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Dig Deeper
by Podcast Editor
Produced by The Daily UW and hosted by Ella Torrance and Molly Anders, Dig Deeper attempts to explore the weird phenomenon of being a human through psychological research and personal interviews.
Episodes
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Humor, pt. 2
Following up on last week’s analysis of the history and psychology of humor, Molly and Ella talk about the social experience of humor, specifically the different types of humor, why and when we laugh, and when a joke goes too far.
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Humor
Ella and Molly dig into the history, psychology, and social theories about humor and laughter.
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Phobias
Ella and Molly define and discuss phobias and the psychology around them.
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Mindfulness
Molly and Ella go over different types of mindfulness practices and the positive effects they can have psychologically and physically.
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Faces
Ella and Molly discuss how we define our sense of self and the way we change around different people.
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Marriage
Molly and Ella examine the psychology of marriage and how our conception of marriage and divorce has changed over time.
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Post-Quarantine Education
In this week's mini-episode, Ella and Molly discuss returning to in-person school and the long-term psychological effects of the pandemic.
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Music
Molly and Ella explore the psychology of music, digging into why we like what we like and the effect it has on our brains.
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Fashion
Finally back on campus, Ella and Molly unpack the psychology of how we pick out our outfits in the morning, the change in fashion over time, and the impact society has on our personal taste through research and personal interviews.
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Stress
Just in time for finals, Molly and Ella discuss the psychology of stress, how to cope with it, and the connection between the body and the mind.
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Cults
Ella & Molly talk about the history of cults & unpack the psychology behind the dangerous influence that cult leaders have on their members.
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Memory
Molly & Ella explore the importance of memory, how we remember, and the effect that it has on who we are.
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Death
Ella & Molly discuss the psychology of death & fear, digging into the root causes of our actions.
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Flirting
Molly and Ella explore the psychology of flirting, digging into the why, where, and the how through research and personal interviews.
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Motivation
As we reach the one year mark from the first COVID lockdown, Ella and Molly explain why it’s been so difficult to stay motivated throughout quarantine, digging into the complexities of human needs.
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Cuffing in Quarantine
As this year's cuffing season comes to a close, Molly and Ella try to uncover the psychology behind it and talk about the changes in dating behavior.
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Personality
Through research on personality and personality tests, Ella and Molly talk about where our personalities come from, what parts change, and what parts stay the same.
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Food, and how to eat it
Molly and Ella discuss dieting culture and eating habits, their chat inspired by nutritionists Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch’s work on intuitive eating.
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Psychedelics: Part 2
Expanding on an earlier episode, Ella and Molly unpack the chemical effect of psychedelics on the brain and discuss ongoing research with UW professor Sunil Aggarwal.
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Dating Apps
Ella and Molly analyze the fundamentals of dating apps and their effects on dating culture through personal interviews and research.
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Psychedelics
Molly and Ella talk to a UW student about their experiences with shrooms and delve into the psychology of psychedelics.
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Election update
In light of recent political events, Ella and Molly take a break from their usual discussion framework to just stop and talk about the state of the election and their feelings around it.
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Dreams
Ella and Molly explore the purpose behind dreaming through thoughtful research and personal interviews of UW students and alumni.
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Attraction
In their opening episode, Ella and Molly dive into the patterns of attraction. They talk to UW students as well as UW psychology professor, Tabitha Kirkland.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Produced by The Daily UW and hosted by Ella Torrance and Molly Anders, Dig Deeper attempts to explore the weird phenomenon of being a human through psychological research and personal interviews.
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