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A+ ReportReady to dump your iPhone case?Apple usually has new colors and styles of iPhones, but most people immediately put cases on them. That could be changing. Many Apple users treat naked iPhones as status symbols. This behaviour maybe stems from a few different beliefs. Some think cases look cheap, while others just want to imitate celebrities with bare iPhones.Either way, it's surprisingly trendy. Time Magazine wrote about tycoons like Elon Musk and Jay-Z who were spotted with caseless iPhones. They radiate "stealth wealth" energy. Supposedly.Not to mention, plain iPhones look great. People love the...2023-06-1802 min
A+ ReportUseful Apple Music features and Podcast enhancements coming soonHere are some exciting new Apple Music & Podcasts features and experiences users can anticipate once iOS17 rolls out:1. Collaborative Playlists: Apple Music subscribers can create and edit playlists with family and friends, incorporating track selections, edits, and emoji reactions. 2. Enhanced Apple Music Sing experience: Using Continuity Camera, users can see themselves on screen with camera filters while singing along to their favorite songs. Can’t see me using it much, but I think my daughters might.3. Song Credits in Apple Music: Fans can access detailed information about artists' contributions to tracks, including roles an...2023-06-1602 min
A+ ReportIn spatial computing, will anyone hear you scream?The Vision Pro headset leaves me with a lingering impression of loneliness, as the majority images it conjures up in my imagination based on what I have seen are solitary and not social.In a recent podcast, I discussed how the iPhone remains central to the Apple ecosystem, while devices like the Vision Pro seem soulless and unsociable. This could be true for all virtual reality headsets, to be fair.Interestingly, I don’t recall having seen any photos or videos of Apple executives wearing or demonstrating the Vision Pro headset, unlike Zuckerberg's li...2023-06-1202 min
A+ ReportWhy the iPhone still rules. For now.Now we have the Vision Pro announcement out of the way, and all the iOS17 launch stuff too, attention will linger on processing that for a while. But then, it’s eyes on September and all the leaks leading up to the launch of the iPhone 15. Here’s why this still matters more than the Vision ProReplacing the iPhone with the Vision Pro headset would be unthinkable for Apple for at least another 5 years at the earliest. The iPhone makes up half of the company’s profits and is one of the most lucrative produc...2023-06-1102 min
A+ ReportLock it downRecent years have seen Apple really up their game on keeping your information secure, and protecting you from unwanted and unsafe content. As well as CheckIn, NameDrop and Live Voicemail, here are a few of more the features announced at WWDC that you may not have heard about, coming to you in a free update in September. First, let’s talk about privacy, with major updates to Safari Private Browsing.Safari was way ahead of the game with private browsing. This year, an important update gives you more security from trackers when you're online and fr...2023-06-0804 min
The Business of TechApple's big VR swing, with Dr Sarb JohalThis week, Ben and Peter are joined by Apple watcher Dr Sarb Johal from A+ Report to talk about the biggest Apple product drop since the Apple Watch - the Vision Pro. They ask what it will take for the device to catch on and who the actual customers could be. Sarb shares what he expects to see for the future of Apple's attempts at mixed reality and why he thinks Apple's share price dropped in response to its 'spatial computer' launch. Plus, they chat about the other news out of the Worldwide Deve...2023-06-0735 min
A+ ReportwatchOS10: Big and freeApple often gets a hard time because of how much it charges for its products. On the other hand, you get years of updates of the operating system for free. WatchOS10, might just be the most significant update to the Apple Watch in some time, possibly offering an even bigger jump forwards than what looks like might be on sale in terms of extras in the upcoming Apple Series Watch 9. And this watchOS10 update will cost you absolutely nothing. Let’s run down some of those main new features in this update - because it is...2023-06-0703 min
A+ ReportiOS17 is MassiveWWDC happened and today I’m going to round up just a few of the headline details revealed for iOS17. There really was a lot, so here’s what caught my attention in particular. First, FaceTime is adding Audio and Video Messages, Reactions, and Extends to Apple TVFaceTime now supports audio and video messages so when users call someone who is not available, they can share a message that can be appreciated later.FaceTime calls get more fun too with reactions like hearts, balloons, fireworks, laser beams, rain and more. Appl...2023-06-0605 min
A+ ReportA'vengers assemble: Vision Pro is hereWWDC happened, and it was a heady mixture of new pioneering hardware but also delivering a mix of upsell and value that it needs to hit several places in the Apple and wider electronics and services market. To cut a long story short - this was a promising event. Let’s start with that headset. But actually let’s not, because I think Apple is deliberately trying to avoid going down that road of being defined as a headset, but calling what people thought was going to be called the Reality Pro the Vision Pro. 2023-06-0607 min
