The Psychology of Us by Professor RJ Starr
"The Psychology of Us with Professor RJ Starr" explores the fascinating world of human behavior, relationships, and shared experiences. Hosted by acclaimed psychology educator and author Professor RJ Starr, this podcast makes psychology relatable and engaging, breaking down complex ideas into practi...
Recent Episodes
Why Smart People Make Dumb Emotional Decisions
Why do intelligent, high-functioning people so often make emotionally reckless or baffling decisions? In this episode, Professor RJ Starr unpacks the psychological gap between intellectual intelligence (IQ) and emotional matu...
The Psychology of Hostile Elders: Aging, and the Decline of Social Gr…
Why do so many older adults seem angrier, more impatient, and less socially graceful than previous generations? What happened to the dignity, composure, and manners that once defined aging? In this episode, we explore the psy...
Why We Need to Be Liked: The Emotional Cost of Validation
Why does a compliment feel like oxygen—and silence feel like a threat? Why do we keep checking for reactions, even when we tell ourselves we don’t care? In this episode of The Psychology of Us , Professor RJ Starr unpacks the...
Why We Love Violence: The Dark Psychology Behind Our Social Urge to W…
Why We Love Violence: The Dark Psychology Behind Our Social Urge to Win, Control, and Punish Why are we so drawn to violence—not just in movies and media, but in everyday life? From binge-watching brutal TV shows to shouting ...
Why the Bad Sticks: the Psychology of Negativity Bias
Why do we fixate on one negative comment even after receiving dozens of compliments? Why does one bad day feel heavier than a week of good ones? In this episode of The Psychology of Us , Professor RJ Starr unpacks the powerfu...
Memory Home: When the Place That Held You Is Gone
In this emotionally rich episode of The Psychology of Us , Professor RJ Starr explores the powerful concept of the memory home —a place that holds your story, your safety, and your sense of self—even if it’s no longer there. ...
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