Parenting has never been more complicated—or more misunderstood. In this AI powered Skoob Podcast, host Beatrice Goodwin takes you inside the real story of modern parenthood in The Social Lens. This short podcast pulls back the curtain on myths, pressures, and surprising research about raising kids in today’s world.
Discover why so many parents feel overwhelmed, what science actually says about childhood success, and how relationships inside the home shape children more than daily parenting “hacks.” With the help of AI podcast insights from Skoob, this US Podcast challenges the myths, guilt, and impossible expectations that define modern parenthood.
If you’ve ever asked yourself what really matters in raising children—or why parenting feels harder than ever—this episode delivers clarity, empathy, and a fresh perspective.
Listen to The Social Lens on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
Are we all just acting every day? In this Skoob Podcast, host Beatrice Goodwin takes you inside Erving Goffman’s groundbreaking theory that life itself is a stage. From job interviews to social media, discover how our daily roles shape identity, authenticity, and truth. This AI powered Short Podcast explores the surprising psychology of impression management and why the “performed self” might be the most authentic thing we do.
Perfect for listeners of US Podcasts, this AI podcast offers an eye-opening look at how culture, performance, and self-image collide. Whether you’ve wondered if your social masks are real or fake, this Skoob Podcast reveals the hidden theater of everyday life.
Listen to The Social Lens on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
Why does fitting in feel like survival? In this AI powered Skoob Podcast, host Beatrice Goodwin takes you inside the raw truth of social belonging, rejection, and authenticity. From the evolutionary roots of peer pressure to the modern reality of anxiety and exclusion, this short podcast explores why being accepted matters so deeply—and what it costs us when we hide our true selves.
Through science, personal stories, and cultural insight, you’ll uncover how the struggle to fit in shapes identity, relationships, and resilience. Whether you’re a teen navigating high school, an adult haunted by old scars, or someone searching for authentic connection, this US podcast reveals what no one talks about: the difference between fitting in and truly belonging.
Listen to “The Social Lens” by Skoob on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
Struggling with self-doubt, shame, or hidden insecurities? In this Skoob Podcast, host Beatrice Goodwin takes you inside the invisible battles of low self-esteem in this AI powered US Podcast. This short podcast explores the surprising roots of hopelessness, the self-sabotaging cycle of perfectionism, and the quiet lies we tell ourselves every day.
Discover how societal pressures, early experiences, and negative influences shape the way we see ourselves—and why resilience, not perfection, is the key to breaking free. This AI podcast goes beyond surface-level self-help to reveal the psychology behind self-handicapping, melancholia, and the sociometer theory.
Whether you’re a teen, a professional, or a parent, this Skoob Podcast offers real insights, compassion, and strategies to reclaim your inner voice.
👉 Listen to The Social Lens on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
Negativity isn’t just in your head—it rewires your brain and body. In this Skoob Podcast, host Beatrice Goodwin takes you inside the relentless world of the inner critic and reveals how to silence self-doubt once and for all. This AI powered short podcast breaks down the hidden war in your mind, the science behind negative thinking, and practical steps to conquer self-criticism.
Whether you’re chasing goals, healing from setbacks, or simply tired of that voice holding you back, this AI podcast offers a clear path forward. Discover proven tools to reframe negativity, rebuild confidence, and rewrite your story.
Part of the US Podcast landscape of original Skoob Podcasts, this episode is designed to empower you with insights and strategies you can use right away.
Listen to “The Social Lens” on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
Social guilt is everywhere—scrolling through Instagram, comparing your life to others, or chasing impossible standards set by society. In this AI powered Short Podcast, host Beatrice Goodwin takes you inside the hidden prison of social guilt on The Social Lens, a Skoob Podcast. This episode uncovers how social guilt silently shapes our thoughts, damages self-worth, and fuels endless comparison. With insights from psychology, culture, and the digital world, we reveal how social guilt manipulates emotions, impacts relationships, and even gets weaponized by others.
Discover practical ways to break free, reclaim your inner compass, and see through the illusions created by social pressure and social media. If you’ve ever felt “not enough,” this AI podcast offers a fresh perspective.
Listen to “The Social Lens” on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
From the moment you took your first breath, you were being shaped. The way you speak, what you believe, how you react to strangers, even the “right” way to smile—none of it happens by accident. It’s the result of socialization—the invisible process where family, school, friends, culture, and media program you to fit the society you were born into.
