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Why Some People Want the World to Burn
The Psychology Behind Apocalyptic Thinking and Why It’s Dangerous In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the growing phenomenon of apocalyptic th...
The Comfort Trap: Why Ease Is the Enemy of Progress
The Comfort Trap: How Familiarity Hampers Growth and Progress In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the concept of comfort and how it acts as a h...
The Voice Inside Your Head: Who's Really Running the Show?
The Secret Life of Your Inner Monologue: Navigating and Harnessing Your Inner Voice In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the concept of the inne...
She Leads: What Psychology Reveals About Women and Power
The Science Behind Women’s Superior Leadership: Breaking Biases and Embracing Effectiveness In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the compelling ...
Media As Resistance: The Psychology of Necessary Consumption
Navigating Media Consumption for Psychological Well-Being and Resistance In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the critical issue of media consum...
Your Brain on Easy Mode: AI, Comfort, and the Cost of Convenience
Unmasking the Dangers of 'Preventing Woke AI': A Critical Analysis In this midweek special of PsyberSpace, Leslie Poston addresses a significant news event: the Trump ...
Why Hard Work Doesn't Always Pay Off: The Psychology of Workplace Myths
The Myth of Meritocracy: Unpacking Workplace Inequality In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the illusion of meritocracy in the workplace. Despi...
You're Not Imagining It: How Your Workplace Is Rewriting Your Reality
Understanding Workplace Gaslighting: Causes, Effects, and Solutions In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the psychological concept of gaslightin...
Your Nervous System vs. The News Cycle: Why Normal Coping Isn't Working
Coping in an Age of Chaos: Understanding Adaptive Strategies In this episode, host Leslie Poston digs into the multifaceted science of coping amidst today’s turbulent ...
Everyday Eugenics: The Psychology of Who We Let Die
The Quiet Reality of Everyday Eugenics In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the pervasive issue of everyday eugenics embedded in our society. U...
Alone Together in the Empire: The Psychology of Community Collapse and Collective Rage
Capitalism Stole Your Support System In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the emotional ramifications of systemic abandonment by protective ins...
Why You Get Your Best Ideas in the Shower - The Psychology of Insight
Unlocking Creativity: The Science Behind Shower Thoughts and Insight In this episode of Psyberspace, hosted by Leslie Poston, the discussion revolves around the phenom...
Bad, Not Broken: The Psychology of Excusing Harm
Unpacking the Misuse of Mental Illness Labels in Society In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the harmful cultural habit of attributing acts of...
Childhood Trauma: The One Test You Don't Want to ACE
Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Pathways to Healing In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the Adverse Child...
The Paradox of Progress - Why Success Makes Us Forget
The Paradox of Progress: Why We Forget What Works In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the 'Paradox of Progress,' a psychological phenomenon ex...
Outsourcing Our Minds: AI, Learning, and the Cognitive Cost
The Cognitive Cost of AI: A Deep Dive into Learning and Development In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores how artificial intelligence is reshapin...
The War on Empathy: Why Authoritarians Fear It
Empathy Under Fire: Understanding Its Crucial Role and Strategic Erosion In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the psychological phenomenon of e...
Words They Don’t Want You to Say: The Psychology of Linguistic Oppression
The Power of Language: Unveiling the Psychology of Linguistic Control In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the psychology behind the control an...
First, Do Harm: The Dark Side of Psychology's Troubled Legacy
Unearthing Psychology's Shadow: A Critical Examination In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the dark history of psychology, exploring its entan...
LOL at Democracy? How Memes Normalize Authoritarianism
The Dangers of Trivializing Fascism: How Memes Shape Our Politics In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the often overlooked impact of political ...