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Baseball HQFree Agent News and PredictionsDakota and Nolan discuss the recent flurry of free agent news and trades that include-1B Josh Naylor (Seattle Mariners, 5 yr. $92.5 million)-RP Phil Maton (Chicago Cubs, 2 yr. 14.5 million)-Angels OF Taylor Ward for Orioles SP Grayson Rodriguez-Mets OF Brandon Nimmo for Rangers 2B Marcus Semien-SP Dylan Cease (Toronto Blue Jays, 7 yr. $210 million)-CP Ryan Helsley (Baltimore Orioles, 2 yr. $28 million)They then discuss their personal predictions on where DH Kyle Schwarber, OF Kyle Tucker, and SP Tatsuya Imai will land.
2025-11-3034 min
Why Do We Do That?#071 - Overcoming Grief & Adversity with Dr. John TsilimparisIn 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 from social support during difficult times.
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2025-11-1148 minWhy Do We Do That?#070 - Sport Psychology with Dr. Alex AuerbachIn 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 www.alexauerbach.com
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2025-10-1349 minWhy Do We Do That?#069 - Revenge with James Kimmel, Jr.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 retaliation.
For more on James, visit www.jameskimmeljr.com.
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2025-09-151h 03Why Do We Do That?#068 - Sports Fandom with Dr. Daniel WannIn 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.
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2025-08-1857 minWhy Do We Do That?#067 - Relationship Conflict with Dr. Isabelle MorleyIn 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 distinction between abuse and ordinary bad behavior, and why misusing therapy language can sometimes cause more confusion than clarity.
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2025-07-2158 minWhy Do We Do That?#066 - Leaving Religion with Dr. Daryl Van TongerenIn 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, visit www.darylvantongeren.com
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2025-06-2349 minWhy Do We Do That?#065 - Trauma & PTSD with Dr. Patricia ResickIn 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
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2025-05-2645 minWhy Do We Do That?#064 - Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning with Dr. Joe PierreIn 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 practical tools to improve how we engage in conversations about controversial topics.
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2025-04-211h 02Why Do We Do That?#063 - Solitude with Dr. Thuy-vy NguyenIn 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
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2025-03-2455 minWhy Do We Do That?#062 - ADHD & Adolescence with Dr. Gilly KahnIn 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 www.drgillykahn.com.
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2025-02-2454 minWhy Do We Do That?#061 - Raising Resilient Children with Dr. Tovah KleinIn 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 without ignoring opportunities for growth.
For more on Tovah, visit www.tovahklein.com.
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2025-01-211h 03Why Do We Do That?#060 - Executive Skills in Children with Dr. Richard & Colin GuareIn 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 more on these guests, visit www.smartbutscatteredkids.com
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2024-12-2359 minWhy Do We Do That?#059 - Tribal Culture with Dr. Michael MorrisIn 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.
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2024-11-251h 02
Anti-Neocon ReportIf Oswald acted alone there wouldn’t be thousands of classified filesIf Oswald acted alone there wouldn’t be thousands of classified files 61 years laterJun 28, 2014—byRyan DawsonYou really think this guy gets a job 40 days before the assassination, moving to Dallas from New Orleans and just happens to work in a high rise building right at the end of the motorcade rout that had an empty (meaning no people) room on the top floor?You’d have to say one of 3 things. Either he was part of a plan, was extremely well handled, or was a supe...
2024-11-1908 min
More Important ThingsPublic Schools Part 2In this final episode on Ryan Walters, I examine parts of the history of American public education from 1941 to today to imagine what could happen if Walters becomes the Secretary of Education under the second Trump administration in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-0745 minWhy Do We Do That?#058 - Divorce with Dr. Barbara KellyIn 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
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2024-10-2857 min
More Important ThingsBibles and OklahomaIn this week's episode, we examine what is happening with Ryan Walters and Oklahoma Public Schools. After that, I take some time to review the history of America's Public Schools and the idea of "Separation of Church and State"Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthingsFollow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on InstagramOr follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blogEmail me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions or comments or if you would like to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode.https://www.splcenter.org...
2024-10-1145 minWhy Do We Do That?#057 - Human Well-Being with Dr. Clay RoutledgeIn 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.
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2024-10-0147 minWhy Do We Do That?#056 - Flow with Dr. Sue JacksonIn 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 & Anxiety
They 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.
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2024-09-0349 minWhy Do We Do That?#055 - OCD with Dr. Jonathan AbramowitzIn 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
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2024-08-0547 minWhy Do We Do That?#054 - Intelligence with Dr. Russell T. WarneIn 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 RIOTIQ.com
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2024-07-0159 minWhy Do We Do That?#053 - Shame & Guilt with Dr. June TangneyIn 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.
