The Good Old Days

We got to 400 episodes! Let's take a look back into the past... not really, but we'll stalk about nostalgia—what it is, how it works, and why it’s more than just longing for the good old days. From its origins as a “psychological burden” to its modern role in fostering social connections and shaping behavior, we uncover the science, emotions, and even the marketing power behind nostalgic experiences. What do Mario Kart, Grandma’s cooking, and political slogans have in common? Recommendations Abraham: BlueSky (https://bsky.app/) Shane: Heatonist (https://heatonist.com) Holidays: New Years Day (Happy New Year!) Apple Gifting Day Bonza Bottler Day Commitment Day Ellis Island Day First Foot Day Haitian Independence Day National Hangover Day New Year’s Dishonor List Day Polar Bear Plunge or Swim Day Public Domain Day Ring a Bell Day World Day of Peace Diet Resolution Week End of Kwanzaa National Time Consciousness Week Silent Record Week National Bath Safety Month National Black Diamond Month National Blood Donor Month National Mentoring Month National Oatmeal Month National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Links and references: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/nostalgia.htm?s1sid=lsz8dq0gz6mg5d24830y74aa&srch_tag=rul2ujrdy7iu2nqaub2m4svysdlqvoyj https://www.huffpost.com/entry/benefits-of-nostalgia_n_4031759 Sedikides C, Wildschut T, Arndt J, and Routledge C. (2008). "Nostalgia: Past, Present, and Future." Current Directions in Psychological Science. http://www.wildschut.me/Tim_Wildschut/home_files/Sedikides,%20Wildschut,%20Arndt,%20%26%20Routledge,%202008,%20CDir.pdf https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/nostalgia-cowbells-meaning-life https://www.the-scientist.com/death-by-nostalgia-1688-69596 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352250X22002445#:~:text=Nostalgia%20regulates%20pain%20through%20the,also%20early%20sensory%2Drelated%20processes. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X22002664#:~:text=Nostalgia%20(a%20sentimental%20longing%20for,most%20defining%20and%20impactful%20characteristics. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/nostalgia-brain-science-memories https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/nostalgia https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/nostalgia4.htm https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mar.21872 https://bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/edcollchap/book/9781529214789/ch005.xml https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352250X22002767 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast