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Welcome to Open Your Mind, a psychology based podcast that clarifies theories, busts myths and shows how awesome the science is.... more
FAQs about Open Your Mind: Psychology:How many episodes does Open Your Mind: Psychology have?The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.
June 21, 2020Cognitive Dissonance and The Little MermaidWe all know what happened after Disney announced Halle Bailey to play 'Ariel' in 'The Little Mermaid'. But why did this happen, how could there be so many different ways people reacted to the news?...more16minPlay
December 28, 2019What is it with the flexing culture?This topic was something that has been on my mind these past few months. Thanksgiving is a time where we spend the day expressing gratitude, and Christmas is a time everyone is focused on what they want for their presents. What damages can this materialistic culture bring to our mental well being?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openyourmind/support...more20minPlay
November 01, 2019What is the best way to get over your fears?UCLA came out with a recent study that suggests labeling your emotions at the precise moment you are confronting what you fear can indeed have the effect of reducing your fear! So basically being honest with how you feel, and openly expressing it helps you more than diminishing it. Also, you guys can learn how I inadvertently used a similar method to get over my childhood fear. Please don't judge me or I will cry about it forever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openyourmind/support...more18minPlay
October 29, 2019How exactly do we feel?Well, there is so much that goes into human emotions, and with Halloween around the corner, let's try to understand the psychology of fear. This theory can explain our fear, but it's used to explain all emotions in general. It's fun to break down why and how our minds work isn't it?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openyourmind/support...more16minPlay
August 28, 2019Why do I feel embarrassed for cringey people ?I was wondering a lot about the feelings of embarrassment. Mostly because my sisters are at a stage in their life where they avoid doing simple tasks because of the fear of embarrassment. What is the harm in talking to a sales worker about something you need? Eitherway, there are pros and cons to feeling embarrassed. Also why do we feel cringey after watching certain things, for me its watching some Tik Tok videos. I can't stop watching it, but at the same time I feel cringey when I do! WHY?? Well lets listen to my thoughts on the matter. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openyourmind/support...more12minPlay
June 21, 2019Procrastination is like what?What explanations do we have on why we procrastinate? Is there hope to become better? If there is, what can we do. Maybe it's important to realize that procrastination isn't as harmless as we might think it is. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openyourmind/support...more14minPlay
May 10, 2019A different perspective of Ayesha CurrySo my timeline was blowing up with the news that Ayesha Curry was feeling insecure. Why would she feel this way? Obviously I don't have her on my podcast to ask her. But what does psychological science say about the psychology of monogamous relationships, casual sex, female desires, and the purpose of the female orgasm?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openyourmind/support...more28minPlay
March 26, 2019False memories in Captain MarvelWhen I saw the Captain Marvel movie I was immediately intrigued by the fact that Captain Marvel was a victim of false memory implantation! What does the science of psychology say about this, can this happen to anyone? Tweet me your favorite childhood memory @itslesliesilva !--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openyourmind/support...more15minPlay
February 08, 2019Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?After watching the new Shane Dawson conspiracy theory, it left me wondering....why do people believe in this stuff? Well lets find out!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openyourmind/support...more15minPlay
January 30, 2019So what if you messed up...We are all human, and we worry so much about how others view us. Most people worry to much about how they are perceived that they are so afraid of failure. But there are also people out there that don't care failing that it's actually hurting more than helping. Let's understand why. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openyourmind/support...more11minPlay
FAQs about Open Your Mind: Psychology:How many episodes does Open Your Mind: Psychology have?The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.