THE PSYCHOLOGY WORLD PODCAST

With it being the new year at last, many people are starting to create their goals or new year's resolution, but many of them will sadly fail. In today's episode, I give you some simple tips to achieve your goals. In the news section, I read from The Psychologist Magazine and discuss Northern Ireland's new mental health champion and what this means for other countries.  Also, why people with...

Whilst, I say this is for A Level psychology students since we look at the interesting topics positive psychology, the psychodynamic approach and beahviourist approach to behaviour. I believe everyone can get something out of this episode. In the news section, you'll learn about the powerful of 'awe' walks and how they can benefit your physical and mental health. Also, I talk about research on sad...

It is perfectly normal for couples to argue, but if the arguing continues and it gets worse. This can have a number of negative effects on the relationship, the family among other concepts mentioned in systemic therapy. In this social psychology episode, you'll learn about some simple tips to try in your own relationship or if you're a systemic therapist then you should find this useful. In the ne...

In case, anyone is doing some last minute Christmas shopping, you might want to learn how to avoid some common Christmas gift giving mistakes using cognitive psychology. It could help you find the perfect gift for your friends and families! In the news section, you'll learn about what's best for couples to resolve fights, how narcissism could have a positive edge during motherhood and how emotions...

As 2020 (a year that felt like a decade) is coming to a close, some people want might to start exercising more in 2021 and beyond, so in this cognitive psychology episode, I talk about tips to help you overcome the things that might be stopping you. In the news section, I talk about facial expressions and making an injection less painful, the secret to gift giving and why we don't always like empa...

There is a lot wrong with social media and it has a lot of negatives on well-being. However, there are a lot of great benefits of social media, so in this episode, I talk about the benefits and why social media can be good for us. In the news section, I talk about the brain and feeling the joy of others,feeling positive about hacking and why thank you letters are so important. Please listen to lea...

Whether it be stereotypes, beliefs, stigma or any other number of factors, it is very difficult for men to reach out and get professional help with they are experiencing a mental health difficulty.  So, in this episode, you'll learn about a number of ways to help your male friends, family members or patients reach out and get help. In the news section, I talk about how video games can help wi...

In this episode, I'm talking to USA Today and New York Times best-selling thriller author J.F Penn on the psychology of religion, Carl Jung and so much more. This is a great interview. In the news section, you'll about social media and well being, the brain and beauty centres and violent video games. Please join me for another episode of The Psychology World Podcast... You can find J.F Penn at: ht...

Halloween can be scary and for people who have mental conditions, it can be a traumatic time of year. But in today's episode, we talk about the possible benefits of Halloween on our mental health. In the news section, we learn about resources and group cooperation, robots and negotiations and Halloween. Please join me for another episode of The Psychology World Podcast. If you want to Support the...

In all types of relationships, whether it be sexual or friendships, we experience boredom and a lack of excitement. In today's episode, we explore this interesting social psychology topic in more depth with the solutions to these common reasons as well. So, please join me for another interesting episode of The Psychology World Podcast. Want to Support the Podcast? FREE 8 PSYCHOLOGY BOOK BOXSET- ht...

In clinical psychology, the topic of formulation is extremely important and many organisations require you to have this critical formulation. So, in today's episode, we take an in depth look at this important topic in clinical psychology. From what is formulation to why is it important and best practices. So, please join me for another episode of The Psychology World Podcast.... If you want to sup...

Recently, there has been a growing argument for psychologists to be able to prescribe medications to patients.  So, in this episode, we look at the background information and pros and cons of this argument. In the news section, you'll learn about living with mental health, how regret develops through childhood and much more.. So, please join me for another interesting episode... If you want t...

By 2040, psychology would have changed a lot and it will look completely different to how it does now. So, this article I wrote earlier in the year, tells you about my predictions for how psychology would have changed in 2040. I hope you enjoy it. If you want to support the show, please check out: https://www.connorwhiteley.net/books FREE 8 Psychology Book Boxset- https://www.subscribepage.com/psy...

Clinical Psychology is a great and very interesting topic, and there's a massive job market for Clinical Psychologists. So, in today's episode, you'll learn about what clinical psychology is and why clinical psychology is needed. In the news section, you'll learn about coffee and memory, astronauts and sleep and more. So, please join me for another interesting episode of The Psychology World Podca...

In today's episode of The Psychology World Podcast, you'll learn about the 4 most resilience personalities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In the news section, you'll learn about the importance of talking to children about racism, how people can use cognitive controls to stop and begin cheating and our ability to detect the beat of music. So, please join me for another episode of The Psychology Worl...

In today's cognitive psychology episode, you'll learn about why people are constantly watching the news or searching for information and how to stay optimistic during difficult times. In the news section, you'll learn about the relationship between causing harm and reward, winning streaks and the relationship between pain and profit. In the personal update, I announce some amazing upcoming episode...

In today episode, you'll learn about the developmental psychology topic of building resilience and 3 tips to help you increase your own resilience. In the news section, you'll hear about the psychology of confessions, our ability to not feel the pain of others when we act under orders and a quick note on racial hair type biases. SO, please join me for another episode of The Psychology World Podcas...

In today's episode, we learn about the Psychology of Cults and the self-soothing prejudice. In the news section, you'll learn about babies mood and memory and the psychology of Eye Contact So, please join me for another interesting episode of The Psychology World Podcast... Kickstarter Link- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/768138362/one-daughters-journey-for-revenge?ref=9nqut4 FREE 8 Psycholo...

In today's episode, you'll learn about Artificial Intelligence and how I believe it will affect human behavior and you'll learn about the theory behind technology affecting cognition and supporting studies. In the news section, you'll about entitled people and anger, sacrifices in relationships and How Feelings of Optimism Change as We Grow Older. So, please join me for interesting episode of The...

In today's episode, we look at clinical and abnormal psychology where you'll learn about the power and the exciting benefits of re-framing a mental health diagnosis to be positive. In the news section, you'll heard about how the shape of a wine glass influences our drinking and the importance of short term pleasure and long term goals. So please join me for another interesting episode of The Psych...

In today's episode of The Psychology World Podcast, you'll learn about the ultimate stress reducer according to a new study by the University of Sussex. In the news section, preferring strangers over friends and politics as well as a sense of belonging and STEM subjects. So, please join me for another interesting episode of The Psychology World Podcast... Also, if you want to support the show then...

In today's episode, we talk about what you can say to a depressed person to help them. In the news section, you'll learn about online learning and how to make it effective for you (tips) and there's a new self-serving bias. So please join me for another episode of The Psychology World Podcast... If you want to support the show and get bonuses, please check out www.patreon.com/connorwhiteley If you...

In today's episode, we talk about what influences language development? In the psychology news section, you'll learn about white Americans and generalizability, vets showing weigh bias and shame and money gifts. So please join me for another interesting episode of The Psychology World Podcast... If you want to support the show and get bonuses then please check out www.patreon.com/connorwhiteley Cl...

In today's episode, we talk about ways to overcome social anxiety.  In the news section, I talk about plant cognition, art and well being and why seeing art in a museum is better for well being. So please join me for another interesting episode of The Psychology World Podcast... If you want to support the show personally and get bonuses- please check out: www.patreon.com/connorwhiteley

In today's episode, we talk about more authentic people tend to live happier lives. In the news section, I talk about living with elderly people and prejudice, how posing with cats impacts dating and how not taking breaks at works decreases your motivations and productivity. So please join me for another episode of The Psychology World Podcast... If you want to support the show personally and get...