I research each topic, shape the episode around a central question, and turn psychological ideas into conversations that feel relevant to everyday life.
Behind the Microphone
Why this Podcast
Every episode starts with a question from everyday life. I explore the psychology behind it through research, examples, and reflection- making complex ideas easier to understand and connect to our own experiences.
Featured Episodes
Attachment Styles & Teen Relationships
How do the ways we connect with others shape our relationships?
In this episode, I explore how attachment styles can shape teenage relationships through a conversation with my friend Chloe. We discuss secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment, how these patterns may influence communication and emotional needs, and why some relationships can fall into a push-and-pull cycle.
I also look at how attachment can relate to anxiety and self-esteem, while Chloe shares her perspective on relationships and connection. Together, we reflect on how self-awareness, communication, respect, and healthy boundaries can help us build stronger relationships.
A Note on This Episode
This episode reflects an informal conversation about how attachment styles may appear in everyday relationships. Attachment patterns are complex, can change over time, and should not be used to label or diagnose ourselves or others.
RELATIONSHIPS & ATTACHMENT
THINKING & DECISION MAKING
The Sunk Cost Fallacy:
Why Is It So Hard to Let Go?
Why do we keep investing time, money, or
effort into something even when we know it may be better to stop?
We often continue watching a show we no longer enjoy, finish a meal simply because we paid for it or stay committed to something because of the time and effort we have already invested. In this episode, we explore the sunk cost fallacy and how cognitive dissonance can make letting go feel like admitting failure. We also look at how focusing on our present choices- rather than what we have already invested- can help us make better decisions.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Social Media & the Mind:
Why Can't We Stop Scrolling?
Why can a few minutes of scrolling change how we feel about ourselves?
Social media helps us connect, learn, and share, but it can also shape how we see ourselves and others. In this episode, I explore the psychology behind social comparison, FOMO, and the urge to keep scrolling, from curated "hightlight reels" to unpredictable rewards that keep us checking our phones. I also reflect on how recognizing these patterns can help us use social media more intentionally.
CHUNKING & MEMORY
How Chunking Helps Us Remember
Why does breaking information into smaller groups make it easier to remember?
Our working memory can only hold a limited amount of information at once. In this episode, we explore how chunking helps the brain organize information into meaningful patterns- and how students can use it to make stuying more effective
AI & HUMAN BEHAVIOR
AI, Empathy, and What Makes Us Human
As artificial intelligence becomes more capable, what remainds uniquely human?
This episode explores AI through a psychological lens, examining emotional intelligence, empathy, creativity, human connection, and the changing skills people may need in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Reflection