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Why Do We Do That?

Hosted by Ryan Moyer, Ph.D. · society · EN

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Have you ever wondered why we think, feel, and behave the way we do? Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that explores the hidden forces shaping our everyday lives. Hosted by Dr. Ryan Moyer, each episode features engaging conversations with psychologists, social scientists, authors, and other experts who use psychology in their work. Come curious. Leave understanding yourself—and everyone around you—a little better.

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What is Why Do We Do That? about?

Have you ever wondered why we think, feel, and behave the way we do? Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that explores the hidden forces shaping our everyday lives. Hosted by Dr. Ryan Moyer, each episode features engaging conversations with psychologists, social scientists, authors, and other experts who use psychology in their work. Come curious.

Who hosts Why Do We Do That??

Why Do We Do That? is hosted by Ryan Moyer, Ph.D.. The show has published 83 episodes to date.

What has Why Do We Do That? covered recently?

Recent episodes include "#082 - Why Do We Love Romance Novels? with Sarah MacLean" (8 September 2026, 54 minutes), "#081 - Decision Making with Dr. Barry Schwartz" (10 August 2026, 50 minutes), and "#080 - Parenting & ADHD with Ryan Wexelblatt" (13 July 2026, 56 minutes).

How often does Why Do We Do That? publish?

Why Do We Do That? publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 83 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Why Do We Do That??

Booking probability for Why Do We Do That? is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Why Do We Do That? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Why Do We Do That?'s contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Why Do We Do That??

The strongest fits for Why Do We Do That? are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. Why Do We Do That? has a society audience.

About the host

Ryan Moyer, Ph.D. hosts Why Do We Do That?, a society podcast with 83 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    #082 - Why Do We Love Romance Novels? with Sarah MacLean

    Sep 8, 202654 min

    Why do romance readers keep coming back to stories when they already know there's going to be a happy ending? In this episode, Sarah MacLean explores what makes romance novels so compelling, from yearning and familiar...

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    #081 - Decision Making with Dr. Barry Schwartz

    Aug 10, 202650 min

    In this episode, Barry Schwartz explores why making a good decision isn't always as simple as weighing the pros and cons. We discuss why trying to find the "best" option can sometimes leave us worse off, when we should...

  • Why Do We Do That?

    #080 - Parenting & ADHD with Ryan Wexelblatt

    Jul 13, 202656 min

    In this episode, Ryan Wexelblatt shares insights on behavioral interventions for children with ADHD, focusing on practical strategies for parents to support emotional regulation, motivation, and behavior management both...

  • Why Do We Do That?

    Happy 4th of July!

    Jul 2, 20260 min

    Happy 4th of July! I am pleased to announce that I am in the process of migrating to a new podcast platform. While there may be some technical issues along the way, this change will allow me to focus more on VIDEO...

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  • Jun 1, 202646 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist and couples coach Dr. Isabelle Morley about building relationship intimacy. They discuss the complexities of building intimacy in...

  • Mar 30, 202654 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Cortney Warren about her new book, Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love...

  • Mar 2, 202652 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with philosopher and writer Rebecca Newberger Goldstein about her new book, The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us They discuss why...

  • Feb 2, 20261h 6m

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with executive coach and author Christian Van Nieuwerburgh to discuss his new book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. They discuss the importance of...

  • Jan 5, 202655 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with neuroscientist & author Dr. Joseph Jebelli about his new book, The Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life. They discuss...

  • Dec 8, 202554 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with sociologist Corey Keyes about his new book, Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down. They discuss the essence of languishing, what...

  • Oct 13, 202550 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with performance psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach about sport psychology and his new book, Called to Greatness: Your Personal Playbook for the Pursuit of Excellence...

  • Sep 15, 20251h 3m

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with lawyer and author James Kimmel, Jr. about the science of revenge and his new book, The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and...

  • Aug 18, 202557 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology Dr. Daniel Wann about the psychology of sports fans. They discuss why people are drawn to sports, how identifying with a team can shape...

  • Jul 21, 202559 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist & couples coach Dr. Isabelle Morley about intimate relationship conflict and her new book, They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy...

  • Jun 23, 202549 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychology professor Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren about the topic of leaving religion and his new book, Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion. They discuss why...

  • May 26, 202546 min

    In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychiatry & trauma expert, Dr. Patricia Resick. They discuss the difference between trauma and ordinary negative events, the defining features of...

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