Episodes
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484. The End of an Era: Our Good-Bye Episode
After 10 years and 484 episodes, Psychologists Off the Clock is saying goodbye. In this special final episode, all five co-hosts—Debbie Sorensen, Yael Schonbrun, Jill Stoddard, Michael Herold, and Emily Edlynn—come together for one last conversation about the podcast, the decision to end it, and...
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483. Why Doesn’t Anyone Understand Yael?
It’s a big week for one of the Psychologists Off the Clock! In this episode, all of the POTC cohosts come together to interview Yael about her brand new book, Why Don’t You Understand Me?: The Surprising Science Behind Connecting in a World of Missed Signals. Yael explains that misunderstanding…
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482. Full Circle with Ceri Samvilian
When was the last time you looked in the mirror and could not say who was looking back at you? Ceri Samvilian joins Michael for his final episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, recorded in the Vienna living room where the two of them met ten years ago. Ceri moved from Nairobi to Vienna at 27 and...
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481. How To Live: Exploring Existentialism with Robyn Walser, Jim Lucas, Jenna LeJeune, and Jennifer Gregg
For her last episode without her co-hosts, Debbie wanted to choose a topic that matters to her personally: existentialism and the search for meaning. She invited her “dream team” panel of colleagues with an interest in existentialism from the ACT community: Robyn Walser, Jim Lucas, Jenna LeJeune,...
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480. Original Sin with Kathryn Paige Harden
Listen and Learn: Why genes, like environments, tilt the playing field without determining the outcome, and what a cloned Texas bull named Second Chance (who gored his owners, unlike the sweet original) teaches us about genetic determinism Why "What if you'd had my childhood?" invites sympathy...
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479. Introducing Jill’s New Podcast, We the Sunlight, with Juls Bindi
What does it really mean to speak up—and what happens when telling the truth comes at a cost? In this special episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Jill Stoddard and Yael introduce Jill’s powerful new podcast, We the Sunlight, a show about the brave act of speaking up in a culture that too…
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478. Restoring Childhood with Peter Gray
What if the biggest threat to kids’ mental health isn’t smartphones or social media—but the loss of freedom, play, and independence in childhood? In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Emily welcomes researcher Peter Gray, author of Restoring Childhood: How to Set Kids Free in the Age of...
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477. Beyond Belief with Nir Eyal
What if some of the things you believe most strongly aren’t actually facts—but tools you’re using to navigate a complicated world? In this bittersweet final interview for Psychologists Off the Clock, Jill Stoddard welcomes back Nir Eyal, author of Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop...
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476. Why We Ask Why with Tania Lombrozo
What makes an explanation feel satisfying, and does that feeling have anything to do with whether it's actually true? Cognitive scientist Tania Lombrozo, author of Why We Ask Why: The Science of Explanation and the Human Drive to Understand, joins Michael to talk about the human drive to explain:...
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475. What to Do When Your Partner is Depressed with David Dozois
Navigating a loved one's mental health struggles can feel like walking a tightrope between wanting to save them and trying to keep your own head above water. In this episode, Dr. David Dozois from the University of Western Ontario highlights his book, What to Do When Your Partner Is Depressed,...
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474. Rethinking ADHD: Beyond Attention with Debbie Reber and Emily King
Parenting a kid with ADHD takes way more than standard advice; it requires understanding a complex brain difference that impacts focus, sleep, big emotions, and daily energy. In this episode, child psychologist Dr. Emily King and TILT Parenting founder Debbie Reber join Emily to give their...
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473. Are You Type C? with Kore Glied and Anna White
If you’re the kind of person who is pathologically nice, physically incapable of saying "no," and constantly burning out to keep everyone else happy, you might actually have a Type C personality. Debbie Sorensen chats with psychologist Kore Glied and former Wall Street exec Anna White to break…
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472. One Relationship, Two Brains with Cindy Ariel
Every couple has to learn how to accept their differences. But when you’re in a neurodiverse relationship, those differences aren't just quirks; they’re completely different ways of experiencing the world. In this episode, we're getting real about love, autism, and how to actually understand each...
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471. Motivational Interviewing with Kristin Dempsey
What do you do as a mental health provider when a client walks into your office and flat-out refuses to be there, is silent, or is disengaged? In this episode, Michael chats with psychotherapist and Motivational Interviewing trainer Kristen Dempsey about her book, Advancing Motivational...
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470. Parenting Science in the Media: Lost in Translation
Don't stress over parenting advice, as much of it is based on clickbait, panic, and outdated science. In this episode, we hear from science journalists and experts Melinda Wenner Moyer, Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Jacqueline Nesi in a conversation with Emily on how to spot actual, trustworthy parenting...
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469. ACT Refresher with Matt Boone
We spend an exhausting amount of energy trying to outrun our own difficult thoughts and feelings. For this episode, Jill Stoddard brings back ACT therapist, trainer, and author of The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook, Matt Boone for a refreshingly grounded look at Acceptance and...
