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LLM AI chatbots are designed to agree with you, validate you, and keep you engaged. In most contexts, that's fine. In a mental health crisis, that's acceleration. Listen to this PsyberSpace episode on what the research actually shows about AI emotional support, and why it's everyone's problem, not just teenagers'.

https://bit.ly/4s3Wndk

leslie Jan 5

"Therapy isn't working" might mean you need a different approach, not that you're broken. New episode breaks down CBT, DBT, EMDR, somatic work, psychedelic assisted therapy & more - who they help, who they don't, and why matching matters. https://bit.ly/3LpJ5rg

leslie Jan 3

leslie Dec 9

Ever notice how certain phrases end conversations? "You can't stop progress." "It is what it is." "We're all family here."

In this PsyberSpace episode, I break down thought-terminating clichés; why they work, who benefits, and how to fight back. From workplace manipulation to tech industry talking points, these phrases are everywhere.

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4pX3p23

All players: https://psyber.space/episodes/stop-thinking-how-clever-phrases-hijack-your-brain

leslie Nov 21

The final episode in the week long series on living through the Entropy Age is live! Let's talk about moving from entropy to action: https://bit.ly/3XK88b8

leslie Oct 20

New PsyberSpace: The Psychology of Better Work

Why do execs push RTO when research shows remote work, 4-day weeks & flexibility work better?

I examine:
-Remote work & autonomy
-Iceland & UK 4-day week trials
-UBI's mental health benefits
-RTO as disguised layoffs
-AI as the new excuse

The science is clear: autonomy drives motivation. Flexibility improves wellbeing. Rest enables performance.

https://bit.ly/42L4TTV

leslie Oct 15

Why do meetings suck? On this PsyberSpace, I explored the science behind unproductive work rituals and shared tips to make them suck less. Listen now: https://psyber.space/episodes/why-meetings-suck-thehidden-psychological-costs-of-modern-work-rituals

leslie Oct 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

leslie Oct 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

leslie Oct 4

Psychological safety = #1 factor in high-performing teams (Google's research on 180 teams).
Financial impact: 21% higher profitability, 59% lower turnover, innovation revenue 19% higher.
Cost of toxicity: $223 billion in turnover, 59% higher depression risk.
This isn't soft HR, it's competitive strategy backed by data.
🎧 https://bit.ly/4o1sPua
#PsychologicalSafety #Leadership #Business

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PhD Student	Applied Psychology, concentration in media and technology
MA	Media Psychology, Tech and Innovation concentration
BA	Organizational Psychology