A+ ReportIt was the eve of WWDC ...Apologies for the audio quality of my last recording. That was done on my iPad and I won’t do that again. Today. I’m using a Ulanzi J12 mic attached to my iPhone (check out my review at the link).It’s the morning of WWDC - well, at least here in New Zealand it is, though we’ve quite a few hours to go before showtime. I went online to see if I could find any leaked info on what is coming down the line later today, but nothing. So here’s a quick roundup of what we...2023-06-0502 min
A+ ReportNew Macs with M2 Ultra and M2 Max Chips at WWDC?According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple is evaluating two desktop Macs with M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips. The M2 Max chip was unveiled in January with the release of the 2023 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, but the M2 Ultra chip is brand new and would be an upgrade from the M1 Ultra chip used in the Mac Studio.Gurman has no knowledge of which Macs will contain the chips, but the machines inside are labeled “Mac 14,13” and “Mac 14,14”. It has been suggested that the advanced Apple silicon Mac Pro might include the M2 Ultra chip. Internally, th...2023-06-0101 min
A+ ReportIs Apple working on a new intelligent case for the iPhone?Some news about the podcast today: A+ Weekly is changing format slightly. Expect bite-size episodes 2-3 times a week, 5 minutes or so or less, on the latest news views and rumours on the Apple ecosystem. The A+ Report - the slightly altered and improved name can also be found on a new dedicated YouTube channel, as well as all podcast platforms and my Substack too. All the details are in the notes.Expect a more raw workflow, but news more quickly as I find out about it. Let's begin this new format with...2023-05-3002 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #12: Final Cut Pro for iPad dropsNews this week: 3 reasons to get excited about the AR/VR headset, more Android users are switching to iPhone than recent years, is your iPhone about to get a smart-home screen display? Final Cut Pro for iPad is here and I for one can’t wait to download it and start playing with it. And iOS 16.5 is an urgent security update that you should pay attention to.UPDATE: I’ve downloaded Final Cut Pro for iPad and I have views. Go to my YouTube channel later this weekend to see my video. Support my channel and...2023-05-2608 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #11: Personal voice cloning and interesting camera developmentsNews this week: Final Cut Pro gives some interesting clues about what could come for the camera on iPhone 15, my theory on a possibly square sensor coming for those cameras on future iPhones, Emergency SOS is now available to be activated on iPhone 14 series phones in New Zealand and Australia, how you’ll soon be able to replicate your voice on your iPhone in just 15 minutes, and M3 processor testing is underway - will we see them in Macs before the year is out?Get 12 months Paid Membership at no cost if you sign-up before the end of...2023-05-1913 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #10: Final Cut Pro for iPad showdown with LumafusionNews this week: Could the EU ban the iPhone 15, how revenge spending boosted Apple’s financial report over the last quarter, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro are coming to iPad but there’s a catch - and what will it mean for Lumafusion - hear my opinion, and can digital assistants be more like Jarvis?Get 12 months Paid Membership at no cost if you sign-up before the end of May 2023If you subscribe to A+ before the end of May 2023, I will upgrade all free subscribers to a paid membership for a full year - th...2023-05-1313 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #9: Apple gets serious about personal healthNews this week: Is Apple about to get into journaling and health coaching too? Things are moving fast in India, how Apple may be planning to block side-loading outside of expected changes for iPhone in the EU, developing specs to alert for unwanted tracking, and a fun way to consume your news. If you do one thing, could you please share my podcast with people who you think might enjoy it? You can share on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify - wherever you find my show. Thank you. Support my channel and get cool merch2023-05-0613 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #8: Interview with Hadley Charlton, Senior Editor at MacRumorsThe show this week is a little different - I’m talking with Hartley Charlton in the UK, Senior Editor at @MacRumors and co-host of The Mac Rumors Show podcast. In our conversation, we talk about what Apple’s strategy may be with the mixed reality Ar/Vr headset, how far we may be away from a hardware subscription model from Apple, what Hartley thinks is coming up in WWDC in June, whether M3 processors will appear any time soon, and the possibility of a touchscreen MacBook.Support my channel and get cool merchOut firs...2023-04-2921 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #7: Savings, India, and that headsetThis week: What’s going to be on the Mixed-reality headset? The new Apple Savings account on the Apple Card in the USA, What can we expect for Apple in India? Is it China all over again? Is the SE4 finally dead? and, protect yourself from getting locked out of your stolen Apple device. Support my channel and get cool merchOut first on my video podcast at A+ on YouTube. Come subscribe over there to help support the channel, and watch me as well as listen too.Thanks for reading A+! Su...2023-04-2113 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #6: Juice jacking is a thingThis week: how the FBI is thinking about public USB ports that you might charge