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Health Psychology and Human NatureNo more Episodes 2020, 1-2 Episodes a month 2021-.Hope all of you are doing well during the circumstances. Unfortunately, there will not be any more episodes 2020. The reason is that I have had too much work with other projects. I will keep on making episodes though and from 2021 I will release 1-2 episodes a month sporadically. Last but not least, I wish you all a Merry Christmas in advance and a Happy New Year. André2020-12-0802 min
Health Psychology and Human NatureOne Episode Biweekly, Good bye One Episode per Week. One Episode Biweekly, Good bye One Episode per Week. The golden days of one episodes per week is over for now. From now on there will be one episode released Biweekly. This is dues to focus on other projects. Looking forward to bringing you new content every other week. Friends, take care and I’ll see you in the next episode.2020-09-0100 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#43: How Music affects Exercise Enjoyment and Performance – PhD Matthew StorkWhat role does Music play when it comes to Exercise? According to new fascinating research, music seems to be one important element of a good workout. Making it more enjoyable and can improve performance. Matthew Stork PhD have done several studies of how music affects exercise and have also worked as a strength and condition coach at McMaster University. He is also highly interested in getting more people on the exercise bandwagon. For more episodes, tips and inspiration follow me at @healthpsychologyandhumannature on Instagram and FB. Have a t...2020-08-251h 19
Health Psychology and Human Nature#42: The Placebo Effect – Associate Professor Karin JensenCan what we believe affect the outcome of a drug and change the neurochemistry of our brain? What happens when we connect with and believe in our doctors? The Placebo Effect is a powerful real thing which can have a big impact in treatments and everyday life. Today Karin explains what the placebo effect is, the biology of the placebo effect, the mechanisms of the placebo effect and much more. Associate Professor Karin Jensen is the leader of the Pain Neuroimaging Lab at the Karolinska Institute, a research group focusing on brain mechanisms involved in t...2020-08-181h 01
Health Psychology and Human Nature#41: Genomics: Affects of Life and Wellbeing on Genes and Health – Professor Steve ColeHow does our Life affect our genes and in turn our health? Can our wellbeing make us more resilient? How does threat and uncertainty affect our Health? In today’s episode Steve provides his thoughts on these questions and more. Steve Cole is a Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences in the UCLA School of Medicine. He studies e.g. how life events, loneliness, wellbeing and subjective experiences affect our gene expression and health. Hope you will enjoy today's episode.2020-08-111h 12
Health Psychology and Human Nature#40: Epicureanism & Epicurus: How to Live a Good Life – Dr. Catherine WilsonHow ought one to live? Epicureanism is a Philosophy created by Epicurus who lived 341-270 BC. It is famous for it’s thoughts about the meaning of life/how you should live your life. Epicureanism focus on reducing your mental and emotional pain and satisfying your basic needs such as food, shelter and connection with others. This is believed to create a peaceful enjoyment/tranquility named Ataraxia. Dr. Catherine Wilson is a former Professor of Philosophy with degrees in Philosophy from Yale, Oxford and Princeton. She has written three books related to Epicureanism: How to Be an Ep...2020-08-0453 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#39: The Path To Longevity and a Healthy Life – Professor Luigi FontanaIs it possible to affect how long we live and our long term health? Can you live until you become 100 with the health of a 60 year old? Luigi Fontana have a science based broad approach to both longevity and long term health(healthspan). He also shares his great thoughts about the good life and how we can affect the state of our planet. I highly encourage you to check out his new book named “The Path To Longevity”. Luigi Fontana is a Professor of Medicine and Nutrition and a Leonard P. Ullman chair in translational metabolic health. He i...2020-07-281h 36
Health Psychology and Human Nature#38: The Forever Growing Brain and Brain Training – Professor Emeritus Michael MerzenichCan the adult brain change for the better? In todays episode the friendly and knowledgeable Michael Merzenich tells us all about Neuroplasticity (the brains ability to change), the physical underpinnings of the changing brain, what happens to the brain as it gets older, brain training and a lot more. Professor Emeritus Michael Merzenich have published more than 150 articles in scientific journals (some in Science and Nature) and received numerous awards and prizes. An example is one of the world’s top neuroscience prizes named the Kavli prize. He is also the brain behind BrainHQ (a brain training co...2020-07-211h 05
Health Psychology and Human Nature#37: The One Minute Workout – Professor Martin GibalaHow does a week of exercise optimized for health and longevity look like? How does a one minute workout at high intensity compare to a 50 minute workout at moderate intensity? What is interval training and why is it important? Answers to these and many other questions will be given in todays episode by the pedagogical expert Martin Gibala. Martin Gibala is a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. His main interest is the physiology of exercise, including the effects of training and nutrition and application to health and performance. Martin have also written the b...2020-07-141h 21