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2024-06-0351 minWhy Do We Do That?#052 - Morbid Curiosity with Dr. Coltan ScrivnerIn 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 human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
2024-05-0650 minWhy Do We Do That?#051 - Gaming & Mental Health with Dr. Chris FergusonIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology and co-author of "Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is Wrong", Dr. Chris Ferguson, about the relationship between video games and mental health.
They discuss whether or not violent video games cause violent behavior, the challenges in measuring the impacts of gaming, why violent video games are so enjoyable, if gaming is any different from other forms of escapism, and the benefits of online gaming.
For more on Chris, follow him on X at https://twitter.com/CJFerguson1111
2024-04-0853 minWhy Do We Do That?#050 - The Importance of Play with Dr. Peter GrayIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with play expert, Dr. Peter Gray about his book, Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students For Life.
They discuss the characteristics of an activity that allow it to be considered play, the developmental skills learned during play, why play has declined since the 1950's, and how parents & schools can create environments to foster play.
For more on Peter, visit his Substack at petergray.substack.com.
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2024-03-181h 12Why Do We Do That?#049 - Dealing with Uncertainty with Dr. Kate SweenyIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. Kate Sweeny about the psychology of uncertainty.
They discuss the upside of worrying, how uncertainty compares to other life stressors, what types of people are better at worrying, and effective vs. ineffective coping strategies.
For more on Kate, visit www.katesweeny.com.
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2024-03-0444 minWhy Do We Do That?#048 - Mindful Health with Dr. Ellen LangerIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology Dr. Ellen Langer about mindfulness and her new book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.
They discuss the difference between mindfulness and mindlessness, how our thoughts & mindsets can limit our potential, why the mind should not be thought of as separate from the body, and how thinking differently can improve our physical health.
For more on Ellen, visit www.ellenlanger.me.
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2024-02-0556 minWhy Do We Do That?#047 - ADHD with Dr. Stephen FaraoneIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with ADHD expert, Dr. Stephen Faraone. They discuss the primary symptoms of ADHD, the difference between normal inattentiveness and ADHD, genetic vs. environmental factors, and effective ADHD treatments.
For more on Stephen, visit www.adhdevidence.org.
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2024-01-0853 minWhy Do We Do That?#046 - Motivation with Dr. Ayelet FishbachIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with behavioral scientist & motivation expert Dr Ayelet Fishbach about motivation and her new book, Get it Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation.
They discuss the one trait that all goals should have, how to use framing & incentives to motivate behavior, why the middle of pursuing a goal is the hardest, and how to deal with conflicting goals.
For more on Ayelet, visit www.ayeletfishbach.com
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2023-12-1849 minWhy Do We Do That?#045 - Speech & Society with Dr. Valerie FridlandIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with sociolinguist Dr. Valerie Fridland about speech & society and her new book, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English.
They discuss whether or not there is a "right way" to speak English, how social class can drive changes in speech, why um's & likes can be useful, and how vocal fry not is not exclusively a female speech pattern.
For more on Valerie, visit www.valeriefridland.com or check out her blog on Psychology Today called Language in the Wild.
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2023-12-0455 minWhy Do We Do That?#044 - Addiction with Dr. Anna LembkeIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Anna Lembke about addiction and her newest book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.
They discuss the importance of dopamine as it relates to the pleasure/pain balance, how technology & our on-demand culture exploit the brain's wiring, why the pursuit of pleasure can be harmful, the mental tricks individuals use to justify addictive behavior, and key principles for overcoming addiction.
For more on Anna, visit www.annalembke.com.
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2023-11-1354 minWhy Do We Do That?#043 - Gestures with Dr. Susan Goldin-MeadowIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Susan Goldin-Meadow about gestures and her new book, Thinking with Your Hands: The Surprising Science Behind How Gestures Shape Our Thoughts.
They discuss how our gestures help both others and ourselves understand thought, the spontaneous nature of gestures, why gesturing is important in child development, what happens when gestures don't match speech, and how parents & teachers can use gesture to enhance learning.
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2023-10-1650 minWhy Do We Do That?#042 - Pseudoscience in Mental Health with Dr. Stephen HuppIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Stephen Hupp about pseudoscience in mental health. They discuss the difficulties of proving benefits from mental health treatments, why Rorschach tests are bogus, the value of psychoanalysis vs. cognitive behavioral therapy, and how not all treatments "work" the way we think they do.
For more on Stephen, visit www.skepticalinquirer.org
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.
