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 Thursday 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.

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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 Dr. Leslie Poston, Chief Strategist at Mind Media Tech

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Latest Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

When Trust in Research Breaks: How Engineered Doubt Unravels Our Sense of What’s Real

The Impact of Engineered Doubt on Trust and Knowledge In this episode of PsyberSpace™, hosted by Leslie Poston, the focus is on the concept of trust in a rapidly chang...

Stop Thinking: How Clever Phrases Hijack Your Brain

Recognizing and Countering Thought Limiting Phrases In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston discusses 'thought limiting phrases'—statements that superficial...

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