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Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
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Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with neuroscientist & author Dr. Joseph Jebelli about his new book, The Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with sociologist Corey Keyes about his new book, Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down.
They discuss the essence of languishing, what most people misunderstand about living a flourishing life, the costs of seeking pleasure, the value of cultivating personal growth, the key ingredients to meaningful social connection, and how finding meaning can help us discover long term well-being.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychotherapist and author Dr. John Tsilimparis about overcoming adversity and his new book, The Magic in the Tragic: Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness in our Darkest Days.
They discuss how to reframe grief as a source of growth, the difference between moving on and healing, the role of art and music in building emotional resilience, how to create more effective narratives around hardship, and why people often turn away from social support during difficult times.
For more on John, visit www.johntsilimparis.com
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with performance psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach about sport psychology and his new book, Called to Greatness: Your Personal Playbook for the Pursuit of Excellence
They discuss the essential elements of preparing for high-stakes competition, how to embody a mindset rooted in confidence and focus, ways to reframe nervous energy to enhance performance, and how successful athletes navigate and grow from adversity.
For more on Alex, visit www.alexauerbach.com
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with lawyer and author James Kimmel, Jr. about the science of revenge and his new book, The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It.
They discuss why the desire for revenge is nearly universal, the psychological forces that drive it, how it can mimic the addictive pull of drugs, the distinction between revenge and justice, and how forgiveness can be a powerful antidote to the urge for retaliation.
For more on James, visit www.jameskimmeljr.com.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology Dr. Daniel Wann about the psychology of sports fans.
They discuss why people are drawn to sports, how identifying with a team can shape your identity, the personal and social benefits of fandom, how team identification changes the way you think, and the creative ways fans explain heartbreak after a tough loss.
For more on Dan, visit his faculty page at www.murraystate.edu.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist & couples coach Dr. Isabelle Morley about intimate relationship conflict and her new book, They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship.
They discuss what healthy relationship conflict actually looks like, the underlying causes that drive most disagreements, the essential communication skills couples need to navigate conflict effectively, the important distinction between abuse and ordinary bad behavior, and why misusing therapy language can sometimes cause more confusion than clarity.
For more on Isabelle, visit www.drisabellemorley.com
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychology professor Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren about the topic of leaving religion and his new book, Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion.
They discuss why people leave religion, what it feels like when personal beliefs no longer match religious teachings, what parts of religion stay with them after they leave, how they reconstruct meaning, identity, and community, and what it truly takes to thrive beyond faith.
For more on Daryl, visit www.darylvantongeren.com
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychiatry & trauma expert, Dr. Patricia Resick.
They discuss the difference between trauma and ordinary negative events, the defining features of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), how our thoughts can keep us stuck in distress, and what helps people truly heal.
For more on Patricia, visit www.cptforptsd.com
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychiatrist and author Dr. Joe Pierre about his new book, False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things that Aren't True.
They discuss how the internet has changed the way we learn and absorb information, how human thinking often diverges from objective reality, why it's so challenging to evaluate ideas that contradict our beliefs, the role of information institutions in shaping what we believe, and practical tools to improve how we engage in conversations about controversial topics.
For more on Joe, visit www.drjoepierre.com.
Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work.