Leslie Poston
Appears in 122 Episodes
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 ...
Uncertain Times: How We Make Decisions When We Don't Know What's Coming
Navigating Uncertainty: Understanding Its Impact on Decision Making In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the complexities of uncertainty and it...
United in Opposition: How the Psychology of Anti-Fandom Fueled America's Recent Protest
Unraveling Fan Psychology in Social Movements: Insights from the Hands-Off Protest In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the intersection of fan ...
The Persuasion Matrix - When Marketing Becomes Propaganda
Marketing and Propaganda Unveiled In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the pervasive challenge of marketing and propaganda, drawing parallels ...
The Science of Trust: Building Psychological Safety in Today's Workplace
Enhancing Workplace Dynamics: The Critical Role of Psychological Safety In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the concept of psychological safet...
Frayed Connections: The Psychology of Friendships in the Digital Era
The Psychology of Digital Friendships: Navigating Connections in the Digital Age In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the profound psychological...
The Risk Paradox: Why We Fear Sharks But Text While Driving
Why Humans Struggle with Risk Assessment: Understanding Our Cognitive Biases In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the complexities of human ris...
Mind Locked: The Surprising Psychology Behind Our Resistance to Change
The Psychology of Changing Minds: Unpacking Cognitive Barriers and Strategies In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs deep into the complex psychology ...
The Shadows Within: How Disgust and Shame Break Society
The Hidden Power of Disgust and Shame: Unveiling Ancient Emotions in Modern Society In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the psychological forc...
Breaking the Cycle: Confronting and Changing Toxic Work Environments
Navigating and Transforming Toxic Workplaces In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the pervasive issue of toxic workplaces. The discussion cover...
Extinction Burst: The Desperate Ways Extremists and their Movements React When Losing Ground
Extinction Burst: The Desperate Ways Extremists and their Movements React When Losing Ground In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the concept of...