2023-10-0250 minWhy Do We Do That?#041 - Politics, Science, and Belief with Dr. Cory ClarkIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. Cory Clark about politics, science, and belief. They discuss whether or not values & cognition differ based on your political affiliation, how in-group bias can impact belief formation, why public institutions should avoid politicizing issues, and public attitudes about science & censorship.
For more on Cory, visit www.coryjclark.com.
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2023-09-181h 00Why Do We Do That?#040 - Procrastination with Dr. Tim PychylIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with procrastination expert, Dr. Tim Pychyl. They discuss the difference between delay & procrastination, the role emotions play in our guiding our actions, why tomorrow won't be different from today, and the essential tools we need to overcome procrastination.
For more on Tim, visit procrastination.ca or check out his audio series on procrastination through Sam Harris's Waking Up app.
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2023-09-041h 06Why Do We Do That?#039 - Boredom with Dr. Erin WestgateIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist, Dr. Erin Westgate, about boredom. They discuss the features of situations that cause boredom, who is prone to boredom, why difficult tasks can also be boring, the benefits of boredom, and solutions to conquering boredom.
For more on Erin, visit www.erinwestgate.com or follow her on Twitter.
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2023-08-2154 min
Ryan Furrer PodcastEp.44: Smoke To See By- With Ben MoyerAfter a long pause- we're back. And I'm happy to be joined by one of my friends and mentors. Mr. Ben Moyer. Ben is a lifelong outdoorsman, outdoor writer, conservationist who has spent the biggest parts of his life in the woods and streams of-as he coined it, "Northern Appalachia". As he sees it, Appalachia could be split into 2 different regions culturally. I never really thought about it until Ben, and I sat down to discuss his new book. "Smoke To See By" . After our discussion, I agree. It's different, and that's one of the thing...
2023-08-091h 27Why Do We Do That?#038 - Deception with Dr. Daniel Simons & Dr. Christopher ChabrisIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with researchers Dr. Daniels Simons & Dr. Christopher Chabris about deception and their new book, Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.
They discuss how easy it is to be fooled by online information, why doomsday cult members don't abandon their beliefs when their predictions fail, why being objective may be harder than we think, why Bernie Madoff was so successful at conning his victims, and how you can adjust your thinking to avoid being deceived.
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2023-08-0757 min
Lighting For ProfitsEp #108 - Jan Moyer - Designer, Author and EducatorRecently I had the opportunity to spend some time with Jan Moyer. She is quite the impressive human being and if you are serious about excelling in the landscape lighting industry, learning from her is a must.
We'll discuss her passionate journey in pioneering and improving the lighting industry.
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2023-07-121h 10Why Do We Do That?#037 - Attachment with Dr. Or DaganIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist & attachment researcher, Dr. Or Dagan. They discuss the importance of healthy parent-child relationships, the necessary elements for developing a secure attachment, consequences of having an insecure attachment style, how parents can balance care & independence, and the extent to which attachment styles influence outcomes in adulthood.
For more on Or, visit www.ordagan.com or follow him on Twitter.
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2023-07-1052 minWhy Do We Do That?#036 - Health Beliefs with Dr. Nick TillerIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with exercise scientist and researcher, Dr. Nick Tiller, about health beliefs and his new book, The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science: Confronting Myths of the Health & Fitness Industry.
They discuss why misinformation is so pervasive in the health & fitness industry, why we should avoid quick fix solutions, how fuzzy terms and patterns of thinking can negatively influence our health beliefs, and the downside of embracing fringe practices.
For more on Nick, visit his website.
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2023-06-1255 minWhy Do We Do That?#035 - Online Dating with Dr. Liesel SharabiIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Liesel Sharabi, about online dating. They discuss online vs. traditional dating, tips for crafting a good profile, gender differences in the online experience, why being too picky can be a bad thing, and what factors lead to long term success.
For more on Liesel, check out her blog, Dating in the Digital Age, at Psychology Today.
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2023-05-1555 minWhy Do We Do That?#034 - Evolution & Motivation with Dr. Doug KenrickIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology Dr. Doug Kenrick about human motivation and his newest book, co-authored with his son, David Lundberg-Kenrick, entitled Solving Modern Problems with a Stone-Age Brain.
They discuss meaningful differences between the environment of our ancestors vs the modern world, why having too much can be as bad as having too little, the necessity of community, and how we can leverage our ancient instincts to be happier and thrive in a global community.
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2023-04-1854 minWhy Do We Do That?#033 - Self-Expression with Kelly CarlinIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with writer & speaker, Kelly Carlin, about self-expression. They discuss how one's early life can make self-expression challenging, discovering your true passions, ways to develop creativity, and how Kelly's father (George Carlin) struggled to express his true self.
