Psychology Takeaway Podcast

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Psychologytakeaway presents factual podcasts about human development including - development, mental health, cognition, neuroscience and social psychology. Each of the presentations is filled with fa... more

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April 10, 2026 Sleep - It's essential
Why sleep is important

In this remote podcast Jim and Ralph discuss:
Importance of sleep
What are the signs of excessive sleepiness?
Amount of sleep needed
What causes sleep problems?
How environment and behavior affect a person’s sleep
Health problems and sleep disorders

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Here is a short Ted Talk by Arianna Huffington discussing her sleep challrnges: https://youtu.be/nncY-MA1Iu8?si=QLTA6DtZxZaZz6AA
Anxiety keeping you awake? Hrtr is a link to Jim’s new book: https://a.co/d/09uWwLvG
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22min
April 04, 2026 LET THEM Part Two
No, the world will not melt into chaos if we embrace the LET THEM theory!!!
Here is what Jim and Ralph think.
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19min
March 27, 2026 LET THEM Part One
Jim and Ralph have moved from the hospital, where they were last week, to Ralph’s living room where he continues to mend. The boys have been reading Mel Robbins book Let Them. In their discussion they acknowledge that trying to control someone else does not work well even if your intentions are good.
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Here is the link to Mel’s podcast; it is almost one hour long but well worth listening to: https://youtu.be/d4z5C8G32AY?si=CAwJXzH9sTSoQWYv
Jim is joining the Catholic Church in a couple of weeks. Read about his life time experience with Catholicism has taught an old psychologist: https://a.co/d/0gwqfYcC

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19min
March 20, 2026 Happiness Index of Countries
Jim and Ralph are back together podcasting after Ralph’s accident. They analyze the latest published Happiness Index and learn (no surprise here) that Social Media is negatively correlated with happiness.
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Happy song by Pharrell Williams: https://youtu.be/ZbZSe6N_BXs?si=y2bOFm6kRAFMYWnZ
The Peanuts Gang: Happiness Is: https://youtu.be/d13_LoHQkRM?si=md1lmVGB1Mq7Q76J
Jim’s book Overcoming Anxiety on Amazon: https://a.co/d/06U0HNtn

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23min
March 13, 2026 The Healing Power of the Natural World
Jim is joined by his wife Sheila Carroll to look at how the natural world helps us to notice, focus, and heal. We look at the lives of famous people (and some not so famous – like Ralph) and see the impact nature had on them and the impact they had on nature. Sheila makes the case for preserving what we have and restoring what was lost.

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TED Talk: The Story That Shapes Your Relationship with Nature | Damon Gameau
https://youtu.be/nYZSPUi-lgE?si=R_ymVKCoGsNykXYf
TED Talk:
Contact with Nature: Three Transcendental Experiences in the Natural World: John Beatty - https://youtu.be/4uE6uBH1Smc?si=5YyfFe7HZKPRAUGI
How regenerative farming can help heal the planet and human health | Charles Massy | TEDxCanberra - https://youtu.be/Et8YKBivhaE?si=cAJbdqc7tolbKqX7
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Aslan’s Breath and the First Thaw
https://open.substack.com/pub/sheilac/p/aslans-breath-and-the-first-thaw?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
Mouse City Beneath the Snow
https://open.substack.com/pub/sheilac/p/mouse-city-beneath-the-snow?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
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24min
March 06, 2026 Be Less Thin-Skinned
ENCORE PRESENTATION!!!
We are on break this week.
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20min
February 27, 2026 Why Do People Persist in Weird Beliefs
Consider these recent news breakers:
Y2K and the end of the world as we know it.
UFO’s , we are not alone.
Vaccines cause Autism.
While there is no objective evidence for these concerns, they have motivated human behavior during this and the past century. Jim and Ralph attribute this false belief to several factors: A Convergence Model
Imagine a person encountering an ambiguous event:
An unexplained aerial video circulates online. A government statement acknowledges uncertainty. Commentators disagree publicly.
Now consider the psychological environment:
A person already feels social change accelerating. (Uncertainty)
Their peer group prizes skepticism toward institutions. (Identity)
Headlines emphasize geopolitical threat. (Fear)
Institutional trust is low. (Distrust)
Each factor alone might not produce firm conviction.
Together, they create momentum.