Health Psychology and Human Nature#36: Understanding Emotions – Psychologist Kristoffer PetterssonWhat are emotions? What problems can one get from emotions? How can you handle your emotions in a better way? These questions and other will be answered today by the Swedish clinician Kristoffer Pettersson. Kristoffers have specialized in experience-based methods, such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Affect Focused Therapy. He is the co-author of two Swedish books on Affect Focused Therapy, the latest one being “I befintligt skick”. He also run the education company Mendeleo which brings together lecturers in the field of applied psychology and offers further education to professionals in human care professions. Fo...2020-07-071h 09
Health Psychology and Human Nature#35: How to Stay Healthy and Live Longer – Professor Brian KennedyHow does calorie restriction, intermittent fasting, exercise, stress, drugs and supplements affect our ageing and health? You’ll learn all about it in todays episode with professor Brian Kennedy. It is highly important to focus on ageing as it is a big risk factor when it comes to many chronic diseases such as Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes and Cancer. Brian is the Director of National University Health System (NUHS) Centre for Healthy Ageing in Singapore. He and his lab is directed at understanding the biology of ageing and translating research discoveries into new ways of delaying, detect...2020-06-301h 08
Health Psychology and Human Nature#34: Scientific Benefits of the Microbiome on Ageing – Ph.D. Dario ValenzanoCan we live longer due to a healthy microbiome? Dario have done some fascinating work when it comes to how fish age due to it’s microbiome. How much longer do they live and why? You’ll get the answers in todays episode. Dario Valenzano is a group leader at the Max Planck institute. He is interested in ageing, the microbiome, evolution and a lot more. He has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and have worked at Stanford University before starting his work at the Max Planck institute. Darios Twitter: @dari...2020-06-231h 25
Health Psychology and Human Nature#33: Reversing MS, Mitochondria and Health – Clinical Professor Terry WahlsHealth really begins at the cellular level according to professor Terry Wahls. Terry is a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Although Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and is now able to pedals her bike to work each day. Today we talk about her recovery, her current studies and Mitochondria. Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials testing the efficacy of therapeutic lifestyle to treat...2020-06-161h 01
Health Psychology and Human Nature#32: How To Practice Stoicism – Professor Massimo PigliucciInterested in improving your life? In todays Episode Massimo tells us about how to practice stoicism, a practical philosophy of life; how to improve upon yourself; How to Exercise the Dichotomy of Control which is the main concept in Stoicism; How to start our practice and a lot more. Professor Massimo Pigliucci is known for popularizing Stoicism with e.g. his TEDx talk viewed more than 400 000 times, his short TEDed video with more than 4 million views and a lot of presentations and books. Two of his books are: How to Be a Stoic and A Handbook for...2020-06-0957 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#31: Brain Training, Improvement of Cognition & Consciousness – Adjunct Research Professor Bobby StojanoskiDoes brain training work? What can you do to improve your cognition and why do we have consciousness? In todays episode we get into all of this good stuff. Adjunct Research Professor Bobby Stojanoski is highly interested in both how the brain works and our experience and studies things like memory, attention and perception. He use advanced techniques like fMRI and EEG to measure what is going on in the brain For more episodes, tips and inspiration follow me at @healthpsychologyandhumannature on Instagram and FB. Have a terrific day.2020-06-021h 10
Health Psychology and Human Nature#30: ADHD in Adults and ChildrenLearn a ton about Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) for children and adults. What it is, how you know if you or someone else have the diagnosis, what treatment options exist, how to get an evaluation, the stigma around it and so much more. Dr. Roberto Olivardia is a Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer in Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Lexington where he does work regarding ADHD, OCD, eating disorders and body image issues in boys and men. For more episodes, tips and inspiration follow...2020-05-261h 14
Health Psychology and Human NatureEpisodes Once a Week on Tuesdays, Good Bye Fridays.Only Tuesdays, no more Fridays. Once a week, not twice a week. The golden days of two episodes per week is up, at least for now. It was lovely, nice and fantastic, but some times some good things must come to an end, and that time is now for two episodes per week. From now on Health Psychology and Human Nature will only be released once a week on Tuesdays. But I will of course continue to create new great episodes about interesting topics with some of the best scientists each and every Tuesday. Friends, t...2020-05-2201 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#29: Natural Selection, Sexual Selection and the Evolution of BeautyHow do species change over time and why are we attracted to certain things? Today I and Professor Richard Prum get into Natural Selection, Sexual Selection and the Evolution of Beauty. We also get into sexual stuff like why the penis is the way it is and orgasms. Richard is an evolutionary ornithologist, meaning he really know his birds and evolution. He has written the book The Evolution of Beauty in which he argues for Darwin’s long-neglected theory of sexual selection, in which the act of choosing a mate for purely aesthetic reasons – for the mere pleas...2020-05-191h 13
