Who Knew? We Didn't!

By Marta & Meaghan

Two women chat about psychological studies, and how they explain human behaviour.... more

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The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

Who Knew? We Didn't! episodes:

April 04, 2018 19. Study Study: Hanlon's Razor and Hostile Attribution
Hey you guys! Meaghan is away this week so it's just Marta. BUT DONT LEAVE! I have an interesting topic for you today! Basically, we discuss this quote:
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity."
Cool Right? Stick around, give it a listen!
If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went?
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21min
April 04, 2018 19. Study Study: Hanlon’s Razor and Hostile Attribution
Hey you guys! Meaghan is away this week so it's just Marta. BUT DONT LEAVE! I have an interesting topic for you today! Basically, we discuss this quote:

"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity."

Cool Right? Stick around, give it a listen!

If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went?

Socials
Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt

Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/

Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt

Email: [email protected]
...more
21min
April 04, 2018 Study Study 1: Hanlon’s Razor and Hostile Attribution
Hey you guys! Meaghan is away this week so it's just Marta. BUT DONT LEAVE! I have an interesting topic for you today! Basically, we discuss this quote:

"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity."

Cool Right? Stick around, give it a listen!

If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went?

Socials
Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt

Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/

Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt

Email: [email protected]
...more
21min
March 28, 201818. Your Chemical Romance - Chemicals and Love: Relationship Series
Welcome one, welcome all! Today's episode, as promised is about CHOCOLATE! No, not really, but its about something equally primally attractive, chemicals... I'm not going to drag out this intro paragraph, just know that you're going to learn about this hashtag: #BRBgettinborn
Today We Cover
Testosterone
Cortisol
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Anne Hathaway
Oxytocin
A little Hippo named Campus
A Camp of Castrated Canaries (more than just a tounge twister)
We Also Ask
Does your mother have the power to shut down your brain?
Do prarie voles mate for life, and how can we stop it?
DO VACCINES CAUSE AUTISM? No, but maybe oxytocin?
GURL, IS YOU OVULATING? I can smell it.
If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went?
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1h 22min
March 21, 201817. Psychology of Lurve (#solvethesolveable): Relationship Series
Have you been in Love? Have you been in a long, monogamous relationship? Then this episode is for you. Whether you’re into marriage, or want to be a single pringle for your whole life, we think there's something to learn here, and also…. We try really hard to make hashtags happen in this episode so bear with us. #Mindtrails #freudvoid #solvethesolveable.
Today we cover:
Freud's theory of love
Maslow’s theory of love
Theory of liking vs. loving: the 3 ingredients of love
Colour Wheel of Love (YES IT IS SPELLED WITH A “U” BECAUSE IT WAS A CANADIAN WHO MADE THIS THEORY GET OFF MY CASE!) (woah Marta, chill)
Sternberg’s Love Triangle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangular_theory_of_love
Carte de Tendre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Map_of_Tendre
We also ask and learn:
Do we really need self actualization to be able to fall in love?
Is passionate love the same as compassionate?
Sometimes the best thing in your relationship, is a cleaning lady
What does Fight/Flight have to do with love?
Can you increase your capacity to love?
We watched, read, listened to:
Plato’s Symposium: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symposium_(Plato)
Demo Lovato- Ruin the Friendship: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/tell-me-you-love-me-deluxe/1273382676
Esther Perel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060753641/?tag=wwwestherpere-20
Eli Finkel: All or Nothing Marriage
7 Principles of Making a Marriage Work: John Gottman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Principles_for_Making_Marriage_Work
Bill and Melinda Gates: https://www.gatesnotes.com/2018-Annual-Letter?WT.mc_id=02_13_2018_02_AnnualLetter2018_DO-COM_&WT.tsrc=DOCOM

