Speaking of Psychology
by American Psychological Association
Is this your podcast?The American Psychological Association (APA) is a leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Known for its commitment to advancing psychological knowledge and promoting its application, th…
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Beyond screen time: What makes educational technology effective, with Nicole Barnes, PhD
Oct 14, 2026
33m 42s
Are you a workaholic or just a hard worker? With Malissa Clark, PhD
Oct 7, 2026
28m 54s
Can envy be good for you? With Jens Lange, PhD, and Sara Protasi, PhD
Sep 30, 2026
41m 58s
Are you burned out or ‘bored out’? With Lotta Harju, PhD, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD
Sep 23, 2026
43m 05s
The Science of Suicide Prevention, with Matthew Nock, PhD
Sep 16, 2026
38m 55s
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Audience Interest
- psychological research insights
- mental health strategies
Podcast Focus
- latest psychological research
- application of psychology
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for 12 years
Platform Reach
- available on major platforms
- produced by American Psychological Association
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- 🇺🇸United States · Life SciencesHOME#13188K to 997K
- 🇮🇳India · Life Sciences#268K to 358K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Life Sciences#633K to 176K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Life Sciences#629K to 151K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Life Sciences#816K to 82K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
548K to 2.9M🎙 ~2x weekly·444 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.1M to 5.8M🇺🇸34%🇮🇳12%🇬🇧6%+27 more - Active Followers
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603K to 3.2M58K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/14/26 |  Beyond screen time: What makes educational technology effective, with Nicole Barnes, PhD | Digital tools now help teach students everything from spelling to math to science -- but flashy features don’t always translate to learning. Nicole Barnes, PhD, executive lead psychologist for education at the American Psychological Association and lead author of a new report on children’s and adolescents’ learning with educational technology, discusses how to tell the difference between engagement and real learning; why generative AI tools call for extra caution; and what teachers offer that technology can’t replace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 42s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 |  Are you a workaholic or just a hard worker? With Malissa Clark, PhD | Many of us have trouble switching off from work, whether it's staying late at the office, checking messages on vacation, or lying awake running through tomorrow's to-do list. Malissa Clark, PhD, of the University of Georgia, discusses how workaholism differs from simply working hard; why it's about more than hours on the clock; how it affects physical health, mental health and relationships; and how workplaces can encourage a healthier relationship with work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 28m 54s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  Can envy be good for you? With Jens Lange, PhD, and Sara Protasi, PhD | We've all felt a pang of envy watching a friend's success or a colleague's promotion. But does this much-maligned emotion deserve its negative reputation? Psychologist Jens Lange, PhD, and philosopher Sara Protasi, PhD, discuss the difference between envy and jealousy; why we're often most envious of the people closest to us; and how envy may, in the right circumstances, motivate us to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 41m 58s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 |  Are you burned out or ‘bored out’? With Lotta Harju, PhD, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD | Burnout gets all the attention, but some employees struggle with a different problem: chronic boredom on the job, sometimes called "boreout." Lotta Harju, PhD, of EM Lyon Business School, and Sharon K. Parker, PhD, of Curtin University, discuss how boreout differs from burnout, how it can affect workers’ health and well-being, and what individuals, managers and organizations can do to design more engaging work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 43m 05s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 |  The Science of Suicide Prevention, with Matthew Nock, PhD | The U.S. suicide rate today is almost identical to what it was a century ago, even as death rates from many other causes have dropped. Matthew Nock, PhD, of Harvard University, discusses why it’s so hard to predict who will act on suicidal thoughts -- and when; how new tools, from electronic health records to smartphone sensors, are helping researchers understand risk in real time; what interventions show the most promise; why stigma and fear keep us from discussing suicide; and why open conversations are key to prevention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 38m 55s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | musicneuroscience+3 | Robert Zatorre | American Psychological AssociationFrom Perception to Pleasure: The Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It | — | musicneuroscience+5 | — | 49m 56s | ||