Health Psychology and Human NatureEpisodes Once a Week on Tuesdays, Good Bye Fridays.Only Tuesdays, no more Fridays. Once a week, not twice a week. The golden days of two episodes per week are up, at least for now. It was lovely, nice and fantastic, but some times some good things must come to an end, and that time is now for two episodes per week. But I will of course continue to create new great episodes about interesting topics with some of the best scientists each and every Tuesday. Friends, take care and I’ll see you in the next episode. 2020-05-1501 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#28: How we got our Human Brain - Associate Professor Suzana Herculano-HouzelHow did we get our brain and how is it different from other brains? The answer to those questions are given in todays episode by Associate Professor Suzana Herculano-Houzel. We also get into how many neurons we have, how many neurons we have in our cerebral cortex, how our brain compares to other brains, how we got our brain and how much energy our brain use. Suzana Herculano-Houzel is an Associate Professor of the Departments of Psychology and Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University. Her TED talk “What is so special about the human brain” has been seen almo...2020-05-121h 07
Health Psychology and Human Nature#27: Effects from Video Games on Wellbeing and Skills – Ph.D. Rachel KowertHow does videogames affect our wellbeing? In todays episode Rachel Ph.D. tells us about how Video Games (on computer, console, phone etc.) affect our wellbeing and mental health; how it teaches us a variety of skills; how it gives us a pause from our problems and so much more. We also get into addiction; playing as a child and if if playing makes us more aggressive. Rachel Kowert is a gamer herself with a Ph.D. from the University of New York who’s research focus on games. She has written and edited numerous scientific articles an...2020-05-0856 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#26: Scientific Benefits of Intermittent Fasting – Professor Mark MattsonIs breakfast the most important meal of the day? Not so according to Professor Mark Mattson who is a leading expert when it comes to intermittent fasting. In todays episode you will learn what intermittent fasting is, what processes it starts within us and how it affects health and disease. Mark Mattson is one of the foremost experts in the world when it comes to intermittent fasting. Mark has more than 150 000 citations which is remarkable. The National Institute of Health considers him "one of the world’s top experts on the potential cognitive and physical health benefits of...2020-05-0559 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#25: Gentle Touch for Development and Health – Professor Francis McGloneGentle touch is fundamental to human development and have a great effect on health according to Professor Francis McGlone. In today's episode discuss the underlying c-fibres that transmits the signal from gentle touch into our brain and awareness. Professor Francis McGlone is the head of the Somatosensory & Affective Neuroscience Group at the School of Natural Sciences & Psychology in Liverpool. His primary area of research is characterizing the role of afferent c-fibres in humans. Investigating both pain, itch and gentle touch. For more episodes, tips and inspiration follow me at @healthpsychologyandhumannature on Instagram and FB. 2020-05-0159 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#24: Stoicism: A Practical Philosophy About Life - Professor Massimo PigliucciHow should you live your life? Stoicism is a practically oriented philosophy which focus on how to live a good life and how to improve upon yourself. In today’s conversation Professor Massimo talks about what Stoicism is, the importance in what we can and can’t control, how to improve your character and tips for those that want to learn more. Professor Massimo is known for popularizing Stoicism with e.g. his TEDx talk viewed more than 400 000 times, his short TEDed video with more than 4 million views and a lot of presentations and books. Two relevant books...2020-04-2853 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#23: Stress Appraisals - Associate Professor Jeremy JamiesonA very interesting conversation about stress appraisals and mindsets. It is highly interesting how what we think and how we evaluate a situation can affect both our mind and body. It is also very interesting how our beliefs seem to be malleable, especially if we are motivated to change our beliefs. Jeremy Jamieson is an associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Rochester who focuses on social stress, decision making, emotion regulation, risk and uncertainty. He wants to better understand how social stress impact our lives and examines both psychological and biological forces that impact decisions...2020-04-241h 09
Health Psychology and Human Nature#22: Personalised Integrative Therapy - Clinical Psychologist Adrian LoprestiToday we have an interesting conversation about personalised integrative therapy which is a holistic individualized approach to mental health. Including: Lifestyle, diet & nutrition, psychology, relationships and more. Dr. Adrian Lopresti is a Clinical Psychologist in a private practice, senior researcher at Murdoch University, Western Australia, and managing director of Clinical Research Australia. For more episodes, tips and inspiration please follow me at @healthpsychologyandhumannature on Instagram and FB. Hope you enjoy the episode and have a great day!2020-04-2154 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#21: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Professor Emeritus David A. ClarkIn todays episode you will learn a lot about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the most effective treatment named Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Doing what you fear without the compulsion is the hallmark of ERP. We also get into toxifying and detoxifying ways to relate to thoughts. Dr. David A. Clark is a professor emeritus and a clinical psychologist who got training by no other than Aaron T. Beck, the father of cognitive therapy. His research focuses on vulnerability, cognitive factors, assessment and treatment of depression and anxiety, especially OCD. He has written numerous books and...2020-04-171h 05
