Ego/Id: The Psychology of Everything
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Podcast Overview
<p>Ego/Id is a nonprofit psychology podcast making high-quality mental health research accessible, practical, and human. Each episode features conversations with psychologists, clinicians, and researchers exploring how psychological science shows up in everyday life.</p><p>We break down complex ideas, highlight current research, and focus on what actually helps, without jargon or judgment.</p><p></p><p>🎧 New episodes biweekly</p><p>📸 Instagram: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="instagram.com/ego.over.id" target="_blank">ego.over.id</a></p><p>🌐 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.egoid.org" target="_blank">www.egoid.org</a></p>
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
The Psychology of Money with Dr. Adrian Furnham
<p>In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between psychology and financial decision-making with Dr. Adrian Furnham, a renowned psychologist from Oxford and expert in the field. Discover how personality influences money habits, the myths surrounding wealth and happiness, and practical tips to improve your financial well-being.</p><p></p><p><b>Topics Covered:</b></p><ul><li>How personality traits and cultural background shape our perceptions of money</li><li>The impact of early socialization and taboo around discussing finances</li><li>Behavioral economics concepts like heuristics, anchoring, and decoy effects in everyday financial choices</li><li>The role of delayed gratification in building wealth and happiness</li><li>Myths about money, intelligence, and happiness debunked</li><li>Strategies for fostering open conversations about money in relationships and organizations</li><li>The importance of monitoring finances regularly for success</li></ul><p></p><p>Check out Dr. Furnham's Book:</p><ul><li>The New Psychology of Money by Dr. Adrian Furnham on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Psychology-Money-Adrian-Furnham-ebook/dp/B0B36MVF37/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28690VZIZ0PU6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2LdhxVdgUXHW4_o-l_Psxg.-dqod8azv8wDtm0IdfqvMDnpG-wYLyGQ9WiK_5JvPTw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+new+psychology+of+money+Adrian+furnham&qid=1780978216&sprefix=the+new+psychology+of+money+adrian+furnha%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Connect with Dr. Adrian Furnham:</p><p>LinkedIn:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-furnham-8472a82ba/" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-furnham-8472a82ba/</a></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://adrianfurnham.com/" target="_blank">https://adrianfurnham.com/</a></p>
May 12, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month
<p>In this brief special episode, I reflect on the real meaning of Mental Health Awareness Month and why this time of the year matters so deeply. </p><p></p><p>You can join us and support this work <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mental-health-ambassador" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><p>And you can follow us on Instagram <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ego.over.id/" target="_blank">@ego.over.id</a></p><p></p><p>Thank you for being part of this community and for helping us keep this important work going.</p>
May 4, 2026
The Psychology of FOMO with Dr. Michael Bernstein
<p>Why does being left out feel so personal? Why can ghosting or exclusion stick with us so deeply? And what is the real difference between social exclusion, loneliness, rejection, and FOMO?</p><p></p><p>We sat down with social psychologist <b>Dr. Michael Bernstein</b> to unpack the science of belonging and what happens when that belonging feels threatened. We explored why humans are wired for connection, how exclusion shapes the way we think and behave, why social pain can feel surprisingly similar to physical pain, and how social media can intensify the fear of missing out.</p><p></p><p>We also break down the difference between being directly rejected and being ignored, why ambiguity can be so hard to process, and what we can do to cope when exclusion shows up in everyday life.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’ve felt left out by friends, overlooked in a group, ghosted, or caught in a comparison spiral online, this episode is for you.</p><h3>In this episode, we cover:</h3><ul><li>What psychologists mean by social exclusion</li><li>The difference between exclusion, rejection, loneliness, and FOMO</li><li>Why humans are so sensitive to belonging threats</li><li>How rejection changes attention, memory, and social perception</li><li>Why social pain can feel physically painful</li><li>The impact of social media on FOMO and connection</li><li>Ghosting vs direct rejection</li><li>Small ways to help others feel included</li><li>Why feeling left out is more common than most people think</li></ul><h3>About our guest</h3><p><b>Dr. Michael Bernstein</b> is a social psychologist whose research focuses on social exclusion, ostracism, person perception, stereotyping, and how social experiences shape human behavior, cognition, and health.</p><ul><li>You can learn more about him <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.abington.psu.edu/person/michael-bernstein-ph-d" target="_blank">HERE</a></li><li>Check out his published academic work <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9CDiC-gAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao" target="_blank">HERE</a></li><li>Got questions? Shoot him an <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mjb70@psu.edu" target="_blank">email</a>!</li></ul><p></p><p>Enjoyed the episode? Please consider following and giving us a 5-star review! It really helps!</p>
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- What is Ego/Id: The Psychology of Everything?
<p>Ego/Id is a nonprofit psychology podcast making high-quality mental health research accessible, practical, and human. Each episode features conversations with psychologists, clinicians, and researchers exploring how psychological science shows up in everyday life.</p><p>We break down complex ideas, highlight current research, and focus on what actually helps, without jargon or judgment.</p><p></p><p>🎧 New episodes biweekly</p><p>📸 Instagram: @<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="instagram.com/ego.over.id" target="_blank">ego.over.id</a></p><p>🌐 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.egoid.org" target="_blank">www.egoid.org</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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