encourage listeners to …

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Building Relationships | Essence of Self Part 1 1:30:53

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In this episode of "The Human Petri Dish," hosts Jericho and Āndrew delve into the intricate dynamics of identity and essence. They explore the R-Model's insights into human relationships, discussing how understanding the essence of self can enhance personal and professional interactions. From the significance of psychological safety in the workpla…

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Gen Z and the new rules of work with Adam Jacobs 32:47

2M ago32:47

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Today, we’re diving into what the next generation of talent actually wants from work - and what employers can do about it. Adam Jacobs, Co-founder and CEO of Hatch, returns to Change Happens to unpack fresh insights from Hatch’s latest Hotlist research: why ’security‘ is the headline for 2025, how Gen Z views AI as an accelerant (not a threat), and…

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Building Relationships | Accepting Your Vital-Base | Exploring Motivations and Desires 1:17:33

2M ago1:17:33

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This week, Jericho and Drew dive headfirst into the messy, fascinating experiment we all live inside: human relationships. 💥 They’ll play with three big ideas: Confidence — what it really takes to show up boldly with another person. The Vital-Base — the foundation of who we are and why ignoring it makes everything wobble and unstable. Motivations &…

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Building Relationships | Behind Closed Doors 1 18:39

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Jericho and Drew Behind Closed Doors 1By The Relationship Lab

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Building Relationships | Exploring ChatBots | Phantasy and Phantoms with AI 1:18:27

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Do Relationships Exist? | The Phantasy with a Phantom of AIBy The Relationship Lab

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Building Relationships | Quiet Cracking 1:17:48

2M ago1:17:48

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Welcome to The Human Petri Dish — the space where we put human behavior, relationships, and culture under the microscope. In today’s episode, we’re exploring Quiet Cracking: what it is, why it’s happening, and what can be done about it. You’ve probably heard of burnout, quiet quitting, or even moral injury — but “quiet cracking” is something differ…

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Trust and Relationships, Part 1: Where To Place Trust 1:18:19

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Part 1 | Building Trust-in or Trust-on Relationships? In this episode of The Human Petri Dish, Drew and Jericho take another close look at the building blocks of human connection. This time, the experiment is trust. Do we build relationships on trust, as if it’s the foundation stone? Or do we build relationships designed to hold trust — flexible en…

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Building Relationships | Are They Real? Part 3 1:06:27

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Virtual Relationships | Are They Real? This was a question from Ali. We hope we answered it. If you have any questions for us to discuss please join our listeners room in The Relationship Lab. https://chat.whatsapp.com/EmlWL03ItBq2AYRJDhcDUtBy The Relationship Lab

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Building Relationships | Are They Real? Part 2 1:07:23

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Virtual Relationships — Are Relationships Real? Part 2: Do They Exist in Time? Welcome to the Lab… and Today: In this episode of The Human Petri Dish, we don our goggles and drop the petri‑dish lid on the question: Can a relationship exist in time — especially when it’s digital? Hosted by Andrew Boyton (leadership theorist, relational researcher, p…

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Building Relationships | Are They Real? Part 1 55:52

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Trust and Relationships, Part 1: Where To Place Trust Welcome to the Lab! In this episode of The Human Petri Dish, host Andrew Boyton dives into the sticky world of trust. Not all trust is the same, are you trusting someone to care (trust-in) or just to get the job done (trust-on)? Knowing the difference could change your relationships forever. Dis…

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Unlocking the future of AI with Microsoft’s Tim Allen and Sarah Carney 32:16

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Generative AI has sparked excitement, fear, and a whole lot of uncertainty. Are we on the cusp of a new industrial revolution - or stuck in a national holding pattern? In this episode of Change Happens, Jenelle sits down with two of Microsoft Australia’s top AI leaders: Sarah Carney, National Chief Technology Officer, and Tim Allen, National Skills…

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Building Relationships | Trust 1:28:13

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Join us as we delve into the power of raw, open conversations in this cross-continental dialogue between friends. From Leamington Spa in the UK to Indianapolis, USA, we explore the intricacies of human relationships, authenticity, and the concept of the 'R model'. Discover how recording these candid discussions not only helps in modeling relationsh…

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Building Relationships | Reciprocation 44:25

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“Welcome to The Human Petri Dish — the space where ideas grow, mutate, and sometimes become something unexpected.In today’s episode, we drop our culture into a mix of Reciprocation and AI. Drew brings his model of contracting into the dish, and Jericho steps in to confront, challenge, and play with it. Together, they swirl around the question of es…

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Building Relationships | Sustainable Healthy Relationships 1:03:57

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LinkedIn Post and R-Model FeedbackBy The Relationship Lab

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How do you find a theoretical particle? 12:15

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How do you detect a particle that emits no light - in other words, something invisible? This is the intriguing challenge faced by scientists hunting for 'dark matter'. In our series finale, we talk to Elizabeth Bloomfield from Oxford's Department of Physics about dark matter, how we know it exists, and why her research is taking her deep beneath a …

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Is there a better way to screen blood? 14:52

4M ago14:52

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What's the best gift you can give? To the millions of people whose lives have been saved by complete strangers, the answer would be simple: blood. But what exactly happens when blood has been donated, and how do we know it is safe? We chat to Dr Richard Mayne from Oxford's Experimental Medicine Division about genomics, Next-Generation Sequencing, b…

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How does Ozempic actually work? 13:20

5M ago13:20

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Whether you've been served an advert for it, or just heard about it in the media, it's likely that 'Ozempic' isn't a totally unfamiliar word. Now often associated with weight-loss, Ozempic is actually the brand name for a drug used to treat diabetes. So what exactly is it, how does it work, and is it safe? We chat to diabetes and endocrinology (hor…

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Why does a stranger's phone noise annoy me? 16:39

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We've all been there...you're on the train, maybe tired after a long day, and all you can hear is one side of a fellow passenger's not-too-interesting phone conversation. Or worse, their choice of music, made tinny and monotonous by the awkward angle of their phone speaker. It's irritating, sure, but for some people it goes beyond mild annoyance, i…

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What's the origin of water on Earth? 14:31

6M ago14:31

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With more than 70% of its surface covered in water, Earth is rightly known as the "blue planet". But where did this water - so essential to life - originate? While some theories suggest that hydrogen was delivered to Earth from space via asteroids, new research indicates that the building blocks for water may have been present on our planet all alo…

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How can robots investigate underwater volcanoes? 13:56

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What do you do when the subject of your research lies deep beneath the waves? Send down an underwater robot, of course! We chat to volcanologist Sofia Della Sala about her recent fieldwork expedition to Santorini, where she used a Remotely Operated Vehicle, or ROV, to search for hydrothermal vents in the Aegean Sea. These vents - which are like hot…