| 9/2/26 | AI in educationgenerative AI+3 | C. Edward Watson, PhDBeth Schwartz, PhD | American Psychological AssociationTeaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning | — | AIeducation+6 | — | 48m 22s | ||
| 8/26/26 | infidelityrelationships+4 | Galena Rhoades, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | cheatinginfidelity+4 | — | 30m 57s | ||
| 8/19/26 | sports psychologyfandom+4 | Daniel Wann, PhD | Murray State UniversityAmerican Psychological Association | — | sports fansmental health+4 | — | 41m 35s | ||
| 8/12/26 | psychopathymental health+3 | Abigail Marsh, PhD | Georgetown UniversityAmerican Psychological Association | — | psychopathyaltruism+5 | — | 43m 57s | ||
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| 8/5/26 | secretspsychology+3 | Michael Slepian | Columbia Business SchoolAmerican Psychological Association | — | secretsmental health+4 | — | 24m 40s | ||
| 7/29/26 |  Encore: Why you should aim to be a “good enough” parent, with Tim Cavell, PhD, and Lauren Quetsch, PhD | Being a parent can be tough these days. Dozens of books and articles offer competing answers to questions from how to help siblings get along to how much screen time is too much, and every decision you make feels important. It's no wonder that many parents feel tired, stressed, and unsure of whether they're doing a good job. Tim Cavell, PhD, and Lauren Quetsch, PhD, authors of Good Enough Parenting: A Six-Point Plan for a Stronger Relationship With Your Child, talk about what “good enough parenting” means and why it’s a worthy goal, why nurturing the parent-child relationship is parents’ most important job, why science backs the old adage “choose your battles wisely,” and how to develop loving, supportive relationships with your kids that will stand the test of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 43m 34s | ||||||
| 7/22/26 |  AI “de-skilling”: What happens when we offload our work to AI? With Brooke Macnamara, PhD | From writing emails to analyzing medical images, AI is becoming a routine part of many people's work. These tools can boost productivity and free us from tedious tasks -- but what happens when we start relying on them for skills that once required years of practice to develop? Brooke Macnamara, PhD, discusses the psychology of cognitive offloading; what early research suggests about AI's effects on learning, memory and expertise; why novices and experts may be affected differently by AI tools; and how workers can use AI in ways that support, rather than undermine, their long-term skill development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 34m 47s | ||||||
| 7/15/26 | body imageeating disorders+4 | Roberto Olivardia, PhD | McLean HospitalHarvard Medical School+1 | — | body imageeating disorders+5 | — | 45m 28s | ||
| 7/8/26 | sleepmental health+3 | Philip Gehrman, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | sleepmental health+5 | — | 31m 07s | ||
| 7/1/26 | listeningcommunication+3 | Guy Itzchakov, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | listening skillscommunication+3 | — | 45m 21s | ||
| 6/24/26 | sharentingdigital footprint+4 | Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | sharentingdigital footprint+4 | — | 24m 05s | ||
| 6/17/26 | multisensory perceptiontaste+3 | Charles Spence | University of OxfordAmerican Psychological Association | — | multisensory perceptiontaste+5 | — | 41m 17s | ||
| 6/10/26 | midlifepsychology+4 | Margie Lachman | American Psychological AssociationPrimetime: A New Vision for Midlife | — | midlifepsychology+4 | — | 31m 10s | ||
| 6/3/26 | cultural normschild development+5 | Dorsa Amir, PhD | Duke UniversityAmerican Psychological Association | Ecuadorian Amazon | culturechildren+7 | — | 42m 47s | ||
| 5/29/26 | mental healthstress management+3 | Arthur C. Evans Jr.Dennis Stolle | American Psychological AssociationAmerican Public Media+1 | — | mental healthstress+5 | — | 53m 01s | ||
| 5/27/26 | relationshipsemotional connection+4 | Harry Reis, PhD | American Psychological AssociationHow to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most | — | feeling lovedrelationships+4 | — | 29m 24s | ||
| 5/20/26 | social interactionshappiness+3 | Nicholas Epley | American Psychological AssociationA Little More Social | — | social interactionshappiness+4 | — | 39m 56s | ||
| 5/13/26 | workplace surveillanceemployee monitoring+3 | Tara Behrend, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | bosswarekeystroke trackers+5 | — | 28m 23s | ||
