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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March 31, 2026 01:11:13
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But Why Is the Manosphere So Predictable? | Insecurity, Power & the Psychology of Backlash

This week, Kristin is joined by sociologist Dr. Randall Blazak to unpack the Into the Manosphere documentary and why, for anyone who studies power,...

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December 21, 2025 01:02:41
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But Why Does Christmas Feel So Bittersweet? | Part 3: Boundaries & Actually Enjoying the Holidays

We’ve talked nostalgia. We’ve talked stress. Now we’re getting real about how to survive the season with your sanity intact. In Part 3 of...

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December 12, 2025 00:55:02
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But Why Does Christmas Feel So Bittersweet? | Part 2: Why the Holidays Burn Us Out

In Part 2 of our holiday series, Kristin and Laura peel back the glitter to talk about the real stress under the tinsel...from sensory...

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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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