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Our Obsession With True Crime and the Psychology Behind It | Shrink Space E.78

Why are we so obsessed with true crime? In this episode of Shrink Space, Dave and Rob explore the psychology behind our fascination with true crime and why stories about

The Lindsay Clancy Case | Shrink Space E.77

The Lindsay Clancy trial has raised so many difficult questions. Was she psychotic? Is she responsible for what happened? Did she know what she was doing? In this episod

Why We Care if AI Made It | Shrink Space E.76

Would you like a song less if you found out it was made entirely by AI? Why can learning that something was created with AI change how we feel about it, even when we sti

Self Harm in the Public Sphere | Shrink Space E.75

Content Warning: This episode discusses self-harm and self-harming behaviors. If this type of content may be triggering or upsetting for you, please take care of yourself

What Happens When We Outsource Being Human? | Shrink Space E.74

What happens when we start outsourcing parts of being human? AI can write our emails, answer our questions, help us study, recommend what to watch, and even provide comp

Rules of Grief | Shrink Space E.73

Grief is something every one of us will experience, yet no one really teaches us how to handle it. If you've ever wondered, "Am I grieving the right way?" or "Will this e

The Hidden Force Holding Society Together | Shrink Space E.72

What holds society together? In this episode, we explore social cohesion, the invisible force that helps people trust one another, cooperate, and feel a sense of belongi

The Rise of Self-Diagnosing | Shrink Space E.71

Why are so many people diagnosing themselves with ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions? In this episode, psychologists Dave and Rob discuss

Why Too Many Choices Makes Us Miserable | Shrink Space E.70

Why do more choices often make us feel worse? In this episode of Shrink Space, we explore choice overload, decision fatigue, and the paradox of choice. Learn why too man

The Seven Deadly Sins of Self Help | Shrink Space E.69

Self-help is everywhere right now, but does it actually hold up when you look at it through a psychological lens? Psychologists Rob and Dave explore self-help culture, m

Money Doesn’t Motivate People (The Way You Think) | Shrink Space E.68

We’re told money is what drives us. But is it? In this episode of Shrink Space, we talk about what actually motivates people, why chasing more never seems to feel like e

Why High Performers Feel Like Frauds | Shrink Space E.67

Imposter syndrome can make even capable people doubt themselves. In this episode, we unpack why it happens, what it actually means, and how to tell the difference between

Is AI Making Us Dumber? | Shrink Space E.66

Is AI making us dumber or enhancing us? In this episode of Shrink Space, we explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way we think, work, and make decisions. A

How To Be More Creative | Shrink Space E.65

Why are some people more creative?Dave and Rob visited SXSW and got thinking about what drives creativity. Is it incentives, mindset, or something deeper?In this episode,

Tribal Minds During Global Crises: War With Iran | Shrink Space E.64

In this episode of Shrink Space, we cover major news shaping the world today: the war in Iran, political tensions, and the narratives forming around global conflict. We

Silence vs Stepping In: Politics and the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team | Shrink Space E.63

In this episode of Shrink Space, David and Rob talk about the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team controversy and how sports, politics, and public expectations collide. They dive into

Competence Porn: Calm is the New Charisma? | Shrink Space E.62

People love watching competence. In this episode of Shrink Space, we talk about “competence porn” and why shows like The Pitt are so satisfying to watch. Calm, capable pe

Why Vulnerability Matters (And Why Most People Get It Wrong) | Shrink Space E.61

What is vulnerability actually—and what is it not? In this episode of Shrink Space, we break down the psychology of vulnerability, why people confuse it with oversharing,

Who Are You Trying to Impress?: Why we change to be liked | Shrink Space E.60

We’re all managing impressions - whether we admit it or not.At work. In relationships. Online. Even at home. In this episode of Shrink Space, we unpack impression managem

ICE Shooting: How Cognitive Dissonance shapes our Political Reactions | Shrink Space E.59

In this episode, we analyze the Minneapolis ICE shooting and the psychological reactions it triggered. We explain how normalcy bias, cognitive dissonance and political id