But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems
Dr. Kristin & Dr. Laura
33 episodes
2 weeks ago
Welcome to But Why? — real talk on messy minds and messier systems.
Hosted by two psychologists, Kristin and Laura, we dive deep into the psychology of human experience: from mental health and identity to power, culture, and the systems that shape our lives.
Expect thoughtful conversations, critical questions, and honest reflections on how people—and the world—really work. No self-help platitudes. No easy answers. Just meaningful, accessible dialogue for curious minds.
Topics we explore:
• Psychology and mental health
• Identity, feminism, and culture
• Neurodivergence and lived experience
• Systemic power and social change
New episodes every week. Subscribe to join the conversation.
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Welcome to But Why? — real talk on messy minds and messier systems.
Hosted by two psychologists, Kristin and Laura, we dive deep into the psychology of human experience: from mental health and identity to power, culture, and the systems that shape our lives.
Expect thoughtful conversations, critical questions, and honest reflections on how people—and the world—really work. No self-help platitudes. No easy answers. Just meaningful, accessible dialogue for curious minds.
Topics we explore:
• Psychology and mental health
• Identity, feminism, and culture
• Neurodivergence and lived experience
• Systemic power and social change
New episodes every week. Subscribe to join the conversation.
#PsychologyPodcast #MentalHealth #CultureAndIdentity #RealTalkPodcast
But Why is Politics so Messy? | Part 2: The Myth of the Rational Voter (with Keegan Tatum)
But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems
1 hour 24 minutes 23 seconds
1 month ago
But Why is Politics so Messy? | Part 2: The Myth of the Rational Voter (with Keegan Tatum)
In Part 2 of our Messy Politics series, Kristin and Laura are joined by political psychology creator Keegan Tatum to unpack why logic rarely drives political decision-making...and why it’s actually our emotions that vote first.
We explore the myth of the rational voter and ask:
Why people stay loyal to systems that hurt them
How disgust, shame, and fear fuel the right
What motivates the “I don’t do politics” crowd
The psychology of authoritarianism and denial
Why women and neurodivergent people are often seen as a threat
How hierarchy and identity shape our beliefs — and our blindspots
Whether political empathy is even possible (or useful)
This episode is packed with personal stories, critical theory, and darkly funny tangents, from autism and socialisation to collective narcissism and the illusion of free will.
“People don’t believe things because they’re true. They believe them because it feels safer to.”
If you’ve ever wondered why facts don’t change minds — this one’s for you.
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But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems
Welcome to But Why? — real talk on messy minds and messier systems.
Hosted by two psychologists, Kristin and Laura, we dive deep into the psychology of human experience: from mental health and identity to power, culture, and the systems that shape our lives.
Expect thoughtful conversations, critical questions, and honest reflections on how people—and the world—really work. No self-help platitudes. No easy answers. Just meaningful, accessible dialogue for curious minds.
Topics we explore:
• Psychology and mental health
• Identity, feminism, and culture
• Neurodivergence and lived experience
• Systemic power and social change
New episodes every week. Subscribe to join the conversation.
#PsychologyPodcast #MentalHealth #CultureAndIdentity #RealTalkPodcast
