Why do we struggle to turn our backs on fast fashion when we KNOW it is destroying people and planet?

In this episode, we examine how consumerism and capitalism relate to fast fashion, discuss the tension between sustainable fashion and fast fashion, and reveal why the industry is so harmful to people and planet.

It was a JOY to speak with Dr. Annamma Joy (University of British Colombia) on this subject.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

For many, AI can represent a threat... yet, should AI cause us such fear and concern?

No one could be better placed to unpack this topic than Dr. Michael Wooldridge (Professor of Computer Science; Head of Department) from Oxford University.

We talk about the effect of AI on the future work force, which jobs and sectors are at risk, and how AI will impact our rights, wealth, and wellbeing.

Do you see AI as a challenge or an opportunity? Share your thoughts at:

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

There is enormous cross-cultural variation in attitudes to alcohol.

In fact, effects of alcohol are primarily determined by social and cultural factors (rather than the chemical actions of ethanol) and drinking advice changes in countries around the world.

In my conversation with Dr. Amy Pennay (Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University, Australia) Amy shares insights on the relationship between alcohol and culture, as well as how the pandemic has impacted drinking behaviours.

Caution: this episode discusses alcoholism and related alcohol problems. Please listen to other episodes of the podcast if this topic is triggering for you.

Links:

http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09687637.2016.1153602

https://doi.org/10.1080/16066359.2019.1629426

WHAT DID YOU THINK?

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Tinder swiping among Gen Z increased by 39% in the first UK lockdown, but have attitudes to online dating changed?

Tune in for a juicy discussion with Dr Deborah Morgan (Swansea University) and Dr Hannah R. Marston (The Open University) to discuss how the pandemic has affected the dating world.

We question whether virtual dates are here to stay, predict what the future of dating could look like, and advise how dating apps should keep their members safe.

LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

http://www.open.ac.uk/people/hrm93

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/human-and-health-sciences/centre-for-innovative-ageing/morgan-d-j/

Marston, H. R., Niles-Yokum, K., Earle, S., Gomez, B., and Lee, D. M. (2020). OK Cupid, Stop Bumbling around and Match Me Tinder: Using Dating Apps Across the Life Course. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721420947498 (https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721420947498)

Marston, H.R., and Morgan, D.J. (2020). Lockdown 2.0: Gunpowder Plot, Digital Christmas, Sex and Relationships. Ageing Issues, 2nd November 2020. British Society of Gerontology. Retrieved from https://ageingissues.wordpress.com/2020/11/02/lockdown-2-0-gunpowder-plot-digital-christmas-sex-and-relationships/ (https://ageingissues.wordpress.com/2020/11/02/lockdown-2-0-gunpowder-plot-digital-christmas-sex-and-relationships/).

This episode packs a punch.

I talk about the psychology of body image with Professor Viren Swami (Anglia Ruskin University) and we dig deep into cultural attitudes to beauty, how these have changed over time, as well as the recent increased demand for cosmetic surgery.

From the relationship between muscle and masculinity to the social comparisons we draw with others, this episode explores the NUANCES of conversation around body image.

I hope that it serves you well <3

Links:

https://aru.ac.uk/people/viren-swami

https://aru.ac.uk/people/viren-swami

Our relationship to money reveals a LOT about us. Indeed, more than we like to admit.

I am delighted to be (re-)joined by Dr Adrian Furnham (Norwegian Business School) to talk about the psychology of money.

We discuss how money relates to power and freedom, whether money truly motivates at work, and how our value system affects how we use our money.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

https://adrianfurnham.com

Some experts claim that the HEALTH impact of loneliness on our population is almost as harmful as the pandemic itself...

Join myself and Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad (Brigham Young University) for a discussion on this topic.

We debate whether we should call this health crisis an 'epidemic', discuss the difference between 'lonely' and 'alone', and Julianne explains the psychology and neuroscience of loneliness.

Links:

https://julianneholtlunstad.byu.edu/julianne-holt-lunstad

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

WATCH JULIANNE'S TEDX TALK HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbRWNiauNE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbRWNiauNE)

Whether it be what to eat for breakfast, what clothes to wear to work, or what to watch on Netflix, we make approximately 35,000 decisions each day.

No wonder our brains are tired and our energy levels are drained, right?

Mikael Krogerus, co-author of 'The Decision Book', shares his research on decision fatigue and how it impacts our lives.

From the 'paradox of choice' to managing our decision-making energy, this episode will help you to focus your time and attention on the decisions which matter most.

Links:

https://rtmk.ch

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

Buy 'The Decision Book' here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-decision-book/mikael-krogerus/roman-tschappeler/9781781259542

Are we facing a masculinity crisis?

Are traditional forms of masculinity inherently toxic?

What are NEW WAYS to imagine what 'being a man' looks like?

All that - AND MORE - in this episode with Professor Nicole Westmarland (Durham University) and Joe Wardhaugh (Cambridge University)

From mental health to social behaviours, we unpack the complexities of masculine gender norms in the 21st century.

Links:

https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/mens-activism-to-end-violence-against-women (https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/mens-activism-to-end-violence-against-women)

https://www.instagram.com/joe.wardhaugh/

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

Introversion and extroversion are widely discussed personality characteristics, yet we often struggle to talk about them without generalising or stereotyping.

This week, British psychologist Professor Adrian Furnham sheds light on this topic!!

From the cultural demand to be extroverted to the relationship between lockdown and introversion, the episode explores the differing needs of BOTH extroverts and introverts, pointing towards how we can build healthy spaces where people of all personalities can thrive.

Links:

https://adrianfurnham.com

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/