Speaking of Psychology

About Speaking of Psychology

"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.

Publisher

American Psychological Association

Category

health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Sept 2013

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

452 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Helping humans and wildlife coexist, with Suzanne MacDonald, PhD

   Many of us share our cities and neighborhoods with animals that lived there before we moved in, such as raccoons, turtles and crows. Suzanne MacDonald, PhD, of York University, discusses why some species thrive in urban environments while others struggle; how city living changes animal behavior; and how understanding animal cognition and behavior can help wildlife and humans coexist better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Why we complain and how to do it better, with Robin Kowalski, PhD

   Whether it’s grumbling about a boss, the weather, or a spouse’s most annoying habit, we all complain. Robin Kowalski, PhD, of Clemson University, discusses why we complain; the difference between venting and complaining to get results; how to complain in a way that doesn’t wear people out; and how mindfulness can help you complain less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Beyond screen time: What makes educational technology effective, with Nicole Barnes, PhD

   Digital tools now help teach students everything from spelling to math to science -- but flashy features don’t always translate to learning. Nicole Barnes, PhD, executive lead psychologist for education at the American Psychological Association and lead author of a new report on children’s and adolescents’ learning with educational technology, discusses how to tell the difference between engagement and real learning; why generative AI tools call for extra caution; and what teachers offer that technology can’t replace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who has been a guest on Speaking of Psychology

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

• Nicholas Turk-Browne
• Sonja Lyubomirsky
• Paul Piff
• Mindy Shoss
• Darby Saxbe

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

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

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

94

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Books guests

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