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Why Do We Do That?

Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.

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#071 - Overcoming Grief & Adversity with Dr. John...

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2025/11/11

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychotherapist and author Dr. John Tsilimparis about overcoming adversity and his new book, The Magic in the Tragic: Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness in our Darkest Days.They discuss how to reframe grief as a source of growth, the difference between moving on and healing, the role of art and music in building emotional resilience, how to create more effective narratives around hardship, and why people often turn away

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49:51

#070 - Sport Psychology with Dr. Alex Auerbach

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2025/10/13

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with performance psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach about sport psychology and his new book, Called to Greatness: Your Personal Playbook for the Pursuit of Excellence They discuss the essential elements of preparing for high-stakes competition, how to embody a mindset rooted in confidence and focus, ways to reframe nervous energy to enhance performance, and how successful athletes navigate and grow from adversity. For more on Alex, visit

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#069 - Revenge with James Kimmel, Jr.

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2025/09/15

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with lawyer and author James Kimmel, Jr. about the science of revenge and his new book, The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It.They discuss why the desire for revenge is nearly universal, the psychological forces that drive it, how it can mimic the addictive pull of drugs, the distinction between revenge and justice, and how forgiveness can be a powerful antidote to the urge for

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57:13

#068 - Sports Fandom with Dr. Daniel Wann

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2025/08/18

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology Dr. Daniel Wann about the psychology of sports fans.They discuss why people are drawn to sports, how identifying with a team can shape your identity, the personal and social benefits of fandom, how team identification changes the way you think, and the creative ways fans explain heartbreak after a tough loss. For more on Dan, visit his faculty page at www.murraystate.edu. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast

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58:59

#067 - Relationship Conflict with Dr. Isabelle Morley

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2025/07/21

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist & couples coach Dr. Isabelle Morley about intimate relationship conflict and her new book, They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship.They discuss what healthy relationship conflict actually looks like, the underlying causes that drive most disagreements, the essential communication skills couples need to navigate conflict effectively, the important

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49:20

#066 - Leaving Religion with Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren

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2025/06/23

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychology professor Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren about the topic of leaving religion and his new book, Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion.They discuss why people leave religion, what it feels like when personal beliefs no longer match religious teachings, what parts of religion stay with them after they leave, how they reconstruct meaning, identity, and community, and what it truly takes to thrive beyond faith. For more on Daryl,

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#065 - Trauma & PTSD with Dr. Patricia Resick

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2025/05/26

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychiatry & trauma expert, Dr. Patricia Resick. They discuss the difference between trauma and ordinary negative events, the defining features of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), how our thoughts can keep us stuck in distress, and what helps people truly heal. For more on Patricia, visit www.cptforptsd.com Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social

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#064 - Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated...

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2025/04/21

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychiatrist and author Dr. Joe Pierre about his new book, False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things that Aren't True.They discuss how the internet has changed the way we learn and absorb information, how human thinking often diverges from objective reality, why it's so challenging to evaluate ideas that contradict our beliefs, the role of information institutions in shaping what we believe, and

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55:32

#063 - Solitude with Dr. Thuy-vy Nguyen

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2025/03/24

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with experimental psychologist Dr. Thuy-vy Nguyen about solitude and her book, Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone, co-authored along with Netta Weinstein and Heather Hansen.They discuss the difference between solitude and loneliness, the benefits of embracing solitude, what happens when we have too much or too little solitude, and how to improve your ability at being alone. For more on Thuy-vy, visit www.solitude-lab.com Why Do We Do

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54:33

#062 - ADHD & Adolescence with Dr. Gilly Kahn

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2025/02/24

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Gilly Kahn about ADHD in adolescence and her upcoming debut book Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women's ADHD.They discuss sex differences in the presentation of ADHD symptoms, the upside of ADHD thinking patterns, how rejection sensitivity can impact a teen's identity, ADHD & friendship, and how parents can support their ADHD teens. For more on Gilly, visit

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#061 - Raising Resilient Children with Dr. Tovah Klein

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2025/01/21

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychology professor & author Dr. Tovah Klein about raising resilient children and her new book, Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.They discuss why parents need to look inward before trying to change their child's behavior, making your child feel safe while encouraging exploration, validating your child's emotions while effectively setting boundaries, and how to support your child's identity

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#060 - Executive Skills in Children with Dr. Richard...