your iPhone at, even those ones on the plane too. What’s happening with the plans to axe the mute button on the next iPhone? How global demand for Apple Macs is going - spoiler alert - it ain’t great, as I talk a little about in my last show. Also, how long you’d likely wait to repair your Apple device, and the device of choice among Teens.Support my channel and get cool merchOut first on my vid...2023-04-1611 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #5 Tim Cook in GQ & moreThis week: What did Tim Cook say to GQ, especially about the VR Headset? Is there a market for an iPhone Fold? A new patent reveals planning for an amazing Airpods case, the argument for an Action button on the iPhone 15, is iOS16.4 responsible for battery and other issues? Is Apple playing loose with EU Law? How to get a fresh iPhone 13 Mini for 2 years, will your device play nice with iOS17, and an Apple Stock forecast.Support my channel and get cool merchOut first on my video podcast at A+ on...2023-04-0921 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #4 Apple VR headset woes & moreCheck out this latest episode of A+ Weekly, with more on iOs17, Tim Cook's trip to the China Development Forum and an update on China Sales and how the iPhone 13 did, a rundown on iOS16.4 dropping this week on your devices, the Apple Classical Music app launch, whether the SIM tray will disappear in other countries with the release of the iPhone 15, and the future of the iPad.Support my channel and get cool merchOut first on my video podcast at A+ on YouTube. Come subscribe over there to help support the channel, and...2023-03-3122 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #3: Siri is brokenSiri has been broken for a while now, but is AI just hammering the nails on its coffin? Check out the most recent episode of A+ Weekly, with the lowdown on iPhone 15 Pro rumours, the leaked iPhone Fold Patent Application, the 14 Plus' sales results versus the 13 Mini, expected price rises, a cute new ChatGPT app for the Apple Watch, and Apple's attempt to cut costs without letting employees go.Support my channel and get cool merchOut first on my video podcast at A+ on YouTube. Come subscribe over there to help support the channel...2023-03-2619 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #2: Apple focuses on IndiaApple's Incredible Plans for India, EU & Beyond, iOS sideloading, Apple Books AI Narration, Headset Leaks, iOS 17, Apple Classical Music launch & much more in this second episode of A+ Weekly.For the original video podcast, check out my the podcast's home on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5-kST_p9KE4BdfT75P8j2EftCrYt3F3XBuy my books 📚Finding Calm 🧘🏽♂️: Managing fear and anxiety in an uncertain world https://amzn.to/3vIjfUhThe Little Book of Sleep 😴: https://amzn.to/3VxogJuIf you'd like to contact me about reviewing...2023-03-1925 min
A+ ReportA+ Weekly #1 Hardware rumours galore!In this week's show: What's the new colour rumoured for the iPhone 14? Are new iMacs and Macbook Airs about to drop? What processors will they be using? Will we see a touch-support Macbook soon? Apple is developing a no-skin-puncture blood glucose monitor - will it be in the Series 9 Apple Watch? Is the Apple iPhone SE4 project back on again? Will all new iPhones from the 15 have a USB-C port? Can Windows users iMessage now? And Goldman Sachs is backing Apple stock again.Welcome to the first edition of A+ Rumors and News. I'll be talking about...2023-03-1911 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb Johal30,000 Days with Hamish McKenzieHi friends, In this conversation, I talk with Hamish about the experiences have shaped his journey through life so far, and the societal problems he is trying to solve through developing Substack. Hamish shares how connection with a special tribe when he moved to study at Dunedin was an important part of his journey, as well as his sink-or-swim move to Hong Kong, and then joining Tesla as Lead Writer. Hamish is the author of Insane Mode: How Elon Musk’s Tesla Sparked an Electric Revolution to End the Age of Oil. He is a...2022-06-1300 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalNerve-wracking pre-departure Covid test8.50am - Wellington CityIt's Sunday morning and it's the moment of truth. I'm in Wellington CBD and I am about to go and do my supervised RAT. I need a negative test in order to get on my flight to LA and then on to London later on today. So this is one of the places in Wellington (Chemist Warehouse) that does it. I'm recording this on my Apple Watch so I'm hopefully this is still going to be audible for you but I'm going to go in now. I'm about 10 minutes early for my appointment...2022-04-2404 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalPoverty is rising. Will we turn a blind eye?Listen above to an interview I did today with Bernard Hickey from the excellent The Kākā Substack. It really is rather excellent and I can highly recommend you take a look if you haven’t already. Today’s post is the latest in a series of deeper dives I’ll make into topics that come up in my curated weekly Noise Reduction newsletter, and / or public interest topics and other good stuff. I couldn’t do this work without the support of my paid subscribers. Thank you. If you’re not a paid subscriber, please consider becoming one...2022-04-1323 min
