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The Money ShowTreasury & SARB’s global agenda; Trump, Apple & SA: A shared trade threadStephen Grootes speaks to Duncan Pieterse, Director-General of the National Treasury and Rashad Cassim, Deputy Governor at SARB about the G20 Finance Track meetings being hosted by the Treasury and South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in Durban, discussing key issues like the global economic outlook and debt sustainability for low-income countries. In other interviews, Hlelo Giyose, Chief Investment Officer and Principal at First Avenue Investment Management, and Gary Booysen, Director at Rand Swiss, unpack what Donald Trump’s negotiating tactics, Apple’s geopolitical risks, and South Africa’s trade posture have in common. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-kno...2025-07-171h 17
The Best of the Money ShowNational Treasury and SARB on the G20 meeting of finance headsStephen Grootes speaks to Duncan Pieterse, Director General of the National Treasury, and Rashad Cassim, Deputy Governor at SARB, about the G20 Finance Track meetings being hosted by the Treasury and South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in Durban, discussing key issues like the global economic outlook and debt sustainability for low-income countries. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering...2025-07-1714 min
Mother LoveSession Voices: Dillon Sarb - Storytelling as Community OrganizingIn this episode of Session Voices, we speak with Dillon Sarb, a community organizer with Catalyst Montana. Dillon will help us to better understand the role played by community organizers in the political ecosystem, and share a little bit about a creative and impactful storytelling project centered around Medicaid expansion.Catalyst Montana: https://www.catalystmt.org/Montana Medicaid Storybook: https://www.catalystmt.org/community/montana-medicaid-storybookGuest Bio: Dillon Sarb, originally from Billings, Montana, now resides in Missoula. He earned a Master’s in Political Science from the University of Montana, where he...2025-04-1019 min
RISE fm BreakfastSARB expected to cut interest rates by up to 150 bp. What does this mean for homeowners? - Breakfast chats to WandileThe South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is expected to cut interest rates by up to 150 basis points by mid-year 2025, which could result in the average homeowner saving R1,406 per month on their bond repayment. The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) Monetary Policy Committee voted to hold rates in May, keeping the repo rate at 8.25% and the prime lending rate at 11.75%.2024-07-1604 min
The Bhandwagon PodcastThe Bhandwagon Podcast - Sarb Singh Rajoana TV #109Sarb Singh Speaks!!! I’m joined by one of the first digital innovators documenting Sikh History and Sikh struggles. His amazing story of survival and his new venture www.sarbspeaks.com In this Episode!Rajoana TV1984Stepping BackDead for 45 MinutesSarb Speaks& Much Much More!!!!!Bhandwagon Podcast Platform links https://linktr.ee/RickyBhandal (Link in Bio) This production is supported using public funding by Arts Council Engla...2024-06-1256 min
The Medical Women PodcastS5 Episode 5: Lifting as we climb with Dr Sarb Clare MBEHello!
Welcome back to The Medical Women Podcast! This week our fabulous guest is Dr Sarb Clare MBE. Sarb is an Acute Medical Consultant, Deputy Medical Director and all round champion of trainees! I've met Sarb at a couple of conferences and she encourages and champions her trainees so much. I hope we can all be more Sarb!
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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+ 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
Believing BiggerEp 8 - Mastering Mindset & Menopause - With Sarb SahotaIn this episode I am talking to my special guest and good friend Sarb Sahota.
Sarb is a Coach and Mentor and has been on an incredible journey of growth whilst at the same time enduring the most horrendous Peri-menopause and Menopause symptoms. In this interview she keeps it real when explaining what she has been through to try and help other women who are going through a similar journey. This episode is not for the faint hearted as Sarb goes into detail as she explains how her debilitating symptoms changed her life in more ways than...2023-05-1628 min
Markets Update with TreasuryONESARB surprises with 25bps interest rate hikeSARB surprises with 25bps interest rate hike
SARB has raised interest rates by 25bps, taking repo to 7.25% and prime rate to 10.75%. SARB has also drastically revised their growth for the economy down in 2023 to 0.3% from 1.2% previously, as load-shedding is severely hampering growth. A material reduction in load-shedding could raise the growth again. Inflation is to average 5.4% in 2023, so back within the target band of SARB but warns that there are still upside risks to the inflation outlook. Food and energy prices could be the main culprits.