Health Psychology and Human Nature#20: Why We Lie and Liespotting - Assistant Professor Erik Mac GiollaDo you lie often? Everything you need to know about lies and lie detection. How often we lie, why we lie, how good we are at telling if someone else is lying as well as technologies and techniques to find out if someone is lying or not. Erik Mac Giolla is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. He has a broad interest in legal psychology. His primary research area is on deception detection and cues to deceit. For more episodes, tips and inspiration follow me at @healthpsychologyandhumannature on Instagram a...2020-04-141h 04
Health Psychology and Human Nature#19: The Empathic Screen - Professor Vittorio GaleseFriends. In todays episode Professor Vittorio Galese explains why we like to go to the movies, what happens with us when we look at a movie, what the differences are between the absorption of a movie and experiencing the real world and a lot more. Check out Vittorio’s book The Empathic Screen by clicking the link: http://bit.ly/theempathicscreen Vittorio Gallese, MD and trained neurologist, is Professor of Psychobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the Dept. of Medicine & Surgery of the University of Parma, Italy, Adjunct Senior Research Scholar, Dept. of Art History and Archeology, Columbia Un...2020-04-1059 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#18: Omega-3s effect on heart and healthOmega-3 seems to be one of most important supplements when it comes to health. It is also one of the most studied supplements. In todays episode we discuss how omega-3 affect the heart, mental health, babies and even sperm. We also discuss how much Omega-3 you need, supplements and dietary sources and how to measure your omega-3 levels. Today I talk with both Dr. Bill Harris and Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson. Bill is an internationally recognized expert on omega-3 fatty acids and especially how they can benefit patients with heart disease. Bill has studied omega-3s since...2020-04-071h 10
Health Psychology and Human Nature#17: Physical Intelligence - Professor Scott GraftonWhat is physical intelligence? Sometimes, you need to do it to know it. Your hands have to be on the steering wheel to learn the feel of slipping tires. You need to be watching the traffic to judge the best moment to cross the road. Everything we do, from changing a lightbulb to navigating unknown terrain relies on physical intelligence, our oldest and most important form of cognition according to Professor Scott Grafton. To learn more check out his book: Physical Intelligence : The Science of Thinking Without Thinking Scott Grafton is a distinguished professor at UC Santa...2020-04-031h 30
Health Psychology and Human Nature#16: How DNA Affects Who We Become - Professor Robert PlominDoes DNA affect who we become? If you have siblings or children you can probably tell that we as humans are both similar and dissimilar. In todays episode Robert Plomin tell us about how DNA affects who we become and stress the importance of both DNA and the environment. We also discuss the importance of DNA for preventing health problems and for having better lives. Robert Plomin is a Professor in Behavioural Genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London. He has published more than 800 papers and is the author of the be...2020-03-311h 09
Health Psychology and Human Nature#15: First Modern Europeans - Professor Emeritus Brian FaganIn today's interesting episode me and the great storyteller, professor emeritus Brian Fagan, do a deep dive into our history. We talked about the first modern Europeans, the Cro-Magnon. Who they were, how they lived, how they differed from the Neanderthals and us, their culture, what they ate and much more. A great conversation to better understand our European ancestors and thereby ourselves. If you want to learn more, check out his book on the topic named “Cro-Magnon How the Ice Age Gave Birth to the First Modern Humans. Brian Fagan is a professor emeritus of Anthropology wh...2020-03-271h 26
Health Psychology and Human Nature#14: Outsmart Your Smartphone - Ph.D. Tchiki DavisLooking at your smartphone too much? It is time to outsmart your smartphone. In todays episode Tchiki Davis Ph.D. tells us about how to decrease our screen time and increase the quality of our lives when we are not looking at out screens. We also get into gratitude interventions and talk about other interventions to increase wellbeing. Check out her book Outsmart Your Smartphone: Conscious Tech Habits for Finding Happiness to learn more. Tchiki Davis, M.A., Ph.D., is a Berkeley graduate and well-being-technology expert. Dr. Davis draws on her experiences building well-being products and i...2020-03-2455 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#11: The Good Life According to Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas - Professor Thomas SpaldingHow ought one to live? What is human nature? Why are habits important? Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas was thinking about these topics thousands of years ago. In this episode Professor Thomas Spalding teach us about the Aristotelian-Thomistic view about the human person and its view of the good life, human growth and development. To learn more, read the book: The Human Person: What Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas Offer Modern Psychology Thomas L. Spalding is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Associate Dean Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta...2020-03-131h 16
