Why We Do What We Do

By: Abraham
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  • We explain popular and weird, little-known ideas in psychology. Whether you are a little curious about psychology, or a student, or even a professional, we have something for everyone.

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Episodes
  • Scared to Death

    Scared to Death
    Oct 16 2024
    Is it possible to die of fright? Turns out, yes, sort of. How this works is interesting in its own right, but the "why" invites a fascinating inquiry. We explain the biological science behind how this might work and the psychology of why it would work that way. Hopefully we don't scare you too much!RecommendationsAbraham: Rolling Realms (https://stonemaiergames.com/games/rolling-realms/)Shane: Chat Pile - Cool World (https://open.spotify.com/album/3k7GhMNdQ0KXGkC84qVRf2?si=lpJK-jtwTT-szI3G8MfDGg)Holidays 10/16/24:Department Store DayNational Missouri DayHagfish DayDictionary DayGlobal Cat dayGlobal Dignity DayGlobal Ethics DayLove Your Body DayNational Boss DayNational Cut Up Your Credit Card DayDictionary DayNational Feral Cat DayNational Take Your Parents to Lunch DayThank Your Cleaner DayUnity DayWorld Anesthesia DayWorld Food DayWorld Spine DayEarth Science WeekMediation WeekMeditation WeekPet Peeve WeekTim Robbins bday and Angela Lansbury’s bdayLinks and References: https://www.dulyhealthandcare.com/health-topic/can-you-really-be-scared-to-death#:~:text=Broken%20heart%20syndrome%20may%20actually,cardiomyopathy%20or%20broken%20heart%20syndromehttps://www.britannica.com/story/can-you-really-be-scared-to-deathhttps://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/10/31/can-you-really-be-scared-to-deathhttps://health.clevelandclinic.org/its-true-we-can-be-scared-to-deathhttps://www.npr.org/2012/10/26/163712863/scared-to-death-literallyhttps://today.tamu.edu/2016/10/28/can-you-literally-be-scared-to-death/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scared-to-death-heart-attack/https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/09/scared-to-death/541350/https://www.calgarywildlife.org/post/scared-to-death#:~:text=Scared%20to%20death%2C%20at%20times,damage%20that%20is%20often%20fatal.https://www.publicopiniononline.com/story/life/2017/12/29/ask-shelter-rabbits-can-scared-death-literally/990559001/https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/210829Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
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    52 mins
  • Mini: Phobophobia

    Mini: Phobophobia
    Oct 14 2024
    Phobophobia is fear of fear. This is so esoteric, it has to be an episode that we'd cover! This is not unlike generalized anxiety disorder. Also, we manage to fit in a reference to the Green Lantern... somewhow.

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    Links and References:
    • https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22520-phobophobia-fear-of-fear
    • https://www.healthline.com/health/phobophobia




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    10 mins
  • Skinwalkers

    Skinwalkers
    Oct 9 2024
    Halloween-month 2024 continues! Sort of a misinterpretation of Navajo traditions, Skinwalkers are similar to the cocept of werewolves or other animal-transformation mythologies. We will celebrate the fantastical and spooky elements of this lesser known tradition in honor of the month of creepy stuff.

    Recommendations
    • Abraham: Lahaina Fire Recovery Donation (https://lahaina.givingcircles.io/)
    • Shane: 11/22/63 by Stephen King (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10644930-11-22-63)
    Holidays: (10/9/2024)
    • Bullying Prevention Day
    • Curious Events Day
    • Emergency Nurses Day
    • Fire Prevention Day
    • International Beer and Pizza Day
    • International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
    • International Top Spinning Day
    • Leif Erikson Day
    • Moldy Cheese Day
    • National Nanotechnology Day
    • National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
    • National Sneakers Day
    • Stem Cell Awareness Day
    • Submarine Hoagie Hero Grinder Day
    • Animal Welfare Week
    • Cephalopod Awareness Days
    • Fall Astronomy Week
    • Great Books Week
    • International Post Card Week
    • Mental Illness Awareness Week
    • Mystery Series Week
    Links and References:
    1. https://nativeappropriations.com/
    2. https://navajopeople.org/navajo-legends.htm
    3. https://nativepartnership.org/nrf/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3bm3BhDJARIsAKnHoVV6iYaeOeycl-crLJYePemzvjBx_-j_lnfZlbW3oYhr1LBphVGizsEaAjahEALw_wcB
    4. https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4321?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3bm3BhDJARIsAKnHoVVDUAg-Zw7VT1bhLbnlxirxpph3y30gY3vvn5-pYB-DNzicwgRUdjsaAkw4EALw_wcB
    5. https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/skinwalkers-wendigos-and-witchery-way


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    53 mins

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