Speaking of Psychology

Kim Mills

Booking Overview

An interview-focused psychology research show produced by a major professional association, it typically features PhD psychologists, university researchers, and authors discussing evidence-based findings and their practical implications. Credible candidates include academic psychologists, clinical researchers, and authors with established research or expertise in areas such as relationships, parenting, mental health, behavior, and neuroscience; booking difficulty is medium because strong academic credentials and relevant research are generally required.

Metrics

Episodes: 444

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 107.0k subscribers

Instagram: 80.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

public.affairs@apa.org

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Host

Kim Mills - Kim Mills is a science journalist and the host of the American Psychological Association’s Speaking of Psychology podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

PhD-level psychologists, academic researchers, clinical experts, or authors with established expertise and evidence-based work in a relevant area of psychology.

Required Achievements:

Published psychological research, University faculty or research appointments, Authorship of psychology or parenting books

Recent Guest Discussions

Galena Rhoades, PhD - Why People Cheat, Infidelity In The Age Of Dating Apps And Social Media, Relationship Recovery, And Healing After An Affair

Daniel Wann, PhD - The Psychology Of Sports Fandom, Fan Identity, Mental Health Benefits Of Fandom, And Changing Patterns Of Sports Support

Abigail Marsh, PhD - The Causes And Treatment Of Psychopathy, Recognizing Psychopathic Traits, Emotional Processes, Brain Differences, And Extraordinary Altruism

Michael Slepian, PhD - The Types And Consequences Of Secrets, Disclosure, Trust, Relationships, And How People Perceive Concealed Information

Lauren Quetsch, PhD - Evidence-based Parenting, Parent-child Relationships, Choosing Battles, Sibling Relationships, And Supportive Parenting

Recent Topics

Psychology, Mental Health, Relationships, Parenting, Neuroscience

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Speaking of Psychology

How teaching and learning will change in the age of AI, with C. Edward Watson, PhD, and Beth Schwartz, PhD

September 02, 2026

Over the past several years, generative AI has moved into classrooms at lightning speed. C. Edward Watson, PhD, author of “Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning,” and Beth Schwartz, PhD, senior director of teaching and learning at APA, discuss how students and educators are navigating these changes; how AI can help or hinder learning; how teachers can redesign assignments and assessments; and what schools and universities should be teaching students about using AI...

Why people cheat—and can relationships recover, with Galena Rhoades, PhD

August 26, 2026

Infidelity can shatter trust and leave people questioning their relationships and themselves. Galena Rhoades, PhD, discusses why people cheat; infidelity in the age of dating apps, social media and AI chatbots; what makes some betrayals harder to overcome than others; and how psychologists help individuals and couples begin to heal after an affair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Encore: The psychology of sports fans, with Daniel Wann, PhD

August 19, 2026

Are you a sports superfan? Or do you wonder what’s driving the superfans in your life? Daniel Wann, PhD, of Murray State University, talks about why being a fan is usually good for people’s mental health, how they choose the teams they root for, why some are fair-weather fans while others love to cheer for the underdog, how fandom is changing among younger people, and whether a crowd of supportive fans can affect the outcome of a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

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