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“Hold That Thought” is something you say when you don’t want the conversation to rush ahead but still want to see where the idea leads.
This podcast lives in the pause: the space between reaction and reflection, focus and exploration, where ideas stretch and change. Blending research, storytelling, and reflection, each episode examines the forces that shape how we think, relate, and make meaning of ourselves and the world around us.
Episodes are organized into mini-series that explore a concept from multiple angles, creating space for deeper and more connected conversation.
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The Appeal of a Problem You Can See the Top Of
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Nov 06, 2026 |
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What We Think a Cabin in the Woods Will Fix
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Oct 31, 2026 |
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Why We Need the Desert to Be Empty
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Oct 23, 2026 |
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We Used to Be Terrified of the Beach
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Oct 16, 2026 |
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The Cowboy Fantasy Isn’t Only About Freedom
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Oct 09, 2026 |
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Why the Best Moments Hurt When They’re Over
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Oct 04, 2026 |
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Who Decided What a Wedding Looks Like?
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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Behind Closed Doors: The Invention of Privacy
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Aug 28, 2026 |
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How Birthdays Became About You
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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When the Ranking Becomes Reality
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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How a Piece of Paper Became the Most Powerful Object on Earth
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Aug 08, 2026 |
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The Weekend Is Less Than 100 Years Old
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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The Surprising Link Between Embarrassment and Trust
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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Why Humans Evolved to Gossip
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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What Anger Wants
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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The Case for Sensitivity
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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The Benefit of (the) Doubt
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Jun 27, 2026 |
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Why You Can't Sit Still Anymore
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Jun 20, 2026 |
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The Hidden Purpose of Nostalgia
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Why This Scientist Says You Should Pick More Berries
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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The Third Place Is Disappearing (and It’s Making Us Lonelier)
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May 29, 2026 |
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Is the Funniest Person in Your Life Actually the Most Honest?
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May 22, 2026 |
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The Town Crier: From Medieval Rumors to Modern Misinformation
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May 15, 2026 |
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The Wounded Healer: Caregiving and Its Costs
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May 08, 2026 |
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The Sage: The Difference Between Wisdom and Intelligence
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May 01, 2026 |
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Paying Attention: Capturing Small Moments in Mental Snapshots
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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You’re Playing a Rigged Game: How Algorithms and Incentives Stack the Odds Against You
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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The US Postal Service: The Hidden Backbone of American Life and Democracy
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Invisible Women: How the Gender Data Gap Shapes Everyday Life
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Why Airplanes Make Us Weird: Etiquette and Myths
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Why Their Moods Feel Like Your Problem (Codependency)
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Oversharing or Vulnerability? The Psychology of Being Seen Online
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Jealousy vs Envy: The Psychology Behind Our Most Uncomfortable Emotions
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Why We Follow Rules: Social Contracts, Trust and Cooperation
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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How We Learn Language: Brain Science, Rhythm and Meaning Making
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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No Bad Parts: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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From Secure to Anxious: The Intersection of Attachment Styles and Modern Dating
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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The Placebo Effect: How Belief Triggers the Body’s Healing Response
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Freedom in a Box: The Psychology of Choice and Decision Paralysis
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Tell Me Who I Am: Personality Tests, Diagnoses and the Search for Self
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Jan 16, 2026 |