Love: What It Is & When It Lasts - Harry Reis - #24
Harry Reis is a researcher, author, and, professor of psychology at the University of Rochester whose research focuses on close relationships and interpersonal connection. He co-authored How to Feel Loved which explores the psychology behind how people experience and express love.
In our conversation we delve into the meaning of love, how one can make love last, why people hold back when it relates to love, and much much more
10 Oct 2026
The Existential Issue No Wants to Talk About - Mads Larsen - #23
Mads Larsen is a Norwegian author and journalist whose research focuses on the history of human mating ideologies. He is most known for his work on evolutionary psychology, human mating dynamics, and the global fertility crisis
Are we supposed to stay in loving relationships for life? Why does it seem people are struggling to pair bond? What is the issue with low fertility rates?
In this podcast, expect to learn about: how pair bonding and monogamy shaped society, why contraception changed the dating game, how dating apps may affect relationships and fertility, why birth rates are falling, even when people want families, and what the future of love, dating, and family life might look like.
4 Oct 2026
Sadness: Why It Evolved & How It Benefits Us - George Slavich - #22
Why did sadness evolve into our behavior? How much of depression is genetically determined? Does acetaminophen/paracetamol actually aid mend a broken heart? Dr. George M. Slavich is a Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA and the Founding Director of the UCLA Laboratory for Stress Assessment and Research, where he leads cutting-edge work on how life stress shapes mental and physical health. He formulated the first fully integrated, multi-level theory of depression and pioneered research showing how social experiences (like rejection and loss) reach deep inside the body to affect the brain, immune system, and gene expression. His recent work on Social Safety Theory explains why sadness can be an adaptive response designed by nature for our benefit.
During this episode expect to learn why sadness is a normal, adaptive response to loss, how social rejection can affect the brain, body, and immune system, why genetics, life experiences, and beliefs shape resilience, and practical ways to improve our responses and bounce back from difficult times.
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