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 10, 2024 01:15:50
But Why Is Burnout Different for Us? | Autism, ADHD & the Cost of Hiding Who We Are

But Why Is Burnout Different for Us? | Autism, ADHD & the Cost of Hiding Who We Are

In this follow-up to our general burnout episode, Kristin and Laura explore what burnout looks like through a neurodivergent lens — and why it...

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December 03, 2024 01:10:36
But Why Are We All Burnt Out? | The Psychology, Politics & Pressure Behind Exhaustion

But Why Are We All Burnt Out? | The Psychology, Politics & Pressure Behind Exhaustion

We were going to do something light and fun. But then… we remembered we’re burnt out. In this episode, Kristin and Laura explore the...

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November 25, 2024 01:08:38
But Why Does Everything Feel So Personal? | The Socioecological Model & The Systems Shaping Us

But Why Does Everything Feel So Personal? | The Socioecological Model & The Systems Shaping Us

Why do we blame ourselves for things that aren’t really our fault? In this deeply human (and deeply caffeinated) episode, Kristin and Laura explore...

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November 18, 2024 01:10:44
But Why Is Mental Health Still So Misunderstood? | Wellbeing & the Psychology of Feeling Human

But Why Is Mental Health Still So Misunderstood? | Wellbeing & the Psychology of Feeling Human

Is it anxiety? Is it burnout? Or are you just human in a broken world? In this vulnerable and wide-ranging episode, Kristin and Laura...

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November 11, 2024 01:00:48
But Why Does Speaking Up Still Feel Risky? | Psychological Safety, Power & Performance Culture

But Why Does Speaking Up Still Feel Risky? | Psychological Safety, Power & Performance Culture

From silent meetings to shouty comment sections, what makes some spaces feel safe — and others, like you can’t speak at all? In this...

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October 29, 2024 01:04:59
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But Why Do Witches Still Haunt Us? | How Misogyny & Media Keep the Witch Alive

In Part 2 of our Halloween series, we move from broomsticks to boardrooms — exploring how the witch trials never truly ended. Kristin and...

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