Mind Spectrum is where psychology meets real life. Each episode breaks down the science of how we think, feel, and decide — without the jargon, and with a focus on ideas that can change how we understand ourselves.
From memory and emotions to habits, motivation, and decision-making, we explore research, challenge common assumptions, and tell the story behind the science.
For anyone who has ever wondered why we do what we do — and wants a clearer answer.
New episodes weekly.
Your Nighttime Weed Is Ruining Your Sleep (It's Not Insomnia)
You light up before bed to fall asleep faster — but is it actually helping? This week on Mind Spectrum, we break down a 35-year study that proves nighttime cannabis wrecks your sleep while users feel totally fine. The disconnect between how you feel and what your brain is doing overnight is the whole story — and what that means for your next night's sleep.Paper discussed: Northwestern / Vu et al., "Recent and Cumulative Cannabis Use and Sleep in Middle-Aged Adults", JAMA Network Open (2026, open access), doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.38303Paper: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2855118Write-up: https://neurosciencenews.com/cannabis-sleep-quality-31306/Subscribe to Mind Spectrum for neuroscience that changes how you see yourself.New episodes every week. One paper, one idea.
6 Oct 2026
Why Your Best Old Photos Hurt More Than Your Worst Ones
Welcome to Mind Spectrum! We turn the week's most fascinating psychology and neuroscience research into ideas you can actually use. This week: why do your best old photos hurt more than your worst ones? We break down the 2026 study behind the Self-Oriented Comparison Scale for Appearance (SOCS-A) — and why comparing your present self to your own past photos can sting more than comparing yourself to anyone else. Paper: Tracy L. Tylka & Nichole L. Wood-Barcalow, "Self-Oriented Comparison Scale for Appearance (SOCS-A)", Body Image (2026) — DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2026.102159 . If this rewired how you think about your own mind, follow Mind Spectrum — one paper, one idea, every week.
29 Sept 2026
Why Quitting Social Media Won't Make You Happier
Welcome to Mind Spectrum! We turn the week's most fascinating psychology and neuroscience research into ideas you can actually use. This week: does quitting social media actually make you happier? We break down a 2026 longitudinal study (Nature Human Behaviour) on social media use and life satisfaction — and why screen-time guilt might be the real problem. Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-026-02564-8 . If this rewired how you think about your own mind, follow Mind Spectrum — one paper, one idea, every week.
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