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

Why You Get Your Best Ideas in the Shower - The Psychology of Insight

Unlocking Creativity: The Science Behind Shower Thoughts and InsightIn this episode of Psyberspace, hosted by Leslie Poston, the discussion revolves around the phenome...

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Childhood Trauma: The One Test You Don't Want to ACE

Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Pathways to HealingIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the Adverse Childh...

The Paradox of Progress - Why Success Makes Us Forget

The Paradox of Progress: Why We Forget What WorksIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the 'Paradox of Progress,' a psychological phenomenon exp...

Outsourcing Our Minds: AI, Learning, and the Cognitive Cost

The Cognitive Cost of AI: A Deep Dive into Learning and DevelopmentIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping...

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