PsychCrunch

Ep 48: Putting the humanity back into space

In this episode of PsychCrunch, we're at the Leverhulme Centre for Space and Humanity, based at Space Park in Leicester. Join Dr Jon Sutton and Dr Zoe Swann Baillie as th

Ep 47: What's next for voice hearing therapies?

In this episode of PsychCrunch, join our host, Tabby Taylor Buck, as she explores cutting-edge and historical approaches to voice hearing therapies. Come along for an ins

Ep 46: Crime and compassion: How do we stop people offending?

When people hear 'forensic psychology' they might think of true crime documentaries or Silence of the Lambs – but the reality is much more about people, the systems they

Ep 45: Psychology needs a … revolution!

We all love psychology, but it feels safe to say that most of us probably would love it more if it did some things differently. For many, psychology would benefit from a

Ep 44: Doing something when nothing can be done: Working with Huntington's disease

Living with a life-limiting condition comes with a plethora of psychological consequences. When the condition is rare, having psychologists in your corner can mean even m

Ep 43: Psychology on the Menu

Join Dr Jon Sutton and Dr Andrea Oskis (Food Writer and Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University, London) for a research-packed feast, through which they navigate the deep

Ep 42: What makes hobbies healing?

In this episode of PsychCrunch, Tabby Taylor Buck delves into the world of unconventional therapeutic activities, guided by the latest psychological research and insights

Ep 41: What makes a successful transition to school?

Most of us remember what it was like to start school. Intimidating new places, being unsure of the schedule, lots of new potential friends — and maybe a few foes. It's a

Ep 40: Kink, community, and transformation

The massive variety of human sexual interests is a little mind-boggling. As what we consider to be sexually typical continues to be expanded and shaped by the internet an

Ep 39: Why it's worth embracing uncertainty

There's no question that we find ourselves in uncertain times. Looking at current events and wondering about what the future may hold can leave us feeling overwhelmed, an

Ep 38: Nothing about us without us

In years gone by, the norm for psychological research was to design studies from the outside looking in. Acting as observers of particular populations, there was generall

Ep 37: Talking with patients about sad, bad and difficult things

This is Episode 37 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest, sponsored by Routledge Psychology. [Content warning: This episode

Ep 36: The secrets of dreams and nightmares

This is Episode 36 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest, sponsored by Routledge Psychology. Why do we dream? And what busi

Ep 35: Why do we enjoy playing with fear?

This is Episode 35 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest, sponsored by Routledge Psychology. From haunted houses to scary m

Ep 34: How do you make friends as an adult?

This is Episode 34 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest, sponsored by Routledge Psychology. Despite it being easier than e

Ep 33: Have you experienced the unseen other?

Have you ever had the feeling that there was someone – or something – nearby? Perhaps you were in bed falling asleep when you suddenly became convinced that a person was

Ep 32: How to face grief

Grief is a universal experience, but one which affects every individual differently. A grieving person might feel guilty, listless, frightened, or angry. And at a time wh

Ep 31: How to better understand your cat

We've lived side-by-side with domestic cats for thousands of years, yet they maintain an aura of mystery and a reputation for aloofness and even outright disdain for huma

Ep 30: The psychology of superstitions

From carefully avoiding cracks in the pavement to saluting every magpie that you meet, superstitious behaviour is really common. But why do we have superstitions? Where d

Ep 29: Why do people share false information — and what can we do about it?

Why do people share false information? In this episode, our presenters Ginny Smith and Jon Sutton explore the psychology of misinformation. They hear about the factors th