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There’s More to Flourishing Than Individual Tips
A new study suggests psychological tips aren’t enough. Policies need to address structural inequities so everyone can flourish.
Why Sad Songs Make You Feel Good
We listen to sad music when we want to reflect, belong, or experience beauty or nostalgia.
Stumbling Into the Next Stage of Your Pandemic Life
A therapist explores the psychology of coming back from the big pandemic pause.
What We Learned About Human Behavior from the Pandemic
Many COVID-19 policies backfired because governments didn't have enough trust in the goodness of their citizens.
Episode 79: How to Give Up a Grudge
What does it really take to forgive someone? And why should we do it? Our guest, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, tries a practice to let go…
Is Psychological Research Racially Biased?
Race is rarely discussed in psychology research, which is dominated by white scholars, a new study finds.
What Are the Solutions to Political Polarization?
Social psychology reveals what creates conflict among groups and how they can come together.