Eating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsyschologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins James Nokise to talk about living with trauma.2021-11-1111 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Sarb Johal on how friendships grow good mental health.2021-11-0409 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on identity and ambition.2021-10-2811 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on validation and identity.2021-10-1913 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalClinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on overcoming toxic masculinity.2021-10-1411 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalClinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on bigotry and self-protection.2021-10-0714 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalClinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on social media and self-esteem.2021-09-3012 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist Dr Sarb Johal on our evolving attitudes to mental health care.2020-09-1712 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on healing toxic bodies and avoiding toxic workplaces.2020-09-1009 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on the dangers of seeking validation.2020-09-0309 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about chronic illness and self identity.2020-08-2010 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about the effects of suicide on family, friends and survivors.2020-08-1307 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about feeling safe while out and about.2020-08-0608 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about expectations versus reality. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.2020-07-3011 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins James Nokise to talk about loss, uncertainty and interrupted life plans.2020-07-2309 min
Creative Welly's Podcast : AUDIO VERSIONCreative Welly Episode #1 AUDIO VERSION | Jessica Manins / Sarb JohalFor full bios and video version go to https://www.creativewelly.com/creative-welly-episode-1-jessica-manins-sarb-johal/2020-07-021h 34Eating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalA special bonus episode by James Nokise and clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.2020-03-1917 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with frustration and anger.2019-08-2914 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss suicide, caring for those who remain, and ways to heal.2019-08-2206 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss founder stress and the importance of investing in yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.2019-08-1508 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss ways to cope with getting bad news.2019-08-0811 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal and host James Nokise discuss strategies for surviving a toxic workplace.2019-08-0108 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalHost James Nokise talks with psychologist Dr Sarb Johal about how to turn your inner critic into your inner champion.2019-07-2610 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus episode with Dr Sarb JohalHost James Nokise talks with psychologist Dr Sarb Johal about how to compartmentalise successfully and safely. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.2019-07-2207 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.2019-01-0307 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.2018-12-2505 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalClinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.2018-12-2006 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalClinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.2018-12-1307 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalClinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.2018-12-0606 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalPsychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy.2018-11-2907 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalClinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.2018-11-2206 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalCan meditation help us to do good?Many people think that meditation can not only have an impact on stress and illness, but can also improve prosociality. But meditation and prosociality are multi-dimensional constructs: so what exactly are we talking about here? Listen to my conversation with Dr Ute Kreplin at the School of Psychology, Massey University in New Zealand as we talk about her research examining this link, and how the way stadies are carried out can affect the sorts of results they report and how we need to be careful about how we interpret them.--- Send in a...2018-11-1932 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalHow the sting of rejection shapes the pleasure of revengeWhat is revenge? How can we understand this dark emotion? The sayings, ‘revenge is sweet’ and that ‘revenge is a dish best served cold’ are revealing.Listen to my conversation with David Chester, Assistant Professor at the Psychology Department of Virginia Commonwealth University, as I talk with him about his programme of research over the past few years looking at dimensions of revenge and how we relate to this complex emotion. We also touch upon the idea of social pain and loneliness, how one of the worst forms of pain for a human is to be ignored, and how film...2018-11-1936 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalMental health research: Male footballers, LGB Youth, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy psychoeducationWelcome to this special conference edition of Who cares? What's the point? In January 2018, I traveled to Cardiff in Wales, UK for two days to participate in the British Psychological Society's Division of Clinical Psychology Annual Conference. When I was there, I was fortunate enough to talk with three researchers about the fascinating work they were doing. So, this show has not one, but three interviews and research topics.