But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems
A podcast by Dr. Kristin & Dr. Laura
21 Episodes
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But Why Is My Brain So Overwhelmed? | The Psychology of Sensory Processing and Sensory Stress
Published: 7/16/2025 -
But Why Are Men Fighting Gorillas? | Masculinity, Burnout & the Myth of Invulnerability
Published: 6/24/2025 -
But Why Are We Always Trying to Fix Ourselves? | Self-Improvement, Burnout & Capitalism in Disguise
Published: 6/10/2025 -
But Why Do We Get So Defensive? | Shame, Identity & The Psychology Behind the Pushback
Published: 5/28/2025 -
But Why Are Men Falling for This? | The Psychology of the Manosphere, Misogyny & Modern Masculinity
Published: 5/13/2025 -
But Why Is Joy "Basic" for Women? | Gendered Taste, Cultural Shame & Internalized Misogyny
Published: 5/6/2025 -
But Why Are Boys Turning to Misogyny? | Masculinity, Media & the World of Adolescence
Published: 4/1/2025 -
But Why Is Sport Still Built for Men? | How History, Media & Misogyny Keep Women Out
Published: 3/18/2025 -
But Why Does Progress Always Scare Them? | A Backlash History of Women’s Rights
Published: 3/4/2025 -
But Why Don’t We Feel Motivated? | Self-Determination Theory, Burnout & the Myth of Willpower
Published: 2/18/2025 -
But Why Are We Still Getting Sport So Wrong? | Myths, Misogyny & the Stories Women Aren’t Telling
Published: 2/4/2025 -
But Why Don’t Resolutions Work? | Goal Setting, Burnout & Being Kinder to Ourselves
Published: 12/17/2024 -
But Why Is Burnout Different for Us? | Autism, ADHD & the Cost of Hiding Who We Are
Published: 12/10/2024 -
But Why Are We All Burnt Out? | The Psychology, Politics & Pressure Behind Exhaustion
Published: 12/3/2024 -
But Why Does Everything Feel So Personal? | The Socioecological Model & The Systems Shaping Us
Published: 11/25/2024 -
But Why Is Mental Health Still So Misunderstood? | Wellbeing & the Psychology of Feeling Human
Published: 11/18/2024 -
But Why Does Speaking Up Still Feel Risky? | Psychological Safety, Power & Performance Culture
Published: 11/11/2024 -
But Why Do Witches Still Haunt Us? | How Misogyny & Media Keep the Witch Alive
Published: 10/29/2024 -
But Why Are Women Still Being Burned at the Stake? | Witch Hunts, Patriarchy & Historical Misogyny
Published: 10/21/2024 -
But Why Is Sexism Still a Thing? | Ambivalent Sexism and Gender Roles
Published: 10/18/2024
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 power, culture, and the systems that shape our lives. Expect thoughtful conversations, critical questions, and honest reflections on how people—and the world—really work. No self-help platitudes. No easy answers. Just meaningful, accessible dialogue for curious minds. Topics we explore: • Psychology and mental health • Identity, feminism, and culture • Neurodivergence and lived experience • Systemic power and social change New episodes every week. Subscribe to join the conversation. #PsychologyPodcast #MentalHealth #CultureAndIdentity #RealTalkPodcast