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Cognitive Dissonance Diaries
by MOON
Welcome to a digital audio journal for the messy and the curious. In psychology, cognitive dissonance is the tension of holding two conflicting beliefs. In real life? It’s the struggle to make sense of a world that rarely does.From deconstructing "Alpha" dating myths to the unwritten rules of being human, nothing is off-limits. This isn't self-help; it’s a deep dive into the "glitches" of our brains and the chaos of our choices. Expect psychological facts, personal rabbit holes, and uncomfortable truths. Stop being a stranger to yourself. Open the diary.
Episodes
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The Doomscroll Disconnect: Empathy Fatigue And THE 2-Second Pivot
Today, we are unpacking "The Doomscroll Disconnect." We are going to look at the psychological mechanics of compassion fatigue, why your brain uses emotional numbing as a desperate survival tool, and how to navigate the intense cognitive dissonance of witnessing the world's atrocities while…
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The Stranger You Grieved: Why We Mourn People Who never Knew We existed.
Welcome back to Cognitive Dissonance Diaries. I'm your host, Moon and today we're diving into Parasocial Relationships- what they are, why your brain builds them without your permission, and why losing one can hurt as much as losing someone real.
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The Green-eyed Monster: Envy vs. Jealousy
This episode explores the evolutionary roots and distinct psychological mechanics of envy and jealousy. It clarifies why we often use these terms interchangeably even though they represent completely different social dynamics and emotional "triangles."
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The Cringe Factor
This episode explores the psychological roots of "cringe," looking at how it evolved as a social survival mechanism and how modern "cringe culture" has transformed it into a tool for social policing.
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The Weaponization of Therapyspeak
This episode of Cognitive Dissonance takes a hard look at "Therapyspeak"—the modern trend of using clinical psychology terms in everyday life. While these words can help us understand ourselves, they are increasingly being used to control others, avoid responsibility, and even mask emotional abuse.
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The Alpha Illusion- Why Behavioral Blindness is the New Epidemic
Have you ever met someone who seemed to have it all- success, confidence, the "perfect" life- yet they were deeply, inexplicably alone? In our series premiere, we’re looking at the "Good Catch" paradox and why we are living through an epidemic of behavioral blindness. We’re diving into: The Alpha...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to a digital audio journal for the messy and the curious. In psychology, cognitive dissonance is the tension of holding two conflicting beliefs. In real life? It’s the struggle to make sense of a world that rarely does.From deconstructing "Alpha" dating myths to the unwritten rules of being human, nothing is off-limits. This isn't self-help; it’s a deep dive into the "glitches" of our brains and the chaos of our choices. Expect psychological facts, personal rabbit holes, and uncomfortable truths. Stop being a stranger to yourself. Open the diary.
HOSTED BY
MOON
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Welcome to a digital audio journal for the messy and the curious. In psychology, cognitive dissonance is the tension of holding two conflicting beliefs. In real life? It’s the struggle to make sense of a world that rarely does.From deconstructing "Alpha" dating myths to the unwritten rules of being...
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