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But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems

Dr. Kristin & Dr. Laura

Welcome to But Why? — real talk on messy minds and messier systems. Hosted by two psychologists, Kristin and Laura, we dive deep into the psychology of human experience: from mental health and identity to power, culture, and the systems that shape our lives. Expect thoughtful conversations, critical questions, and honest reflections on how people—and the world—really work. No self-help platitudes. No easy answers. Just meaningful, accessible dialogue for curious minds. Topics we

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00:55:16

But Why Do We Create Monsters? | Part 3: Fear,...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/10/28

Part 3 of our Halloween series: Monsters as Mirrors If monsters reflect our fears, what does it say that we keep making them? In this final episode of our Halloween trilogy, Kristin and Laura dig deep into the psychology of monstering, from ancient instincts to modern media. We explore how and why the human brain was built to see monsters...and why we still crave them. From evolutionary survival mechanisms to existential dread, we unpack: How fear

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00:59:55

But Why Do We Create Monsters? | Part 2: Witches,...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/10/21

️ Part 2 of our Halloween series: Monsters as Mirrors ️If today’s monsters reflect modern fears…what were we afraid of 500 years ago? In this time-travelling episode, Kristin and Laura head back to the past to ask: where did our monsters come from, and what were they covering up? From witch trials to mummies, this episode unpacks: Why werewolves symbolised the “untamed man” Why vampires became sexualised aristocrats How zombies reflect fears of

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00:59:55

But Why Do We Create Monsters? | Part 2: Witches,...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/10/21

️ Part 2 of our Halloween series: Monsters as Mirrors ️If today’s monsters reflect modern fears…what were we afraid of 500 years ago? In this time-travelling episode, Kristin and Laura head back to the past to ask: where did our monsters come from, and what were they covering up? From witch trials to mummies, this episode unpacks: Why werewolves symbolised the “untamed man” Why vampires became sexualised aristocrats How zombies reflect fears of

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00:50:34

But Why Do We Create Monsters? | Part 1: Fear, Power...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/10/14

This is Part 1 of our special Halloween series: Monsters as Mirrors What if our monsters say more about us than them? In this episode, Kristin and Laura explore how monsters are a social mirror...a way for powerful systems to project fear, control bodies, and avoid accountability. From witches to AI, we unpack how "the monster" is used to enforce social boundaries, uphold hierarchies, and distract from systemic rot. We dive into: Why power needs

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00:50:34

But Why Do We Create Monsters? | Part 1: Fear, Power...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/10/14

This is Part 1 of our special Halloween series: Monsters as Mirrors What if our monsters say more about us than them? In this episode, Kristin and Laura explore how monsters are a social mirror...a way for powerful systems to project fear, control bodies, and avoid accountability. From witches to AI, we unpack how "the monster" is used to enforce social boundaries, uphold hierarchies, and distract from systemic rot. We dive into: Why power needs

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00:56:51

But Why Are Women Falling Down the Rabbit Hole? |...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/09/30

In the final episode of our alt-right pipeline series, we explore what happens after the soft aesthetics and curated control stop working. Kristin and Laura dig into the messy, often shame-filled reality of trying to leave a system that promised empowerment and control, but in reality, delivers performance, exhaustion, obedience, and even harm. We unpack: Why leaving can feel like an identity collapse The shame, grief, and cognitive dissonance that

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00:56:51

But Why Is It So Hard to Leave? Part 3 | Shame,...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/09/30

In the final episode of our alt-right pipeline series, we explore what happens after the soft aesthetics and curated control stop working. Kristin and Laura dig into the messy, often shame-filled reality of trying to leave a system that promised empowerment and control, but in reality, delivers performance, exhaustion, obedience, and even harm. We unpack: Why leaving can feel like an identity collapse The shame, grief, and cognitive dissonance that

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00:59:56

But Why Is Softness So Seductive? Part 2 | Wellness,...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/09/23

In Part 2 of our series on the alt-right pipeline for women, we explore how wellness aesthetics and therapeutic language become tools of discipline, not liberation. Kristin and Laura dissect the soft side of authoritarianism - how empowerment becomes obedience, rest becomes performance, and the internet whispers: “Shh, just be palatable.” ✨ This episode unpacks: The rise of the “soft girl era” and why it feels so good How language like “divine

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00:59:56

But Why Is Softness So Seductive? | Wellness,...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/09/23

In Part 2 of our series on the alt-right pipeline for women, we explore how wellness aesthetics and therapeutic language become tools of discipline, not liberation. Kristin and Laura dissect the soft side of authoritarianism - how empowerment becomes obedience, rest becomes performance, and the internet whispers: “Shh, just be palatable.” ✨ This episode unpacks: The rise of the “soft girl era” and why it feels so good How language like “divine

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01:14:22

But Why Are Women Falling Down the Rabbit Hole? Part...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/09/16

