Latest Episodes
But Why Is My Brain So Overwhelmed? | The Psychology of Sensory Processing and Sensory Stress
Sometimes it's the spoon scraping the bowl. Or the tag on your shirt. Or the wind in your ears. And suddenly...it's all too much....
But Why Are Men Fighting Gorillas? | Masculinity, Burnout & the Myth of Invulnerability
What do silverback gorillas, burnout, and barstool bravado have in common? More than you think. In this brilliantly bizarre episode, Kristin and Laura are...
But Why Are We Always Trying to Fix Ourselves? | Self-Improvement, Burnout & Capitalism in Disguise
From sleep scores to step counts, even our joy is being tracked. But who is all this “self-improvement” really for? In this episode, Kristin...
But Why Do We Get So Defensive? | Shame, Identity & The Psychology Behind the Pushback
From “not all men” to “I was just joking,” defensiveness is everywhere. But what’s really going on underneath? In this episode, Kristin and Laura...
But Why Are Men Falling for This? | The Psychology of the Manosphere, Misogyny & Modern Masculinity
In this special guest episode, Kristin and Laura are joined by Oliver Niehaus to explore why so many men and boys are being pulled...
But Why Is Joy "Basic" for Women? | Gendered Taste, Cultural Shame & Internalized Misogyny
In this thought-provoking episode, Kristin and Laura ask why women’s joy so often gets dismissed as “basic.” From Taylor Swift fandoms to fantasy novels,...