For more on Kelly, visit humansontheverge.com or follow @Kelly_Carlin on Twitter
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2023-03-2043 minWhy Do We Do That?#032 - Effective Learning with Dr. Regan GurungIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist, Dr. Regan Gurung about effective learning strategies and his new book co-authored with Dr. John Dunlosky entitled Study Like A Champ: The Psychology Based Guide to “Grade A” Study Habits. They discuss why the feeling of learning may not be the same as actual learning, the most common studying mistakes, how to effectively use notes & flash cards, ways to increase retention when studying, and how to prepare your mind for learning.
For more on Regan, visit his website or follow @StudyChamp22 on Instagram.
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2023-02-2053 minWhy Do We Do That?#031 - Influence with Dr. Zoe ChanceIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with author and marketing professor, Dr. Zoe Chance about influence and her new book, Influence Is Your Superpower. They discuss how to influence without manipulating, if authenticity is necessary to be persuasive, why feelings must come before facts, and the importance of kindness & persistence when being influential.
For more on Zoe, visit her website or follow her on Twitter.
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2023-01-2351 minWhy Do We Do That?#030 - Conspiracy Theory Beliefs with Dr. Joe PierreIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychiatrist & author, Dr. Joe Pierre, about conspiracy theory beliefs. They discuss what distinguishes conspiracy theories from other types of beliefs, the motives & thinking errors that contribute to these beliefs, why convincing people to change their mind might be the wrong goal of conspiracy theory discussions, and ways to encourage more analytical thinking at the cultural & individual level.
For more on Joe, visit his website, follow him on Twitter, or check out his blog, Psych Unseen, at Psychology Today.
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2022-12-1956 minWhy Do We Do That?#029 - Consumer Motivation with Dr. Kaitlin WoolleyIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with researcher & marketing professor, Dr. Kaitlin Woolley, about consumer motivation. They discuss the motives & biases underlying consumer decisions, why we avoid certain types of product information, how marketers leverage psychology to build loyalty, and practical ways to improve your decision-making abilities.
For more on Kaitlin, visit her website or follow her on Twitter.
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2022-11-2152 min
Combat StoryDelta Force Operator and Sergeant Major John Shrek McPhee | Reflections on 100 EpisodesEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/combatstory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! I use NordVPN myself so you're in good company (and I know security). If you sign up, it will also help the show so thank you in advance! This episode is also brought to you by Uncommon Goods. Go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/combat for 15% off your order (and you'll be helping keep Combat Story going!) Join our weekly Combat Check-In Newsletter (www.combatstory.com/newsletter) to get a short email from Ryan for people who love and su...
2022-11-191h 28Why Do We Do That?#028 - Psychosis with Dr. Mark RuffaloIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychiatry instructor & psychotherapist, Dr. Mark Ruffalo, about psychotic disorders. They discussed the nature of psychotic disorders, changes in classification & treatment over time, how talk therapy can be used to reduce symptoms, and ways to address psychotic disorders in homeless populations.
For more on Mark, visit his website or follow him on Twitter.
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2022-10-2356 minWhy Do We Do That?#027 - Self-harm & Trauma with Dr. Jill RathusIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist Dr. Jill Rathus about self-harm & trauma. They discussed motives behind self-harm, the role trauma plays in creating negative patterns of behavior, the downside of using distraction to deal with emotional pain, and how dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help people develop better coping strategies.
For more on Jill, visit https://cbtreatment.org/
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2022-09-2653 min
Combat Story1st SFOD-D Sergeant Major | Delta Operator | 1st Ranger BN | CIA | DCM Consulting Dutch MoyerJoin our weekly Combat Check-In Newsletter (www.combatstory.com/newsletter) to get a short email from Ryan for people who love and support our veterans, service members, and their families. It has info on a significant event in military and/or intel history, a funny military joke, an update on a current event I'm following, something I'm doing that week in my life, a book I'm reading, a look at an upcoming interview, a reflection on a past episode and more! Today we hear a Combat Story from the very tip of the spear from "Dutch" Chris...
2022-09-101h 54Why Do We Do That?#026 - The Value of Irrationality with Dr. Stuart VyseIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with behavioral scientist Dr. Stuart Vyse about his new book The Uses of Delusion: Why It's Not Always Rational to Be Rational. They discussed why being rational is not always the optimal way of thinking, the competing systems of human cognition, when it makes sense to be unhealthy, and why being overconfident may be a good thing.
For more on Stuart, visit his website or follow him on Twitter. You can also check out his Skeptical Inquirer column called Behavior & Belief.