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack...2018-11-1940 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalHow do you choose a mental health app for your smartphone?At some times in our lives, we might want to get support with our mental health and wellbeing. Perhaps we are struggling with a particular issue, or maybe we want to be proactive and take steps to make sure we are adopting healthy practices to keep us on top of things. This days, we have our smartphones with us almost all the time, and this is a natural place for many people to turn to for support or inspiration. But how do you go about choosing a mental health or wellbeing app? And do you know if it is a...2018-11-1939 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalWhat's behind the rising tide of anger on the internet?Recent local and world events seem to have triggered, or perhaps have reflected and amplified increasingly polarised views. These views can be expressed online in ways that come across as angry and appear seemingly everywhere - so much so that many websites have turned off their channels for community participation because they have become too difficult to manage.Against the background of verbal attacks becoming all too frequent online, join me as I talk with Ryan Martin, Psychology Chairperson and Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in the USA as we talk about his paper...2018-11-1932 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalHome alone: Why people believe others' social lives are richer than their ownPeople usually tend to over-estimate their own capabilities and qualities compared to others. For examples, people tend to believe they are more intelligent, trustworthy, moral and happier than others, as well as making better leaders, and drivers. However, when it comes to thinking about our social lives, what little we know seems to indicate that we think other people have more rich, vibrant and satisfying social lives than we do ourselves.Join me as I talk with Sebastian Deri - postgraduate researcher at Cornell University in the USA - as we talk about his paper about a series...2018-11-1926 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalDo teachers believe in "neuromyths" just as much as everyone else?There are some commonly held misconceptions in the general public about how the brain works and how it affects how we learn - these are often called "neuromyths." We know that the general public can fall prey to these much of the time, but what about our educators? And if teachers believe in these neuromyths, what does it mean for how they teach, or how schools allocate their resources? And can we protect against falling for these neuromyths by better training? Join me as I talk with Kelly Macdonald - doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University...2018-11-1937 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalThe number of photos we take has increased hugely. How does this change our experience of life?For many of you listening to this podcast, taking photos of things and people in our lives has become much more common, as well as documenting our experiences of life. Understanding how the act of taking photos may get in the way of or increase our pleasure in these activities seems like an important topic for research. Implicitly, we may hear the message that we should stop taking so many photos and just be in the moment and enjoy our experiences without trying to record everything. But is this true? Does photography - especially using our smartphones - get in...2018-11-1938 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalThe language of ageism, and how we use it against ourselvesThere has been a lot of recent attention on gender pay equity, the re-emergence of racism in western societies, and how youth mental health has been an increasing concern in recent years. However, the way we talk about older people, and indeed, how older people view and talk about themselves is also revealing of deeper attitudes and biases.Join me as I talk with Assoc Prof Dr Tracey Gendron, based in the Department of Gerontology in the School of Allied Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.--- Send in a voice message: https...2018-11-1928 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalRegulations of love: How to feel better when relationships endMost people will experience a relationship break up. They can be hard to get over. One way to manage this is to try to actively decrease the feelings of love you have for your ex-partner? But does this work? Do people believe they can control their feelings of love in this way? Can you actually do this? Join me as I talk with Asst Prof Dr Sandra Langeslag, based at the Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri - St Louis. We talk about how she tested three strategies for regulating love feelings after a break-up and how...2018-11-1932 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb Johal4 in 5 people experience a mental health disorder by midlife. What do we know about those who don't?You might be familiar with the often quoted statistic that 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 people experience mental health difficulties. What you might not be aware of is that is the answer if people are answering about what they are experiencing at that particular point in time. Long-term