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Short video about weird thought: https://youtu.be/5vOECJ6uu2E?si=5_n42G6_iT0tgArg
Conspiracy: https://youtu.be/3VEkzweBJPM?si=w0-RVZwGMRlh9jtC
You can get Jim’s book Oak Island Obsession on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/00GZb8lz
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26min
February 20, 2026 Is dating dead in 21st-century America?
Is dating dead in 21st-century America? With guest Alex Graziano
It can certainly feel that way. Swiping has replaced chance encounters, “situationships” have replaced steady courtship, and apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are now the front door to modern romance. Young adults are marrying later, moving more cautiously, and often sitting in the ambiguity of the “talking stage.” Add in economic pressure, social media comparison, and an endless sense that someone better might be one swipe away, and it’s no wonder many people feel confused about where dating stands today.
But beneath the uncertainty, the longing for love and lasting connection hasn’t disappeared. What may be fading is the old script — not the desire for partnership. In this episode, Jim, Ralph, and guest Alex wrestle honestly with these shifts, exploring what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what a healthy connection looks like in a culture of endless choice. Their goal isn’t to lament the past or romanticize the present, but to offer context, clarity, and a little hope for navigating relationships in a complicated age.

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The low down on dating apps: https://youtu.be/gvOfCnwpcqo?si=1l8_gC3x5siihki8
The history of dating: https://youtu.be/Ob14PcHtazQ?si=rMQ6G2Z5gqdoayet
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31min
February 13, 2026 CURIOSITY – an essential life skill
In 1665, Isaac Newton was sent home from school because of the plague. For most people, that would’ve been a time of survival, of just getting through. But Newton? He started wondering about why apples fall. He became curious about light, gravity, and time. And that curiosity—not certainty, not confidence—led to some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in science.
Here’s the thing we often miss: he didn’t get there because he was a genius. He got there because he stayed open. Curiosity is what allowed him to see possibilities where most of us would only see disruption.
Join Ralph and Jim as they explore the curios world of curiosity and the people and things that inhabit it.
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Here is a Ted Talk about Curiosity as a Superpower: https://youtu.be/ZJVw306-qM0?si=5TZ7dzXWyt6CxPlO
Do you think today’s kids are all screwed up? Think again:
https://youtu.be/5EPxwJwUPs4?si=8MlApXCzqMekmw7T
You can get ralph and Jim’s book, Raise Curios Kids at Amazon https://a.co/d/0eDgYYwo Raise Curious Kids is a warm, practical guide for parents, educators, and caregivers who want to do more than just help children succeed—they want to help them thrive. Written by longtime educators Jim Carroll, Ed.D., and Ralph Baber, M.A., this book explores curiosity not just as a trait, but as a mindset that fuels empathy, resilience, creativity, and lifelong learning.
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27min
February 06, 2026 The Psychology of Play and Laughter
In an era marked by chronic workload pressure, social fragmentation, and rising rates of burnout, play and laughter are not optional extras. They are essential processes that support psychological and physical health.
At the neurochemical level, laughter is associated with increased dopamine and serotonin—neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation, motivation, and learning. At the same time, laughter reduces cortisol levels, dampening the physiological stress response.
The story of Norman Cousins attests to the value of humor in his book Laughter is the Best Medicine.

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For burn victims: https://youtu.be/SLHi6H5lOwE?si=F0nHune7trneoVDr
What science shows: https://youtu.be/yqvMIoGXJQE?si=tMIPAeAQR2bQvOR1
A long (hour and a half) video with Cousins as he describes his illness and recovery: https://youtu.be/oYKpmnCS5lQ?si=rJaiaoAEwUoGumFx
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34min

FAQs about Psychology Takeaway Podcast:

How many episodes does Psychology Takeaway Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.