Psychologists Off the Clock

476. Why We Ask Why with Tania Lombrozo

What makes an explanation feel satisfying, and does that feeling have anything to do with whether it's actually true? Cognitive scientist Tania Lombrozo, author of Why W

475. What to Do When Your Partner is Depressed with David Dozois

Navigating a loved one's mental health struggles can feel like walking a tightrope between wanting to save them and trying to keep your own head above water. In this epi

474. Rethinking ADHD: Beyond Attention with Debbie Reber and Emily King

Parenting a kid with ADHD takes way more than standard advice; it requires understanding a complex brain difference that impacts focus, sleep, big emotions, and daily ene

473. Are You Type C? with Kore Glied and Anna White

If you’re the kind of person who is pathologically nice, physically incapable of saying "no," and constantly burning out to keep everyone else happy, you might actually h

472. One Relationship, Two Brains with Cindy Ariel

Every couple has to learn how to accept their differences. But when you’re in a neurodiverse relationship, those differences aren't just quirks; they’re completely differ

471. Motivational Interviewing with Kristin Dempsey

What do you do as a mental health provider when a client walks into your office and flat-out refuses to be there, is silent, or is disengaged? In this episode, Michael c

470. Parenting Science in the Media: Lost in Translation

Don't stress over parenting advice, as much of it is based on clickbait, panic, and outdated science. In this episode, we hear from science journalists and experts Melin

469. ACT Refresher with Matt Boone

We spend an exhausting amount of energy trying to outrun our own difficult thoughts and feelings. For this episode, Jill Stoddard brings back ACT therapist, trainer, and

468. Joyful and Impactful Climate Choices with Elizabeth Dunn and Jiaying Zhao

Sometimes saving the planet can feel like a massive, exhausting guilt trip.  In this episode, Debbie sits down with University of British Columbia professors Elizabeth D

467. Bonded by Evolution with Paul Eastwick

Are we being lied to about the science of attraction? In this episode, UC Davis relationship scientist and author of Bonded by Love: The New Science of Human Attachment,

466. Creating Meaning and Magic through Writing with Janina Scarlet

For some people, stories are entertainment; for others, they can be a lifeline. Janina Scarlet, licensed clinical psychologist, author, and founder of Divine Feminine Pu

465. Tradwives, Influencers, and Reality TV with Debbie and Emily

We’ve all been there: you’re scrolling through your feed, watching someone bake sourdough from scratch in a pristine linen dress, and suddenly your own life feels incredi

464. Dad Brain with Darby Saxbe

We’ve been told forever that women are the only natural caregivers, but neuroscience shows that’s just not true; men actually go through huge biological shifts when they

463. Doubting Accusers; Protecting Abusers

When a survivor speaks up, the world too often demands a 'perfect victim' before it offers belief, a painful reality that leaves many wondering if their truth will ever b

462. In a Good Place with Leidy Klotz

It’s easy to live life on autopilot, with your eyes glued to a screen, completely disconnected from your physical surroundings.  But as we learn in this episode with Lei

461. A Little More Social with Nicholas Epley

When was the last time you sparked up a conversation with a stranger and surprised yourself with how good it felt?  Behavioral scientist Nicholas Epley, author of A Litt

460. How to Raise Emotionally Mature Children with Lindsay Gibson

Parenting often feels like a high-stakes guessing game played in the middle of a meltdown or a deafening teenage silence. Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Li

459. How to Rehuman Our Lives with Stephanie Malia Krauss

Modern life has become a gauntlet of "dangerous weather" that frequently strips away our most basic human needs. In this episode, Emily speaks with author and strategist

458. The Pain/Brain Connection with Alan Gordon

We’ve been taught that pain always means something is broken, but it’s often just a "stuck" danger signal in the brain.  To show us how to turn that signal off, Jill Sto

457. Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

What if success isn’t about grinding toward big goals but about following curiosity through small, imperfect experiments that lead somewhere better? On Psychologist Off