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468. Joyful and Impactful Climate Choices with Elizabeth Dunn and Jiaying Zhao
Sometimes saving the planet can feel like a massive, exhausting guilt trip. In this episode, Debbie sits down with University of British Columbia professors Elizabeth Dunn and Jiaying Zhao to talk about their book, Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species. Their main point…
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467. Bonded by Evolution with Paul Eastwick
Are we being lied to about the science of attraction? In this episode, UC Davis relationship scientist and author of Bonded by Love: The New Science of Human Attachment, Paul Eastwick, challenges the massive online narratives around "mate value," hardwired gender differences, and dating…
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466. Creating Meaning and Magic through Writing with Janina Scarlet
For some people, stories are entertainment; for others, they can be a lifeline. Janina Scarlet, licensed clinical psychologist, author, and founder of Divine Feminine Publishing, returns to discuss her work promoting books with strong female and gender-diverse representation. She shares how...
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465. Tradwives, Influencers, and Reality TV with Debbie and Emily
We’ve all been there: you’re scrolling through your feed, watching someone bake sourdough from scratch in a pristine linen dress, and suddenly your own life feels incredibly messy and chaotic. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Debbie and Emily are pulling back the curtain on the...
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464. Dad Brain with Darby Saxbe
We’ve been told forever that women are the only natural caregivers, but neuroscience shows that’s just not true; men actually go through huge biological shifts when they become dads, too. Sitting down with Emily for this episode is clinical psychologist Darby Saxbe, who chats to us about her book...
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463. Doubting Accusers; Protecting Abusers
When a survivor speaks up, the world too often demands a 'perfect victim' before it offers belief, a painful reality that leaves many wondering if their truth will ever be enough. In this episode with Deborah Tuerkheimer, author of Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers, we hear…
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462. In a Good Place with Leidy Klotz
It’s easy to live life on autopilot, with your eyes glued to a screen, completely disconnected from your physical surroundings. But as we learn in this episode with Leidy Klotz, the spaces you inhabit aren't just backdrops; they are actively shaping your mind, moods, and memories. Talking about...
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461. A Little More Social with Nicholas Epley
When was the last time you sparked up a conversation with a stranger and surprised yourself with how good it felt? Behavioral scientist Nicholas Epley, author of A Little More Social, returns to the podcast to discuss with Michael why we systematically underestimate how positively strangers...
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460. How to Raise Emotionally Mature Children with Lindsay Gibson
Parenting often feels like a high-stakes guessing game played in the middle of a meltdown or a deafening teenage silence. Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Lindsay C. Gibson returns to Psychologist Off the Clock to discuss her new book, "How to Raise an Emotionally Mature Child," and…
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459. How to Rehuman Our Lives with Stephanie Malia Krauss
Modern life has become a gauntlet of "dangerous weather" that frequently strips away our most basic human needs. In this episode, Emily speaks with author and strategist Stephanie Malia Kraus about her book, How We Thrive, and the essential practice of "rehumaning." Stephanie breaks down the four...
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458. The Pain/Brain Connection with Alan Gordon
We’ve been taught that pain always means something is broken, but it’s often just a "stuck" danger signal in the brain. To show us how to turn that signal off, Jill Stoddard talks with Alan Gordon, the founder of the Pain Psychology Center and author of The Way Out. Drawing on his own recovery…
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457. Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
What if success isn’t about grinding toward big goals but about following curiosity through small, imperfect experiments that lead somewhere better? On Psychologist Off the Clock, award-winning neuroscientist and entrepreneur Anne-Laure Le Cunff, founder of Nest Labs and author of Tiny…
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456. High Conflict with Amanda Ripley
Being absolutely sure you’re right should settle an argument, but somehow, it often does the opposite. Instead, things escalate, tensions rise, and before you know it, the conflict has taken on a life of its own. For this episode, Yael welcomes New York Times bestselling author, trained mediator,...
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455. The New Blueprint for College Success with Ana Homayoun
If your teen is getting caught in cycles of comparison, burnout, or avoidance while trying to “do enough” for college, this conversation offers a different perspective. Emily talks with Ana Homayoun about her book Erasing the Finish Line and what really matters beyond grades, test scores, and...
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454. Remain Calm. Confidence Ahead with Michael Herold
If you’ve ever avoided saying yes to something meaningful because you were waiting to feel less anxious or more “ready,” this episode is for you. Cohosts Yael and Michael Herold sit down for a chat about his confidence-building online course and the misconceptions that keep people stuck…
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453. The Power of Guilt with Chris Moore
Guilt can feel uncomfortable and easy to push away, but it is one of those emotions that actually serves an important purpose in our lives. For this episode, Debbie sits down with developmental psychologist Chris Moore, author of The Power of Guilt, to unpack what guilt really is and why it plays...
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452. How to Disagree Better with Julia Minson
If you’ve ever ended an argument with your partner, coworker, or family member feeling confused about how it escalated so quickly, this episode is for you. Julia Minson, founder of the Constructive Disagreement Lab and author of How to Disagree Better, explains to us why trying to “win” arguments...
