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What is the psychology of Lent?
12 minutes Posted Feb 17, 2026 at 3:14 pm.
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Tomorrow is the start of Lent - where those who lean towards religion may give up things in their lives for a period of time. However, people without a religious bone in their body will also be taking part. So, what is the psychology behind Lent, why do we do it?

Psychologist Stella O’Malley joins Seán to discuss.