According to a recent study, listening to podcasts can help fulfill our need for social connection. Researchers found that individuals who listened to podcasts reported feeling less lonely and more socially connected.
Interested in learning more about psychology? Below is a list of what we consider to be some of the best psychology podcasts to listen to.
The Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry Kaufman: In each episode, Kaufman talks with interesting guests who will help you better understand yourself, others, and the world we live in.
Hidden Brain: Host Shankar Vedantam explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, using scientific and journalistic rigor and a deep empathy for his guests and audience.
Modern Wisdom: Host Chris Williamson seeks out “life lessons from the smartest people on the planet.”
Under the Cortex: This podcast from the Association for Psychological Science delves into what science can tell us about the way we think, behave, and learn about the world around us.
Where Should We Begin: Couples therapist Esther Perel invites real couples to share the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories, providing listeners with insight and empowerment in their own relationships.
Brain Science with Ginger Campbell: Campbell shares recent discoveries from the world of neuroscience in a way that everyone can understand, providing insight into what makes us human.
Speaking of Psychology: This podcast series from the American Psychological Association highlights some of the latest and most important psychological research being conducted today, with a focus on how to apply it to our daily lives.
All In The Mind: Host Sana Qadar explores everything from addiction to artificial intelligence, offering an in-depth look at the mind, brain, and behavior.