Psychology & Behaviour Podcast
A behavioral psychologist and a psychotherapist team up to debunk pop psychology, critique famous studies, and explore the scientific history of their field.
This is a skeptical, educational podcast that revisits the foundational stories of psychology with a critical eye. A behavioral psychologist (Paul) typically leads a psychotherapist (Helen) through the evidence, or lack thereof, behind famous experiments like the Stanford Prison Experiment or the theories of figures like Carl Jung. The show acts as a corrective to pop psychology, methodically dismantling myths and revealing the often messy, unscientific backstories of ideas that have become common knowledge.
“The show's power comes from its co-host dynamic: Paul, the expert, presents deep-dive research, while Helen, the practitioner, acts as an intelligent audience surrogate, asking clarifying questions that guide the narrative. Their British wit and willingness to call major historical figures "raging lunatics" or famous studies "bullshit" gives the show an irreverent and accessible edge over more staid academic podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
Psychology & Behaviour features Paul, a behavioural psychologist, and Helen, a psychotherapist, in conversation about the psychological underpinnings of public life. They explore topics from true crime and current affairs to media moments, focusing on observable behavior rather than comprehensive case breakdowns. Their discussions often serve to critically re-examine and debunk famous psychological studies and concepts taught to the public.
Credentials & credits
- Paul: Behavioural Psychologist
- Helen: Registered Integrative Therapist (UK)
- Helen: Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling, Regent's University, London
- Helen: Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- Helen: Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner
Other ventures
- Psychology & Behaviour Substack
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT MOSTLY FAKEJun 29, 2026 · 1 min
- 02You Wouldn't Have Saved Anyone From The NazisJun 28, 2026 · 38s
- 03Skinner's Pigeon Guided Missile Was RealJun 27, 2026 · 1 min
- 04Behaviorism Has 'The Best Evidence'Jun 26, 2026 · 36s
- 05The Stanford Prison Experiment. Real or not? - Psychology & BehaviourJun 24, 2026 · 32 min
- 06How Psychology Became a Science: From a Roman Slave to the Wonder Woman PoseJun 18, 2026 · 1h 20m
- 07Discussing Carl Jung: Psychology & BehaviourJun 12, 2026 · 2h 11m
- 08Sigmund Freud: Psychology & BehaviourJun 5, 2026 · 1h 28m
Notable episodes
- 01The Stanford Prison Experiment. Real or not?
This episode is a perfect example of the show's core mission: systematically dismantling a world-famous psychological study, revealing that the guards were coached and the results were misrepresented.
- 02Discussing Carl Jung: Psychology & Behaviour
It showcases the hosts' irreverent and critical style, referring to Jung as a 'raging lunatic' while dissecting his theories, his feud with Freud, and the questionable basis of the Myers-Briggs test.
- 03How Psychology Became a Science: From a Roman Slave to the Wonder Woman Pose
This episode highlights the show's focus on the history of the field, tracing the origins of concepts like CBT to Stoic philosophy and explaining the development of key experiments like 'Little Albert'.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted narrative show, not an interview-based podcast. Paul serves as the primary researcher and expert, presenting a detailed historical or scientific narrative. Helen facilitates the discussion, reacting to the information and posing questions that a curious listener might have, making complex topics more digestible. Episodes are structured as deep-dive discussions on a single topic, such as a historical figure or a specific experiment.
Signature segments
- · Referring to historical psychological figures as 'raging lunatics'
- · Debunking famous psychological studies and theories
- · Paul presenting research while Helen asks clarifying questions
- · 'Butchering bingo' (jokingly acknowledging mispronunciations)
Topics covered repeatedly
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Audience & reach
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Psychology & Behaviour?
- The hosts are Paul, a behavioural psychologist, and Helen, a UK-based psychotherapist and registered member of the BACP.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- It is a co-hosted discussion, not an interview show. Paul typically presents research on a topic, and Helen asks questions to clarify and guide the conversation for the listener.
- Is this a true crime podcast?
- Not exactly. While they discuss behavior in true crime cases, their focus is strictly on the observable psychology and behavior, not on investigating cases or detailing crime specifics.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and Spotify.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes, including long-form discussions and shorter clips, on a regular basis.
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