In Part 1 of our three-part series, Kristin, Laura, and special guest Jess Britvich explore how women are being pulled into the alt-right — not with overt violence, but with pastel aesthetics, self-help promises, and weaponised femininity. Together, we explore:• How tradwife culture makes patriarchy look like wellness• Why the pipeline starts with fear, loneliness, and control• The role of aesthetics, algorithms, and “just asking questions”• What it

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01:14:22

But Why Are Women Falling Down the Rabbit Hole? Part...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/09/16

In Part 1 of our three-part series, Kristin, Laura, and special guest Jess Britvich explore how women are being pulled into the alt-right — not with overt violence, but with pastel aesthetics, self-help promises, and weaponised femininity. Together, we explore:• How tradwife culture makes patriarchy look like wellness• Why the pipeline starts with fear, loneliness, and control• The role of aesthetics, algorithms, and “just asking questions”• What it

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00:52:13

But Why Is My Brain So Overwhelmed? | The Psychology...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/07/16

Sometimes it's the spoon scraping the bowl. Or the tag on your shirt. Or the wind in your ears. And suddenly...it's all too much. In this episode, Kristin and Laura unpack the messy, invisible world of sensory stress and how it shapes daily life for many people (often neurodivergent). From autistic shutdowns to ADHD overstimulation, they explore why modern environments are hostile to our nervous systems, and what it means to live in a world not built for

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00:52:13

But Why Is My Brain So Overwhelmed? | The Psychology...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/07/16

Sometimes it's the spoon scraping the bowl. Or the tag on your shirt. Or the wind in your ears. And suddenly...it's all too much. In this episode, Kristin and Laura unpack the messy, invisible world of sensory stress and how it shapes daily life for many people (often neurodivergent). From autistic shutdowns to ADHD overstimulation, they explore why modern environments are hostile to our nervous systems, and what it means to live in a world not built for

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01:08:18

But Why Are Men Fighting Gorillas? | Masculinity,...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/06/24

What do silverback gorillas, burnout, and barstool bravado have in common? More than you think. In this brilliantly bizarre episode, Kristin and Laura are joined by psychologist and burnout researcher Dr. Pete Olusoga to unpack why 100 men vs 1 gorilla became a cultural obsession — and what it reveals about masculinity, performance, and emotional repression. Together, they unpack:• The “alpha male” myth and its viral appeal• Why masculinity feels

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01:08:18

But Why Are Men Fighting Gorillas? | Masculinity,...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/06/24

What do silverback gorillas, burnout, and barstool bravado have in common? More than you think. In this brilliantly bizarre episode, Kristin and Laura are joined by psychologist and burnout researcher Dr. Pete Olusoga to unpack why 100 men vs 1 gorilla became a cultural obsession — and what it reveals about masculinity, performance, and emotional repression. Together, they unpack:• The “alpha male” myth and its viral appeal• Why masculinity feels

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01:03:28

But Why Are We Always Trying to Fix Ourselves? |...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/06/10

From sleep scores to step counts, even our joy is being tracked. But who is all this “self-improvement” really for? In this episode, Kristin and Laura ask what happens when being human stops being the goal and starts being a problem to fix. They unpack the rise of over-optimization, how capitalism convinced us we’re machines, and why even therapy isn’t safe from performance culture. Together, they explore:• The history of optimization — from factory

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01:03:28

But Why Are We Always Trying to Fix Ourselves? |...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/06/10

From sleep scores to step counts, even our joy is being tracked. But who is all this “self-improvement” really for? In this episode, Kristin and Laura ask what happens when being human stops being the goal and starts being a problem to fix. They unpack the rise of over-optimization, how capitalism convinced us we’re machines, and why even therapy isn’t safe from performance culture. Together, they explore:• The history of optimization — from factory

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01:18:35

But Why Do We Get So Defensive? | Shame, Identity &...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/05/28

From “not all men” to “I was just joking,” defensiveness is everywhere. But what’s really going on underneath? In this episode, Kristin and Laura unpack the psychology of defensiveness - how it protects us, how it shows up in everyday interactions, and how it connects to deeper systems of power. With stories about awkward meetings, parenting, and fragile masculinity, they explore:• Why our brains go into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn• The difference

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01:18:35

But Why Do We Get So Defensive? | Shame, Identity &...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/05/28

From “not all men” to “I was just joking,” defensiveness is everywhere. But what’s really going on underneath? In this episode, Kristin and Laura unpack the psychology of defensiveness - how it protects us, how it shows up in everyday interactions, and how it connects to deeper systems of power. With stories about awkward meetings, parenting, and fragile masculinity, they explore:• Why our brains go into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn• The difference

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01:36:08

But Why Are Men Falling for This? | The Psychology of...

But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems ·

2025/05/13

In this special guest episode, Kristin and Laura are joined by Oliver Niehaus to explore why so many men and boys are being pulled into the Manosphere. From red pill influencers to anti-intellectual rants and fragile masculinity, we unpack:• Why the manosphere sells grievance disguised as growth• How patriarchy harms men — and why they struggle to admit it• The role of loneliness, algorithms, and masculinity myths• The difference between accountability

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