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Psychology Takeaway Podcast

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Psychologytakeaway presents factual podcasts about human development including - development, mental health, cognition, neuroscience and social psychology. Each of the presentations is filled with factual information which you will find helpful. Our goal is to get current information into the hands of people who need it. The major creators of the content of these podcasts are Jim Carroll and Ralph Baber. Each week they tackle topics in psychology, which help people live more balanced lives.

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28:25

Oak Island —Part 2

Psychology Takeaway Podcast ·

2025/04/16

OOPS – we goofed! This is the real part 25 hours ago We put up the program notes with the wrong audio. Sorry about that. Here is the correct audio podcast for the Oak Island Mystery. Oak Island — Fact or Fiction, Delusion or Obsession For over two centuries, Oak Island—a small, windswept patch of land off Nova Scotia—has captivated treasure hunters, historians, and dreamers with tales of buried riches and mysterious traps. From cryptic symbols carved in stone to legends of pirates

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25:43

OOPS – we goofed! This is the real part 2

Psychology Takeaway Podcast ·

2025/04/16

We put up the program notes with the wrong audio.Sorry about that. Here is the correct audio podcast for the Oak Island Mystery. Oak Island — Fact or Fiction, Delusion or Obsession For over two centuries, Oak Island—a small, windswept patch of land off Nova Scotia—has captivated treasure hunters, historians, and dreamers with tales of buried riches and mysterious traps. From cryptic symbols carved in stone to legends of pirates and secret societies, the Oak Island mystery has grown into a

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28:25

Oak Island — Fact or Fiction, Delusion or Obsession

Psychology Takeaway Podcast ·

2025/04/11

For over two centuries, Oak Island—a small, windswept patch of land off Nova Scotia—has captivated treasure hunters, historians, and dreamers with tales of buried riches and mysterious traps. From cryptic symbols carved in stone to legends of pirates and secret societies, the Oak Island mystery has grown into a cultural phenomenon. But what lies beneath the surface—both literally and psychologically?In this episode, Oak Island: Fact or Fiction, Delusion or Obsession, we dig deeper—not into the

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28:25

The Psychology of Treasure Hunting Part One

Psychology Takeaway Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Treasure hunting often boosts self-esteem through the achievement of valuable goals—whether material wealth or personal growth—while also offering social recognition and validation. The sense of control and mastery that comes from solving puzzles or overcoming challenges provides further motivation, as does the thrill of uncertainty and risk-taking, which taps into our psychological drive for reward and excitement. For many, treasure hunting also offers an escape from the mundane,

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20:42

April Fool's Special

Psychology Takeaway Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Special Podcast: April Fool’s DayAfter a long winter, many people are eager for novelty and excitement as a way to break from the monotony of cold weather. Spring, the season after winter, is culturally associated with new beginnings, growth, and rejuvenation. This sense of renewal aligns with April Fools' Day, a tradition that allows for a fresh start in social dynamics, where people can act more freely, joke with others, and engage in behaviors that reflect the seasonal shift. The psychological

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23:06

Lucid Dreaming

Psychology Takeaway Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Jim and Ralph continue the series on dreams and visions.They look at lucid dreams and explore how your nighttime mentation can enhance your daytime creativity. LEARN MORE Here is a link to an enlightening Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/OK3SfNxbK3Y?feature=shared A short but impactful Tedx presentation: https://youtu.be/olGRNeyEJt0?feature=shared

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04:58

Follow Up to the Podcast on Dreams and Visions

Psychology Takeaway Podcast ·

2025/03/23

We talked about our vision for having seniors share their wisdom.Today on CNN there was a story out of Argentina that talked about how podcasting helped reduce loneliness for a group of 90+ year olds. Here is the link: https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/22/world/video/elders-podcast-argentina-90-year-old-alberto-chab-dominguez-digvid Jim and Ralph Baber have just released a new book on Amazon. It’s called Podcasting for seniors It is a very simple guide to getting started as a podcaster. You can record

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25:51

Dreams, Visions and Hallucinations

Psychology Takeaway Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Jim and Ralph follow up on a previous podcast that described the vision of St. Patrick. But what exactly are they? "Visions" and "hallucinations" and “dreams” involve seeing things that aren't there, a key difference is that hallucinations are perceived as real, while dreams and visions can be understood as a more abstract or symbolic experience. While both dreams and visions involve imagery and can be powerful experiences, a key difference is that dreams occur during sleep, while visions can

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26:36

Will the Real St. Patrick Please Stand Up?

Psychology Takeaway Podcast ·

2025/03/16

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, many are gearing up for green beer, corned beef, and cabbage. Ralph and Jim find themselves pondering the origins of the March 17th stereotype of drunken revelry, as well as whether St. Patrick truly drove all the snakes out of Ireland. Joining them is Jim’s wife, Sheila, who sets the record straight and shares the true story of the man behind the holiday we celebrate each year.LEARN MORE Here is the Holiday Helper that Sheila talked about:

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