studies following the same people over time show that more than 4 out of 5 people (actually 87%) have experienced a mental health disorder by the time they reach age 38. This radically changes our understanding, meaning that mental health disorders are far more widely experienced than previously thought. In this show, I talk with Jonathan Schaefer at...2018-11-1940 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalCan the news media play a key role in triggering psychological reactions to terrorism?In July 2011, Anders Breivik killed 77 adults and children in a bombing in Oslo and a subsequent shooting on a nearby island where the Norwegian Labor Party's youth organisation was having their summer camp. I talk with Dr Bertel Hansen of the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark about the impact of that event in Norway on the incidence of trauma- and stressor-related disorders in the neighbouring country of Denmark, and discuss this with respect to of the impact on that same population of the 9/11 attacks. We discuss the impacts of geographical proximity, cultural similarity, and...2018-11-1934 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalScared behind the wheel: How driving anxiety may influence our health and wellbeingLearning to drive has been a rite of passage in many societies for decades. For many, it is a central part of their everyday lives, especially if they live in rural areas, or where other alternatives aren't as practical or appealing. But what happens if we become anxious about driving? How might that shape our lives and wellbeing?In this show I speak with Dr Joanne Taylor, Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Massey University in New Zealand.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get...2018-11-1934 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalCreating consciousness: Our brain's top-down, bottom-up framework for making sense of the world around & within usConsciousness is a curious and complex phenomenon. There are many ideas about what consciousness means and how it comes about, but I came across a compelling and relatively simple argument when I attended TEDFest this year - where the TED2017 conference was livestreamed for TEDx conference organisers from around the world, all convened in New York.In this show I speak with Dr Anil Seth, Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex in the UK. He is also Co-Director at the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science. We talk about how the brain tries to...2018-11-1943 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalThe surprising upsides of worryingWorrying can be described as the process of unpleasant thoughts that keep coming back and cause us to be anxious or distressed. Although it's certainly true that worrying is often seen as a problem, there is increasing evidence that it can also be seen in positive ways too. In this show I speak with Associate Professor Kate Sweeny from the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside in the USA.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal...2018-11-1930 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalIf we write our name on an object, will we recycle it or trash it?If you drink coffee and buy that in a shop, the barista might call out your name - which may be written on your disposable cup - when it's ready. Does the fact that your name is written on the cup have an influence on whether you choose to recycle it or not? Even if they spelled your name wrong?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1931 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb Johal1747 people talk about their experience taking antidepressantsAbout 1 in 9 adult New Zealanders receive a prescription for antidepressants each year. Although we think they are generally helpful for people, we know surprisingly little about what it might be like to take them. This week I speak with Associate Professor Dr Kerry Gibson from the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland in New Zealand to find out more.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1928 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalDo we fear death less after a near-death experience?'Near-death experiences' come up often in films and novels - the idea of a 'white light' or experiencing meeting loved ones from years before. But are there common aspects to these experiences? And what sorts of consequences might they have once you have them? This week I speak with Dr Natasha Tassell-Matamua, Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Massey University, New Zealand to find out more.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1936 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalWe know that divorce and health are linked - but how exactly does this link work?It is pretty well established that the experience of marital; separation and divorce is a risk for a range of poor health outcomes, even many years after the event. But how are these events linked? Although the association is established, the pathway between the two is not well understood. In this episode, I talk with Professor David Sbarra, in the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona in the USA, where he is also the Director of Clinical Training in the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. In this conversation, we focus on David's work looking close relationships and health.2018-11-1933 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalHow climate change affects us mentally and socially, whether you believe in it or notWhen you