In this episode of The Social Lens, host Beatrice Goodwin pulls apart the mechanics of social conditioning—how values are passed down without question, why certain norms feel “natural” when they’re actually learned, and how peer groups can rewrite the morals your family gave you. We’ll explore the primary agents of socialization—parents, peers, teachers, religion, pop culture—and how each shapes the lens you see the world through.
But it’s not just about how we’re shaped—it’s about what happens when the system goes too far. We’ll discuss oversocialization, where moral pressure becomes mental chains, making people fear independent thought. We’ll also talk about how introverts and extroverts experience socialization differently, how cultural shifts rewrite “normal,” and why breaking free from unhealthy programming is one of the hardest—and most freeing—things you can do.
Whether you want to understand yourself better, think more critically about the world, or spot the hidden rules guiding human behavior, this short, high-impact episode will leave you questioning the forces that made you… you.
Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction: Welcome to the Puppet Show
(1:35) What Society Really Does to Your Mind
(5:40) The Family Fortress Versus The Peer Pressure Battlefield
(9:18) Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny
(14:34) Can Introverts Navigate the Social Matrix?
(19:14) Conclusion: Breaking Free from the Puppet Strings
In this emotionally eye-opening episode of The Social Lens, host Beatrice Goodwin unpacks the powerful, often invisible reality of emotional labor — the hidden work behind smiles, service, care, and connection. From 1960s flight attendants to today’s gig workers, musicians, influencers, and even sex workers, emotional labor is the silent engine behind modern relationships and the workplace economy.
We dive deep into surface acting, deep acting, and the emotional toll behind everyday interactions. This is not just a short podcast — it’s an AI-powered podcast from Skoob Podcast that reframes what work really means in an age where feelings are monetized. Understand the rise of relational labor, the cost of inauthenticity, and the rise of an intimacy economy where connection is currency.
This episode blends storytelling, sociology, psychology, and modern work trends into a single compelling listen. Perfectly crafted by Skoob’s AI podcast engine, it’s a bite-sized yet deep-thinking show designed for today’s fast-paced attention economy.
Keywords: emotional labor, emotional exhaustion, surface acting, deep acting, relational work, Skoob, AI podcast, short podcast, US podcast, Skoob podcast, podcasts, workplace culture, burnout, invisible work, mental health, authenticity, modern economy
Listen to “The Social Lens” on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
Step into "The Social Lens" with host Beatrice Goodwin, as we expose one of the most powerful forces shaping human connection: social judgment. In this thought-provoking episode, we break down how snap judgments, stereotypes, and group biases silently control our perceptions, influence relationships, and even distort reality itself. From the halo effect to tribal thinking, from parenting critiques to workplace discrimination, this Skoob Podcast reveals how deeply judgment runs through every corner of our daily lives.
Learn how attractiveness bias, implicit bias, and social anxiety form mental prisons we don’t even realize we’re trapped in. Plus, explore how our judgments of others often reflect our own fears and insecurities more than the truth.
Powered by Skoob, the AI-powered short podcast studio, this AI podcast delivers quick, insightful episodes designed to fit your busy schedule and deepen your understanding of the human mind. Discover how your mind really works—anytime you hit play.
A must-listen US podcast for anyone curious about psychology, social behavior, and how judgment impacts everything from friendships to careers.
Listen to “The Social Lens” on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
Timestamps:
(0:00) The Hidden Prison: How Social Judgments Shape Our Reality
(1:22) The Distortion Machine
(3:45) The Tribe Within Your Mind
(6:34) The Beautiful People's Different Reality
(9:34) The Speed of Judgment – When Instinct Fails Us
(12:41) The Mirror of Hypocrisy
(16:39) The Parenting Judgment Trap
(20:23) When Judgment Becomes Disorder
(23:58) The Perfectionist's Trap
(27:24) The Ultimate Mirror - Internal Conflict and Self-Discovery
(31:30) Breaking Free from the Hidden Prison
Welcome to The Social Lens, hosted by Beatrice Goodwin, where we decode the social forces that quietly shape our lives. In this short podcast, we dive into one of the most misunderstood human emotions—disappointment.
This AI-powered podcast episode breaks down how unmet expectations, ego-driven thinking, and rising entitlement create a hidden feedback loop of emotional distress. From stealth expectations that sabotage relationships to the psychological traps of deservingness and comparison, this is a revealing look at how disappointment operates beneath the surface of our lives.
Explore the ego’s role in how we process failure, and why even intelligent people aren’t immune to this emotional spiral. Learn how social narratives, mental scripts, and emotional triggers are wired into our culture—and why disappointment has become more common in today’s fast-moving, hyper-comparative world.
