A podcast series from Leiden University Institute of Psychology where people within the field of Psychology discuss what they do, what they know and what they think.
We often hear that breathing exercises can reduce stress, improve sleep, and even boost performance. But what does the science actually say? In this episode, dr. Roderik Gerritsen discusses the fascinating role of breathing in our daily lives, explains how breathing patterns are linked to stress and relaxation, and separates evidence-based findings from popular myths.
If you want more information on this topic, you can contact Roderik Gerritsen via mail: r.j.s.gerritsen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
Episode host: Priya Ramcharan
The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.
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26 Feb 2026
Episode 19 - Ageism in the Age of AI
When we think of ageism, we often think of discrimination against older adults. However, ageism occurs across the entire lifespan; in the tech world, for example, being "old" can start as early as 35. In this episode, Dr. Ittay Mannheim joins us to discuss the intersection of ageism, digital technology, and AI.
In this episode you’ll learn:
What ageism entails and how it manifests across the lifespan
How vacancy phrasing and job descriptions can already be biased
What mixed-methods research is and how it can be applied
The pitfalls and risks of using AI in job recruitment
How a hackathon can help address age bias and fairness in AI systems
If you want more information on this topic, you can contact Ittay Mannheim via e-mail at i.mannheim@fsw.leidenuniv.nl (mailto:i.mannheim@fsw.leidenuniv.nl) or visit anyage.ai (http://anyage.ai/) to learn more about the research and project.
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer:• Facebook: LeidenPsychology• Twitter: @LeidenPsy• Instagram: LeidenPsychology• LinkedIn: Institute of Psychology | Leiden University• Send a voice message• Or get in touch with us via email: webteam.psy@fsw.leidenuniv.nl (mailto:webteam.psy@fsw.leidenuniv.nl)
15 Sept 2025
Episode 18 - Self-Love Beyond the Social Media Hype
Bubble baths and face masks: that’s what we often see on social media when discussing self-love. However, is this a true reflection of what self-love and self-care entail? In this episode, psychotherapist Kelly Ziemer teaches us more about what true self-love and self-care are, and their importance.
If you want to contact Kelly Ziemer, you can send her an email at k.l.ziemer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl. (mailto:k.l.ziemer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl)
Below are the resources Kelly mentioned during the episode:
Dr. Barbara Fredrickson (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeplab.web.unc.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cp.s.ramcharan%40fsw.leidenuniv.nl%7C72db3564b9c34858ae8308ddf21c93c6%7Cca2a7f76dbd74ec091086b3d524fb7c8%7C0%7C0%7C638932926740794222%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=poawYHjyikUJvf0NEG%2FeZbijaFhA7yCJVkE8e%2BXVECU%3D&reserved=0) and their work on love
Researcher studying adverse effects of meditation: Dr. Willoughby Britton (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvivo.brown.edu%2Fdisplay%2Fwbritton&data=05%7C02%7Cp.s.ramcharan%40fsw.leidenuniv.nl%7C72db3564b9c34858ae8308ddf21c93c6%7Cca2a7f76dbd74ec091086b3d524fb7c8%7C0%7C0%7C638932926740811703%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6ynq7FnvC6Q9cIml2kzOpnDOqnSTgTmHnDjcAZOjCb0%3D&reserved=0) and the Cheetah House (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cheetahhouse.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cp.s.ramcharan%40fsw.leidenuniv.nl%7C72db3564b9c34858ae8308ddf21c93c6%7Cca2a7f76dbd74ec091086b3d524fb7c8%7C0%7C0%7C638932926740828083%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Zi9YGfviJ8vQYfGG50nGsGGB2NlQ5S6CafMB1fRT9fc%3D&reserved=0)
"The Unspoken Complexity of Self-Care (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F%40deanna%2Fthe-unspoken-complexity-of-self-care-8c9f30233467&data=05%7C02%7Cp.s.ramcharan%40fsw.leidenuniv.nl%7C72db3564b9c34858ae8308ddf21c93c6%7Cca2a7f76dbd74ec091086b3d524fb7c8%7C0%7C0%7C638932926740844158%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DEGM75oVIBzt0vLR%2BNanw9V3ieBd0vYh7K4jCckrzzw%3D&reserved=0)" by artist Deanna Zandt
PERMA theory (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fppc.sas.upenn.edu%2Flearn-more%2Fperma-theory-well-being-and-perma-workshops&data=05%7C02%7Cp.s.ramcharan%40fsw.leidenuniv.nl%7C72db3564b9c34858ae8308ddf21c93c6%7Cca2a7f76dbd74ec091086b3d524fb7c8%7C0%7C0%7C638932926740860263%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4syxWBXGMXXBFaIvRJWCwXoYfwzxLdRhBE87ZBj37hk%3D&reserved=0)
An example (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.actmindfully.com.au%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F07%2FValues_Checklist_-_Russ_Harris.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cp.s.ramcharan%40fsw.leidenuniv.nl%7C72db3564b9c34858ae8308ddf21c93c6%7Cca2a7f76dbd74ec091086b3d524fb7c8%7C0%7C0%7C638932926740876697%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HXAuxxuAWW8MaofphXlBIm74tgluA9cUB6GDgQJduf4%3D&reserved=0) of a Values worksheet
Hand on heart practice (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgreatergood.berkeley.edu%2Farticle%2Fitem%2Fhow_tuning_in_to_your_body_can_make_you_more_resilient%3Futm_source%3DGreater%2BGood%2BScience%2BCenter%26utm_campaign%3D6c914756ae-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_GG_Newsletter_Oct3_2018%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_term%3D0_5ae73e326e-6c914756ae-58150547&data=05%7C02%7Cp.s.ramcharan%40fsw.leidenuniv.nl%7C72db3564b9c34858ae8308ddf21c93c6%7Cca2a7f76dbd74ec091086b3d524fb7c8%7C0%7C0%7C638932926740893226%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3YSTGOVZlsYJ482iynqLahAl6uBS7REMwhfOu%2BPiSUw%3D&reserved=0)
Music credits: Yiğit BozokThe Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer: • Facebook: LeidenPsychology • Twitter: @LeidenPsy • Instagram: LeidenPsychology • LinkedIn: Institute of Psychology | Leiden University • Send a voice message • Or get in touch with us via email: webteam.psy@fsw.leidenuniv.nl (mailto:webteam.psy@fsw.leidenuniv.nl)
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