think about climate change- psychology and mental health may not be the first thing that you think of. However, the two are very much connected. As well as possible mental health disorders such as anxiety or depression, psychological responses to climate change such as fatalism, fear, helplessness and resignation are growing. These responses might be keeping us from addressing the core causes of and developing solutions for our changing climates and the consequences of this, as well as building and supporting psychological resiliency. Join me as I discuss this with one of the authors of a new report...2018-11-1940 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalHow do 3-4 year olds think about hide and seek?Have you played hide and seek with a small child and found them in seconds as they sit in the middle of the room with their eyes covered, convinced that you can't see them? In this episode, I talk with Asst Professor Henrike Moll, in the Department of Psychology at the University of Southern California in the USA. In this conversation, we focus on Henrike's work looking at the social-cognitive development of pre-schoolers and how they appear to apply a principle of bidirectional social interaction, or "I can't see you, unless you can see me", and vice versa....2018-11-1926 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalWhen we think about our own death, do we become more open to religious ideas?Do we become more religious when we think about our own death. Or at least, less religiously skeptical? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jonathan Jong, currently a Research Fellow at Coventry University, and Deputy Director of the Brain, Belief and Behaviour group there. He is also the Research Coordinator of the Institute for Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Oxford. In this conversation, we focus on Jonathan's PhD work - in New Zealand - on understanding the link between death anxiety and religious belief.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...2018-11-1947 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's a key discovery about how human memory is related to motionIn this episode, I talk with Mark Schurgin, Graduate Fellow based in the Visual Thinking Lab at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA. We talk about Mark's work combining his experience and knowledge of vision research memory, investigating how basic knowledge that we have about how the world works - our 'core knowledge' supports our memory about objects. We talk more about how Mark discovered this, and implications for processes such as machine learning for autonomous self-driving vehicles, devices such as Alexa or Siri, facial recognition software.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...2018-11-1941 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalHow do people with multiracial (or multicultural) backgrounds navigate their social identity?In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sarah Gaither, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University in the USA. In this conversation, we focus on Sarah's work on understanding multiracial identities and the costs and benefits of navigating that social terrain.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1930 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalDo people prefer psychotherapy to drug therapy?In this episode, I talk with Dr Joshua Swift, Assistant Professor in Psychology, based at Idaho State University in the USA. In this conversation, we focus on Joshua's work with his colleagues on treatment refusal and premature termination in psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and their combination.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1935 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalTo sleep or not to sleep? That is the on-call questionIn this episode, I talk with Professor Sally Ferguson, based at the Appleton Institute in Adelaide, Australia, and Deputy Dean of Research in the School of Human Health and Social Sciences at Central Queensland University. In this conversation, we focus on Sally's work on the effects of restricted sleep on performance for people who are on-call.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1943 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalWhy do we tend to pick objects in the centre?In this episode, I talk with Dr Ute Kreplin who is based at Massey University's School of Psychology in New Zealand. In this conversation, we focus on Ute's work on the Centre Stage effect.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1935 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalWhat do we know about the nocebo effect and how it works?In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Webster who is based at King's College in the University of London, UK. In this conversation, we focus on Rebecca's work on s systematic review on the 'nocebo effect' - what it is and how it might work. We also talk about what researchers mean when they talk about a systematic review.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1931 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalIs human language underpinned by gestures?In this episode, I talk with Emeritus Professor Michael Corballis, who is based at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Professor Corballis is an internationally acclaimed scholar and one of his most recent accolades is the ward of the Rutherford Medal by the Royal Society of New Zealand. In this conversation, we focus particular on Michael's ideas about how gestures may have been the precursors for spoken language development in humans.