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Everything's Psychology

Paul Davies

24 episodes

1 week ago

What makes a great athlete? Why do some sports professionals rise to the occasion, while others crumble under pressure? Do the lessons from sports transfer to other areas of our lives, such as business or parenting? With me to discuss the psychology of sport, is Dr Jim Taylor. Jim holds a PhD in Psychology, has written 18 books including The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology and Train Your Mind for Athletic Success, and he is the co-founder of Mindto, a start-up developing an app that empo...

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What makes a great athlete? Why do some sports professionals rise to the occasion, while others crumble under pressure? Do the lessons from sports transfer to other areas of our lives, such as business or parenting? With me to discuss the psychology of sport, is Dr Jim Taylor. Jim holds a PhD in Psychology, has written 18 books including The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology and Train Your Mind for Athletic Success, and he is the co-founder of Mindto, a start-up developing an app that empo...

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Social Sciences

Episodes (20/24)

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Sport

What makes a great athlete? Why do some sports professionals rise to the occasion, while others crumble under pressure? Do the lessons from sports transfer to other areas of our lives, such as business or parenting? With me to discuss the psychology of sport, is Dr Jim Taylor. Jim holds a PhD in Psychology, has written 18 books including The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology and Train Your Mind for Athletic Success, and he is the co-founder of Mindto, a start-up developing an app that empo...

1 week ago

58 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Podcasts

Why do people start a podcast? I chat with host of the Growth Mindset Psychology podcast, Sam Webster Harris, about his motivations for launching a podcast and why, after 500+ episodes, he's still doing it. We chat about the psychology of motivation, self-determination, signalling theory, and whether there's a hierarchy of influencers. Listen to the Growth Mindset Psychology website on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rQ6Aug8EBudJMSBYTi8nM?si=5db3dfbf082943cc Catch Sam's new podcast, H...

3 weeks ago

50 minutes

Everything's Psychology

Psychbite: Celebrity Traitors

What psychology have we seen in the first four episodes of the Celebrity Traitors? Were we right in our predictions? Now that we've seen how the celebs are playing the game, who do I think will make it to the end? Don't forget to listen to last week's episode where I chat with three psychologists from the University of Chester about the psychology in the show. And check out their own podcast, ‘The Psychology of The Traitors’ on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/4mlX6OZRgRodLBmkNZrfuj?si=...

4 weeks ago

35 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of The Traitors

With the celebrity version of The Traitors UK starting on October 8th, I talk with three psychologists from Chester University about the psychology used in the show as a whole, how contestants have played the show previously, and how the gameplay will change with celebrities in the Traitor house. Listen to Lisa, Clea, and Kevin breakdown each new episode of the Celebrity Traitors on their own podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mlX6OZRgRodLBmkNZrfuj?si=4513f5ce732344bb Professo...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Everything's Psychology

PsychBite: OnlyFans Influence on Teens

In this episode, I expand on last week's interview with the details of a 2025 research paper that examined the influence of erotic content platforms, such as OnlyFans, on teenagers. You can read the full paper here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12119-025-10389-2. Send us a text You can watch the video of this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingsPsychology

1 month ago

13 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of OnlyFans

Valued this year at $8 billion, OnlyFans is the video hosting site generating significant media interest, with celebrities using it to support their other work. I chat with Dr Anna Kelberg about why people put themselves on cams, and whether it's just for the money. Also, is paying for a subscription to an OnlyFans provider considered cheating on your partner? And, is OnlyFans something which young people view as empowering or exploitation? – – – Find out more about Anna's work at https://www...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Everything's Psychology

Psychbite: Motivating people to invest

I share my framework to help companies struggling to persuade their customers to make decisions that will make them better off. I share how mapping customer communications to a psychological model helps promote action. For more on the Behaviour Relay, email paul@behaviour.co.uk Get updates and freebies from my upcoming book at behavebook.com Send us a text You can watch the video of this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingsPsychology

1 month ago

24 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Investing

In this episode, I explore the intricate relationship between psychology and investing with Dr. Daniel Crosby. We discuss how behavioural biases impact investment decisions, the importance of understanding these biases, and the role of financial advisors in guiding investors. We end by recommending practical steps for individuals looking to improve their investing strategies – or just get started. More about Daniel Crosby: https://orion.com/thought-leader/daniel-crosby The Behavioral In...

2 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Everything's Psychology

Psychbite: What's been the most popular episode so far?

In this shorter episode, I share a few more ideas from psychology that relate to last week's topic of sexual violence. I also give an update on which episodes have proven to be the most popular to date. If you have an idea for an episode, please let me know at paul@everythingspsychology.com or DM me on any of the social channels. 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everythingspsychology 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingspsych 💃🏻 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...