Health Psychology and Human Nature#10: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything - Professor Bobby DuffyIn today's episode Professor Bobby Duffy explains why we are wrong about a lot of things like murder rate and the number of teenage moms. We talk about fascinating concepts like: emotional innumeracy, confirmation bias, rosy retrospection and other biases. We also get into the dangers of not having a balanced view of the current state of our countries and the world. To learn more read Bobby’s book: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything: A Theory of Human Misunderstanding Bobby is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute. Prior to joining King's in 2018, Bo...2020-03-1059 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#9: A Brain for Numbers - Professor Andreas NiederAre we born with an intuitive understanding of numbers or is it something we learn later in life? In today's fascinating episode we discuss the number instinct, what it is, how it’s traced back evolutionarily, the biological underpinnings and more. To learn more read Andreas book: A brain for numbers. Andreas Nieder is a professor of animal physiology and the director of the institute of neurobiology (University of Tübingen). For more episodes, inspiration and more, follow André at: Instagram: instagram.com/HealthPsychologyAndHumanNature Facebook: facebook.com/HealthPsychologyAndHumanNature Friends, enjo...2020-03-0653 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#8: Aging, Rapamycin and Dogs - Professor Matt KaeberleinCan you influence how long you live and is there any molecules that extend lifespan? In today's episode Professor Matt Kaeberlein teach us about aging, how to affect aging and the interesting molecule Rapamycin. He also tells us about the dog aging project which focuses on understanding aging with the help of man's best friend. Please read more at: www.dogagingproject.org Dr. Matt Kaeberlein is a Professor of Pathology, Adjunct Professor of Genome Sciences, and Adjunct Professor of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington. His research interests are focused on basic mechanisms of aging...2020-03-031h 11
Health Psychology and Human Nature#7: Evolutionary Psychology - Adjunct Professor Katja ValliHave you ever wondered why we do what we do? E.g. Why we crave unhealthy food or tend for our young? In today's interesting episode we discussed what evolutionary psychology is. Evolutionary Psychology have a lot to do with why questions: Why we like what we like and do what we do. We also talk about related subjects such as Evolution, Psychology, The Mind, Behavior and much more. Katja Valli is an adjunct professor at the University of Turku with an interest in consciousness, altered states of consciousness, sleep, dreaming, anesthesia and evolutionary psychology. ...2020-02-281h 26
Health Psychology and Human Nature#6: The Science of Friendships - Science Journalist Lydia DenworthFriends. Friendships are essential and more important than we think. In today's episode Science Journalist Lydia explains how friendships affect our brainwaves, genomes, cardiovascular system, immune system, longevity and a lot more. It is also very important in evolutionary terms; it increase how long we live and the health of our offspring. To learn more, check out her new book Friendship: The evolution, biology, and extraordinary power of life’s fundamental bond. Lydia Denworth is a contributing editor at Scientific American. Her work has also appeared in the Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek an...2020-02-2559 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#5: The Delightful Vitamin D - Professor Michael F. HolickEverything you need to know about Vitamin D: What it is, what to measure, various effects on: health, mental health, cognition, autoimmune disease, the brain, our genes etc. The optimal range of Vitamin D and instructions for getting your vitamin D from the sun and supplements. Professor Michael F. Holick is an internationally recognized expert in the field of Vitamin D. He was responsible for identifying 25-hydroxycitamin D3 as the major circulating form of vitamin D in human blood. He has published over 800 journal articles, book chapters, editorials, and proceedings. He has also written 13 books including the b...2020-02-2153 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#4: The Evolution of Gratitude - Associate Professor Debra LiebermanWhy are we nice to each other? Why do we show appreciation when someone is nice to us in evolutionary terms? A very interesting conversation about what gratitude is and an evolutionary explanation as to why it exists. We also get into discussing emotions, gratitude interventions and a lot of other things. Dr. Debra Lieberman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami. Her research aims to understand how evolution has shaped the social mind. Check out the University of Miami here: https://welcome.miami.edu/ For more episodes...2020-02-1857 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#3: Personality: The Five Factor Model aka Big Five Personality - Associate Professor Petri KajoniusWho are you? What is your personality? Over 100 years of research have been summarized in a model called the five factor model aka Big Five Personality. Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism are the five factors that help us better understand ourselves as human beings. In this episode we discuss all of these in detail. If you are interested in doing the personality-test, go to: http://www.personalitytest.net/ipip/ipipneo120.html Petri Kajonius is an associate professor focusing on personality, intelligence, group psychology, subjective well-being and more. The Episode: 2020-02-181h 38
Health Psychology and Human Nature#2: Link Between Exercise and Depression - Assistant Professor Mats HallgrenCan we change how we feel by moving? Today we discuss the very interesting effect of exercise on mental health. Exercise is as effective as both antidepressants and CBT for mild to moderate depression. We also talk about physical inactivity, the effects of exercise on the brain and cognition, the effects on alcoholism, tips and so much more. Mats Hallgren is an assistant professor at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm Sweden. He studies the link between exercise and depression. Interested in learning more about the effects of exercise? Check out the book: Exercise-Based Interventions for...2020-02-181h 31
