Episodes

  • Learning to inhale
    Dec 24 2025
    I brought my newborn to visit a hospice patient. It took me far from what I’d thought medicine was.

    Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and puzzles from a range of perspectives including philosophy, history, anthropology and more. You will discover practical knowledge and insights to help you navigate everyday challenges, overcome difficulties and find meaning, wonder and spirituality.

    Psyche is a nonprofit digital magazine. With a dedication to pluralism and openness, Psyche is a companion on your journey to better knowing your self and living well. Free to read and now free to listen. Discover articles and videos at psyche.co.

    Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

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    9 mins
  • Curious about a digital ‘detox’? Here’s what you should know
    Dec 24 2025
    For many who are chronically connected, a break from tech sounds appealing. Research is uncovering when and how it helps.

    Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and puzzles from a range of perspectives including philosophy, history, anthropology and more. You will discover practical knowledge and insights to help you navigate everyday challenges, overcome difficulties and find meaning, wonder and spirituality.

    Psyche is a nonprofit digital magazine. With a dedication to pluralism and openness, Psyche is a companion on your journey to better knowing your self and living well. Free to read and now free to listen. Discover articles and videos at psyche.co.

    Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

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    11 mins
  • It’s a gift to share reality with someone
    Dec 23 2025
    My partner and I often seem to respond to the world in similar ways. Research suggests this may have benefits for us both.

    Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and puzzles from a range of perspectives including philosophy, history, anthropology and more. You will discover practical knowledge and insights to help you navigate everyday challenges, overcome difficulties and find meaning, wonder and spirituality.

    Psyche is a nonprofit digital magazine. With a dedication to pluralism and openness, Psyche is a companion on your journey to better knowing your self and living well. Free to read and now free to listen. Discover articles and videos at psyche.co.

    Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

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    2 mins
  • How to start learning dance
    Dec 23 2025
    Follow these steps to find a style of movement that will captivate you – even if you’ve never seen yourself as a dancer.

    Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and puzzles from a range of perspectives including philosophy, history, anthropology and more. You will discover practical knowledge and insights to help you navigate everyday challenges, overcome difficulties and find meaning, wonder and spirituality.

    Psyche is a nonprofit digital magazine. With a dedication to pluralism and openness, Psyche is a companion on your journey to better knowing your self and living well. Free to read and now free to listen. Discover articles and videos at psyche.co.

    Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

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    28 mins
  • My chatbot therapist
    Dec 22 2025
    Constant access, near-perfect memory, analytic reach – ChatGPT provides things a therapist never could.

    Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and puzzles from a range of perspectives including philosophy, history, anthropology and more. You will discover practical knowledge and insights to help you navigate everyday challenges, overcome difficulties and find meaning, wonder and spirituality.

    Psyche is a nonprofit digital magazine. With a dedication to pluralism and openness, Psyche is a companion on your journey to better knowing your self and living well. Free to read and now free to listen. Discover articles and videos at psyche.co.

    Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

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    11 mins