PsyberSpace® is a weekly psychology podcast for curious people who want to understand why the world feels the way it does, online and offline. The show helps you name what you’re seeing and feeling, understand the science behind it, and figure out what to do next.

If you've ever wondered what makes "reply guys" tick, why we fall for emotionally manipulative language in politics, why meetings suck, why comfort can keep us stuck, why limerence hits so hard, or how music and media reshape your brain, you’re in the right place. New episodes drop every Monday to help you understand your world a little better each week.

PsyberSpace looks at how psychology, media, and big systems shape everyday life. Some weeks it’s algorithms, AI, and social platforms; other weeks it’s work culture, gender and power, climate anxiety, grief, or the way capitalism sets the baseline for what “normal” looks like. Each episode breaks down how these patterns show up in real people’s bodies and minds—and what you can do to respond with more clarity, care, and agency in your own life, work, and community.

2025 Webby Award Honoree
2026 Women in Podcasting Award Nominee
2025 Women in Podcasting Award Nominee
2024 Women in Podcasting Award Nominee

Created, researched, and hosted by Leslie Poston, Chief Strategist at Mind Media Tech

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Latest Episodes

Your Data Is Already Breached: Why Age Verification Makes It Worse

The Illusion of Digital Safety: How Age Gates and Digital IDs Miss the MarkIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the ineffectiveness and risks o...

Why Does Debating Bad Ideas Make Them Stronger?

The Hidden Dangers of Debate: Why It Can Legitimize Bad IdeasIn this episode of PsyberSpace®, host Leslie Poston explores the unintended consequences of debate formats...

When "No" Stops Mattering: The Psychology of Stolen Consent

The Erosion of Consent in the Digital AgeIn this episode of PsyberSpace®, Leslie Poston discusses the systematic erosion of consent both online and offline, and its de...

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, EMDR, and Beyond: Real Talk on Mental Health Modalities

PsyberSpace® on Navigating Therapy: Finding the Right Modality and Therapist for Your Mental HealthIn this episode of PsyberSpace®, host Leslie Poston kicks off season...

Going No Contact: Why Adult Children Are Choosing Their Mental Health Over Family

Navigating Family Estrangement During the HolidaysIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the trending issue of family estrangement, especially rel...

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