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451. Start Here: Navigating Overwhelm with Kerry Makin-Byrd
Overwhelm can push us to a point where the tools we normally rely on suddenly feel out of reach. In this episode, clinical psychologist and burnout expert Kerry Makin-Byrd discusses her book Start Here: A Practical Guide for the Overwhelmed, created as a simple, step-by-step guide for moments…
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450. Life After Weight Loss with Jill Stoddard
Weight feels like one of those topics everyone has an opinion on, yet it’s deeply personal for each of us. So, for this episode, Emily and Jill take the opportunity to dig into what it’s like to navigate body changes in a world full of strong opinions, from the rise of GLP-1 medications to the...
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449. How to Feel Loved with Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis
Feeling loved sounds simple, but it is not something that just happens because someone cares about you. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Yael talks with Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis about their book, How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most…
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448. The Power of Oversharing with Leslie John
Oversharing has a bad reputation. But what if revealing more about yourself is actually the fastest way to build trust? To give us insight into the psychology behind oversharing — when it builds connection and when it backfires — we’re joined by behavioral scientist and author of Revealing: The...
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447. Fawning with Ingrid Clayton
If you struggle with people-pleasing and losing yourself in relationships, this episode with Ingrid Clayton, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in relational trauma, about her book Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves and How to Find Our Way Back, is a conversation…
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446. Cognitive Household Labor with Allison Daminger
Behind the scenes of everyday family life is a mental workload many of us carry without even realizing it, and that’s exactly what Debbie Sorensen explores in her interview with sociologist Allison Daminger about her book, What's on Her Mind: The Mental Workload of Family Life. Allison defines...
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445. The Unexpected Magic of Caring with Elissa Strauss
Caregiving is often framed as a burden, but what if it’s also one of the most meaningful ways we come to know ourselves? Emily sits down with acclaimed journalist and cultural critic Elissa Strauss for this episode to discuss her extensive work on the politics and culture of parenting and...
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444. Mattering with Jennifer Wallace
In a world that’s more connected than ever yet feels increasingly lonely, award-winning journalist Jennifer B. Wallace explores why the simple human need to matter may be the most powerful force shaping our well-being. Joining Yael to discuss her new book, Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep...
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443. Shift with Ethan Kross
We all feel emotions every day, but how often do we stop to understand what they really are and how they work? Joining Michael for this episode is Ethan Kross, a renowned authority on emotion regulation and author of Shift: Managing Your Emotions—So They Don’t Manage You, for a conversation about...
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442. The 6th Stage of Grief with David Kessler
What if grief isn’t something to “get over” but something that can lead us toward meaning, connection, and healing? Jill interviews David Kessler, a leading expert on loss and healing. They discuss Kessler's background, his books, especially Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, and his...
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441. Having It All with Corinne Low
So many women grow up hearing that we should be able to have it all, yet very few of us are ever shown what that actually looks like in real life. In this episode, Emily welcomes Corinne Lowe, an associate professor of Business Economics and Public Policy. Corinne shares insights from her book,...
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440. The Creativity Choice with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
Creativity is not just for artists or makers, so how can we build creativity and move from having an idea to doing something with it? Joining Jill for this conversation is Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a senior research scientist and the author of The Creativity Choice. Zorana discusses her journey…
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439. Reflection and Creativity in the New Year: A Cohost Episode
If you’ve been dragging some of last year around with you, or you’ve been feeling that strange mix of excitement and pressure that shows up every January, this episode is calling your name. Closing out the year, the POTC cohosts are bringing you a conversation about how creativity can be a...
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438. The Hypocrisy Trap with Michael Hallsworth
We’ve all rolled our eyes at someone's behavior, only to realize, uncomfortably, that we’ve done the same. Join Yael in this conversation discussing this very common human experience with Michael Hallsworth, the author of The Hypocrisy Trap. Michael breaks down the nature of hypocrisy, including...
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437. Wise Effort with Diana Hill
Are you wisely using your genius energy? In this episode, Michael reconnects with Diana Hill, a therapist and author who has recently explored the concept of focusing your genius energy on what matters most through her book Wise Effort. Their discussion spans from insights from ancient Buddhist...
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436. Consent Laid Bare with Chanel Contos
How can we reshape the understanding of consent and more effectively address the widespread problem of sexual violence? Start by joining Jill for a conversation with award-winning activist Chanel Contos, who is bringing attention to the complexities of consent, sexual coercion, and rape culture...
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436. How to Winter with Kari Leibowitz
If you shudder when Daylight Saving Time ends and the colder months settle in, or if winter leaves you feeling stuck in a funk, we’re here to present a different way to look at this stretch of the year. In this episode, Kari Leibowitz, a health psychologist and author of 'How to Winter: Harness...
About this show
We are five experts in psychology, bringing you science-backed ideas that can help you flourish in your work, relationships, and health.
Hosted by
Debbie Sorensen, Jill Stoddard, Yael Schonbrun, Michael Herold & Emily Edlynn