Health Psychology and Human Nature#1: Podcast Information with podcast host André SturessonHealth Psychology and Human Nature is a science-focused podcast containing interviews with leading scientists within their fields. Released every Tuesday and Friday. In today's episode you also learn more about the podcast host André Sturesson. For more episodes, inspiration and more, follow André at: Instagram: instagram.com/HealthPsychologyAndHumanNature Facebook: facebook.com/HealthPsychologyAndHumanNature Friends, please enjoy and have a great day. 2020-02-1204 min
StresskolanFysisk aktivitet, depression & ångest - Assistant Professor Mats HallgrenDå var det dags för sista avsnittet innan Stresskolan tar sommaruppehåll. Depression och ångest är starkt knutna till stress. I dagens avsnitt berättar Mats Hallgren om hur fysisk aktivitet påverkar depression och ångest. Glad sommar på er! 2018-05-2952 min
StresskolanTräningstips - Assistant Professor Mats HallgrenI dagens avsnitt bjuder forskaren Mats Hallgren på hans bästa träningstips. Exempel är att träna på rätt intensitet, ha struktur och knyta dina mål till saker som är viktiga för dig.2018-05-2251 min
StresskolanGuidad meditation - Läkare Nils JoneborgI dagens avsnitt så bjuder läkaren Nils Joneborg på en guidad meditation. Om det är så att du skulle vilja börja meditera så kan jag tipsa om två appar; Headspace och Insight Timer. Headspace har 10 gratissessioner som är väldigt pedagogiska och bra, sedan börjar dock appen att kosta pengar. Insight Timer är helt gratis och i den kan du ställa in hur länge du vill meditera, om du vill ha musik på osv. I Insight timer finns också en uppsjö av olika meditationer. 2018-05-1552 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) Meditation & Stress - Läkare Nils JoneborgKortversion. I dagens avsnitt pratar jag och Nils Joneborg om meditation. Vad är mediation? Är det bra för stress och hur gör man rent praktiskt? Allt detta i dagens avsnitt.2018-05-0830 min
Stresskolan35. Meditation & Stress - Läkare Nils JoneborgI dagens avsnitt pratar jag och Nils Joneborg om meditation. Vad är mediation? Är det bra för stress och hur gör man rent praktiskt? Allt detta i dagens avsnitt.2018-05-0853 min
StresskolanMindfulness & Stress - Läkare Nils JoneborgI dagens avsnitt pratar jag och Nils Joneborg om mindfulness och stress. Vad är mindfulness? Vilka komponenter innehåller mindfulness? Är mindfulness bra för stress? Nils är en läkare med ett brinnande intresse för mindfulness och meditation. 2018-05-0141 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) Yoga & Stress - Assistant Professor Mats HallgrenKortversion. I dagens avsnitt berättar Mats Hallgren från Karolinska om Yoga; vad yoga är, hur det påverkar oss samt generella tips om stress. Mats Har ett stort intresse av hur fysisk aktivitet kan påverka vår mentala hälsa.2018-04-2435 min
StresskolanYoga & Stress - Assistant Professor Mats HallgrenI dagens avsnitt berättar Mats Hallgren från Karolinska om Yoga; vad yoga är, hur det påverkar oss samt generella tips om stress. Mats Har ett stort intresse av hur fysisk aktivitet kan påverka vår mentala hälsa.2018-04-241h 03
StresskolanPrestation & Stress del 2 av 2 - Leg. Psykolog Sofia Viotti(del 2 av 2). I dagens avsnitt pratar jag med leg. psykologen Sofia Viotti om prestationsmönster, mindfulness, medkänsla, övningar, resurser och generella tips gällande stress. Håll till godo mina vänner. 2018-04-1736 min
StresskolanPrestation & Stress del 1 av 2 - Leg. Psykolog Sofia Viotti(del 1 av 2) Sofia Viotti är legitimerad psykolog med fokus på compassion fokuserad terapi (CFT). Nyligen släppte Sofia en bok med namnet Utan Press: Om medkänsla, prestation och stress. Denna bok handlar just om prestation och stress. Prestation och stress är även vårt fokus i detta avsnitt. Håll till godo!2018-04-101h 10
Stresskolan(kortversion) Självmedkänsla & Stress - Leg. Psykolog Christina AnderssonKortversion. Kan det vara bra att vara schysst mot sig själv gällande stress? I dagens avsnitt berättar leg. psykologen Christina Andersson om självmedkänsla och varför självmedkänsla är viktigt gällande stress. 2018-04-0336 min
StresskolanSjälvmedkänsla & Stress - Leg. Psykolog Christina AnderssonKan det vara bra att vara schysst mot sig själv gällande stress? I dagens avsnitt berättar leg. psykologen Christina Andersson om självmedkänsla och varför självmedkänsla är viktigt gällande stress. 2018-04-0359 min
StresskolanProgram Självkänsla 4 av 4 - Leg. Psykolog Lotta ScholanderDel 4 av 4. Lotta Scholander är legitimerad psykolog och psykoterapeut och har tillsammans med institutet för stressmedicin utvecklat ett program för självkänsla. I dagens avsnitt så pratar vi om känslor, soothing systemet, tips om stress och resurser för stress. 2018-03-2729 min
StresskolanProgram Självkänsla 3 av 4 - Leg. Psykolog Lotta ScholanderDel 3 av 4. Lotta Scholander är legitimerad psykolog och psykoterapeut och har tillsammans med institutet för stressmedicin utvecklat ett program för självkänsla. I dagens avsnitt så pratar vi om gamla och nya mönster. Vi pratar även om att se om gamla mönster stämmer samt testa nya mönster ute i verkligheten. Håll till godo, nu kör vi igång. 2018-03-2034 min
StresskolanProgram Självkänsla 2 av 4 - Leg. Psykolog Lotta ScholanderDel 2 av 4. Lotta Scholander är legitimerad psykolog och psykoterapeut och har tillsammans med institutet för stressmedicin utvecklat ett program för självkänsla. I dagens avsnitt så pratar vi om session 1-3 av detta program för självkänsla. Innehållandes saker som vad dålig självkänsla är, livsregler och tankestrategier. 2018-03-1343 min
StresskolanProgram Självkänsla 1 av 4 - Leg. Psykolog Lotta ScholanderDel 1 av 4. Lotta Scholander är legitimerad psykolog och psykoterapeut och har tillsammans med institutet för stressmedicin utvecklat ett program för självkänsla. Programmet har sin grund i kognitiv beteendeterapi. Dålig självkänsla är något som tros öka sårbarheten för utmattningssyndrom. 2018-03-0632 min