| 5/6/26 | psychology mythsmisconceptions+3 | Erin Smith, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | psychologymyths+3 | — | 33m 45s | ||
| 5/1/26 | stress managementhealthcare workers+3 | Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhDGeorges C. Benjamin, MD | American Psychological AssociationAmerican Public Health Association | — | stressmental health+3 | — | 23m 55s | ||
| 4/29/26 | creativityproblem-solving+4 | Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhDZorana Ivcevic Pringle | American Psychological AssociationThe Creativity Choice | — | creativityinnovation+4 | — | 34m 12s | ||
| 4/22/26 | medical traumapsychology+4 | James C. Jackson, PsyD | American Psychological AssociationReclaiming Your Life from Medical Trauma | — | medical traumapsychology+5 | — | 37m 05s | ||
| 4/15/26 | tipping behaviorsocial norms+4 | Michael Lynn, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | tippingsocial psychology+5 | — | 26m 22s | ||
| 4/8/26 | spending psychologydebt management+3 | Abigail Sussman, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | buy now pay laterspending decisions+3 | — | 34m 14s | ||
| 4/1/26 | baby laughtercognitive development+3 | Gina Mireault, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | babieslaughter+4 | — | 29m 21s | ||
| 3/25/26 | first impressionsjudgment+4 | Nicholas Rule | University of TorontoAmerican Psychological Association | — | first impressionsjudgment accuracy+4 | — | 36m 26s | ||
| 3/18/26 | Tourette disordertic disorders+3 | John Piacentini | UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders ClinicAmerican Psychological Association | — | Tourette disordertic disorders+4 | — | 35m 11s | ||
| 3/11/26 | patiencecognitive strategies+3 | Sarah Schnitker, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | patiencecognitive strategies+3 | — | 35m 13s | ||
| 3/4/26 | addiction treatmentcontingency management+3 | Lara Coughlin, PhDMichael McDonell, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | contingency managementaddiction+3 | — | 45m 29s | ||
| 2/25/26 | viral trendspsychology of sharing+3 | Jonah Berger, PhDJonah Berger | American Psychological Association | — | viralpsychology+5 | — | 41m 33s | ||
| 2/18/26 | resiliencechildren+4 | Mary Alvord, PhD | American Psychological Association | — | resiliencechildren+5 | — | 34m 44s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
The American Psychological Association (APA) is a leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Known for its commitment to advancing psychological knowledge and promoting its application, the APA plays a critical role in disseminating research and advocating for mental health awareness. "Speaking of Psychology" stands out by translating complex psychological research into accessible insights for the general public. Covering a broad range of topics within science, health, and mental fitness, the podcast features expert interviews and discussions that connect psychological findings to everyday life, making the science of psychology practical and relevant. With an estimated audience exceeding 250,000, the podcast appeals to individuals interested in mental health, personal development, and scientific literacy. Listeners gain valuable knowledge that empowers them to apply psychological principles to enhance their well-being and understanding of human behavior.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 167K
- Total plays: 9.2M
- Total reviews: 92
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 1.0K
Castbox
- Followers: 54K
- Plays: 1.1M
- Reviews: 85
YouTube
- Subscribers: 109K
- Views: 8.1M
- Videos: 1.6K
Podcast App
- Followers: 52
- Reviews: 6
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 2.7K
- Reviews: 1
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Audience
adults, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- latest psychological research
- application of psychology
- impact on everyday life
- expert interviews and discussions
Audience interests
- psychological research insights
- mental health strategies
- scientific approaches to life
- fitness and well-being tips
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- produced by American Psychological Association
- potentially broad audience
- exact platforms not specified
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for 12 years
- over 400 episodes available
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Speaking of Psychology
Peaked at #1 in MY, top 10 in 40 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in MY.
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| HU | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| South Africa | — | #5 | #5 | — |
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Chart Positions
50 placements across 45 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 45 markets.