The power of confirmation bias lies in its invisibility – we don't even know we're doing it. This cognitive trap shapes everything from how we view our pets to why we fall for scams, yet remains largely undetected in our daily thought processes.

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Susan Gerbic pulls back the curtain on the secretive world of psychics and mediums, revealing the calculated techniques they use to appear supernaturally gifted. As a professional psychic investigator, she explains the difference between "cold reading" (making educated guesses based on appearance and demographic information) and "hot reading" (researching clients beforehand) – both methods that create the illusion of spiritual communication.

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Grief makes us vulnerable to manipulation, and no one knows this better than Susan Gerbic, the renowned psychic investigator who joins Annie McCubbin to expose the predatory world of mediumship. This eye-opening conversation reveals how self-proclaimed mediums specifically target women experiencing loss, creating dependent relationships that keep them trapped in grief rather than helping them heal.

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Ben Radford pulls back the curtain on ghost hunting and psychic phenomena with the perfect blend of skepticism and compassion. We explore the fascinating psychology behind paranormal beliefs, revealing how these convictions often become deeply intertwined with personal identity.

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What happens when our supernatural beliefs influence real-world decisions? Science-based paranormal investigator Ben Radford takes us on a fascinating journey through the psychology of belief, exploring why we're drawn to the unexplained and how this affects our decision-making.

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Why do we adapt so quickly to the things we once desperately wanted? That shiny new job, relationship, or achievement—even seeing your own book on a shelf for the first time—can lose its thrill with surprising speed.

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Seana Smith returns to the Why Smart Women podcast with a raw and revealing conversation about her decades-long struggle with alcohol and her transformative journey to five years of sobriety. From growing up with a father who was a drinker in Scotland to becoming what she calls a "grey area drinker" herself, Seana's story challenges our cultural assumptions about what problem drinking looks like.

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Dive into an inspiring and thought-provoking episode where we unravel one woman's journey from the rabbit holes of conspiracy theories to the clarity of critical thinking. Shauna shares her heartfelt story of navigating the challenges of parenting a child with autism, revealing how misinformation can easily entrap even the most well-meaning parents. As she reflects on her past, listeners gain valuable insights into the complexities of decision-making and the vital importance of questioning the narratives that surround us.

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