Psyched! with Dr. Seth
Psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers breaks down human behavior—one fascinating topic at a time. From everyday relationships to pop culture obsessions, true crime, food, humor, and career change, this podcast makes psychology accessible, insightful, and surprisingly fun. Through expert interviews, real-life stories, and fun, a-ha! discussions, you'll explore why we do what we do—and how to grow from it.(Healthier Living Today LLC)
Episodes
In this episode of podcast Psyched! with Dr. Seth,psychologist Dr. Martin Antony, an expert in social anxiety, discusses the difference between shyness and social anxiety disorder. He explains that while shyness is a normal personality trait, social anxiety becomes a concern when itinterferes with daily functioning and causes significant distress. The discussion highlights how social anxiety can negatively affect personal relations...
In episode # 32 of Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers brings in friend of the show Tasha Eddy for discussion of human behavior hot topics. Dr. Seth and Tash talk about how a recent report says that about 25% of people under the age of 30 have already experienced -- wait for it -- burnout! They discuss how this is possible and sprinkle in discussions of how pets keep us sane and how our reliance on electronic devic...
In episode # 31 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers sits down with Dr. Angela Wood to explore the powerful technique of motivational interviewing—a person-centered counseling approach designed to help individuals inspire themselves to make meaningful changes. Dr. Wood shares expert insights on how understanding personal values, embracing small steps, and fostering self-empowerment can pave the way fo...
In episode # 30 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers opens with talking about how so many of us do something incredibly simple – breathing! – the wrong way. He shares an insight nugget he learned on the topic from actress Demi Moore’s bestselling memoir, Inside Out. Dr. Seth then shifts the focus to what is arguably one of the world’s most frustrating types of behaviors: passive-aggressive behavior. ...
In episode # 29 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers speaks with University of Chicago political science professor and author Eric Oliver about the psychological underpinnings of conspiracy theories. They discuss their growing appeal and explore multiple theories about why people believe them. They discuss specific widespread theories about Barack Obama, cancer and the pharmaceutical industry, 9/11 an...
In episode # 28 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers dishes on the psychology of the contents of one’s online shopping cart, the shocking appeal of a Monster Truck Jam, and what a year’s worth of receipts for the events we paid to go to reveal about us. Dr. Seth breaks down the two kinds of humor that are associated with being good for your health and, in the segment, That’s Just Ridiculous!, highligh...
In episode # 27 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers discusses various hot topics in human behavior: a Broadway star's tirade and how we can relate to it; the viral video of what appears to be the French President's wife (whoa!) physically assaulting him; the Everything Bagel: Sleep Edition segment on all things sleep, including all the detours one should expect from such a throwing-spaghetti-...
In episode # 26 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers sits down with Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef and food advocate Andrew Zimmern. Together, they discuss the psychology behind food preferences and flavors, the fine line between craft and art in cooking, and why chefs are becoming powerful voices for social change. Dr. Seth asks whether the reputation of che...
In episode # 25 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers uses the old soap opera "Dallas" as a platform to talk about why people are drawn to the guilty TV pleasures they're drawn to, whether it's a soap opera or a sports event like boxing, where some seem to enjoy “watching people kick each other’s asses." In addition, Dr. Seth spotlights a wild news story involving superstar Cher ...
In episode # 24 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers analyzes parts of the lives, crimes and horrific murders that married couple Fred and Rose West were charged with in England. Dr. Seth discusses this couple, who has been described in numerous books and documentaries, through the psychological lens of an FBI report on serial murder about the motivations of serial killers. Dr. Seth ultimately discuss...
Host of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers leads listeners through highlights of some of the interviews that make up the first 22 episodes of the podcast. True to the podcast's mission, Dr. Seth's interviews allow listeners to look through psychological windows into the experiences of others to gain insight and understand themselves and others better. Sometimes funny, sometimes reflective -- th...
In episode # 22 of Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers interviews Shaolin kung fu black belt expert Aaron Ash on the mental health and psychological benefits of practicing kung fu. Aaron dishes on why is your average dojo so intimidating, the purpose of kung fu, and how some may think of dojos as bastions of toxic masculinity but many dojos are welcoming to women.
TRIGGER WARNING: Child abuse discussed. In episode # 21 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers interviews social worker Alexis Tate who has retired after 27 years of service helping families and children after child abuse, including sexual abuse. Having worked for decades with one of the busiest Children's Advocacy Centers in the United States, Alexis explains the counter-intuitive way social worker...
In episode # 20 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth,psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers brings in friend of the show Jillie as she shares her own lived experience with people-pleasing, and Dr. Seth explains the psychological reasons why it happens and how to change it. A conversation with tip and strategies about a problem that affects millions, and old, automatic habits can be broken!
In episode # 19 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers interviews Psychology Professor Emeritus Phillip Watkins. Featured in Time Magazine, Watkins explains what makes up joy, how to get more of it, and what people often get wrong about gratitude. A fascinating conversation sure to make you think about your own life!
Trigger warning for the episode: upsetting experiences recounted. In episode # 19 of podcast Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers interviews Lenora Claire. She shares her experience of having been stalked and what she learned about the court system, law enforcement, and instincts when something might be wrong. Featured on numerous television programs, Lenora describes in this interview how she turned her experience ...
In episode # 17 of podcast Get Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers interviews Tasha Eddy who takes us through the highs and lows of making a major career change: from model and Hollywood professional dancer in movies and TV to licensed mental health therapist. An enormous change, for sure, and she lets us in on the psychological experience of doing all of it. Dr. Seth and Tasha review reasons for a career change, h...
In episode # 18 of podcast Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers interviews famous astrologer Kyle Thomas, known all over the world for his thoughtful horoscopes and unique perspective, discusses soul purposes, destiny, and Carl Jung's fascination with astrology. Kyle talks about how much we should look to astrology to guide everyday decisions and how psychology and astrology collide. A fascinating conversation t...
In episode # 17 of podcast Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers interviews Bauer, advocate and founder of Ace NYC on asexuality and the Ace spectrum. This interview asks and answers questions what it's like growing up asexual, living in a seemingly sex-obsessed world, and how conceptualizing the spectrum of asexuality is key to understanding it. An insightful and thought-provoking interview, chock full of life wisdo...
In episode # 16 of podcast Psyched! with Dr. Seth, psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers describes reasons why 'that' person in your life who always has to be right about everything is the way they are. Next, Dr. Seth hosts the brief segment about who the funniest people in your life are. Finally, Dr. Seth brings in friend of the show Jeannie and she shares insights from her years working in the online dating space as the two discus...
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