FULL EPISODE: Dealing With an Intense Crush - July 27, 2026

Motivated by the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreaks, cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos explains why leafy greens are often a source of foodborne outbreaks. Crisis psychologist Dr. Vanessa Delisle switches in and out of French, revealing whether living abroad actually changes who you are. Neuroscientist and writer Tom Bellamy discusses how to get over limerence, an obsessive crush that psychologists say can persist for months or years. Neuroscientist Ludovico Saint Amour di Chanaz shares details of a study that found remote work worsens mental health for some people. Social psychologist Maxine Iannuccilli outlines the deeply human ways major sporting events like the World Cup bring us together. Economics professor Eric Kam weighs in on whether convenience culture is making young adults financially reckless. For messy money matters, Eric and David rule on financial dilemmas involving parents paying for a wedding, a frozen dinner debacle, and feeding the person hosting you – no matter the price. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:06) Dr. Christopher Labos (10:00) Dr. Vanessa Delisle (20:00) Tom Bellamy pt. 1 (30:00) Tom Bellamy pt. 2 (39:50) Ludovico Saint Amour di Chanaz (49:50) Maxine Iannuccilli (59:50) Eric Kam pt. 1 (1:09:50) Eric Kam pt. 2 (1:19:01) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices