Psyche Magazine

The existential balm of seeing yourself as a verb, not a noun

In the therapy room, I’ve seen how rethinking what we are – and what it means to ‘be dead’ – can lighten our fears. 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 [https://psyche.co?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episodes&utm_campaign=launch]. Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

For maximisers, bad choices really sting

We all make wrong decisions, but if you’re a ‘maximiser’ rather than a ‘satisficer’, the regret hurts all the more. 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 [https://psyche.co?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episodes&utm_campaign=launch]. Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

It’s not always clear when someone’s lost the ability to decide

The complex changes of dementia and legal concepts like ‘lucid intervals’ show why patients and families must plan ahead. 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 [https://psyche.co?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episodes&utm_campaign=launch]. Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

Which ‘you’ does your partner see?

Researchers analysed how much romantic partners agree about their personal characteristics – and where they agree most. 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 [https://psyche.co?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episodes&utm_campaign=launch]. Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

For some exercisers, a healthy habit spins out of control

When is a typically celebrated practice – working out – more like an addiction? Researchers have found some patterns. 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 [https://psyche.co?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episodes&utm_campaign=launch]. Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.