Best Kim Irene Sarah Podcasts (2025)

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Time going too fast? How to slow it down, with Ruth Ogden, PhD 36:39

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Why does time fly when you’re having fun – and slow to a crawlwhen you’re not? Ruth Ogden, PhD, talks about how our experiences and emotions influence our sense of time, why time seems to go by faster as we get older, why changing to daylight saving time feels so disruptive and why the COVID-19 pandemic did strange things to many people’s sense of …

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Building resilience in the face of adversity, with George Bonanno, PhD 36:20

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No one gets through life without encountering adversity. But many people survive terrible things without lasting trauma. George Bonanno, PhD, talks about how humans cope with extreme life events, the factors that lead to resilience in the face of adversity, and how cultivating cognitive flexibility can help us handle difficult times. Learn more abo…

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Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD 31:18

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Hoarding disorder affects about 2 percent of the population and is more common among older adults. Psychologist Mary E. Dozier, PhD, talks about the causes of hoarding disorder, its links to other mental health disorders, why many people who hoard are highly altruistic, and how a values-based intervention can help them – and others who struggle wit…

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When Detroit Played the Numbers, with Felicia B. George 22:17

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Felicia B. George is a native Detroiter who loves Detroit history and culture. She earned her doctorate in anthropology from Wayne State University, where she is now an adjunct professor. Her recent book, When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling’s History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City, was released by Wayne State University Press in 2024 a…

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How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD 42:11

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Girls begin receiving messages that will shape their body image as young as preschool. Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, author of “Beyond Body Positivity: A Mother's Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image,” talk about how kids understand body image from early childhood through the tween years and why pare…

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What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD 39:43

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The word “extremist” might call up images of violence or terrorism. But extreme behaviors are all around us and can be a force for good as well as destruction. Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD, talk about what drives people to extreme behaviors, whether there’s an “extremist personality,” how social media drives extremism and whethe…

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Limbo Moon with Peter Hrastovec 26:50

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Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Peter Hrastovec is the author of three books of poetry, In Lieu of Flowers, Sidelines and There Will Be Fish, which we covered on a podcast episode in May of 2022. Peter is the current Poet Laureate of Windsor, and he has contributed to several anthologies, most recently, Where the Map Begins. Limbo Moon is his …

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Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD 26:44

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Pain, sadness, joy, awe – under the right circumstances, any of these emotions can bring on tears. Lauren Bylsma, PhD, talks about why crying evolved, the psychological and social purposes of tears, why some people cry more easily than others, and whether having a good cry can make you feel better when you’re sad. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Meat and morality: Will people eat lab-grown meat? With Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD 37:39

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Advocates of cultured meat say that it could help solve many environmental and animal welfare problems. But psychologists have found that some consumers say they’d be reluctant to try it. Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD, discuss the psychological factors at play when people consider eating lab-grown meat -- and meat in general -- and ho…

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Marty Gervais THE SKY ABOVE 37:27

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Marty Gervais is perhaps the most well-known figure in the Windsor writing community. He is an award-winning Canadian journalist, poet, playwright, historian photographer and editor. He won Toronto’s Harbourfront Festival Prize for his contributions to Canadian letters and to emerging writers, and he was awarded the Milton Acorn People’s Poetry Awa…

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The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD 33:18

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What’s your first reaction when someone cuts you off in traffic or you stub your toe? Do you let out a choice word or two? Richard Stephens, PhD, talks about the psychology of swearing, including his research on why swearing can increase people’s pain tolerance and strength during stressful or painful moments; how swearing is processed in the brain…

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Keeping your brain healthy as you age, with Vonetta Dotson, PhD 40:41

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What are the most important things you can do to reduce the risk of dementia and keep your brain healthy as you grow older? Neuropsychologist Vonetta Dotson, PhD, talks about what a healthy brain looks like; why you’re never too young – or old – to think about brain health; why physical activity, mental activity, and social engagement are all key; …

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The rise of ‘therapy speak,’ with Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Erin Parks, PhD 34:41

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Do you think your ex is probably a narcissist? Do you worry that your boss is gaslighting you? In recent years, these words and others have entered the vocabularies of millions of Americans. Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Dr. Erin Parks, PhD, discuss the rise of “therapy speak,” what psychologists and other mental health professionals think a…

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Understanding paranoia and extreme mistrust, with Daniel Freeman, PhD 33:53

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For years, paranoia was seen a symptom of severe mental illness only. But in recent decades, some psychologists have begun to think about it differently. Daniel Freeman, PhD, author of “Paranoia: A Journey Into Extreme Mistrust and Anxiety,” discusses his research on the links between paranoia and other forms of mistrust and anxiety; why paranoid t…

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Email, Slack, Zoom and text: How to master virtual communication, with Andrew Brodsky, PhD 38:26

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Between email, Zoom, Slack, and just walking down the hall, workplaces these days offer people more ways than ever to communicate with their virtual -- and in-person -- colleagues. Andrew Brodsky, PhD, author of “Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication,” discusses the best ways to use all these modes of communication; the advantages a…

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Dearborn with Ghassan Zeineddine 37:58

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Ghassan Zeineddine was born in Washington, DC, and raised in the Middle East. He is an assistant professor of creative writing at Oberlin College, and co-editor of the creative nonfiction anthology Hadha Baladuna: Arab American Narratives of Boundary and Belonging. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Ohio. His book of short stories, Dearbor…

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Mind over Mars: The psychology of space exploration, with Suzanne Bell, PhD 42:05

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Astronauts on a future mission to Mars will face many challenges, including three years in a tiny spacecraft and a Mars habitat, with just a few other crew members and a 22-minute delay for any communication back to Earth. Psychologist Suzanne Bell, PhD, head of NASA’s Behavioral Health and Performance Lab, talks about the human challenges of long-…

