We got to 400 episodes! Let's take a look back into the past... not really, but we'll stalk about nostalgia—what it is, how it works, and why it’s more than just longing for the good old days. From its origins as a “psychological burden” to its modern role in fostering social connections and shaping behavior, we uncover the science, emotions, and even the marketing power behind nostalgic experiences. What do Mario Kart, Grandma’s cooking, and political slogans have in common? RecommendationsAbraham: BlueSky (https://bsky.app/)Shane: Heatonist (https://heatonist.com)Holidays:New Years Day (Happy New Year!)Apple Gifting DayBonza Bottler DayCommitment DayEllis Island DayFirst Foot DayHaitian Independence DayNational Hangover DayNew Year’s Dishonor List DayPolar Bear Plunge or Swim DayPublic Domain DayRing a Bell DayWorld Day of PeaceDiet Resolution WeekEnd of KwanzaaNational Time Consciousness WeekSilent Record WeekNational Bath Safety MonthNational Black Diamond MonthNational Blood Donor MonthNational Mentoring MonthNational Oatmeal MonthNational Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention MonthLinks and references: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/nostalgia.htm?s1sid=lsz8dq0gz6mg5d24830y74aa&srch_tag=rul2ujrdy7iu2nqaub2m4svysdlqvoyjhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/benefits-of-nostalgia_n_4031759Sedikides C, Wildschut T, Arndt J, and Routledge C. (2008). "Nostalgia: Past, Present, and Future." Current Directions in Psychological Science.  http://www.wildschut.me/Tim_Wildschut/home_files/Sedikides,%20Wildschut,%20Arndt,%20%26%20Routledge,%202008,%20CDir.pdfhttps://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/nostalgia-cowbells-meaning-lifehttps://www.the-scientist.com/death-by-nostalgia-1688-69596https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352250X22002445#:~:text=Nostalgia%20regulates%20pain%20through%20the,also%20early%20sensory%2Drelated%20processes.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X22002664#:~:text=Nostalgia%20(a%20sentimental%20longing%20for,most%20defining%20and%20impactful%20characteristics.https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/nostalgia-brain-science-memorieshttps://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/nostalgiahttps://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/nostalgia4.htmhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mar.21872https://bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/edcollchap/book/9781529214789/ch005.xmlhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352250X22002767Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

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