Psychology Is Podcast

About Psychology Is Podcast

Psychologist Nick Fortino hosts influential thought leaders in conversation about a variety of topics relevant to psychology, including critical examinations of modern-day psychiatry, social dynamics, psychology in politics, transformation, various forms of therapy, intimate relationships, the psychology of serial killers, etcetera! Created by Nick Fortino & Robert Daluz

Publisher

Nick Fortino

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Nov 2020

Latest episode

2 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 89 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   2 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   80: Prosocial Behavior Explained

   In a world often filled with chaos and uncertainty, the act of helping one another stands out as a beacon of hope. I explore the fascinating dynamics of pro-social behavior—why we choose to help those around us. We uncover the underlying motives that drive us to act with kindness and compassion. Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock our community and direct chat

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   15 Dec 2025

   79: Being Sane in Insane Places

   Ever wondered how much our environment shapes our mental state? The power of the situation influences our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors more than we think. Nick looks into famous studies that take a deep dive into this. On Being Sane in Insane Places: https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/psychology/FacultySites/Horvat/OnBeingSaneInInsanePlaces.PDF Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock our community and direct chat

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   21 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   78: Lorina Ventura | Is Movement the Future of Therapy?

   Somatic psychotherapist Lorina Ventura discusses somatic therapy and how it uses body movement to promote emotional healing, offering a path to self-connection in this interview.

Inside a recent episode

80: Prosocial Behavior Explained

Published 2 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] They uplift the giver and receiver. And there's all kinds of physiological studies that show compassion literally makes a person healthier. When you practice compassion, your parasympathetic nervous system, which is associated with relaxation, becomes more active. And this makes your body healthier by reducing the wear and tear from stress and lowering inflammatory processes that are linked to chronic disease. Practicing compassion increases well-being in you. the person who acts kindly. And at the same time, the receiver of compassion benefits greatly. They experience heightened trust, reduced threat response, greater feelings of social connection, mutually beneficial. […]

Who has been a guest on Psychology Is Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Lorina Ventura
• Rob Wipond
• David Healy
• Jennifer Giordano
• Denelle Dixon

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

6,015,876

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

85

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