Episodes

  • Mini: Hippo... phobia

    Mini: Hippo... phobia
    Oct 21 2024
    The fear of long words has 36 letters, making it one of the longest words in the English language: Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. Also called simply sesquippedaliophobia. Who has this and how prevalent is this fear? Not very many and not very. Also, it is unofficial. Let's listen to two guys struggle to talk through this.

    Pronounciation guide: hi·puh·paa·tuh·muhn·strow·suh·skwipt·a·lee·ow·fow·bee·uh

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    Links and References:
    1. https://www.verywellmind.com/hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia-2671752#:~:text=Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia%20is%20the%20fear%20of,common%20words%20of%20moderate%20length.
    2. https://www.healthline.com/health/hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
    3. https://www.verywellhealth.com/hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia-5207091
    4. https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
    5. https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/what-is-hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
    6. https://dictionary.apa.org/specific-phobia


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    13 mins
  • 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
  • Mini: Coulrophobia

    Mini: Coulrophobia
    Oct 7 2024
    For Halloween month this year we are focusing on specific phobias for our minis. This week's selection is on the fear of clowns. What is it? Why is it? We will dig into the this in a quick 15-minute format, enjoy!

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    Links and References:
    • https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21835-coulrophobia-fear-of-clowns
    • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9931735/
    • https://www.clownantics.com/blogs/clownantics-blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-clown-makeup?srsltid=AfmBOori3w-T7Wmy1Wf7TiKW0INjvZ-7Xsb4y48SX4s-FBRR4jnivjz_


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    17 mins
  • Fear

    Fear
    Oct 2 2024
    Happy Halloween month! It's October, the time we spend celebrating the spookier side of psychological topics. What we haven't done thorughly, yet, is the most foundational emotion related to Halloween: fear! This discussion reviews common fears, philosophy of fear, the physiology of fear, and treatments for excessively fearful behavior. Enjoy a textbook unpacking of this emotional behavior.

    Recommendations:
    • Abraham: Umbrella Academy Season 4 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80186863)
    • Shane: Pig Destroyer - Terrifyer (https://open.spotify.com/album/6x95DGZhx18gJuxRlbwZso?si=TP54y2bzTxWzU4-NsadjjA)


    Holidays 10/02/24:
    • Balloons Around the World Day
    • Coffee with a Cop Day
    • Guardian Angels Day
    • International Day of Non-Violence
    • National Custodial Workers Day
    • National Fried Scallops Day
    • Audiophile day
    • National Produce Misting Day
    • National Kale Day
    • National Name Your Car Day
    • National Pumpkin Seed Day
    • National Research Maniacs Food Day
    • Peanuts Day (Snoopy)
    • Random Acts of Poetry Day
    • Walk to School Day
    • World No Alcohol Day
    • Active Aging Week
    • Getting The World to Beat a Path to Your Door Week
    • National Chimney Safety Week
    • National Drive Electric Week
    • National Fall Foliage Week
    • National Vegetarian Awareness Week
    • Trichotillomania, Skin Picking, and Related BFRB Awareness Week
    • National Chili Month
    • World Menopause Month
    • National Sensory Processing Awareness Month
    • Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    • Vegetarian Month
    Links and References:
    https://youtu.be/0YqRgObApF0
    https://www.simplypsychology.org/what-is-fear.html
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/exposure-and-response-prevention
    https://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-fear-2671696
    https://www.simulationmagazine.com/immersion-therapy-for-treatment-and-support-of-mental-health-conditions/
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/exposure-and-response-prevention




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    55 mins
  • Mini: That's Just How My Brain Works

    Mini: That's Just How My Brain Works
    Sep 30 2024
    A common refrain in acknowledging, justifying, or explaining behavior is "that's just how my brain works." For some people, this is the case. For others, it is a mischaracterization of our development and a commitment to a lack of change. This episode is a quick exploration of that way of thinking. A yam... what a yam!

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    Links:
    1. https://read.dukeupress.edu/poetics-today/article-abstract/31/2/331/21026/Ehyeh-Asher-Ehyeh-Exodus-3-14-God-s-Narrative?redirectedFrom=fulltext



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    15 mins
  • Imitation Imitation

    Imitation Imitation
    Sep 25 2024
    It is easy to dismiss some behaviors as "just" imitation. However, this is a crucial developmental skill that we rely on throughout our lifetimes. We explore the philosophy of what imitation is, how it develops, and when people struggle with it.

    Recommendations
    • Abraham: Sagrada: Artisans (https://floodgate.games/products/sagrada-artisans?srsltid=AfmBOooELu9aa2H_Wc60JxmxQF2GqyRECy328sy1Kkkp3qbrLZZUGZWd)
    • Shane: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2049403/)
    Holidays (09/25/24)
    • Banned Websites Awareness Day
    • Binge Day
    • Comic Book Day
    • Math Story Telling Day
    • National Bakery Day
    • National Cooking Day
    • National Food Service Employees Day
    • National Lobster Day
    • National One-Hit Wonder Day
    • National Psychotherapy Day
    • National Research Administrators Day
    • National Tune Up Day
    • World Ataxia Awareness Day
    • World Dream Day
    • World Pharmacists Day
    • World School Milk Day
    • Banned Books Week
    • Deaf Dog Awareness Week
    • International Interpreters and Translators Week
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery Week
    • National Dog Week
    • National Farm Animals Awareness Week
    • Sea Otter Awareness Week
    • Tolkien Week
    • National Hispanic Heritage Week
    • Remember to Register to Vote Week
    Links and References:
    1. https://www.mayinstitute.org/news/acl/asd-and-dd-child-focused/what-is-imitation-and-why-is-it-important/#:~:text=Imitation%20is%20a%20crucial%20aspect,and%20peers%20perform%20these%20behaviors.
    2. https://jacobsfoundation.org/why-imitation-in-early-childhood-is-crucial/




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    57 mins