Hold That Thought
Claim This Podcastby Becca Havian and Taylor Lord
Podcast Overview
<p>“Hold That Thought” is something you say when you don’t want the conversation to rush ahead but still want to see where the idea leads. </p><p>This podcast lives in the pause: the space between reaction and reflection, focus and exploration, where ideas stretch and change. Blending research, storytelling, and reflection, each episode examines the forces that shape how we think, relate, and make meaning of ourselves and the world around us. </p><p>Episodes are organized into mini-series that explore a concept from multiple angles, creating space for deeper and more connected conversation.</p>
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July 24, 2026
The Surprising Link Between Embarrassment and Trust
<p>You probably hate the feeling of embarrassment: the flushed cheeks, the racing heart, the voice in your head berating you for whatever faux-paus you’ve done. But that feeling of embarrassment might just be what allows other people to trust you more and forgive you faster. </p><p>In this episode of <strong>Hold that Thought</strong>, we explore the emotion of embarrassment, its evolutionary roots in trust and social harmony, its psychological ties to self awareness, and how knowing more about this emotion can make us less controlled and cowed by it. </p><p><strong>Key Words:</strong> Embarrassment, shame, guilt, self-awareness, psychology, trust </p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/11/embarrassment"><u>Oh no you didn’t! Embarrassment acts as a social glue that can strengthen our relationships, but it also has a dark side, research finds. </u></a></p><p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21928915/"><u>Flustered and faithful: embarrassment as a signal of prosociality</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.americanscientist.org/article/embarrassment-a-form-of-social-pain"><u>Embarrassment: A Form of Social Pain</u></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iQtvE8W6OB6FUzO7AiMFK"><u>Embarrassment & CBT</u></a><br></p>
July 17, 2026
Why Humans Evolved to Gossip
<p>SHHH. We’re spilling the beans. On gossip. </p><p>It’s hard not to feel excited when someone tells you they have something juicy to share. But in the next moment you may feel guilty. Isn’t gossiping bad to do? </p><p>Well… perhaps not always. And perhaps it’s one of humanity’s oldest social tools. </p><p>In this episode of <strong>Hold That Thought </strong>we explore the psychology of gossip, why humans evolved to gossip, and how it can actually help with cooperation, community and building trust. We also chat through the different types of gossip and the importance of finding your own line of what feels harmless (or dare we say helpful?) and when it turns destructive and toxic. </p><p>Whether you're a self-proclaimed gossip or someone who avoids it entirely, this episode reframes one of our most misunderstood social behaviors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics:</strong> Gossip, community, anthropology, language, evolution, rumors, society</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://time.com/5680457/why-do-people-gossip/"><u>Why do people gossip?</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/psst-wanna-know-why-gossip-has-evolved-every-human-society"><u>Psst—Wanna Know Why Gossip Has Evolved in Every Human Society?</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/podcasts/normal-gossip-01-24-22"><u>Grooming, Gossip and the Evolution of Language</u></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BEekatOaC7N4OrknDwWHO?si=klnrJW80QMWVjuMdayghyw&nd=1&dlsi=1d7fc498e06a45aa"><u>Psst. The Science of Gossip</u></a></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-159679866"><u>The Delicate Art of Gossip</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-of-the-ooze/201502/how-did-the-gossip-become-a-woman"><u>How the Gossip Became a Woman </u></a></p><p><a href="https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2019/05/03/uc-riverside-study-busts-myths-about-gossip"><u>UC Riverside study busts myths about gossip</u></a><br></p>
July 10, 2026
What Anger Wants
<p>Anger can be corrosive, scary, something to control. But it’s also one of the most intelligent emotions we have. </p><p>This week on Hold That Thought we’re looking at anger, and challenging the assumption that it’s inherently bad. Anger is a signal, a form of information, and one of your body’s oldest survival tools. It tells you when a boundary needs protecting. When a need isn’t being met. It gives you fuel when there’s a problem that needs solving. And when we learn to listen and get close to our anger without letting it control us we can learn more about ourselves and the lives we want to live. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics: </strong>Anger, boundaries, psychology, rage, self-understanding, relationships</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh1-y3TzSO4&t=316s"><u>Dr. Gabor Maté — How to Process Your Anger and Rage</u></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-pspa0000350.pdf"><u>Anger Has Benefits for Attaining Goals</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_david_the_gift_and_power_of_emotional_courage"><u>The gift and power of emotional courage</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/how-to-be-angry-better"><u>How to be Angry Better; The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos</u></a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2biPhnn657mwmumkwokhF3"><u>What Is Our Rage Telling Us? With Dr. Becky Kennedy; We Can Do Hard Things </u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.tarabrach.com/anger/"><u>Resources: Working with Anger; Tara Brach</u></a><br></p>
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- What is Hold That Thought?
<p>“Hold That Thought” is something you say when you don’t want the conversation to rush ahead but still want to see where the idea leads. </p><p>This podcast lives in the pause: the space between reaction and reflection, focus and exploration, where ideas stretch and change. Blending research, storytelling, and reflection, each episode examines the forces that shape how we think, relate, and make meaning of ourselves and the world around us. </p><p>Episodes are organized into mini-series that explore a concept from multiple angles, creating space for deeper and more connected conversation.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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