Best Philip Sutton Chard Podcasts (2025)

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Your Brain on Heat 5:53

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If this past week’s torrid weather left you cranky, irritable or otherwise mentally off kilter, there’s a good chance you can blame it on the heat.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Looking Stupid 5:23

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Making a fool of oneself is an almost universal experience. Why do we give ourselves so much grief about it?By Philip Sutton Chard

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Fathers Matter . . . a Lot 5:13

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Social science suggests father have an oversized impact on the psychological development of their children.By Philip Sutton Chard

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A Tesla Owner's Lament 5:56

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This Tesla owner has something to say to those who demonize us and vandalize our vehicles.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Diagnosis by Driving 6:47

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This tongue-in-cheek podcast suggests we can assign psychiatric diagnoses to people by observing their driving behavior.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Shoulditis 5:10

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While there clearly are situations when one needs to lay down the law with oneself and issue commands, doing so routinely can prove counterproductive.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Falling Forward After a Behavior Change Setback 5:18

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Maybe you’ve experienced real progress or even a breakthrough in changing your behavior or attitude. But then comes a setback. Then what?By Philip Sutton Chard

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Freedom of Mind 6:23

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Is your mind yours or largely a product of inputs from others? Compelling behavioral science research suggests most of us can, to a considerable degree, create our own state of mind and corresponding sense of self.By Philip Sutton Chard

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When Faking It Doesn't Make It 5:27

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Ultimately, each of us must decide how important it is that we honor our integrity by speaking our truth.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Nature as Teacher 4:49

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Immersing oneself in adverse weather provides life lessons that may be harder to learn in the human world.By Philip Sutton Chard

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A Genuine Hero 5:47

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I recount a chance encounter with a bonafide hero, the kind we could use more of these days.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Any Ill to Find the Cure 5:31

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Sometimes we repeat dysfunctional relationships over and over, particularly romantic ones, but often don't know why. We try "any ill to find the cure." What gives?By Philip Sutton Chard

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Verbal Communication Isn't Always the Answer 5:44

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Verbal communication is not always the cure for a troubled relationship.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Revenge 6:07

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Many believe that, when emotionally wounded, taking revenge will ease their pain. Not so.By Philip Sutton Chard

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People of the Lie 4:55

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Some people live someone else's version of who they are, rather than their own. The result is often tragic.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Shutting Down Slander 5:24

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Denying a malicious rumor often backfires, making it more believable. What should we do instead?By Philip Sutton Chard

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What Drives Dysfunctional Communication? 5:50

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Sometimes interactions go awry and we don't know why. It could be something called "perceptual drivers."By Philip Sutton Chard

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Beware the Takers 4:42

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Some people want something from you rather than for you, even if it undermines your interests or causes you harm.By Philip Sutton Chard

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I Think, Therefore, I Think 5:27

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Much of our thinking is mindless drivel. This podcast defines the various types and how to reduce their prevalence and impact.By Philip Sutton Chard

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The Writing Cure 5:04

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We all need someone to tell it to. But sometimes, we need someone to write it to, and that someone is ourselves.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Can Romance Last Forever? 4:33

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As we near Valentine's Day, consider a fiercely independent woman's take on whether true love is forever.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Jealousy, Love's Executioner 5:18

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Jealousy is toxic to a healthy romantic relationship. This Out of My Mind podcast examines what's behind it, and what to do about it.By Philip Sutton Chard

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Is Image Everything? Too Often 5:03

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Can people succeed despite not passing our absurd cultural "image test," or is image truly everything?By Philip Sutton Chard

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Leaving the Mainstream Behind 6:05

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A brave woman chooses a path less traveled and gets push back for it. At the urging of her family, she sees me, a psychotherapist, to assess her mental well-being.By Philip Sutton Chard