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2022-08-2252 minWhy Do We Do That?#025 - Effective Conversations with Monica GuzmanIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with journalist & author, Monica Guzman about her new book I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. They discussed barriers that get in the way of effective communication, how judgment is the opposite of curiosity, how social media poisons political discourse, why it's harmful to close your mind to the views of others, and how to use conversation to build bridges of understanding.
For more on Monica, visit her personal website or visit www.braverangels.org to learn...
2022-07-1750 minWhy Do We Do That?#024 - Parenting with Dr. Camilo OrtizIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Camilo Ortiz about effective parenting. They discussed the keys to effective discipline, how to have less arguments with your children, the danger in being too helpful, and some techniques for fostering emotional intelligence.
For more on Camilo, visit his website or follow him on Twitter.
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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2022-06-1255 minWhy Do We Do That?#023 - The Art of Insubordination with Dr. Todd KashdanIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with author & well-being researcher, Dr. Todd Kashdan. They discussed why most dissent efforts fail, what makes insubordination principled vs unprincipled, how to overcome barriers to fostering new ideas, and strategies for rebels to be more effective at changing minds.
For more on Todd, visit his website or check out his newest book "The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Deft Effectively" on Amazon.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and...
2022-05-1659 minWhy Do We Do That?#022 - Social Anxiety with Dr. Kevin ChapmanIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Kevin Chapman. They discussed how social anxiety is a normal human emotion, the lies we tell ourselves about our ability to socialize, the role of culture and race in the experience of social anxiety, and how to retrain our brains to overcome negative thinking.
For more on Kevin, visit his personal website or The Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists...
2022-04-1855 minWhy Do We Do That?#021 - School Shooters with Dr. Peter LangmanIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist & school shooting expert, Dr. Peter Langman. They discussed whether or not profiles of school shooters are accurate, how shooters make their intentions known, why these warnings are often overlooked, and how to effectively prevent these tragedies from happening.
For more on Peter, visit his website or check out his latest book, Warning Signs: Identifying School Shooters Before They Strike.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use...
2022-03-2147 minWhy Do We Do That?#020 - The Value of Subtraction with Dr. Leidy KlotzIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Leidy Klotz about why subtraction is often overlooked, how evolution & culture has impacted our ability to appreciate subtraction, how inventors & emergency rooms applied subtraction to solve problems, why "just enough" is often better than "the best", and how to improve your life with less instead of more.
For more on Leidy, visit his website or check out his latest book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of s...
2022-02-1449 minWhy Do We Do That?#019 - The Psychology of Magic with Brian BrushwoodIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with magician Brian Brushwood about the importance of story-telling when performing tricks, the lengths magicians will go to create effects, what magic teaches you about reading people, and how magic can change your perception of the real world and prevent you from being taken advantage of.
For more on Brian, visit his website or check out his podcast, World's Greatest Con.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use...
2022-01-181h 03Why Do We Do That?#018 - Bullshitting with Dr. John PetrocelliIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. John Petrocelli about the difference between BS and lying, the various kinds of BS and why people engage in them, the danger in valuing personal experience over objective truth, and what tools you should have in your BS detection kit.
For more on John, check out his website, purchase a copy of his book, or watch his popular TEDx talk.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and...
2021-12-191h 01Why Do We Do That?#017 - Self & Identity with Dr. William SwannIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. William Swann about the battle between viewing yourself positively vs. accurately, why some people might not prefer positive feedback, the trick to maintaining your sense of self worth, and why affirmations may not be as useful as once thought.
For more on Bill, visit his University of Texas at Austin faculty page.
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.
2021-11-2849 minWhy Do We Do That?#016 - Aggression with Dr. Brad BushmanIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with aggression expert, Dr. Brad Bushman about which types of people are prone to aggression, how violent media and the presence of guns can influence aggressive behavior, why purging your anger is a bad idea, and some helpful ways to manage your anger.
For more on Brad, visit his OSU faculty page or follow him on Twitter.
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...
2021-10-1857 minWhy Do We Do That?#015 - Rational Thinking with Dr. Richard NisbettIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist, Dr. Richard Nisbett about how poorly people are at explaining their own thoughts, how thinking has changed over the past century, what statistical principles can make you a better thinker, and cost-benefit analysis in the age of Covid-19.
For more on Richard, visit his website, where you can purchase his latest book "Thinking: A Memoir"
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...
2021-09-2055 minWhy Do We Do That?#014 - The Illusion of Psychic Ability with Mark EdwardIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with mentalist Mark Edward about the techniques he uses to create the illusion of psychic ability. We discussed how listening plays a role in producing a convincing reading, what methods psychics use to get inside information about you, whether or not all psychics are con artists, and how much of a role the victims play in being taken advantage of.
