a perspective on Hope with Iskra Boshkoska, psychologist and counselor.

Hope is more than just wishful thinking—it's a psychological strength that can guide us through adversity, fuel motivation, and shape our well-being. But can hope ever hurt more than it helps? In this episode, we unpack the psychology of hope—what it really means, how it differs from optimism, and why it plays such a vital role in mental health, physical resilience, and personal growth. Drawing on scientific research and real-life reflections, we explore both sides of hope: its power to heal and inspire, and its darker side when it crosses into false hope or toxic positivity. Join us as we reflect on how to cultivate healthy, grounded hope—hope that empowers, adapts, and grows with us through life’s uncertainties. Whether you're in a season of struggle or striving, this episode will challenge, inspire, and equip you to hold onto hope—in all its complexity.

About Fear

In this episode, we dive deep into the nature of fear — what it is, how it shapes our decisions, and why it can both protect us and hold us back. We break down the four instinctive fear responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, and explore practical ways to recognize and manage fear for healthier emotional regulation.

We also tackle the modern challenge of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), especially its impact on workplace behavior, social media use, and employee productivity. Discover how FoMO and digital distractions like phubbing affect relationships and well-being at work, and learn strategies to build awareness and resilience.

Whether you’re looking to better understand your emotions, improve mental health, or navigate the pressures of social and professional life, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable tips. Tune in to empower yourself to respond to fear wisely, overcome limiting beliefs, and thrive both personally and professionally

A perspective on the flaws of the scientific method

In this episode, we explore why scientific research, while essential, is not infallible. We unpack the replication crisis, hindsight bias, self-report limitations, and how tools like EEG and fMRI shape (and sometimes distort) our understanding of human behavior. We also discuss expert fallacies in forensic science and what structural changes are needed to make research more reliable and valid.

A perspective on self concern vs. other concern

Self concern and other concern, and evolutionary explanation of gaming addiction