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Communication Junkie

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White Privilege and Systemic Racism

If you don't think white privilege and systemic racism are real, give Steve six minutes to share one example of how systemic racism puts black children in danger every summer.

Feb 23, 20216 min

The Many Faces of Love

In honor of Valentine's Day, Steve discusses the many varieties of love. While most people have their hearts set on the love we see in romantic comedies, what happens to those couples after the movie ends? What happens if you never get married? Perhaps there isn't one version of love that's right for everyone. Maybe every type has a place in our lives.

Feb 16, 20216 min

Reciprocity: Demystifying the Golden Rule

The Golden Rule has many forms throughout nearly all religious and secular worldviews, but all of them can be explained through basic human nature. In this episode, Steve explains why reciprocity is such a powerful persuasive strategy.

Feb 9, 20217 min

Why It's So Hard to Admit You're Wrong

No one likes to admit they're wrong, but the reason goes much deeper than just stubborn pride. In this week's episode, Steve discusses what we can learn from cults and why people have so much trouble admitting they made a mistake.

Feb 2, 20217 min

Powerful People Envision the End

Nov 16, 20205 min

Family is Forever

Nov 9, 20206 min

Media Bias, Media Framing, and Fake News

Nov 2, 20206 min

Relationship Development: The Honeymoon Phase

Oct 27, 20207 min

Relationship Development: Choosing the One

Oct 20, 20207 min

The Ethics of Personal Decision-Making

Oct 12, 20206 min

Self-Awareness and the Johari Window

Oct 5, 20205 min

Know Thyself: Introverts vs. Extroverts

Sep 28, 20206 min

Be Kind to Yourself

Sep 21, 20208 min

Surround Yourself with Happy People

Sep 13, 20209 min

Perseverance: The Secret to Success

Jul 30, 20206 min

Community, Loneliness, and Dunbar's Number

Jul 22, 20207 min

Friends with Benefits

Jul 15, 20207 min

Friendship, Social Isolation, and the Quarter-Life Crisis

Jul 8, 20207 min

Money is the Root of All Conflict

Jul 1, 20208 min

The Five Love Languages: Filling Your Love Bucket

Jun 24, 20207 min

Bogus Thoughts Produce Unhealthy Emotions

Jun 17, 20205 min

First Impressions and the Self-Serving Bias

Jun 10, 20208 min

Communicating with People Who Don't Look, Think, or Act Like You

Jun 3, 20207 min

Obsessing Over Fault and Blame Ruins Relationships

May 27, 20206 min

Powerful People Risk More

Apr 1, 20208 min

Coronavirus and Health Anxiety

Mar 25, 20207 min

Elephant Trunks and Perception

Mar 19, 20206 min

Three Steps to Healthier Interpersonal Conflict

Mar 12, 20205 min

The Problem with Compromise

Mar 4, 20205 min

Losing Battles Means Winning the War

Feb 26, 20207 min

Avoiding Heartache: Don't Play House

Feb 19, 20204 min

A Secret to Marital Bliss: Love is an Action

Feb 14, 20207 min

Why People Stay in Bad Relationships

Feb 5, 20206 min

Gender and Sexuality Spectrums

Jan 30, 20206 min

Why People Do What They Do

Jan 22, 202010 min

The Most Interesting Person in the Room

Jan 15, 20205 min

Twas the Day of the Shootout

Dec 5, 20193 min

Choose Happiness: Improving Self-Concept

Nov 19, 20199 min

Healthy Boundaries: Learning to Say No

Nov 14, 20195 min

Managing Conflict and Pulling Weeds

Nov 5, 20199 min

A Secret to Marital Bliss: Recalibration

Oct 30, 20197 min

Conquering the Amygdala Hijack

Oct 23, 20197 min

I Picked Up a Prostitute

Oct 16, 201919 min

Empathy Will Save Our Souls

Oct 9, 201915 min

Peeing Your Pants and Emotional Intelligence

Oct 1, 201911 min

Urinals and Communication Context

Sep 24, 20197 min

How to Read Other People's Minds

Sep 15, 20194 min

Surviving Social Media

Sep 9, 201911 min

Feeling Unheard and Misunderstood

Sep 2, 201912 min