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Ab Ovo - The Psychology Podcast

I am Dr. Karolina Koziara, a psychologist, sexual health specialist, HIV/AIDS advisor, and scientist. ’Ab Ovo’ is a podcast that delves into the realm of psychology, inviting listeners on a journey to demystify prevalent myths and understand complex psychological phenomena. Covering a broad spectrum of topics including therapy, mental disorders, and overall well-being, each episode is crafted to provide clear and concise explanations, making intricate concepts accessible to all. Join me and unravel the mysteries of the mind and explore the depths of human behavior.

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Episodes

Stress and how it kills us

In this episode, I talk about stress. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Jan 21, 202517 minSeason 1Ep. 27

My husband is gay! Coming out within marriage.

In this episode, I talk about coming out within a heterosexual relationship. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Nov 19, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). From torture to treatment.

In this episode, I talk about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), including history, and current application. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Nov 06, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Schizophrenia

In this episode, I talk about schizophrenia. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Oct 26, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Married at first sight. When psychologists goof around on TV

In this episode, I talk about psychologists who goof around on TV shows like Married at First Sight. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Oct 21, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 23

ADHD in adults

In this episode, I talk about ADHD in adults. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Oct 08, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Can we fall in love with a therapist?

In this episode, I talk about the situation in which we fall in love with a therapist or a counselor. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Sep 29, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 21

The one that got away. Ghosting in relationships.

In this episode, I talk about ghosting, which is a situation when the partner suddenly disappears without a trace. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Sep 14, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Toxic relationships - gaslighting

In this episode, I talk about the abusive behaviors in toxic relationships, namely about gaslighting. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Sep 08, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 19

How childhood attachment shapes adult relationships

In this episode, I talk about the four attachment styles developed in early childhood and their impact on our adult relationships. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Aug 30, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Pedophilia - disorder or a new sexual identity?

In this episode, I talk about pedophilia, what it is, and how the media considered it a new sexual identity. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Aug 24, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Can’t eat just one. Something about eating disorders

In this episode, I talk about eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Timestamps: 01:20 Anorexia nervosa 14:02 Bulimia nervosa 21:13 Binge eating Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

Aug 12, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Personality disorders - Custer C (avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive)

In this episode, I talk about Cluster C personality disorders, which include avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_kkoz_official/ 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

Jul 28, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Personality disorders - Custer B (borderline, histrionic, narcissistic, antisocial)

In this episode, I talk about Cluster B personality disorders, which include borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

Jul 24, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Personality disorders - Custer A (paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal)

In this episode, I talk about Cluster A personality disorders, which include paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--625...

Jul 21, 202428 minEp. 13

Do relationships have an expiration date?

In this episode, I talk about passion, commitment, intimacy, and Robert Sternberg's theory of relationships. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Jul 13, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Anxiety disorders

In this episode, I talk about general anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, and exposure therapy. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Jul 03, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 11

PRIDE month special: Transsexual, transgender, transition.

In this episode, I discuss issues related to gender incongruence. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Jun 24, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 10

PRIDE month special: If AIDS is a divine punishment, then lesbians are God's chosen people

In this episode, I discuss how HIV is transmitted and how to prevent infection. PARTNER Studies: https://i-base.info/partner-study/ U=U campaign: https://www.hrc.org/resources/u-u-guide-combats-hiv-and-aids-misinformation-stigma-and-discrimination You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podca...

Jun 16, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 9

PRIDE month special: How does the Orlando shooting impact the health of LGBTQ people?

In this episode, I discuss minority stress, which explains the health disparities between straight and LGBTQ people. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Jun 09, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Female sexual response cycle

In this episode, I talk about the female sexual response cycle, its stages, bodily changes during sexual intercourse, and some differences between men and women. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Jun 02, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 7

How to achieve your goals successfully?

In this episode, I discuss the SMART method for achieving everyday goals. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

May 19, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Depression

In this episode, I discuss the most common symptoms of depression. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

May 12, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Sexual dysfunctions

In this episode, I discuss the most common sexual dysfunctions in men and women. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

May 05, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Folie à deux

In this episode, I discuss folie à deux, also known as the 'madness of two,' a case of psychotic disorder that can be transmitted from one person to another. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ab-ovo-the-psychology-podcast--6255591/support ....

Apr 21, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 3

The Lucifer Effect - are we all bad?

In this episode, I talk about the Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE) carried out by Philip Zimbardo in 1971. The episode delves into the history of the experiment, the methodological and ethical issues surrounding it, and implication or their lack. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter of this podcas...

Apr 13, 202418 minSeason 1Ep. 2

What to know before the first therapy session

In this episode, I discuss essential considerations before beginning therapy. The episode delves into the crucial questions to ask before scheduling an appointment, the significance of the therapeutic contract, and what to expect in the first therapy session. You can catch me on: 🐦 Twitter at https://x.com/abovotherapy 📸 Instagram at @kkoz_official 💼 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-koziara/ 📚 ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karolina_Koziara Become a supporter o...

Apr 07, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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