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2024/12/23

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Richard & Colin Guare about executive skills in children and their new book, the 2nd edition of Smart But Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential.They discuss how parents can distinguish ability from motivational deficits, the importance of addressing your child's environment, why experience is more important than direct instruction, and how to effectively use consequences. For

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#059 - Tribal Culture with Dr. Michael Morris

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2024/11/25

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with cultural psychologist Dr. Michael Morris about tribal culture and his new book, Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together.They discuss the important elements of culture, how human coordination compares to other primates, the key instincts that facilitated tribal living, and how our tribal nature can be used to foster cooperation in today's world. For more on Michael, visit www.michaelwmorris.com. Why Do We

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#058 - Divorce with Dr. Barbara Kelly

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2024/10/28

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist Dr. Barbara Kelly about the topic of divorce.They discuss the reasons why people pursue divorce, common causes of communication breakdown in a relationship and how to avoid them, strategies for detaching from an intimate partner, and how to manage divorce effectively when children are involved. For more on Barbara, visit www.kellypsychology.com Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the

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47:17

#057 - Human Well-Being with Dr. Clay Routledge

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2024/10/01

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with existential psychologist Dr. Clay Routledge about happiness & well-being.They discuss the extent to which happiness is objective, the distinction between pleasure and well-being, how discomfort can be an important contributor to well-being, and how nostalgia can be used to cope with negative emotions. For more on Clay, visit his website or subscribe to his Substack. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human

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49:27

#056 - Flow with Dr. Sue Jackson

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2024/09/03

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist Dr. Sue Jackson about flow states and her new book, Experiencing Flow: Life Beyond Boredom & AnxietyThey discuss the characteristics of flow, common activities that can produce flow states, the arousal sweet spot that leads to flow, what elite athletes can teach us about flow, and some practical ways to experience more flow in your life. For more on Sue, visit her website. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that

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#055 - OCD with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz

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2024/08/05

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).They discuss how OCD is different from "ordinary" obsessions, different categories of obsessive thoughts, whether or not traumatic events cause OCD, and how exposure helps to treat OCD symptoms. For more on Jon, visit http://www.jabramowitz.com or https://iocdf.org Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the

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#054 - Intelligence with Dr. Russell T. Warne

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2024/07/01

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with educational psychology scholar Dr. Russell Warne about intelligence and his book, In the Know: Debunking 35 Myths about Human Intelligence.They discuss the key components of intelligence, the myth of multiple intelligences, what life outcomes are improved by having higher intelligence, to what degree intelligence is determined by your genes, and how IQ scores could be used to improve education. For more on Russell, visit his website or

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51:54

#053 - Shame & Guilt with Dr. June Tangney

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2024/06/03

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with emotion researcher Dr. June Tangney about shame & guilt. They discuss the difference between guilt & shame, why some people feel more shame than others, whether or not shame can be a good thing, cultural differences in experiencing shame, and how to effectively cope with feelings of guilt & shame.For more on June, visit her faculty page at George Mason University. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs

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#052 - Morbid Curiosity with Dr. Coltan Scrivner

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2024/05/06

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with behavioral scientist Dr. Coltan Scrivner about morbid curiosity. They discuss the different domains of morbid curiosity, if morbidly curious people are less empathetic, what attracts us to horror & true crime content, and potential benefits of being curious about danger.For more on Coltan, visit www.coltanscrivner.com or subscribe to his Substack, Morbidly Curious Thoughts. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs

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