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People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast

People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast

Auteur(s): Zachary Elwood
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 This is a podcast about deciphering human behavior and understanding why people do the things they do. I, Zach Elwood, talk with people from a wide range of fields about how they make sense of human behavior and psychology. I've talked to jury consultants, interrogation professionals, behavior researchers, sports analysts, professional poker players, to name a few. There are more than 135 episodes, many of them quite good (although some say I'm biased). To learn more, go to PeopleWhoReadPeople.com.© 2024 People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast Hygiène et mode de vie sain Politique Psychologie Psychologie et santé mentale Science Sciences politiques Sciences sociales
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  • The psychology of Bad Vegan: Sarma on narcissistic abuse, her new book, and why she hates the movie

    The psychology of Bad Vegan: Sarma on narcissistic abuse, her new book, and why she hates the movie
    Sep 8 2025
    Did you see the documentary Bad Vegan? It covers Sarma Melngailis’s nightmarish journey from successful New York City restaurant owner to inmate jailed for stealing millions. How did this happen? Sarma was the victim of a narcissistic con man named Anthony Strangis, who manipulated her into believing a number of wild, delusional ideas (like that he might be a non-human being with immense, other-worldly powers). He used this strange hold over her to persuade her to give him large amounts of money (much of which he blew at casinos). I talk to Sarma about her experience. We talk about: what led to her being so emotionally vulnerable that someone like Strangis could manipulate her; the factors that can lead someone to believe things that most people can see as obviously ridiculous lies; why she dislikes the “Bad Vegan” documentary maker for editing choices he made; the very difficult work of trying to survive and rebuild after such horrible and humiliating events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 29 min
  • The surprising power of nostalgia — and how it can be used on you

    The surprising power of nostalgia — and how it can be used on you
    Aug 31 2025
    What does nostalgia do to our minds — and our wallets? In this talk with Jannine Lasaleta, we talk about her research into the surprising psychological and emotional effects of nostalgia. Why do people become more generous and loose with money when they’re feeling nostalgic? How are companies — and even political campaigns — harnessing nostalgia to influence us? What’s the link between our craving for “authentic” experiences, like sourdough baking or retro products, and our longing for meaning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 1 min
  • My life-changing experience with meditation

    My life-changing experience with meditation
    Aug 19 2025
    In the summer of 2024, I went on a five-day solo retreat in the mountains of New Mexico. It was the first time I’d ever really committed to meditation, and to my surprise it turned out to be a deeply meaningful and lasting experience. In this episode, I talk about what led me to try it, what those days of fasting, solitude, and meditation were actually like, and the unexpected effects I noticed afterward in my everyday life. I also share some of the doubts and anxieties I carried into the experience, why meditation had always felt out of reach for me, and why this retreat nevertheless managed to shift something fundamental in how I relate to myself and to stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min
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