The Behavioural Vaccine

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The Behavioural Vaccine episodes

December 19, 2020 S2 Ep23: Reeling in the Pod
This week we reflect on the year that’s been, the origins of the Behavioural Vaccine and the significance of Christmas 2020.

Thanks for listening and supporting us throughout 2020.

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25 min
December 05, 2020 S2 Ep22: Glug glug: how to manage moderation
Looking at the gap between intention and action when it comes to alcohol, Padraig and Kate explore how to make it through silly season without losing the run of ourselves.

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34 min
November 28, 2020 S2 Ep21: The Art of Storytelling with Colm O'Regan
Funnyman and all-round nice-guy Colm O'Regan joins us this week to chat about spinning yarns, the art of making maths interesting and story-telling in a virtual world. You can hear more from Colm on his podcast, The Function Room, his book Ann Devine: Handle with Care and on the Irish Mammies Twitter account @irishmammies

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47 min
November 14, 2020 S2 Ep20: VOTE! Behaviour Nudges that increase voter turnout.
Donald Trump is the second most voted for US presidential candidate of all time. Not because he was particularly good but because the 2020 US Presidential Election had the largest voter turnout of all time. On today's episode, we examine why this was and how behavioural science can tell us about increasing election turn out.

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29 min
November 07, 2020 S2 Ep19: The Recipe for Wellbeing with Nutritionist Laura Kealy
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Registered Nutritionist Laura Kealy, founder of Bridge Nutrition to discuss simple dietary habits that will keep us well this winter.

Find out more at: http://bridgenutrition.ie/

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30 min
October 31, 2020 S2 Ep18: Trick or Treat
With mandatory fines for breach of Covid guidelines introduced in recent weeks we explore the Behavioural Science behind punishment, when it works and when it might do the opposite to what is expected!
With special guest Kelly Moynihan.

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25 min
October 24, 2020 S2 Ep17: Optimism in Frightful Times
At this spooky time of year, we reflect on the nature of fear and the routes out of it. We discuss Learned Optimism and how to shift towards a sunnier view of ourselves and our circumstances.

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26 min
October 17, 2020 S2 Ep16: Room to Improve Vs Self Compassion
Not unlike hopeful homeowners, undergoing renovations - we’re living in the ruins of our old lives, and losing patience with the rebuilding process. In this episode we explore why now is the toughest of times, and how we can practise self compassion through it.

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28 min
October 13, 2020 S2 Ep15: Maintain change with Eco- Behavioural Design
In this episode Padraig and Kate are joined by Eco-Behavioural Design expert Mark James, who explains how making habits embarrassingly simple is the key to keeping going, during these tough winter months.

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Want to know more about Mark James?
You can follow him on Twitter: @MarkMJames
Or on Instagram at: @ecobehaviouraldesigns

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28 min
October 03, 2020 S2 Ep14: Go out, or stay in?
Today we examine Scandinavian approaches to winter including the Danish philosphy of hygge, and friluftsliv.

Are you a cosy cat or an energetic pup?

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25 min

About The Behavioural Vaccine

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Join Comedian and Organisational Behaviour expert Kate Feeney and Behavioural Psychologist Pádraig Walsh as they try to make sense of Behavioural Science and explore ways that we can use this…