In this episode, we made some leaps to try to make puns, if you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well (that’s another leap…). Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went?
Socials
Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/
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55min
March 14, 201816. Sex, Erotica, and Evolution: Relationship Series
WARNING: This episode covers mature topics and concepts such as sex, eroticism, etc.
This week, Meaghan and Marta really get it in…. I mean… get into it. Because really, deep down we all just wanna do it like they do on the discovery channel! (Please tell me you get the reference).
Anyway, we talk about the following:
Sex as a physical need
Sense of smell and sex
How to score ladies in Germany
Mate selection and ovulation
And we watched/read the following to get ready for our chat:
Simplify Podcast: Season 1 Bonus Episode- https://www.blinkist.com/magazine/posts/simplify-marriage-eli-finkel
Where Should We Begin: Esther Perel- https://www.estherperel.com/podcast
Missing Richard Simmons podcast- https://www.missingrichardsimmons.com/
FASCINATING article about bonobos: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bonobo-sex-and-society-2006-06/
Article about love as a wave: #13 “Learn to ride the waves” - https://markmanson.net/relationship-advice
Links to Esther Perel’s incredible TED Talks:
https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_rethinking_infidelity_a_talk_for_anyone_who_has_ever_loved#t-397281
https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_to_desire_in_a_long_term_relationship#t-1124047
And the one from Christopher Ryan, which was also pretty cool:
https://www.ted.com/talks/christopher_ryan_are_we_designed_to_be_sexual_omnivores#t-826162
Socials
Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/
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59min
March 08, 201815. Parents and Family Dynamics: Relationships Series
It’s Parenting-Theory central up in hurr! This week, we complete Part II of the Psychology of Family Dynamics with a thorough break-down for Parent-Child relationships. Marta teaches Meaghan about:
Theories of Parenting Styles
Attachment Theory
The name of that theory where your one divorced parent turns you against your other divorced parent
Tips and tricks for grandparenting
That one
We also learn that Grade 5 is where it all went down hill for both of us on the math front...
Socials
Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/
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52min
February 28, 201814. Siblings and Family Dynamics: Relationship Series
Continuing on with the Psychology of Relationships series, M&M dive into Family Dynamics. This is Part 1: Siblings, and for once, Meaghan teaches Marta!
We discuss topics like:
Sibling Rivalry
Birth Order
How sibling relationships change over time
Only children - do only children actually have different brains from those with siblings??? You’ll find out!
Socials
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Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/
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58min
February 21, 201813. Aquaintances, Friends and Work Baes- Developing the Relationship
Is aquaintanceships a word? Discover that, and much more in this weeks episode of Who Knew? We Didn't!
This week we talk about:
What it takes to turn an aquaintance into a friend
What you need in a friendship
How to be a good friend
Gender differences in friendships
Workpalce friendships and how they affect happiness at work
When family and work relationships collide
Workbaes
We also:
Nerd out about the word Hubris
Make workbae jokes
Talk about a TV show that Marta has finally seen
Does anyone read these blurbs anyway? AM I SPEAKING INTO A VOID?!
Socials
Twitter: @whoknewwedidnt
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/
Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt
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1h 11min
February 14, 201812. Mental Health
This week, M&M go real deep and personal about their own struggles with counselling, eating disorders, depression and self hatred in its various forms. Listen to this episode to learn how to help yourself and others, and learn A LOT about M&M along the way!

Trigger Warning: we discuss suicide in this episode. If this topic is difficult or upsetting for you, please stop listening at around the 1 hour mark.

Links to Help Resources and Contact Information Below:
US
For general information on mental health and to find local treatment services, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Referral Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
The SAMHSA website has a Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator that can search for treatment information by address, city, or ZIP code.
Visit the NIMH’s Help for Mental Illnesses webpage for more information and resources (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml)
Canada
Canadian Mental Health Association is a national organization that promotes the mental health for everyone, and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness
CMHA doesn’t provide direct mental health services or support, so you should contact your local CMHA for more information about mental health programs and service near you. You can find this by going to: cmha.ca/find-your-cmha
In Ontario, the Ontario Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600, or http://www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca/
Also in Ontario (GTA specifically) - Planned Parenthood Toronto offers free mental health counselling
This is the service Meaghan mentioned in this episode that provided invaluable help as she struggled with mental health and getting control of her eating disorder. Go to: http://www.ppt.on.ca/ or call 416-961-0113
Also, CAMH, which we mentioned in our last episode, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, is an EXCELLENT resource – cannot speak highly enough of them
they’re in Ontario, but even just their website is a good resource for finding good resources and suggestions
Access CAMH is a phone-based service that provides information and resources for individuals and their families on mental illness, addiction and concurrent disorders.
provide information about how families can access CAMH services for a family member or friend, as well as provide information about services available in the community (including crisis centres), and can connect families to support groups and educational sessions co-ordinated by CAMH.
Call Access CAMH for mental health and addictions information, eligibility requirements and instructions on making a referral to CAMH, to refer yourself for addictions services. Most patients looking for help with drugs, alcohol or other addictions will be scheduled for their first appointment in one call.
(416) 535-8501 and select option 2.
In Crisis?
If You Are in Crisis: Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone. All calls are confidential.
Or If you are thinking about harming yourself or thinking about suicide:
Tell someone who can help right away
Call your licensed mental health professional if you are already working with
Call your doctor
Go to the nearest hospital emergency department
If a loved one is considering suicide:
Do not leave him or her alone
Try to get your loved one to seek immediate help from a doctor or the nearest hospital emergency room, or call 911
Remove access to firearms or other potential tools for suicide, including medications
Socials
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1h 15min

FAQs about Who Knew? We Didn't!:

How many episodes does Who Knew? We Didn't! have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.