StresskolanACT-Stressprogram del 3 av 3 - Leg. Psykolog Fredrik LivheimI sista delen (tre av tre) pratar vi om hur man kan hantera hinder, om kommunikation, relationer, förhållningssätt mot sig själv samt generella tips och resurser gällande stress. 2018-02-2738 min
StresskolanACT-Stressprogram del 2 av 3 - Leg. Psykolog Fredrik LivheimI dagens avsnitt fortsätter vi att prata om innehållet i det internetbaserade stressprogrammet Papilly. Fokuset på dagens samtal handlar om om att göra något åt det vi kan göra något åt samt mindfulness. Håll till godo mina vänner. 2018-02-2031 min
StresskolanACT-Stressprogram del 1 av 3 - Leg. Psykolog Fredrik LivheimDetta är del ett av tre där jag intervjuar en av grundarna till internetbaserade stressprogrammet Papilly om Papilly. I dagens avsnitt kommer vi att prata om stress, stressymtom, kraftgivare, fysisk aktivitet, värderingar och sådant som vi gör bäst i att acceptera. 2018-02-1344 min
StresskolanACT & Stress del 2 av 2 - Leg. Psykolog Kristoffer PetterssonI del två med legitimerade psykologen Kristoffer Petterson så förklaras Acceptance and commitment therapy genom olika metaforer. Kristoffer delar även med sig om tips och resurser gällande stress. 2018-02-0636 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) ACT & Stress del 1 av 2 - Leg. Psykolog Kristoffer PetterssonDetta är del ett av två om acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) som är tredje vågens KBT. Kristoffer Pettersson är legitimerad psykolog utbildningsansvarig på psykologpartners. I dagens avsnitt berättar Kristoffer vad ACT är för något och relaterar det till stress. Det bjuds även på ACT metaforer! Håll till godo. 2018-01-3028 min
StresskolanACT & Stress del 1 av 2 - Leg. Psykolog Kristoffer PetterssonDetta är del ett av två om acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) som är tredje vågens KBT. Kristoffer Pettersson är legitimerad psykolog utbildningsansvarig på psykologpartners. I dagens avsnitt berättar Kristoffer vad ACT är för något och relaterar det till stress. Det bjuds även på ACT metaforer! Håll till godo. 2018-01-3047 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) Terapi: KBT - Leg. Psykoterapeut Giorgio GrossiKortversion. Psykoterapi är något som används för stress. Kognitiv Beteendeterapi (KBT) används av stressmottagningen i Stockholm. I dagens avsnitt berättar legitimerade psykoterapeuten Giorgio Grossi om KBT. Vad KBT är för något. Varför det kan tros fungera gällande stress. Samt övningar gällande KBT. 2018-01-2351 min
StresskolanKBT - Leg. Psykoterapeut Giorgio GrossiPsykoterapi är något som används för stress. Kognitiv Beteendeterapi (KBT) används av stressmottagningen i Stockholm. I dagens avsnitt berättar legitimerade psykoterapeuten Giorgio Grossi om KBT. Vad KBT är för något. Varför det kan tros fungera gällande stress. Samt övningar gällande KBT. 2018-01-231h 17
StresskolanAtt sätta gränser - Leg. Psykolog Åsa KruseKortversion. Stress handlar mycket om att vi gör för mycket på grund av vår omgivning men också på grund av de krav vi ställer på oss själva. Om vi har obalans i livet är det viktigt att kunna minska ner på det vi gör. Ett sätt att göra detta på är just att sätt gränser för sig själv och andra. Det är det som dagens avsnitt handlar om.2018-01-1636 min
StresskolanAtt sätta gränser - Leg. Psykolog Åsa KruseStress handlar mycket om att vi gör för mycket på grund av vår omgivning men också på grund av de krav vi ställer på oss själva. Om vi har obalans i livet är det viktigt att kunna minska ner på det vi gör. Ett sätt att göra detta på är just att sätt gränser för sig själv och andra. Det är det som dagens avsnitt handlar om.2018-01-1659 min
StresskolanSkrivövning för stress - Senior Professor James PennebakerProfessor James Pennebaker är en världskänd forskare som har forskat en hel del gällande hur skrivande kan påverka bearbetning av traumatiska upplevelser och annat. I dagens avsnitt så berättar James om vad skrivande kan göra gällande stress. 2018-01-0953 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) Fysisk aktivitet & Stress - Utvecklingsledare Agneta LindegårdKortversion. Är fysisk aktivitet bra gällande stress? Vad är det som händer med oss när vi rör på oss? Hur mycket ska vi röra på oss gällande stress? I dagens avsnitt berättar Agneta Lindegård Andersson om detta. 2018-01-0238 min
Stresskolan17. Fysisk aktivitet & Stress - Utvecklingsledare Agneta LindegårdÄr fysisk aktivitet bra gällande stress? Vad är det som händer med oss när vi rör på oss? Hur mycket ska vi röra på oss gällande stress? I dagens avsnitt berättar Agneta Lindegård Andersson om detta. 2018-01-021h 06
StresskolanSömnskola del 3 av 3 - Psykolog Marie SöderströmI del tre går vi in på att bryta ej fungerande mönster, hur vi kan arbeta med det som gör att vi fortsätter att ha dålig sömn, sömnmedel, resurser och generella råd för stress. 2017-12-2635 min
StresskolanSömnskola del 2 av 3 - Psykolog Marie SöderströmI del två av tre av denna sömnskola går vi in på bland annat oro och oro kopplad till sömn, hur det vi gör på dagen påverkar vår sömn samt sömnrestriktion som är en av Maries favoritsätt att arbeta med sömn. 2017-12-1949 min
StresskolanSömnskola - Psykolog Marie SöderströmMarie Söderström har forskat om sömn i många år och arbetar idag med att hjälpa människor med stress och sömn. Denna intervju är uppdelad i tre mindre avsnitt. I första delen så går vi in på vad ett sömnprogram är, sömnkunskap, sömn länkat till stress, registrering av sömn, att sätta mål och sådant som är bra för sömn gällande alla. 2017-12-1245 min
StresskolanSömntips - Senior Professor Torbjörn ÅkerstedtSömnhygien, sömntips, sömntabletter och powernaps. 2017-12-0530 min
StresskolanArbeta med stress - överläkare Lilian WiegnerLilian Wiegner berättar i dagens avsnitt om hur man kan arbeta med stress.2017-11-2834 min
