RITUALS: December 2024 podcast playlist
Rituals have the power to give structure and meaning to our lives, bridging the gap between the ordinary and the extraordinary. They can mark transitions, build connections, and ground us in shared values or personal intentions. Whether steeped in tradition or newly created, rituals provide a sense of continuity and purpose, often offering comfort and focus amid life’s unpredictability. What makes them particularly fascinating is their diversity—they can be deeply spiritual, purely practical, or even whimsical, yet they all reveal something profound about the human desire for meaning and connection.
PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: November 2024 podcast playlist
This month we’re diving into a fascinating and increasingly relevant topic: parasocial relationships. These are one-sided connections where individuals form emotional bonds with media figures, celebrities, or fictional characters without any reciprocal interaction. In our digital age, where social media and online content dominate, understanding these relationships is crucial as they profoundly impact our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors. From the comforting familiarity of a favorite podcast host to the deep admiration for a beloved influencer, parasocial relationships shape how we connect with the world around us. Join me as we explore how these bonds form, their psychological effects, and their broader implications for our social lives and mental health.
TWINS: July 2024 podcast playlist
Twins captivate our curiosity because they embody the intrigue of nature’s genetic lottery. From identical twins, who share the same DNA and often exhibit uncanny similarities in appearance and behavior, to fraternal twins with distinct genetic makeup yet a unique bond forged from shared experiences in the womb, each pair offers a glimpse into the […]
NOSTALGIA: September 2023 podcast playlist
Nostalgia acts as a bridge between our past and present, intertwining cherished memories with our current experiences. It has the remarkable ability to evoke both positive and bittersweet emotions, reminding us of moments, people, and places that have shaped us. This complex interplay of sentimentality often prompts introspection, helping us appreciate our personal growth while maintaining a connection to the aspects of our history that continue to resonate with us. Moreover, nostalgia’s universal appeal highlights the shared human experience and our innate desire to reflect on the passage of time. Listen to these four podcast episodes about nostalgia and then join in on one of our global discussions on the topic!
HEALING: September 2022 podcast playlist
Healing can come in many forms – a band-aid, a pill, a meditation, and even a placebo. This podcast playlist offers stories from individuals who have been on healing journeys, along with research on how we can heal more easily.
WELL-BEING: May 2022 podcast playlist
What is well-being and how do we achieve it? Well-being is a state of being, while happiness is a fleeting emotion. This podcast playlist explores flourishing, stoicism, how we can approach well-being without being misguided by the wellness industry’s nefarious marketing tactics, and the ways government can encourage well-being over productivity.
OUR STUFF: March 2022 podcast playlist
If you look around your space right now, you are likely to be surrounded by SO. MUCH. STUFF. What is it about capitalism, materialism, and consumerism that compels us to keep acquiring more things, most of which—let’s be honest—we don’t really need? These episodes explore that question and proposes a few ways forward, including minimalism and the repair economy.
Bonus podcast playlist: CELEBRITY
What is it about celebrity and fame that captivates us? Imagining them as regular humans who experience the same things as we do is simultaneously fascinating to consider and impossible to believe. This playlist covers the theme of celebrity from a variety of angles: from the outlandish stories to a discussion of the classism that […]
KINDNESS: December 2021 podcast playlist
It’s that time of year when gratitude and thinking of others is top of mind, so we thought a playlist all about Kindness would be a nice way to end the year. Not to mention the fact that we simply need more kindness in the world these days. As we’ll hear on this playlist, kindness doesn’t have to be a grand gesture; it can be as simple as offering a hug or teaching someone a cool card trick.
Working Hard or Hardly Working? Playlist Roundup
A discussion of the November podcast playlist on WORKING HARD OR HARDLY WORKING? We also hear thoughts from some of our PBC members and share a few podcast recommendations.
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