US GDP, Jobless Claims Numbers Make 2023 Rate Cuts Unlikely2023-01-2601 min
Markets Update with TreasuryONESARB hikes 75bpsSARB hikes 75bps
As widely expected, the SARB hiked by 75bps, although the vote under the members was only 3-2 in favour of the 75bps hike. Inflation is expected to be back within the 3% to 6% target band in 2023. We can see another 50bps hike in January from the SARB and then a pause the hiking cycle. It will also depend on what the Federal Reserve does in Dec.
Dollar under pressure
The dollar is still on the back foot, and emerging markets is enjoying the reprieve. The risk-on scenario we have seen in t...2022-11-2401 min
digital erfolgreicher arbeitenWie SARB die 38-Stunden-Woche einführte (#98)SARB hat die 38-Stunden-Woche eingeführt – wie viele Stunden pro Woche arbeiten Sie?
Vor kurzem hat die Stiftung Alterszentrum Region Bülach (SARB) durch eine Pressekonferenz verkündet, dass ihre Mitarbeitenden ab dem neuen Jahr 2023 vier Stunden in der Woche weniger arbeiten müssen – insgesamt 38 Stunden pro Woche.⏱ Was hat den Geschäftsleiter Nermin Daki zu diesem Entscheid bewogen? Wie konnte er den Stiftungsrat davon überzeugen und welche Auswirkungen hatte diesen Schritt in der Rekrutierung?
Sie erfahren es in dieser Podcast-Episode – jetzt reinhören.
Die Themen im Überblick:
(00:00) – Intro – Wie SARB die 38-Stunden-Woche...2022-08-0831 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
The Beverage Report PodcastLesetja Kganyago - Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)Lesetja Kganyago is a South African economist and central banker. He is the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank.
In this Beverage Report episode, Sarah speaks with Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). He explains how his role as a policymaker varies from being in the Treasury to the central bank. They also discuss SARB’s inflation targeting strategy and inflation expectation anchoring.2022-03-1828 min
Ed TalksDr. Sarb Clare & Dr. Chris Duncan: Working on the NHS frontlines whilst writing a medical textbookDr. Chris Duncan (2009) and Dr. Sarb Clare have accomplished something extraordinary together: whilst both working on the NHS frontline of the COVID pandemic they have also written a medical textbook, published with Cambridge University Press, which could revolutionise patient care in the future.
The book is called Ultrasound for the Generalist which focuses on point of care ultrasound and the multitude of benefits that new portable ultrasound technology can provide in areas around the world: taking equipment to the patient rather than asking the patient to come in to hospital is just one of them, but one which...2022-01-2440 min
NedbankSA Insight - SARB’s inflation target: 4%, not 3% or 4,5%The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) inflation target is currently under review by the National Treasury (NT) as part of a broader macroeconomic policy review for the country. The SARB indicated it would prefer an explicit point target for inflation rather than the current inflation band of 3-6%. It also indicated it favours a lower-point target than the current mid-point of 4,5%, with a 3% or 4% target mentioned as the preferred level.