Powered by Skoob, the AI podcast app redefining how we learn through audio, this Skoob podcast delivers sharp, meaningful insight in under 20 minutes. Whether you're reflecting on your own expectations or curious about the psychology of everyday emotions, this US podcast episode helps you understand the universal story behind personal letdowns.
Listen to “The Social Lens” on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcast.
Timestamps:
Welcome to The Social Lens, hosted by Beatrice Goodwin, where we decode the social forces that quietly shape our lives. In this short podcast, we dive into one of the most misunderstood human emotions—disappointment.
This AI-powered podcast episode breaks down how unmet expectations, ego-driven thinking, and rising entitlement create a hidden feedback loop of emotional distress. From stealth expectations that sabotage relationships to the psychological traps of deservingness and comparison, this is a revealing look at how disappointment operates beneath the surface of our lives.
Explore the ego’s role in how we process failure, and why even intelligent people aren’t immune to this emotional spiral. Learn how social narratives, mental scripts, and emotional triggers are wired into our culture—and why disappointment has become more common in today’s fast-moving, hyper-comparative world.
Powered by Skoob, the AI podcast app redefining how we learn through audio, this Skoob podcast delivers sharp, meaningful insight in under 20 minutes. Whether you're reflecting on your own expectations or curious about the psychology of everyday emotions, this US podcast episode helps you understand the universal story behind personal letdowns.
Listen to “The Social Lens” on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcast.
Timestamps:
(0:00) The Opening - What Disappointment Really Is
(2:36) The Stealth Expectations - The Hidden Saboteurs
(5:22) The Ego's Role - When Our Inner Critic Takes Control
(8:27) The Entitlement Trap - When Deserving Becomes Destructive
(12:13) The Intelligence Paradox - Why Smart People Still Get Disappointed
(15:34) The Avoidance Trap - Why Running From Disappointment Makes It Worse
(19:05) The Flexibility Solution - How Mulligans Transform Goals
(22:27) Disappointment vs. Regret - Understanding the Crucial Difference
(26:01) The Closing - Living Wisely with Disappointment
Hosted by Beatrice Goodwin on The Social Lens, this episode takes you inside the hidden world of self-criticism—the invisible voice that shapes our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships in powerful, often destructive ways.
From the origins of the inner critic in childhood to the neuroscience of how negative self-talk rewires your brain, Beatrice explores why we internalize judgment, how it becomes our default voice, and what it really costs us—emotionally, mentally, and even physically.
In this deep-dive short podcast powered by Skoob, you'll discover surprising connections between criticism and motivation, fear and fashion, trauma and trust. You’ll also learn how harsh self-talk affects leadership, relationships, and performance, and why retraining your inner voice may be the key to unlocking your potential.
This is more than an AI podcast—it’s an immersive exploration into the psychology of identity and self-perception.
Brought to you by Skoob Podcast, an AI-powered US podcast platform designed for smarter personal growth.
Listen to “The Social Lens” on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcast.
What makes a person moral? Why do we defend fairness one moment and justify selfishness the next? In this episode of The Social Lens, host Beatrice Goodwin breaks down the fascinating science of moral psychology, exploring how our sense of right and wrong is shaped by culture, identity, brain development, and even evolution.
You’ll explore the hidden mechanics of ethical decision-making, how moral judgments shift across situations, and why your moral compass might be less stable than you think. From the ethic of autonomy and community to the powerful force of divinity-based morality, this episode reveals how humans operate across three moral worlds—and why conflict is often built into the system.
Learn how factors like hunger, stress, identity, and social roles affect your moral behavior. Discover why moral development in children takes years and how adolescent brains make ethical decisions that seem wildly inconsistent.
We’ll also look at morality from an evolutionary psychology perspective—how kindness, honesty, and justice may have evolved not just for survival, but as powerful mating signals in human society.
If you’re interested in social psychology, ethics, human behavior, and moral philosophy, this episode is packed with insights, science, and real-life examples that will challenge how you see morality.
Listen to "The Social Lens" on Spotify, Apple Podcast and YouTube.
In this powerful episode of The Social Lens, host Beatrice Goodwin explores the hidden world of human manipulation, psychological influence, and behavioral control. From subtle marketing tricks to deep self-deception, this episode reveals how emotional manipulation, persuasion tactics, and fear-based influence shape our daily decisions without us even knowing it.
