Best eli Hansen Podcasts (2026)

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How will AI companions change our human relationships? With Ashleigh Golden, PsyD, and Rachel Wood, PhD 47:44

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What does it mean to have an AI boyfriend or girlfriend, or to turn to an AI friend for emotional support? Ashleigh Golden, PsyD, and Rachel Wood, PhD, discuss the rise of AI companions and how they may change our human relationships; the differences – and overlap – between AI companions and general chatbots; the role of psychologists in developing…

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Venusology (VENUS) with Vicki Hansen 1:11:06

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Gassy veils! Orange sunlight! Alien life? It’s the sole goddess of our solar system: Venus. And to tour us through her beauty is the charming and enthusiastic planetary geologist and Venusian expert Dr. Vickie Hansen, a Senior Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute. In what is sure to become an instant classic, Vickie will delight you with ta…

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Encore: The benefits of being bilingual, with Viorica Marian, PhD 45:47

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More than half the world’s population speaks more than one language. Viorica Marian, PhD, of Northwestern University, talks about why speaking multiple languages may have far-reaching cognitive benefits, how the bilingual brain processes language, and how the languages we speak shape the way we think and perceive the world. Originally aired March 1…

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Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 2 Encore with How to ADHD, Black Girl Lost Keys, Jahla Osborne + more 1:37:09

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Did Part 1 leave you informed and now you need a pep talk? Get ready for an absolute banger of an encore episode with 5 experts: René Brooks of BlackGirlLostKeys.com, TEDTalk speaker and How to ADHD YouTuber Jessica McCabe and neuroscientist Dr. Jahla Osborne of University of Michigan. What is it like to get diagnosed? How do you know which medicat…

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UKRAINE War as reported by War Correspondent MITZI PERDUE 33:58

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𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐢 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐮𝐞 is an award winning & has one of the most recognizable last names in the world thanks to being the widow of 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐮𝐞, the chicken magnate. She has written hundreds of articles for the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents, Psychology Today & her own newsletter chronicling her experiences of her trips to 𝐔𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 and the horror…

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Encore: Learning to embrace winter, with Kari Leibowitz, PhD 41:31

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Are you dreading the cold, dark months ahead? In Scandinavia, where the winters are among the coldest and darkest on earth, many people look forward to winter as a time of coziness, beauty, and rest. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz, PhD, author of How to Winter, talks about how cold weather and darkness affect our body and mind and what can we learn fr…

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Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1 Encore with Russell Barkley 1:40:25

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Focus. Productivity. Relationships. Distraction. Neurodiversity. How do you know if you have ADHD? How can you get others to understand your ADHD brain? What are your treatment options and how can they help? In this encore of our wildly popular Part 1 episode, we talk racing thoughts, brilliant brains and the causes and effects of Attention-Deficit…

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HOW NOT TO DIE by following the Science -- with Dr. Michael Greger 25:05

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𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠e𝐫 is the author of the instant & phenomenal NY Times Best Sellers 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐞, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭 & 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐠𝐞. Dr. Greger is the founder of 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬.𝐨𝐫𝐠, a science-based nonprofit charity committed to bringing the medical literature to you, breaking down the latest in evidence-based nutrition…

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Ornithorhynchology (PLATYPUSES) with Tahneal Hawke 1:09:28

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Duck bills. Beaver tails. Underground lairs. Eggs. Milk. Venom? A platypus has it all. Scholar, conservationist, and Ornithorhynchologist Dr. Tahneal Hawke is here to run through the baffling anatomy and answer all of our WHAT’S THE DEAL, WHAT EVEN *ARE* THEY questions, and chat about field work, evolution, how to spot a platypus, why you can’t hav…

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How competition drives our behavior, with Stephen Garcia, PhD 35:01

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From classrooms to boardrooms, from sports to social media, we’re constantly sizing ourselves up against other people -- and being sized up in return. Dr. Stephen Garcia discusses what drives some people to be extremely competitive in their work, in relationships and in life; which situations bring out the competitiveness in all of us; and how to h…

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Bonus Episode: Nutritional Microbiology (GUT HEALTH & DIET) with Miguel Freitas and Elaine Hsiao 48:21

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The microbiome is back! In 2018, we chatted with Dr. Elaine Hsiao - a UCLA microbiome researcher– and learned all about the hot cauldron of your guts. In this 2025 update bonus, we chat again with Dr. Hsiao to get updates on the last 7 years of her research. We also stop by White Plains, New York to hang out with Dr. Miguel Freitas, lead nutritiona…

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The Ownership Mindset: Transforming Your Life & Leadership 32:12

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Kerry Siggins overcame tremendous challenges, including a cocaine addiction, and yet despite that setback, succeeded in business all the way to being a finalist for Colorado’s CEO of the year. She is theauthor of the book: The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life & Leadership. We discuss: -How was it like growing up -What kind o…

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What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD 51:18

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It’s December, which means it’s peak season for charitable donations. But how do you decide which organizations to support? Joshua Greene, PhD, discusses how people make moral choices and the implications for where they donate their money; how people can donate using their head and their heart; and how moral psychology can offer avenues to help peo…

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Astrobromatology (SPACE FOOD) with Maggie Coblentz 1:11:05

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Dehydrated eggs. Airborne tortillas. Pouches of chicken. Tang. Work up an appetite for space food with artist, designer and Astrobromatologist, Maggie Coblentz. She shares how the intersection of design and science led her skyward, doing experiments on zero G flights, and shipping miso into space. We also talk Martian gardening, stinky roommates, b…

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Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD 41:08

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In an age of increasing distractions, researchers have found that spending time in nature can be an antidote that helps us restore our focus and attention. Marc Berman, PhD, talks about why natural environments are “softly fascinating” and why that’s beneficial for the brain; why even cold, rainy walks can be good for you; whether bringing nature i…

