In this episode, we'll be discussing the latest Facebook whistleblower scandal.What did whistleblower Frances Haugen reveal?What does this scandal tell us about human psychology?Can everyone become a reckless monster if the circumstances are right?Can an individual employee initiate real change in a company?What science and research have to say about conscience, obedience, and inhumane behavior.List of referencesFacebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: The 60 Minutes Interviewhttps://dictionary.apa.org/consciencehttps://dictionary.apa.org/antisocial-personality-disorderSocial Psychology: The Milgram Experiment(s) Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi

In this episode, we'll be discussing social media, beauty filters, and their effect on our self-esteem, confidence, and mental well-being. Core questions: Did the rise of social media have an impact on our self-confidence?Do people think about their appearance more nowadays? Do people undergo more cosmetic surgeries and procedures because of social media?What do scientists have to say about the topic? Does using social media interfere with our mental well-being?What can you do to stay happy and confident as a user of social media?List of referencesStudy/Review 1: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2056305120912488Study/Review 2: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1461444819888720 BBC overview article: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190311-how-social-media-affects-body-imageNew Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-faceHuff Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/plastic-surgery-social-media_l_5cdc1b9fe4b0437438c4fbeaAPA Dictionary for constructs & definitions: https://dictionary.apa.org/  Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to [email protected] Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing K-Pop and why it’s so popular around the globe. These are the topics we’ll be touching upon:My connection to K-PopThe incredible popularity of K-Pop & the real magnitude of this phenomenonWhat the Korean government has to do with the global rise of K-PopFacts and objective reasons that make K-Pop so successfulPsychological reasons for the support and love K-Pop bands & Idols getList of referencesMusical references from different K-Pop wavesBig Bang - Bang Bang BangBTSEXO - TempoBlackpink - ddu du ddu duBaekhyun - CandyNCT - kick itGood articles to readhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/interactive/2021/kpop-bts-youtube-twitter-blackpink/https://www.90daykorean.com/what-is-kpop/ https://www.tripzilla.com/korean-government-k-pop/110010 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zjgv6v4 Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to [email protected] to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, I’ll be answering questions that were submitted to me by listeners. These are the topics:How to keep up your energy and enthusiasm for new projects?How much emotional support should you give to others before referring them to a professional?How to deal with loss and failure?Is self-diagnosing dangerous?What’s the secret to successful relationships?How to find one’s true calling and passion in life?List of referencesThe Plus Delta Podcast by Jerome and Brian The Chatabox Podcast by Elliot and JackBecome a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to [email protected] Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing Anxiety & Depression as well as ways of dealing with them. From self-help to professional support.How the pandemic exacerbated symptoms of anxiety and depression in many of usWhat is anxiety?What to do if you need professional help?What possibilities of self-help are there?What is depression?What to do if you need professional help?How to take care of your mental health?  List of referenceshttps://dictionary.apa.org/anxietyhttps://dictionary.apa.org/anxiety-disorderhttps://dictionary.apa.org/social-phobiahttps://dictionary.apa.org/generalized-anxiety-disorderhttps://dictionary.apa.org/depressive-disordershttps://dictionary.apa.org/major-depressive-disorderhttps://dictionary.apa.org/dysthymic-disorderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWloIAQpMcQ Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to [email protected] Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing Anti-Vaxxers. I’ll first be reacting to common phrases and assumptions I hear anti-vaxxers speak about. Later, I’ll be looking at the situation through the lens of psychology.An analogy that says it all for meFreedom vs. egocentrism - What is the anti-vax attitude really about?Opinions vs. facts - How they get dangerously mixed-up among anti-vaxxersTaking personal decisions in a globalized world - Can you be an anti-vaxxer and shop at H&M?Not trusting the government - A common attitude among anti-vaxxers. Can it keep up with reality?Global pandemic vs. egocentric responseList of referencesWikipedia on forgettingArticle about Social Amnesia Article about the diffusion of responsibilityConfirmation bias on WikipediaPopulism - the bookBecome a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi

In this episode, we'll be discussing Cancel Culture.My initial thoughts on cancel culture: does privilege play a role here?Is canceling a person or a company the right way to go? If so when?Examples of people who got canceled and how they’re differentWhat about discourse? Isn’t that the better way to go?How cancel culture makes real change difficultAre there alternatives?Are these alternatives accessible for everybody?List of referencesWikipedia article on cancel culture hereArticle about cancel culture on VOX hereArticle about cancel culture by the New York Post hereArticle by the TIME hereArticle by the BBC here Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to [email protected] to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing homophobia in football.What is homophobia?Why are there no openly gay football players in any of Europe’s most prestigious clubs?Internalized homophobia or homophobic fans and facilitators - what’s the real issue here?Why would anyone even care?Why do players and fans go out of their way to express their homophobic views?What does homophobia say about the homophobe?How does education play a role here?Are all homophobes dumb?List of referencesSchaduwspits podcast https://www.nporadio1.nl/podcasts/de-schaduwspitshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomophobiaNew Study Links Homophobia with Homosexual ArousalOrban / Hungary https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/leaders-16-eu-states-call-block-fight-lgbti-discrimination-2021-06-24/Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to [email protected] Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing how to choose a therapist or a coach.We all can use a bit of help sometimesWhat’s the difference between a psychologist and a coach?What are coaches good at?What are coaches typically less good at?Are all therapists the same?Psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral PsychotherapyWhich form of therapy is good for whom? Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to [email protected] to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing toxic positivity or why you don’t need to be happy all the time.What’s toxic positivity vs. real positivityThe reality of emotionsWhy suppression will swing right back at youHow to become a better person and friend ;-) List of referencesMaslow’s hierarchy of needsAnderson et al study (Defense Mechanisms: Neuroscience Meets Psychoanalysis)#goodvibesonlyToxic positivity article Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to [email protected] to you soon,Danilo