2 months ago

18 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Sexual Violence

In this episode, we dip our psychological toes into the world of sociology and gender studies by chatting with Professor Alison Phipps (Newcastle University) about sexual violence. It's certainly a serious topic, but we try to tackle it with humour as Alison and I are old school friends who can be open and honest with each other. I ask Alison to summarise her last book, ‘Me Not You: The Trouble with Mainstream Feminism’ and also her upcoming book, ‘Sexual Violence in Racial Capitalism’, and I...

2 months ago

57 minutes

Everything's Psychology

Psychbite: Let there be blood

In this shorter episode, I discuss my interview with David Cohen on the psychology of vampires and delve a little deeper into the groups of people who identify themselves as real-life vampires or drink blood. – – – The Psychology of Vampires by David Cohen (Routledge Publishing) Psychologists on Psychology by David Cohen Laycock, J. (2010) Real Vampires as an Identity Group: Analyzing Causes and Effects of an Introspective Survey by the Vampire Community https://doi.org/10.1525/nr.2010.14.1.4...

2 months ago

18 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Vampires

Why are we so obsessed with vampires? In this episode, I'm joined by psychologist and author David Cohen. We chat about his book The Psychology of Vampires (Routledge, 2019) and David unpacks what vampires really represent in the human mind—from repressed desires and forbidden sexuality to our deepest fears about death, power, and emotional dependency. We delve into how Freud, Jung, and modern psychological theories help explain the vampire’s grip on our imagination—and why this mythical figu...

3 months ago

31 minutes

Everything's Psychology

PsychBite: Super Psychology

If you haven't listened to the previous interview episode with Dr Janina Scarlet on the idea of Superhero Therapy then instead get the cheat sheet with all the best bits here. Also, I extrapolate from Superhero Therapy to Bandura's Bobo doll experiments from the 1960s, behavioural noise from Daniel Kahneman, and I also share a couple of super resources for you to dive into. Resources Superhero Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma by Dr Janina Scarlet: https://amzn.eu/d/1SX8xbv Bandura's Bobo ...

3 months ago

16 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Superhero Therapy

In this episode, discover the innovative concept of superhero therapy with Dr. Janina Scarlett. Her work with military personnel, adults, and children integrates pop culture heroes into evidence-based therapy to help individuals cope with anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. Links from the episode Dr Janina Scarlet's website: https://www.superhero-therapy.com/ The Superhero Therapy podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NLrbC0hDBF4TPZe5t8G4a Dr Scarlet's online courses on P...

3 months ago

58 minutes

Everything's Psychology

Psychbite: The Power of Stories

This is the first of shorter episodes to sit in-between the main interview episodes. It means you'll now get an Everything's Psychology episode every week. Here, I dig a little deeper into the psychology behind the Hero's Journey and share a couple of academic studies which reveal the power of storytelling. – – – Here's some links which I mention: Christopher Vogler's 7-page memo on the relevance of the hero's journey in screenwriting: https://livingspirit.typepad.com/files/chris-vogler-memo-...

3 months ago

15 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of the Hero's Journey

Why are we so drawn to stories about transformation? About leaving the ordinary world, facing a crisis, and returning changed? From King Lear to The Lion King, from Harry Potter to The Hunger Games, the same plot shape appears again and again: a lone hero sets off on a journey, struggles, grows, and triumphs. This structure — famously named The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell — has come to dominate the way we tell stories. But why? Why this structure? And what does its popularity say abou...

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence

I chat with Dr Paul Sacher about the state of AI within the behavioural sciences. Should we be scared how AI will be used or excited about the opportunities it opens for research and the application of psychology? Paul is an AI and Behavioural scientist, CEO of Sacher.ai, and a senior lecturer in AI and behavioural science in the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London. Send us a text You can watch the video of this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingsPsychology

4 months ago

59 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Habits

Do habits really take 66 days to form? Should you rely on willpower? How does a psychologist approach overcoming their own bad habits and starting good ones? Professor Ben Gardner leads us through the intricate world of habits, exploring their definitions, the distinction between habits and routines, and the psychological mechanisms behind habitual behaviour. Professor Gardner shares insights from his extensive research, highlighting the importance of instigation habits that trigger a...

4 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Cats

This episode dives into the complexities of cat behaviour. Dr Claude Béata, animal behaviouralist and author of The Interpretation of Cats, emphasises cats dual role as both predator and prey and how this distinction can help us understand these most wonderful creatures. Our discussion also covers the importance of experience in shaping behaviour, the nuances of attachment and over-attachment, and therapeutic approaches that prioritise positive reinforcement. Additionally, the conversat...

5 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Everything's Psychology

The Psychology of Vulnerability

What is vulnerability and how does it affect people differently? How should consumer organisations, such as banks be catering for people with characteristics of vulnerability? I chat with Dr Chris Fitch from the Money Advice Trust about the impact of being vulnerable and some of the innovative ways organisations are changing to be inclusive and accessible. Find out more about the Money Advice Trust here Listen to Chris's podcast ‘Vulnerability Matters’ on Soundcloud or search for Vulnerabilit...

5 months ago

1 hour 1 minute