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Pteridology (FERNS) with Fay-Wei Li 1:03:33

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Fronds. Forest dwellers. Spores. Houseplants. Queer icons. We’ve got ferns. The charming and hilarious professor and author of “Ferns: Lessons in Survival from Earth’s Most Adaptable Plants,” Dr. Fay-Wei Li, tells me all about fern evolution, what ferns not to have in your house, the most expensive ferns, the tastiest ferns, mathematical mysteries,…

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NEW 2025 Interview: Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) Part 2 with Dirk Moses 1:11:40

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Note: if you haven’t already heard it, please start with our original, May 2024 episode with Dr. Moses: Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) Part 1 A lot has happened since then, and author, scholar and genocide expert Dr. Dirk Moses was kind enough to return for a 2025 episode. We cover how public and legal sentiment has changed since our first episo…

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How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD 26:40

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Studies have shown that gratitude can help us cope with challenges and is good for our relationships and our health. But figuring out how to foster gratitude in kids isn't always easy or obvious. Andrea Hussong, PhD, talks about why gratitude matters; how to help kids feel thankful, recognize generosity and think about others; and how to respond pr…

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When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD 36:35

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For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxiety, disgust and rage. Heather Hansen, PhD, director of the Misophonia Research Network, talks about scientists’ evolving understanding of misophonia; what’s happening in the brain when someone hears a trigger s…

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Bisonology (BUFFALO) Encore with various bisonologists 1:30:07

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Bison bison! Not just something to holler into the sky, but also the scientific name for North America's majestic wild bovines. In this encore, we explore a beast that once roamed the plains in the tens of millions. What's up with their humps? On what occasion do they wear capes? What noises do they make? How many are out there? What are the best w…

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Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 2 with R. J. Gutiérrez 1:11:12

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We’re back with Dr. R.J. “Rocky” Gutiérrez to answer listeners’ questions on owls. How much wisdom lies behind those big, immovable eyes? Are owls good or bad omens? What’s their proclivity for snatching hats? Is The Staircase owl theory plausible? Is it ok to hoot back at them? What do you mean one of their toes is reversible? This episode’s got t…

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Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD 37:21

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Over the past several years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the conversation around weight and obesity in the U.S. Rachel Goldman, PhD, talks about how GLP-1s work; the effects they can have on mental health; what questions to ask if you’re considering trying these medications; how weight loss can shift people's rela…

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Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD 43:03

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We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about common mistakes, including humblebragging and hiding our accomplishments; whether the rules of making a good impression are different on social media; and how to “brag wisely” by sharing your journey …

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Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 1 with R.J. Gutiérrez 55:22

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OWLS. FINALLY. In no particular order: what’s up with their eyes, legs, hoots, feathers, silent flight, nests, folklore, necks, barfs, conservation status, and omens? Go take a walk or sit on a porch in the dusk and make friends with Rocky. Dr. R.J. “Rocky” Gutiérrez is a celebrated researcher, Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota, a l…

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Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD 36:49

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Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking are relatively common but remain stigmatized and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD, and Clare Mackay, PhD, talk about why these behaviors occur and how they relate to grooming and emotion regulation; how living with BFRBs affects people’s lives and ment…

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Historical Toxicology (OLD TIMEY POISONS) with Deborah Blum 1:14:13

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Metal poisons. Odorless ones. Toxic plants. Iocane powder, arsenic, old lace, poisons as self-defense, black mirrors, Aqua Tofanas, movie myths, and the start of testing for that which ails or kills you: we’ve got Historical Toxicology with Pulitzer Prize-winning science author & chemistry connoisseur Deborah Blum. She wrote the beloved “Poisoner's…

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Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD 37:23

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Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find themselves.’ Andrew Stevenson, PhD, author of “The Psychologyof Travel,” talks about whether travel makes us happier, how technology and social media are changing the experience of travel, why we get post-vaca…

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How will AI companions change our human relationships? With Ashleigh Golden, PsyD, and Rachel Wood, PhD 47:44

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Venusology (VENUS) with Vicki Hansen 1:11:06

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Encore: The benefits of being bilingual, with Viorica Marian, PhD 45:47

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Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 2 Encore with How to ADHD, Black Girl Lost Keys, Jahla Osborne + more 1:37:09

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UKRAINE War as reported by War Correspondent MITZI PERDUE 33:58

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Encore: Learning to embrace winter, with Kari Leibowitz, PhD 41:31

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Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1 Encore with Russell Barkley 1:40:25

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HOW NOT TO DIE by following the Science -- with Dr. Michael Greger 25:05

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Ornithorhynchology (PLATYPUSES) with Tahneal Hawke 1:09:28

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How competition drives our behavior, with Stephen Garcia, PhD 35:01

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Bonus Episode: Nutritional Microbiology (GUT HEALTH & DIET) with Miguel Freitas and Elaine Hsiao 48:21

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The Ownership Mindset: Transforming Your Life & Leadership 32:12

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What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD 51:18

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Astrobromatology (SPACE FOOD) with Maggie Coblentz 1:11:05

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Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD 41:08

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Pteridology (FERNS) with Fay-Wei Li 1:03:33

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NEW 2025 Interview: Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) Part 2 with Dirk Moses 1:11:40

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How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD 26:40

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When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD 36:35

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Bisonology (BUFFALO) Encore with various bisonologists 1:30:07

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Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 2 with R. J. Gutiérrez 1:11:12

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Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD 37:21

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Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD 43:03

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Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 1 with R.J. Gutiérrez 55:22

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Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD 36:49

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Historical Toxicology (OLD TIMEY POISONS) with Deborah Blum 1:14:13

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Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD 37:23