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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May 06, 2025 01:09:05
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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,...

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April 01, 2025 01:10:05
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But Why Are Boys Turning to Misogyny? | Masculinity, Media & the World of Adolescence

In this episode, Kristin and Laura take a psychological deep dive into Netflix’s Adolescence, a gripping series that explores how one teenage boy ends...

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March 18, 2025 00:58:01
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But Why Is Sport Still Built for Men? | How History, Media & Misogyny Keep Women Out

From Yorkie bars to Olympic podiums, women in sport have always faced more than just the competition. In this episode, Kristin and Laura explore...

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March 04, 2025 01:10:47
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But Why Does Progress Always Scare Them? | A Backlash History of Women’s Rights

From bicycles to boardrooms, women’s progress has always triggered backlash. In this episode, Kristin and Laura trace a powerful throughline across 140 years of...

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February 18, 2025 01:12:27
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But Why Don’t We Feel Motivated? | Self-Determination Theory, Burnout & the Myth of Willpower

Is it burnout, is it capitalism, or are you just lazy? (Spoiler: it’s not the last one.) In this episode, Kristin and Laura unpack...

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February 04, 2025 01:11:27
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But Why Are We Still Getting Sport So Wrong? | Myths, Misogyny & the Stories Women Aren’t Telling

In this episode, Kristin and Laura are joined by Amy and Jen to unpack their latest books Myths of Sport Performance and Women Working...

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