We have conducted our own review of the inflation target. While South Africa’s current target band is high compared to peers, we believe a point target of 4% is m...2021-11-1901 min
STUDY WITH SARBLearn the actual uses of homonym word ADDRESS in just 30 secondsHomonyms are a great source of confusion, as a word has one spelling but it has two or more completely different uses. Today I'm in this podcast explaining the difference and use of word ADDRESS.2021-06-2400 minSTUDY WITH SARBMelancholy today's word of the dayIn this episode we are going to talk about the meaning of this new word Melancholy and what is it? How it can be used? To keep it in mind for always try repeating the episode, you won't regret giving it 5 minutes.2021-06-2301 minSTUDY WITH SARBUncommon and most impressive words to say ArrogantAre you using only one word to say arrogant?? If so then it's for you say, plug in your earphones and listen over and over again and say with me , there are 5 incredible words of saying ARROGANT, which are your vocabulary booster.✌✌. If you love it then do share it.2021-06-2100 minSTUDY WITH SARBThe most effective and easiest way to sound like a native English speaker in 1 minute -2Listen listen listen, play it on repetition because these are the phrases or idioms that native speakers use and would definitely help you to sound like them. They are not aliens just know the right meaning and way of using such phrases and idioms, we non natives can also learn them but it needs to be repeated over and over again, so just play it until you learn them.2021-06-1800 minSTUDY WITH SARBTRANQUIL today's word of the dayTranquil is today's vocabulary word to help you climb the ladder of advance and extensive vocabulary.This word is used alot in today's world of chaos where we all are looking for peace, because it means peaceful.2021-06-1601 minSTUDY WITH SARBWhat the right and effective pronunciation of words starting from FPlug in your headphones turn on the repeat mode and learn the correct way of saying some words starting from F. We were not taught everything right in our schools because many of our teachers had their own accents and own ways to say a word which has messed up with our diction, because this is what I had endured and rectified my pronunciation throughout the years and still on my way. There are 4 words which starts from F and we usually pronounce them wrong.2021-06-1400 minSTUDY WITH SARBThe best words to replace very from your dictionary in just 30 seconds-2Very simple, very beautiful, very hot such words are so common in our language that are limiting our vocabulary, wr just add very to any word to show its high intensity. But I believe every word has it's own unique meaning and we should use the words which rightly explain the situation. So here are few words I've shared in the podcast for all of my friends just listen them repeatedly to learn them.2021-06-1100 minSTUDY WITH SARBToday's word of the day is DELVEThe best and easiest way to develop an extensive vocabulary is to learn atleast a word or phrase every day. And I'm here with new word its DELVE which means to get involved deeply into something. It could be learning, analyzing or a matter.2021-06-0901 minSTUDY WITH SARBThe most effective way to sound like a native speaker in just a minuteHave you ever wonder what is the difference between non native English speaker and a native English speaker, then one of those differences is THE PHRASES OR IDIOMS they use but non natives don't. Try these sentences in your daily life they help you advance your English and sound like a native English speaker. You're welcome in advance as you are going to thank me soon.2021-06-0700 minSTUDY WITH SARBTODAY'S WORD OF THE DAY ||FACILEI welcome you all on my podcast study with Sarb, today I'm starting TODAY'S WORD OF THE DAY series to enrich you with advanced and 3extensive vocabulary. Stay tuned to learn new words.2021-05-1701 minSTUDY WITH SARBHow in speak words starting from E like natives in just 2 minHello amazing friends, are you making the same mistakes like me in the pronunciation of words starting from E then it's going to change no more mistakes. Let's listen this episode on study with Sarb and improve your pronunciation.2021-04-2901 min
ConfluenceEp. 32: Dillon Sarb on International Relations, Conflict and Government as a Way to Help PeopleIn this episode, hear from Dillon Sarb, a graduate student in the political science department. Dillon was inspired to learn more about politics and government by former president Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. Listen in as Dillon talks about one focus of his graduate work -- international relations, conflict, and what happens after a superpower withdrawals troops from another country.2021-04-1303 min
RunRunLive 5.0 - Running PodcastEpisode 4-447 – Mental Health in Lockdown – Dr. SarbThe RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-447 – Mental Health in Lockdown – Dr. Sarb (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4447.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Intro: Hello and welcome to episode 4-447 of the RunRunLive podcast. Here we are, the middle of January and I’ve got a lot to talk about today. Which is good, because one of the things that bothers me about house arrest is that I don’t get enough experiential input. I’m not out traveling and running races so I have less input, less to talk about. I had to...2021-01-1749 min
Eating 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 JahalPsychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about winning, losing and how to create a healthy work culture.2020-08-2707 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
The Recruitment Doctor PodcastReCX talks CX with fellow Co-Author Sarb Rana, founder of MooplyIn this episode of the ReCX Podcast I speak to fellow Co-Author, Sarb Rana from Mooply.
Sarb and I have a similar approach when it comes to Customer Experience, using its principles and theories and applying them practically in our businesses in order to differentiate ourselves from the "bigger players" in our respective industries.
If you would like to connect with Sarb :
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarb-rana-1a9bb8124/
Mooply is a tech platform that connects individuals and bu...2020-07-1324 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