For more on Mark, visit his website or download his audiobook, "Psychic Blues: Confessions of a Conflicted Medium" on iTunes or Audible.
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2021-08-2257 min
Lighting For ProfitsEp20 - Janet Lennox Moyer - Shaping the lighting industryIf you are going to design and install landscape lighting, you're going to want to meet my guest this week, Janet Lennox Moyer. She is an internationally known lighting designer that has 45 years of experience and has helped shaped the lighting industry into what it is today. We are going to discuss design and find out what she feels has allowed her to influence so many others.
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2021-08-041h 00
The Anxiety Coaches Podcast737: 4 Tips to Reduce Anxious ConflictIn today's episode, Gina discusses symptom of inner peace number five: a loss of interest in conflict. A number of tips are provided to help listeners reduce the amount of conflict in their lives. Among other things mindfulness, meditation and emotional awareness are mentioned.Join the NEW ACP SUPERCAST PREMIUM AD-FREE MEMBERSHIPhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/adfreeListen to the entire back catalog ad-free and more!https://anxietycoaches.supercast.techTo learn more go to:...
2021-07-2522 minWhy Do We Do That?#013 - Success in Long-term Relationships with Dr. Benjamin KarneyIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist, Dr. Benjamin Karney about success in long-term relationships. They discuss the one trait that predicts marriage success over time, how life circumstances & socioeconomic status can influence relationships, what behaviors within a relationship can lead to more positive outcomes, and what factors to consider when choosing a long-term mate.
For more on Ben, visit his faculty page at the UCLA Psychology Department.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and...
2021-07-1851 min
GradCast334 | Indigenous Art: Understanding the History and Practice of Tattoos within Indigenous CultureIn this Episode, we sit down with Ana Moyer, an MA student in Art History. Ana is studying the representation of traditional Inuit tattoos within art. For their MA work, they are specifically writing on two contemporary Inuit artists: Ningiukulu Teevee and Sarah Ayaki Whalen-Lunn, the latter also being a trained tattooist in the skin-stitching tradition. From Ana, we learn the different ways tattooing is taken up in Indigenous culture, and how Indigenous tattoos are different from traditional Western tattoos.
To hear more from Ana, you can email them at genderconcerns@sogs.ca or amoyer9@uwo.ca.
2021-07-0828 minGradCast332 | Remembering a Forgotten War: Memory, Nostalgia, and the Falklands WarMany people have never heard of the Falkland Islands, let alone the Falklands War. However, for History MA student, Ryan McLachlan, it is the source of much interest. In this episode, hosts Rosemary Giles and Ana Moyer get a crash course history lesson about the Falklands War from Ryan.
The small islands in the South Atlantic were the setting for a defining moment, and on 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded the Falklands, which had been British territory for almost 150 years. What followed was a short, fast paced war, concluding with a British victory on 14 June 1982. Ryan’s research focuses on the empire-related no...
2021-07-0628 minWhy Do We Do That?#012 - Moral Judgment with Dr. David PizarroIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. David Pizarro about moral judgment. They discussed how emotions can influence moral judgments, if too much empathy can be a bad thing, how disgust can impact your political attitudes, and how to balance emotion & reason when forming moral judgments.
For more on David, follow him on Twitter or check out his podcast, Very Bad Wizards.
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...
2021-06-2153 minWhy Do We Do That?#011 - Goals, Motivation, and Well-being with Dr. Kennon SheldonIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. Kennon Sheldon about goal pursuit and motivation. They discussed the biggest mistake people make when choosing goals, the importance of doing things you don't want to do, the keys to effective goal planning, how to stay motivated while pursuing long-term goals, and how goal pursuit can lead to a happier life.
For more on Ken, visit his faculty page at the University of Missouri Psychology Department.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the...
2021-05-2444 minWhy Do We Do That?#010 - Creativity with Dr. James KaufmanIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. James Kaufman about how there's not just one way to be creative, how to maximize creativity in a group setting, what mental processes and traits contribute to someone being creative, whether or not mental illness increases creativity, and how to increase YOUR ability to be more creative.
For more on James, follow him on Twitter or check out a few of his books, Creativity 101 or Creativity: An Introduction on Amazon.