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Why are more adults being diagnosed with ADHD? With Russell Ramsay, PhD 41:01

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For many years, ADHD was seen as a disorder of childhood. But in recent years, an increasing number of adults have been diagnosed with it as well. Clinician and researcher Russell Ramsay, PhD, discusses what’s driving the rise in adult diagnoses, what ADHD looks like in adults, how it affects people’s lives – including their work, relationships and…

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Yuck! What disgusts us and why, with Paul Rozin, PhD 34:40

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“Disgusting” is a flexible word – it could describe everything from a putrid smell to your least-favorite food to a behavior you find immoral. But what does it really mean to be disgusted? Paul Rozin, PhD, talks about where disgust comes from, why some people are more easily disgusted than others, universal triggers of disgust, why the foods we con…

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How to say ‘no’: The power of defiance, with Sunita Sah, PhD 39:12

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How often do you “go along to get along,” or say yes when you really want to say no? Organizational psychologist Sunita Sah, PhD, author of “Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes,” talks about why it can be so hard to speak up and and how can you strengthen your resolve and ability to say no when the situation calls for it. Learn more a…

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The Forest King's Daughter with Elly Blake 29:23

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Elly Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood Saga. After earning a BA in English literature, she has worked as a project manager, customs clerk, graphic designer, reporter for a local business magazine, and library assistant. She lives in Southwestern Ontario with her husband and kids. Her latest book is The Forest King's D…

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Understanding and treating chronic pain, with Rachel V. Aaron, PhD 35:36

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Each year, more than 50 million U.S. adults experience chronic pain. Increasingly, researchers and patients are finding that behavioral treatments and therapies can be an important part of pain treatment. Pain psychologist Rachel Aaron, PhD, discusses what effective treatments are available, the link between chronic pain and mental health, how our …

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How to be an inspiring leader, with Adam Galinsky, PhD 40:15

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What’s the difference between an inspiring boss and an infuriating one? What qualities do the best coaches, teachers and mentors share? Adam Galinsky, PhD, author of “Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others,” discusses why leaders often have even more power than they realize, the universal qualities of good leadership, and how a…

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Can we prevent school shootings? With Dewey Cornell, PhD 38:00

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From Columbine to Sandy Hook to Uvalde, the list of schools and communities devastated by gun violence grows every year. Dewey Cornell, PhD, an expert in school violence prevention, discusses how schools can respond when faced with a potential threat, and how students, teachers, administrators and law enforcement can work together to keep schools s…

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Why do some of us age faster than others? With Terrie Moffitt, PhD 34:28

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The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study has been tracking the health and life experiences of more than 1,000 New Zealanders since 1972. Terrie Moffitt, PhD, a professor of psychology at Duke University and one of the leaders of the Dunedin study, discusses what researchers have learned from this remarkable study about how people …

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Hello, Horse with Richard Kelly Kemick 31:35

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Richard Kelly Kemick is an award-winning poet, journalist, and fiction writer. His limited series podcast, Natural Life, is an intimate and unexpectedly honest documentary on his cousin, who is serving a life sentence without parole in Michigan. Richard is also the author of I Am Herod, which takes readers undercover at one of the world’s largest r…

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Dry January: Why more people are taking a break from alcohol, with Richard de Visser, PhD 36:44

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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called to add cancer warnings to alcohol labels. For many people, “Dry January” offers a chance try out a low- or no-alcohol life. Health psychologist Richard de Visser, PhD, talks about what’s driving public interest in Dry January and other “sober curious” trends; how temporarily giving up drinking can affect your…

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Encore - Why we get conned and how to avoid it, with Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD 35:35

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From Ponzi schemes to email phishing identity thieves, the world can seem full of people who want to deceive us. Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD, co-authors of Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It, talk about the cognitive habits that put us at risk of believing lies; famous frauds and cons from the worlds…

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Time going too fast? How to slow it down, with Ruth Ogden, PhD 36:39

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Building resilience in the face of adversity, with George Bonanno, PhD 36:20

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Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD 31:18

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When Detroit Played the Numbers, with Felicia B. George 22:17

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How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD 42:11

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What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD 39:43

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Limbo Moon with Peter Hrastovec 26:50

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Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD 26:44

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Meat and morality: Will people eat lab-grown meat? With Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD 37:39

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Marty Gervais THE SKY ABOVE 37:27

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The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD 33:18

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Keeping your brain healthy as you age, with Vonetta Dotson, PhD 40:41

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The rise of ‘therapy speak,’ with Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Erin Parks, PhD 34:41

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Understanding paranoia and extreme mistrust, with Daniel Freeman, PhD 33:53

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Email, Slack, Zoom and text: How to master virtual communication, with Andrew Brodsky, PhD 38:26

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Dearborn with Ghassan Zeineddine 37:58

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Mind over Mars: The psychology of space exploration, with Suzanne Bell, PhD 42:05

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Why are more adults being diagnosed with ADHD? With Russell Ramsay, PhD 41:01

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Yuck! What disgusts us and why, with Paul Rozin, PhD 34:40

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How to say ‘no’: The power of defiance, with Sunita Sah, PhD 39:12

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The Forest King's Daughter with Elly Blake 29:23

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Understanding and treating chronic pain, with Rachel V. Aaron, PhD 35:36

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How to be an inspiring leader, with Adam Galinsky, PhD 40:15

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Can we prevent school shootings? With Dewey Cornell, PhD 38:00

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Why do some of us age faster than others? With Terrie Moffitt, PhD 34:28

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Hello, Horse with Richard Kelly Kemick 31:35

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Dry January: Why more people are taking a break from alcohol, with Richard de Visser, PhD 36:44

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Encore - Why we get conned and how to avoid it, with Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD 35:35