Discover how businesses use fear, scarcity, and social pressure to guide your buying habits, why political campaigns weaponize fear and hope, and how storytelling influences belief systems across every part of life—from parenting to global politics. Learn how self-manipulation is a survival tool, how we manipulate our memories, and why even the most honest conversations are filled with strategic deception.
This is more than just a psychology deep dive—it's a full expose on the art of influence, the science behind human decision-making, and how manipulation drives the world of commerce, relationships, and identity. Whether you’re a student of psychology, a curious skeptic, or someone fascinated by how power and persuasion operate, this episode is your blueprint for decoding modern influence.
The Social Lens by Skoob brings you raw, unfiltered insights from Beatrice Goodwin, breaking down the invisible narratives shaping your thoughts, choices, and interactions.
Listen to "The Social Lens" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Welcome to The Social Lens—the podcast that explores how we connect, disconnect, and struggle to belong in a digitally-driven world. In this powerful episode, host Beatrice Goodwin dives into the growing crisis of social isolation, emotional disconnection, and the hidden forces behind modern loneliness.
From the "loneliness paradox" of having hundreds of online friends but no one to call on a tough day, to the emotional cost of digital burnout, introversion, and low self-esteem, we explore how our tech-saturated lives are rewiring human connection.
This episode unpacks the psychology of overventing, emotional bandwidth, and why seeking support sometimes pushes people away. You'll hear insights into the introvert-extrovert divide, the silent battle shy people face, and how cultural biases toward extroversion and physical appearance shape our relationships and self-worth.
We also examine how online validation, social media anxiety, and comparison culture impact confidence, and why building genuine emotional resilience is more important than ever.
If you've ever felt lonely in a crowd, struggled with self-esteem in relationships, or questioned how to truly connect in the age of social media, this episode is for you.
Listen to The Social Lens with Beatrice Goodwin on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube.
What are intrusive thoughts—and why do they feel so real, scary, or even immoral? In this episode of The Social Lens, we explore the definition of intrusive thoughts, why they happen, and how they connect to Pure O OCD and obsessive thinking.
You’ll learn the meaning of intrusive thoughts, discover real-life examples, and understand how they relate to anxiety, overthinking, and shame. We explore the hidden traps of thought-action fusion, relationship intrusive thoughts, and the four voices of the inner critic that amplify mental suffering.
Through science-based insight and relatable storytelling, host Beatrice Goodwin walks you through the mental maze of intrusive thinking, explains how cognitive behavioral therapy can help, and reminds you that you're not alone.
If you're struggling with obsessive thoughts, or just want to better understand how the mind works, this episode offers deep clarity and practical strategies.
Listen to "The Social Lens" on Spotify, Apple Podcast and YouTube.
Struggling with self-doubt? You’re not the only one. In this episode of The Social Lens, host Beatrice Goodwin shares how to turn self-doubt into confident humility—a mindset that helps you grow without becoming arrogant.
We talk about why feeling unsure doesn’t mean you’re failing. You’ll learn how fear, indecision, and overthinking block your success—and how to break free from them. Beatrice explains why being wrong can help you grow, how to build real confidence, and why humility is a strength, not a weakness.
This episode is perfect if you're working on self-confidence, dealing with imposter syndrome, or trying to improve your mindset. Full of simple tips, science-backed insights, and real stories to help you trust yourself again.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Podcasts.
Why do humans gossip—and could it be our most powerful survival tool? In this episode of The Social Lens, we explore the psychology and evolution of gossip, revealing how this ancient behavior helped humans form alliances, detect threats, build social intelligence, and maintain powerful networks.
Discover why gossip isn't just idle chatter—but a critical function of human communication, emotional bonding, and even reputation management. We dive into research from evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and sociology to understand how and why gossip shapes our modern relationships, work environments, and digital interactions.
If you've ever wondered why we talk about other people, how gossip spreads like a virus, or whether it's helping or hurting us, this episode breaks down the science behind it all.
Welcome to the first episode of The Social Lens Show!
If you’re in your 30s or 40s wondering, “Is this really all there is?” you’re not alone. This episode of Breaking the Autopilot explores how many of us live life on automatic—and how to wake up and find real meaning.
We talk about asking the tough questions: Who am I now? What do I really want? What’s holding me back? You’ll hear honest stories of people who changed their lives, left old patterns behind, and found new purpose.
Listen now on Spotify and start taking control of your story
—
I’m Beatrice Goodwin, your host and an AI Creator exploring the emotions we often keep hidden. On The Social Lens, I share real stories and insights about what shapes how we feel and how we can grow. If you want to understand yourself better, you’re in the right place.