Learning in Real Time
Claim This Podcastby Melisa
Podcast Overview
<p>What does it mean to keep learning when you never finished school? Melisa wanted to study psychology and start this podcast years ago, however, life got in the way. So she stopped school and started this podcast anyway. Learning in Real Time is a weekly podcast exploring the mind, human behavior, and everyday life through psychology concepts, personal experience, and honest curiosity. Some episodes dig into neuroscience, and others are just honest questions worth asking. There's no degree required and no expertise claimed! </p>
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Publishing Since
2/21/2026
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2026
Why Survival Mode Kills Hope (And How to Get it Back)
<p>When you've been stuck in survival mode and chronic stress for a long time, it can feel impossible to imagine a better future. I used to think I was just struggling with negative thinking, but I recently learned the neuroscience behind it: burnout actually shrinks the part of your brain responsible for envisioning the future. In this episode, we talk about nervous system regulation and the crucial difference between passive optimism and active hope. We'll explore why losing hope isn't a character flaw, and how taking one tiny step can rebuild your brain's capacity for hope.</p>
May 1, 2026
Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of It: The Window of Tolerance and Nervous System Dysregulation
<p>For a long time, I thought something was wrong with me. After we moved from Idaho... new state, new baby, new everything... I slowly stopped showing up the way I wanted to for my kids. The spark was gone. The anger came. And no matter how many therapists I saw or how hard I tried to just think differently, nothing changed. In this episode, I'm sharing what I finally found that actually made sense of all of it: the window of tolerance, nervous system dysregulation, and why you genuinely cannot think your way out of a physiological state. If you've ever felt like a hollow version of yourself and couldn't figure out why, this one is for you.</p>
April 25, 2026
Why Do Dreams Feel So Real? The Neuroscience of Dreaming (and Nightmares)
<p>Ever since I was a kid, I've kept a dream journal. My dreams aren't just normal, everyday situations, they are entirely different worlds, complete with plotlines, characters, and days that feel like weeks. But when I talk to my husband, his dreams are just about going to work. Why do we dream so differently? And why do our dreams feel so incredibly real, even when they make absolutely no logical sense?In this episode, we are exploring the science of dreaming. I'm sharing one of my most vivid (and terrifying) dreams, and looking at what actually happens in the brain when we sleep. We talk about the prefrontal cortex, the amygdala, and why your brain's logic center shuts down so your imagination can take over. If you've ever woken up and wanted to go back to the world your mind created, this episode is for you.</p>
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- What is Learning in Real Time?
<p>What does it mean to keep learning when you never finished school? Melisa wanted to study psychology and start this podcast years ago, however, life got in the way. So she stopped school and started this podcast anyway. Learning in Real Time is a weekly podcast exploring the mind, human behavior, and everyday life through psychology concepts, personal experience, and honest curiosity. Some episodes dig into neuroscience, and others are just honest questions worth asking. There's no degree required and no expertise claimed! </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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