Stresskolan11. (kortversion) Stressymtom - Överläkare Lilian WiegnerKortversion. I dagens avsnitt berättar överläkare Lilian Wiegner framförallt om stressymtom. Även annat berörs så som villkorad självkänsla och dess koppling till stress. 2017-11-2135 min
StresskolanStressymtom - Överläkare Lilian WiegnerI dagens avsnitt berättar överläkare Lilian Wiegner framförallt om stressymtom. Även annat berörs så som villkorad självkänsla och dess koppling till stress. 2017-11-2159 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) Stressymtom - Leg. Psykoterapeut Giorgio GrossiKortversion. I detta avsnitt berättar Giorgio Grossi om stressymtom. Om ett exempel på ett händelseförlopp där en person går in i väggen. Samt om att söka hjälp för stress. 2017-11-1434 min
StresskolanStressymtom - Leg. Psykoterapeut Giorgio GrossiI detta avsnitt berättar Giorgio Grossi om stressymtom. Om ett exempel på ett händelseförlopp där en person går in i väggen. Samt om att söka hjälp för stress. 2017-11-141h 11
StresskolanSamvetsstress - Professor Emerita Astrid NorbergDåligt samvete är något vi alla haft i våra liv. I dagens avsnitt berättar Astrid Norberg om hur väldigt dåligt samvete under lång tid kan vara relaterat till stressrelaterad ohälsa. Hon berättar även vad man kan göra åt det. 2017-11-0741 min
StresskolanAnsträngnings-Belöningsmodellen - Professor emeritus Töres TheorellI dagens avsnitt berättar Töres Theorell om en annan välkänd modell om stress. Denna handlar om att vi behöver få belöning för det arbete som vi lägger ner. 2017-10-3125 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) Krav-Kontroll-Stödmodellen - Professor emeritus Töres TheorellKortversion. Krav-Kontroll-Stöd modellen är med största sannolikhet den mest välkända teoretiska modellen i Sverige gällande vad det är som gör att vi människor blir sjuka av stress. 2017-10-2435 min
StresskolanKrav-Kontroll-Stödmodellen - Senior Professor Töres TheorellKrav-Kontroll-Stöd modellen är med största sannolikhet den mest välkända teoretiska modellen i Sverige gällande vad det är som gör att vi människor blir sjuka av stress. 2017-10-241h 02
Stresskolan06. (kortversion) Sömn - Senior professor Torbjörn ÅkerstedtKortversion. I dagens avsnitt får vi lära oss om vad sömn egentligen är för något. Samt varför det är viktigt för stress. 2017-10-1734 min
StresskolanSömn - Senior Professor Torbjörn ÅkerstedtI dagens avsnitt får vi lära oss om vad sömn egentligen är för något. Samt varför det är viktigt för stress. 2017-10-1749 min
StresskolanSex, metabolism & uppbyggnadDagens avsnitt handlar om hur stress påverkar vår lust och reproduktion. Men inte bara det. Det handlar även om hur vår energiomvandling påverkas av stress. Samt uppbyggnad av vår kropp och generella stresstips. 2017-10-1036 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) Olika stressresponser? - Associate Professor Jeremy JamiesonKortversion. Jeremy Jamieson forskar bland annat om stressresponsen. Det han menar på är att vi kan få två olika responser. Om vi utvärderar att vi har resurserna till att klara en utmaning menar han att vi får en respons. Om vi utvärderar att vi inte har resurserna att klara av en utmaning har vi en annan respons. Om detta och mycket mer är dagens avsnitt. Håll till godo.2017-10-0336 min
StresskolanOlika stressresponser? - Associate Professor Jeremy JamiesonJeremy Jamieson forskar bland annat om stressresponsen. Det han menar på är att vi kan få två olika responser. Om vi utvärderar att vi har resurserna till att klara en utmaning menar han att vi får en respons. Om vi utvärderar att vi inte har resurserna att klara av en utmaning har vi en annan respons. Om detta och mycket mer är dagens avsnitt. Håll till godo.2017-10-0359 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) Stressresponsen - läkare Peter WährborgKortversion. Varför har vi en stressrespons? Vad händer inom oss när vi ser en isbjörn på våra gator? Klarar vi oss utan vår stressrespons? Det svarar läkare Peter Währborg på i dagens avsnitt. 2017-09-2527 min
StresskolanStressresponsen - läkare Peter WährborgVarför har vi en stressrespons? Vad händer inom oss när vi ser en isbjörn på våra gator? Klarar vi oss utan vår stressrespons? Det svarar läkare Peter Währborg på i dagens avsnitt. 2017-09-2543 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) Stress och utmattningssyndrom - senior professor Marie ÅsbergKortversion. I dagens avsnitt delar senior professor Marie åsberg med sig av sin kunskap om stress generellt samt utmattningssyndrom. Utmattningssyndrom är det som i folkmun kallas för utbrändhet. Marie Åsberg var med och ledde arbetet med att ta fram diagnosen utmattningssyndrom. 2017-09-2532 min
StresskolanStress och utmattningssyndrom - senior professor Marie ÅsbergI dagens avsnitt delar senior professor Marie åsberg med sig av sin kunskap om stress generellt samt utmattningssyndrom. Utmattningssyndrom är det som i folkmun kallas för utbrändhet. Marie Åsberg var med och ledde arbetet med att ta fram diagnosen utmattningssyndrom. 2017-09-2557 min
Stresskolan(kortversion) Vad är stress? - chef ISM Ingibjörg JonsdottirKortversion. Ingibjörg Jonsdottir är enhetschef på Institutet för stressmedicin och forskare om stress. I dagens avsnitt berättar Ingibjörg vad stress är för något, samt hennes tankar och råd gällande stress. Kortversion.2017-09-2534 min
StresskolanVad är stress? - chef ISM Ingibjörg JonsdottirIngibjörg Jonsdottir är enhetschef på Institutet för stressmedicin och forskare om stress. I dagens avsnitt berättar Ingibjörg vad stress är för något, samt hennes tankar och råd gällande stress.2017-09-181h 09
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Bättre med årenPeptalk #8: André SturessonVår hjärna är ett mysterium och den mest komplexa struktur mänskligheten känner till. Den väger 1,5 kg och har mer än 100 miljarder nervceller som var och en kan skicka ut signaler till andra celler för att styra vårt liv. Men denna lilla klump är inte bara vår styrcentral och vårt minnesarkiv.
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