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2021-04-2651 min
Songs of Note56. Vinyl, Soundtracks, and The Glamour and The Squalor With Kevin MoyerRyan talks with indie music doc producer and music supervisor, Kevin Moyer. Kevin worked on the film The Glamour and the Squalor, and this week marks the vinyl release of both the score created by Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, and the soundtrack.TG&TS Vinyl Score: https://www.lakeshorerecordsshop.com/product/the-glamour-the-squalor-original-motion-picture-score-classic-black-vinyl-mike-mccready TG&TS Vinyl Soundtrack: https://enjoytheriderecords.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-glamour-the-squalor-soundtrack-90s-alt-rock-radio-comp-etr118TG&TS On Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Glamour-Squalor-Carrie-Brownstein/dp/B01MSAI6P9The Last Blockbuster: https://www.netflix.com/title/81354557Kevin's first appearance on the Songs of Note podcast: https://www.thesongsofnote.com/kevin-moyer-on-making-music-documentaries-and-the-story-behind-pearl-jams-song-corduroy/Vi...
2021-04-1936 minWhy Do We Do That?#009 - Sex, Dominance, and Evolution with Dr. Gregory GorelikIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Gregory Gorelik about sexual selection and how it influences gender differences in humans, why dominance is an important trait within males, how today's environment differs from that of our ancestors, and the evolutionary origins of BDSM.
For more on Greg, visit his website or his author page at Quillette.
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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2021-03-2535 min
Ryan Furrer PodcastEp.18: Outdoor Writer- Ben MoyerIn this episode of the Podcast I'm joined by long time Outdoor Writer, Ben Moyer. Ben is a life long resident of PA. Growing up hunting and fishing throughout the mountains set him on his lifelong journey of adventures he later made it his living writing about. We cover everything from how and why he started writing, PA's rich hunting heritage, as well as how with around 6 million acres of public land, and about 121 State Parks PA is a mecca for outdoor recreation. Things also discussed The amount of "gear" one can accum...
2021-02-231h 26Why Do We Do That?#008 - The Psychology of Improv with Casey CaspersonIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Casey Casperson about how the principles of improv can be applied to real life, including how to be more accepting of others, the freeing nature of expressing emotions effectively, and the importance of listening & being open to new ideas.
For more on Casey, visit his website or Sick Puppies Comedy.
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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2021-02-2251 minWhy Do We Do That?#007 - Mental Health in College Students with Dr. Justin PuderIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Justin Puder about the top mental health issues encountered in college students, the challenges of dealing with new life transitions and how to overcome them, how social media can impact mental health, and how mindfulness can help you combat stress and live a happier life.
For more on Justin, follow him on Instagram or @amoderntherapist on TikTok.
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...
2021-01-2558 minWhy Do We Do That?#006 - Effective Leadership with Dr. Ryne ShermanIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Ryne Sherman about why individuals typically chosen for leadership positions may not be the best fit for the job, what traits make for an effective leader, whether or not leaders need to be nice in order to be effective, and what behaviors are sure to undermine trust in leadership.
For more on Ryne, visit https://www.thescienceofpersonality.com
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...
2020-12-1449 minRyan Furrer PodcastEp.9:John Plowmen/ Ben Moyer with Pennsylvania's Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH)In this next episode of the RFP I was joined by special guest(s) John Plowman (Director) and Ben Moyer of Pennsylvania's Hunters sharing the Harvest (HSH) This program is special, it will pull at your heart strings. I helped with HSH a few years ago and it really raised my eye brows as to how needed it is/was. I learned 1 in 6 PA families are food insecure this time of year. 1 in 6 folks!The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture estimates that before the pandemic more than 1.53 million Pennsylvanians experienced chronic hunger EVERYDAY! Including 478,500 seniors, and 437,000 ch...
2020-12-0659 minWhy Do We Do That?#005 - Narcissism with Dr. Ramani DurvasulaIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about how to identify narcissists, how narcissistic behavior might develop, why narcissists can be so frustrating to deal with, and what you can do to address narcissists in your life.
For more on Dr. Ramani, visit http://doctor-ramani.com
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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2020-11-1651 min
Why Do We Do That?#004 - Gender Identity with Dr. Rachel PaulettiIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Rachel Pauletti about gender identity. They discuss how children experience gender development, why it is important for boys and girls to have labels for gender, what happens when a child wants to identify as the sex opposite of their birth sex, and how narcissism can actually be helpful for young people.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.https://www.facebook...
2020-10-261h 07Why Do We Do That?#003 - Adolescent Social Development with Dr. Christopher HafenIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Christopher Hafen about adolescent social development. They discuss the essential social developments that occur during adolescence, the downsides associated with the shift to online social interaction, the dangers of not learning how to cope with social rejection, the importance of friendships, and how parents & schools can facilitate the developmental process.
