Everything's Psychology

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Paul Davies

19 episodes

5 days ago

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Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Vampires

Why are we so obsessed with vampires? In this episode, I'm joined by psychologist and author David Cohen. We chat about his book The Psychology of Vampires (Routledge, 2019) and David unpacks what vampires really represent in the human mind—from repressed desires and forbidden sexuality to our deepest fears about death, power, and emotional dependency. We delve into how Freud, Jung, and modern psychological theories help explain the vampire’s grip on our imagination—and why this mythical figu...

2 days ago

31 minutes

Everything's Psychology

PsychBite#2: Super Psychology

If you haven't listened to the previous interview episode with Dr Janina Scarlet on the idea of Superhero Therapy then instead get the cheat sheet with all the best bits here. Also, I extrapolate from Superhero Therapy to Bandura's Bobo doll experiments from the 1960s, behavioural noise from Daniel Kahneman, and I also share a couple of super resources for you to dive into. Resources Superhero Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma by Dr Janina Scarlet: https://amzn.eu/d/1SX8xbv Bandura's Bobo ...

1 week ago

16 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Superhero Therapy

In this episode, discover the innovative concept of superhero therapy with Dr. Janina Scarlett. Her work with military personnel, adults, and children integrates pop culture heroes into evidence-based therapy to help individuals cope with anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. Links from the episode Dr Janina Scarlet's website: https://www.superhero-therapy.com/ The Superhero Therapy podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NLrbC0hDBF4TPZe5t8G4a Dr Scarlet's online courses on P...

2 weeks ago

58 minutes

Everything's Psychology

Psychbite#1: The Power of Stories

This is the first of shorter episodes to sit in-between the main interview episodes. It means you'll now get an Everything's Psychology episode every week. Here, I dig a little deeper into the psychology behind the Hero's Journey and share a couple of academic studies which reveal the power of storytelling. – – – Here's some links which I mention: Christopher Vogler's 7-page memo on the relevance of the hero's journey in screenwriting: https://livingspirit.typepad.com/files/chris-vogler-memo-...

3 weeks ago

15 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of the Hero's Journey

Why are we so drawn to stories about transformation? About leaving the ordinary world, facing a crisis, and returning changed? From King Lear to The Lion King, from Harry Potter to The Hunger Games, the same plot shape appears again and again: a lone hero sets off on a journey, struggles, grows, and triumphs. This structure — famously named The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell — has come to dominate the way we tell stories. But why? Why this structure? And what does its popularity say abou...

1 month ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence

I chat with Dr Paul Sacher about the state of AI within the behavioural sciences. Should we be scared how AI will be used or excited about the opportunities it opens for research and the application of psychology? Paul is an AI and Behavioural scientist, CEO of Sacher.ai, and a senior lecturer in AI and behavioural science in the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London. Send us a text You can watch the video of this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingsPsychology

1 month ago

59 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Habits

Do habits really take 66 days to form? Should you rely on willpower? How does a psychologist approach overcoming their own bad habits and starting good ones? Professor Ben Gardner leads us through the intricate world of habits, exploring their definitions, the distinction between habits and routines, and the psychological mechanisms behind habitual behaviour. Professor Gardner shares insights from his extensive research, highlighting the importance of instigation habits that trigger a...

1 month ago

1 hour 20 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Cats

This episode dives into the complexities of cat behaviour. Dr Claude Béata, animal behaviouralist and author of The Interpretation of Cats, emphasises cats dual role as both predator and prey and how this distinction can help us understand these most wonderful creatures. Our discussion also covers the importance of experience in shaping behaviour, the nuances of attachment and over-attachment, and therapeutic approaches that prioritise positive reinforcement. Additionally, the conversat...

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Vulnerability

What is vulnerability and how does it affect people differently? How should consumer organisations, such as banks be catering for people with characteristics of vulnerability? I chat with Dr Chris Fitch from the Money Advice Trust about the impact of being vulnerable and some of the innovative ways organisations are changing to be inclusive and accessible. Find out more about the Money Advice Trust here Listen to Chris's podcast ‘Vulnerability Matters’ on Soundcloud or search for Vulnerabilit...

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Cycling & Behaviour Change

Professor Ian Walker, Professor of Psychology and Head of the School of Psychology at Swansea University, talks to me about the psychology of cycling. We also discuss how you can change people's transport behaviour, what it means to be a ‘mindful traveller’, and if it's actually safer not to wear a helmet when cycling. Find out more about Professor Walker's work at www.drianwalker.com Send us a text You can watch the video of this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingsPsyc...

3 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Kink & Fetish

I'm joined by Dr Lori Beth Bisbey, a psychologist, a sex & intimacy coach, host of the A to Z of Sex podcast and star of Open House: The Great Sex Experiment on Channel 4. We talk about the psychology behind people's sexual kinks and fetishes, if engaging in kinky behaviour is healthy for relationships, and if such behaviour should be seen as ‘normal’. You can find out more about Lori Beth at her website www.drloribethbisbey.com You can listen to the A to Z of Sex podcast here S...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Search Engines

I chat with renowned psychologist Professor Robert Epstein about how search engines are modern Skinner boxes, manipulating our choices and even our beliefs. Hear about how his research over the last 12 years shows how tech corporations such as Google and Facebook are employing techniques from behaviourism to manipulate our beliefs and opinions to influence global politics and beyond. In the show, Robert mentions the following websites: http://myprivacytips.com/ https://aibrt.org/ https://amer...

3 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

Everything's Psychology

Everything's Psychology Trailer

Dive into the science that shapes our lives as I chat to experts to uncover unexpected areas where psychology influences us. Are search engines manipulating your beliefs? Could getting kinky improve your relationship? And why do people become obsessed with cycling? From vulnerability to vampires, and from cats to craft beer, subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts to explore if actually, Everything’s Psychology. Send us a text You can watch the video of this episode on YouTube at https...

3 months ago