But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems

Welcome to But Why? — real talk on messy minds and messier systems. Hosted by two psychologists, Kristin and Laura, we dive deep into the psychology of human experience: from mental health and identity to ...more

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December 09, 2025 01:04:11
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But Why Does Christmas Feel So Bittersweet? | Part 1: Nostalgia, Identity & Holiday Expectations

In Part 1 of our holiday series, we deck the halls...and then unpack why it never quite feels the way it used to. Kristin...

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November 27, 2025 01:15:42
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But Why is Politics so Messy? | Part 3: Psychology and the Politics of Resistance

In Part 3 of our But Why is Politics so Messy? series, we close with the big one: What can we actually do? After...

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November 18, 2025 01:24:23
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But Why is Politics so Messy? | Part 2: The Myth of the Rational Voter (with Keegan Tatum)

In Part 2 of our Messy Politics series, Kristin and Laura are joined by political psychology creator Keegan Tatum to unpack why logic rarely...

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November 11, 2025 01:08:53
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But Why is Politics so Messy? | Part 1: The Psychology of Political Paralysis

Part 1 of our new series: But Why is Politics so Messy?In a world on fire, why do so many people double down, look...

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October 28, 2025 00:55:16
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But Why Do We Create Monsters? | Part 3: Fear, Projection & the Psychology of Horror

Part 3 of our Halloween series: Monsters as Mirrors If monsters reflect our fears, what does it say that we keep making them? In...

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October 21, 2025 00:59:55
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But Why Do We Create Monsters? | Part 2: Witches, Werewolves & the Cultural Fear Machine

️ Part 2 of our Halloween series: Monsters as Mirrors ️If today’s monsters reflect modern fears…what were we afraid of 500 years ago? In...

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