Parasocial relationships can be intense — and we all have them to some degree. Whether you're a Swiftie, a fan of the Matildas or just watch the local news every night.
But what its like to be on the receiving end of millions of parasocial relationships?
For Blair Joscelyne AKA Moog, one half of Mighty Car Mods, it took some unexpected steps to cope.
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Hacking humans: social engineering and the power of influence
Why do we sing to babies?
The psychology of fashion — it's more than just clothes
Murder, trauma and a different kind of grief — what true crime pods often overlook
Toxic positivity — when happiness becomes harmful
Visualisation and values — goal setting like a winner
A winning mindset — how top athletes think
Can you smell yourself happy?
Demystifying menopause
Danger and thrills: inside the mind of a high sensation seeker
The pleasure of pain
'Like a bereavement every month' — the extreme emotions of PMDD
Hook me baby one more time: the psychology of pop music
What's been on Lynne Malcolm's mind (since leaving All in the Mind)
Whispers, taps and tingles — what is ASMR?
What's the deal with EMDR?
The human drive to connect – and divide
Fantasy and make believe — how our brains interpret fiction
The one thing we've never spoken about
Does self-help ... help? The problem with pop psychology
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