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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2020-09-1455 minSongs of Note35. Kevin Moyer on Making Music Documentaries and the Story Behind Pearl Jam's Song, "Corduroy"Ryan talks with music documentary filmmaker Kevin Moyer about his work on several music documentaries. Kevin helped make the amazing Elliott Smith documentary Heaven Adores You. He helped make The Glamour & The Squalor, as well as the newly-released Shannon Hoon documentary, All I Can Say. ALL are worth watching!Heaven Adores You: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2244889/The Glamour & The Squalor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2817294/All I Can Say: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10011312/Live From Nowhere Near You Volume 2 (the album Kevin worked on for charity that was mentioned in the episode that included Elliott...
2020-08-2138 minWhy Do We Do That?#002 - Measuring Personality with Dr. Bell CooperIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Bell Cooper about measuring personality. They discuss the popular approaches to measuring personality, take a deep dive into the Big Five personality traits, address how situations may interact with personality traits to predict behavior, and review the latest methods for measuring personality, including the use of real time behavioral assessments & social media postings.
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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2020-08-1058 minWhy Do We Do That?#001 - Evolutionary Psychology with Dr. Todd ShackelfordIn this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Todd Shackelford about evolutionary psychology. They discuss the principles of evolutionary psychological research, how culture interacts with evolutionary psychology, mate preferences & attractiveness, and intimate partner violence.
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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2020-07-0857 min
Bible Geeks PodcastReplay — "The Goggles of Faith"Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode.This week, we’re rethinking “faith” and “faithfulness” as we continue through the Fruit of the Spirit series. What Jesus Said in Luke 12:42-48 raises the question, “Who am I when no one’s looking?” And some “Deep Thoughts” from the Minor Prophets take us to the heart of the gospel. Plus, Bryan encounters an unhappy cashier and Ryan notices coworkers watching the Final Four in their cubicles. Join us for a listen!Weekly Challeng...
2020-07-0238 min
Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James MillerTaking Personal Responsibility Amidst a Broken Healthcare System with Hannah MoyerHannah Moyer is the Head of Paid Media for Blue Light Media and hosts a successful podcast called Candidly Caffeinated. She is a recent transplant to California from Nashville (who leaves Nashville?) though originally from Philly.
While Hannah and I had a lot to talk about, a large majority of our time was spent discussing chronic illness, food sensitivity, and a need for personal responsibility in our healthcare. At the age of 13, Hannah began to experience some health issues related to food sensitivity that quickly grew into what seemed near uncontrollable. While some doctors were as helpful a...
2019-10-151h 08
Beach Talk RadioEpisode #64 - Patti Proffitt, Leon Moyer, T-Shirt GiveawaysNicci Frazier sits in for Kim who's vacationing in The Grand Canyon without Ed. Patti Proffit from The Biker Map and her daughter Ashley are their first guest. Leon Moyer makes a special appearance after having a heart attack. And t-shirt trivia with random walkers-by.
2019-07-0657 min
Bible Geeks PodcastEpisode 11 - "The Goggles of Faith"This week, we’re rethinking “faith” and “faithfulness” as we continue through the Fruit of the Spirit series. What Jesus Said in Luke 12:42-48 raises the question, “Who am I when no one’s looking?” And some “Deep Thoughts” from the Minor Prophets take us to the heart of the gospel. Plus, Bryan encounters an unhappy cashier and Ryan notices coworkers watching the Final Four in their cubicles. Join us for a listen!
Weekly Challenge: Write down three things you know and three things you want to know.
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Jesus Said … Luke 12:42-48
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2019-04-1938 min
Time for Success - Business Owner Dads Edition *Limited Series*Interview with Ryan Moyer, co-owner of Covenant Garage Door Co.
On Time for Success - Business Owner Dads Edition
This week we are interviewing Ryan J. Moyer co-owner of Covenant Garage Door Co. LLC
Get to know Ryan:
My name is Ryan Moyer, and I am a partner in Covenant Garage Door Co. LLC. We are a small family owned business, local to the STL metro area, and our business is installing, servicing, maintaining, and replacing RESIDENTIAL garage doors!
A little about myself: I'm a 34 years old, married for over 3 years to my amazing wife Sarah, and I have a 10 y...
2019-02-2125 min
Neville's Quarter Live Show#13: Ryan Bonner at the Neville's Quarter ShowRecorded on February 7th, 2018.
Facebook Live with Ryan Bonner. Neville's Quarter plays “ Left Foot, Right Foot” and “She Loves The Rain” and Ryan is singing his songs “Malibu” and “Be Like You.” Let us know what you think!
Hosted by Lex Headley and Brian Moyer
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The British TV PodcastShow #96 - The British TV PodcastA feature on Stephen Moyer ("True Blood"). Plus reviews, news about British TV, what's on TV this week in the UK, shows running in the USA, and DVD releases.
2011-08-1000 min