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction...2018-11-1943 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalIs there a link between dehydration and our experience of pain?In this episode, I talk with Dr Toby Mundel of the School of Sport and Exercise Science at Massey University in New Zealand. We talk about his recent work investigating the relationship between people's hydration levels and their experience of pain.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1931 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalDoes turning the clocks back for winter-time lead to a higher rate of depression?In this episode, I talk with Dr Bertel Teilfeldt Hansen of the Department of Political Science at Copenhagen University in Denmark. We talk about his involvement in this project looking at the impact of clock changes in winter-time on the incidence in depression, and how he got involved in the research.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1924 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalHow young women use food to make friends at schoolIn this episode, I talk with Dr Eva Neely, Lecturer at the School of Public Health at Massey University, here in Wellington, New Zealand.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1924 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalHow to tell the difference between fact and fiction on a 'post-truth' internetWe find it difficult to tell the difference between fake and real news. We create 'bubbles' and echo chambers on our computers and smartphones, which make it even more difficult. Listen to how we can start breaking that down so we can get less biased information, and become more aware of our blindspots.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1939 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalMapping the link between biodiversity and our wellbeingIn this episode, I talk with Laurie Parma of The Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge in the UK. We talk about her involvement in development if the NatureBuzz app - a citizen science / crowdsourcing endeavor.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1919 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalWhat do we know about sleep paralysis?In this episode, I talk with Associate Professor Brian Sharpless of the American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, Washington DC, USA. We talk about his recent work understanding and developing treatment recommendations for sleep paralysis - a surprisingly common but little-understood phenomenon--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1931 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalEmoji and emoticons: Do we mimic what we see?In this episode, I talk with Dr Michael Philipp of the School of Psychology, Massey University in New Zealand. We talk about his recent study on emoji and emoticons in computer-based communications.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1933 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalWhat do we know about the idea of creepiness?In this episode, I talk with Professor Frank McAndrew of Knox College, a liberal arts college in Illinois, USA. We talk about his recent study trying to get a grip on how people understand the concept of creepiness.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1927 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalFather's parenting stress and toddler language developmentDespite numerous studies on parenting stress suggesting negative influences on parent–child interactions and children's development, the majority of these studies focus on mothers' parenting stress with little or no acknowledgement of fathers. Using data from the National Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project, this study examined (i) the effects of fathers' parenting stress during toddlerhood on children's language and cognitive outcomes when children are 3 years old (ii) whether the effects of fathers' parenting stress on children's language and cognitive development vary by child gender? Results from mixed linear models showed fathers' parenting stress predicted children's lower cognitive scores, but...2018-11-1921 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalWhat influence could climate change have on human aggression?In this episode, I talk with Dr Matt Williams, Lecturer in Psychology at Massey University here in New Zealand.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sarb-johal/message Get full access to Noise Reduction by Sarb Johal at noisereduction.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-1922 minEating Fried Chicken in the ShowerBonus Episode with Dr Sarb JohalClinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins James in the shower to answer his questions about mental health and offers some practical tips for dealing with problems.2018-11-1506 min
Uncomfortable is OK PodcastUIOK 43: Don't be afraid of the random walk with Dr Sarb JohalToday is episode 43 and I’m chatting with Dr Sarb Johal. Sarb is a clinical psychologist and health psychologist. He holds two doctoral degrees. One from the University of Cardiff and one from the University of London. Sarb is also the Associate professor in Disaster Mental Health at Massey University. He has over 20 years’ experience working as a psychologist in various realms. Sarb is also into a whole lot of other things but today we focus mainly on the psychology aspects so I’ll have to get him back again to chat about all the other stuff. I firs...2017-02-201h 12