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Five experts in psychology, talking about the science and practice of living well.

05/11/2025

Personal branding isn’t just about who you are; it’s about how others see you.

In our latest episode with Goldie Chan, we dove into what personal branding really means:

“It’s how people know you outside of your direct inner circle and how the greater public perceives you.”

Goldie reminds us that while PR and personal branding overlap, your personal brand is something you can control.

Take a moment to audit your digital presence this week. Does your content, tone, and presence reflect how you want to be perceived?

31/10/2025

Professor of Psychology, Gregory Walton says belonging isn’t something you either have or don’t, it’s something you build.

When you realize everyone worries about fitting in, it opens the door to connection, confidence, and real growth.

Listen to our new episode, Ordinary Magic: Social Psychology for Big Change, to hear how small mindset shifts can lead to big life changes.

Catch it now on Psychologists Off The Clock!

https://offtheclockpsych.com/ordinary-magic-social-psychology-for-big-change-with-gregory-walton/

29/10/2025

How do we create real connection in a divided world?

So many spaces in society today need us to break open communication, to talk more clearly and honestly with each other, to truly listen, and to recognize not just our own pain but the pain of others too.

Only then can we move toward the kind of compassionate, understanding society we all want to be part of.

In our latest episode of Psychologists Off The Clock, Ordinary Magic: Social Psychology for Big Change with Gregory Walton, we explore the science and humanity behind meaningful connection and lasting change.

🎧 Catch the full episode now wherever you listen to podcasts!

24/10/2025

Feeling guilt or shame isn’t the problem, avoiding those feelings is.

When we push them away, we disconnect from our values and are more likely to repeat the same behaviors that hurt us or others.

Instead of avoiding guilt or shame, pause and reflect on what those emotions are pointing to. They are often signals guiding you back to your values and integrity.

New episode with Carolyn Allard out now on all podcasts platforms!

22/10/2025

Not all guilt and shame are helpful.

When they show up in the context of trauma, they’re often non-adaptive, meaning they don’t serve the healthy, protective purpose our emotions usually do.

Instead of helping us grow or stay safe, this kind of guilt and shame keeps us stuck in distress.

Healing starts when we learn to recognize that these feelings aren’t signals of who we are but signs of what we’ve been through.

🎧 You can catch the full conversation in Episode 430: “Nonadaptive Guilt and Shame” with Carolyn Allard.

17/10/2025

Think you can always tell what’s true from what’s not? The real challenge is spotting your own blind spots.

Alex Edmans talks to Yael about why uncovering facts is only half the battle. The harder part is questioning our own assumptions and being open to evidence that doesn’t fit what we want to believe.

When we look for multiple perspectives and dig deeper than the first thing that confirms our view, we start to see a clearer, more balanced picture.

Catch episode 429. May Contain Lies wherever you get your podcasts, or via the link in the comments.

15/10/2025

Fact-checking isn’t enough.

In a post-truth world, even true information can mislead if it’s outdated or taken out of context. As Alex Edmans explains, getting it “roughly right” isn’t good enough when it comes to big issues like parenting or climate change.

🎧 Listen to Episode 429 of May Contain Lies with Alex Edmans, available wherever you get your podcasts, or via the link in the comments.

10/10/2025

Some questions keep us stuck, circling around “shoulds,” regrets, and what we think others expect.

But the best ones act like an internal GPS. They guide us back to who we really are and what we actually want.

Elizabeth Weingarten reminds us that powerful questions don’t close doors, they open them. They move us forward, helping us trade rumination for real growth.

Next time you’re feeling uncertain, try asking:

✨ Does this question open up possibilities or limit them?

✨ Does it lead me back to myself?

✨ Is it helping me move forward?

🎧 Link to the full episode is in the comments.

08/10/2025

We live in a world that loves quick answers. But sometimes that pressure to know everything right away can leave us feeling totally stuck.

What if instead of rushing to find the answer, we learned to live the question?

In Episode 428, “How to Fall in Love with Questions,” Elizabeth Weingarten talks about how curiosity can move us forward when certainty can’t. It’s about staying open, exploring, and trusting that the questions themselves can guide the way.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 428 on your favorite podcast platform or via the link below.

03/10/2025

As food allergy parents, it's easy to get stuck in control mode by doing everything ourselves to keep our kids safe.

But long-term safety means building skills in our kids and educating others like co-parents, grandparents, and babysitters to share the load.

It’s uncomfortable and even scary, but taking small steps to shift from control to influence is how we raise confident, capable kids with allergies.

🎧 Listen to the full episode with Tamara Hubbard on raising kids with food allergies and making this shift sustainably. You can find the link in the comments below 👇

26/09/2025

In college, don’t get stuck in your head. Just try, make mistakes, and learn. Not sure which club to join? Pick one and go for it.

Hear more insights from Colleen Ehrnstrom, Audrey Gilfillan, and Alison West in our College Mental Health episode. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or via the link in the comments below 👇 🔗

19/09/2025

You don’t have to be a natural extrovert to enjoy connecting with people. Start small.

Say hi to someone at the coffee shop or have a short chat a few times a week. Or try something totally new, like improv or sailing. It’s not just about talking.

It’s about doing something that gets you out of your head and into the moment. You might be surprised how much fun it can be.

🎧 if you want more tips on changing your personality for the better? Check out Episode 425: Can You Change Your Personality? With Olga Khazan.

👇 EPISODE LINK IN THE COMMENTS BELOW 👇

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Ever wonder what therapists talk about over coffee? This is a podcast about the psychology and practice of living well. In this podcast you will glimpse into the books on our bedside tables, the research we apply in practice, and the behavioral principles we use to thrive in our own lives, "off the clock." Whether you work in the field of psychology or are just curious to learn more, please join us for Psychologists Off The Clock!