leslieDec 23

New #PsyberSpace episode: Going No Contact - Why Adult Children Are Choosing Their Mental Health Over Family

Research findings:
-27% of adults are estranged from family
-68% feel significant stigma about it
-Adult children cite abuse and lack of acceptance
-Parents blame third parties 80% of the time

https://bit.ly/4arBwux

#FamilyEstrangement #MentalHealth #Psychology #NoContact

PsyberSpace: Understand Your World | Going No Contact: Why Adult Children Are Choosing Their Mental Health Over Family

Navigating Family Estrangement During the HolidaysIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the trending issue of family estrangement, especially relevant during the holiday seaso...

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leslieOct 12
🎧 New #PsyberSpace episode: Why Your Surgeon Wears Special Socks
Why do professionals at the top of their fields—surgeons, pilots, Olympic athletes—rely on small rituals and lucky charms?
Turns out superstition isn't irrational. It's a stress-regulation tool that helps humans handle uncertainty and perform under pressure.
Charms don't change probability. They change us. And sometimes, that's enough.
Listen: https://bit.ly/48l08Ea
#psychology
leslieOct 11
Research shows false news spreads 6x faster than truth on social media. Understanding the psychology behind this helps us recognize and resist misinformation.
https://bit.ly/48wks5H
#PsyberSpace #Misinformation
PsyberSpace: Understand Your World | Mind Traps: The Psychology Behind Spreading Misinformation

Understanding the Psychology Behind the Spread of MisinformationIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host and media psychologist Leslie Poston digs into the psychological mechanisms that drive the sprea...

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leslieOct 6
Your environment isn't neutral—it's actively shaping your nervous system, focus, and emotional capacity. And the science behind it is fascinating.
New episode out now!
#PsyberSpace #EnvironmentalPsychology #Neuroaesthetics #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #BiophilicDesign https://bit.ly/46BpT1H
leslieJul 28, 2025

🧠 New PsyberSpace episode: "
When traditional news sources are compromised, social media becomes essential infrastructure for truth. But conscious consumption is key.

Research-backed insights on:
Trauma looping vs. necessary witness
Parasocial relationships as emotional regulation
The attention economy's exploitation of crisis
How to engage media as resistance, not submission

🎧 https://bit.ly/4mhE3dn

#MediaPsychology #TraumaInformed #DigitalWellness #Resistance #PsyberSpace

leslieJul 18, 2025
Plot twist: Forgetting isn't a bug in your brain—it's a feature. 🧠
Your brain actively forgets information to help you generalize experiences, avoid overfitting to past events, and prioritize what's actually important. Sometimes forgetting is exactly what you need.
Explore the psychology of memory:
https://bit.ly/459AAHX
#PsyberSpace #Memory
leslieJul 6, 2025
When systems benefit from your depletion, your restoration becomes an act of defiance.
Perfect for anyone feeling exhausted by the state of the world but unsure how to stay engaged without burning out.
🎧 Available wherever you get podcasts
#PsyberSpace #Psychology https://bit.ly/4lhWq1L
leslieJun 27, 2025
Latest episode dives into the psychology behind feeling overwhelmed by current events. Civic trauma is real. Community collapse has psychological costs. But mutual aid and collective care can help us co-regulate through the chaos. #PsyberSpace #MutualAid https://bit.ly/4l7hCaC
PsyberSpace: Understand Your World | Alone Together in the Empire: The Psychology of Community Collapse and Collective Rage

Capitalism Stole Your Support SystemIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the emotional ramifications of systemic abandonment by protective institutions, especially in respon...

PsyberSpace: Understand Your World
leslieJun 23, 2025
Latest episode dives into the psychology behind feeling overwhelmed by current events. Civic trauma is real. Community collapse has psychological costs. But mutual aid and collective care can help us co-regulate through the chaos. #PsyberSpace #MutualAid https://psyber.space/episodes/alone-together-in-the-empire-the-psychology-of-community-collapse-and-collective-rage PsyberSpace: Understand Your World | Alone Together in the Empire: The Psychology of Community Collapse and Collective Rage
PsyberSpace: Understand Your World | Alone Together in the Empire: The Psychology of Community Collapse and Collective Rage

Capitalism Stole Your Support SystemIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the emotional ramifications of systemic abandonment by protective institutions, especially in respon...

PsyberSpace: Understand Your World
leslieMay 23, 2025

Online communities aren't just platforms—they're identity laboratories

This #PsyberSpace episode explores how digital spaces shape who we become, with fascinating generational differences in approach.

Your Discord vs LinkedIn persona? That's psychology, not deception.

🎧 https://bit.ly/43a0cUe

#OnlineCommunities #DigitalPsychology #IdentityFormation

PsyberSpace: Understand Your World | The Psychology of Online Communities

Exploring the Psychology of Online CommunitiesThis episode delves into the complex world of online communities, examining how they shape our identities, interactions, and societal influences. Intro...

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