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Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind

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Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? Is it logical to carry a lucky charm? Why do long lists of questions hold our attention? Welcome to Richard Wiseman’s On Your Mind, the podcast that aims to answer a thousand questions about the human mind. A magician, academic and author, Richard holds the UK’s only professorship in the public understanding of psychology. Together with science journalist Marnie Chesterton, they take on all manner of questions from the public, celebrities and each other, on everything from ghosts to laughter, dreaming to luck, sleep to memory. This fact-filled, irreverent, interactive podcast is the ultimate guide to the human psyche and provides listeners with an invaluable toolkit for successful living. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton Produced by Kate White Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of http://www.epidemicsound.com

Episodes

11: Motivation

Richard shares some game-changing strategies for how to improve motivation, reveals why we shouldn't rely on willpower, plus gives some top tips on how to overcome procrastination. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind.com . https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Professor Richar...

Apr 12, 202325 minEp. 11

10: Myths

Do we really only use 10% of our brains? Can our dreams predict the future? Does subliminal advertising actually work? Join Richard and Marnie as they debunk some common psychological myths. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind.com . https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Profes...

Apr 05, 202326 minEp. 10

9: Magic

Richard reveals why psychology is vital to being a good magician, the dangers involved in big illusions, plus gives Joss Stone some surprising advice. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind.com . https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterto...

Mar 29, 202330 minEp. 9

8: Happiness

Join Richard and Marnie as they delve into the science of happiness and explore the power of positive psychology. Expect a whole host of mood-boosting tips and explore the relationship between living a meaningful life and happiness. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind.com . https://twitter....

Mar 22, 202328 minEp. 8

7: Memory

What is a memory? How are false memories created? And what everyday tricks can we all use to improve our memories? Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind.com . https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton Produced by Kate White Executive P...

Mar 15, 202332 minEp. 7

6: Persuasion

How can powers of persuasion be used for good? What psychological tricks can be used to persuade people? And can we protect ourselves from marketing tricks? Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind.com . https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Che...

Mar 08, 202325 minEp. 6

5: Luck

Richard and Marnie look at why being lucky is more under your control than you realise, share top tips on how to increase your luck, and discuss why you should never play the lottery. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind.com . https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Professor Ric...

Mar 01, 202325 minEp. 5

4: Ghosts

Are humans psychologically primed to believe in ghosts? What links some of the UK’s most ‘haunted’ locations? And can Richard explain the reality behind one Rockstar’s ghostly experience? Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind.com . https://twitter.com/wisemanpod CREDITS Presented by Professor...

Feb 22, 202330 minEp. 4

3: Sleep

Richard and Marnie discuss the scientific secrets to getting a better night’s sleep, reveal the formula for the perfect nap, explore what actually happens when we sleep… and show the devastating consequences of online shopping in the middle of the night. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind....

Feb 15, 202328 minEp. 3

2: Laughter

Richard reveals why humans have evolved to laugh, why laughing is good for you, and details how he carried out the biggest ever scientific study into humour to find the world’s funniest joke. Unfortunately, he then tells it… Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind.com . https://twitter.com/wise...

Feb 08, 202330 minEp. 2

1: Lying

How do lie detectors work and can they be trusted? Richard and Marnie explore a much more reliable way to tell if someone’s lying to you, help Judge Rob Rinder with a dilemma, and investigate a case of an alleged lying dog... Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod, email [email protected], or head to listentoonyourmind.com . https://twitter.com/wis...

Feb 08, 202330 minEp. 1

Introducing: Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind

Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? Is it logical to carry a lucky charm? Why do long lists of questions hold our attention? Welcome to Richard Wiseman’s On Your Mind, the podcast that aims to answer a thousand questions about the human mind. A magician, academic and author, Richard holds the UK’s only professorship in the public understanding of psychology. Together with science journalist Marnie Chesterston, they take on all manner of questions from the p...

Jan 31, 20232 min
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