UW Dig Deeper

Ella & Molly talk about the history of cults & unpack the psychology behind the dangerous influence that cult leaders have on their members.

Molly & Ella explore the importance of memory, how we remember, and the effect that it has on who we are.

Ella & Molly discuss the psychology of death & fear, digging into the root causes of our actions.

Molly and Ella explore the psychology of flirting, digging into the why, where, and the how through research and personal interviews.

As we reach the one year mark from the first COVID lockdown, Ella and Molly explain why it’s been so difficult to stay motivated throughout quarantine, digging into the complexities of human needs.

As this year’s cuffing season comes to a close, Molly and Ella try to uncover the psychology behind it and talk about the changes in dating behavior.

Through research on personality and personality tests, Ella and Molly talk about where our personalities come from, what parts change, and what parts stay the same.

Molly and Ella discuss dieting culture and eating habits, their chat inspired by nutritionists Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch’s work on intuitive eating.

Expanding on an earlier episode, Ella and Molly unpack the chemical effect of psychedelics on the brain and discuss ongoing research with UW professor Sunil Aggarwal.

Ella and Molly analyze the fundamentals of dating apps and their effects on dating culture through personal interviews and research.