Why do childhood memories, old songs, or cultural movements make us feel a deep longing? Psychologists David Colarossi, PhD, and Rob Patterson, PhD, break down the science of nostalgia and why it shapes our emotions, identity, and even politics.
In this episode of Shrink Space, we explore:
What nostalgia really is
Why we feel it and its different types
When nostalgia helps and when it holds us back
How political movements like “Make America Great Again” tap into nostalgic feelings
Shrink Space is a psychology podcast where Rob and Dave unpack mental health and human behavior in ways that are thought-provoking, accessible, and sometimes a little unsettling.
