In this episode of Naked Psychology with Doug & Kendall, the hosts celebrate the idea that we really do get one more day this year because of Leap Year. Doug shares the fascinating history of how ancient calendars drifted and how Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory fixed the math with an extra 24 hours every four years. Then Kendall brings the counseling heart to explore how we spend our 8,760 hours each year—working, worrying, scrolling, loving, and sometimes forgetting to rest—and how one unexpected day could be a gentle, hopeful start to the New Year. It’s a reminder that the best leap may not be changing everything, but using one more day to choose connection, kindness, and a little time for yourself.

In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall explore how weather—terrible weather—can quietly influence our mood, stress levels, and mental health. From gray winter days that contribute to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to barometric pressure changes that trigger headaches and irritability, the brain and body are more sensitive to climate than we often realize. Doug breaks down the science behind light exposure, serotonin, and cortisol, while Kendall shares how clients report feeling more anxious, fatigued, or emotionally heavy during prolonged storms or extreme heat. The episode also examines how weather impacts behavior—less sunlight means less outdoor movement, fewer social interactions, and more rumination. Together, they unpack how understanding these patterns can help listeners respond with intention instead of frustration, offering practical ways to regulate stress even when the forecast looks gloomy.

In this episode of Naked Psychology, Doug and Kendall start with a simple question: What is intelligence, really? Moving beyond IQ scores, they explore how true intelligence includes critical thinking, emotional awareness, and the humility to recognize what we don’t know. From there, the conversation shifts into the Dunning–Kruger Effect, explaining how people with limited knowledge often overestimate their competence—not because they’re incapable, but because they lack the self-awareness to see their blind spots. The discussion also weaves in the Peter Principle, showing how competent people can appear “incompetent” when promoted into roles requiring entirely different skills. The episode closes by unpacking some surprising truths about human thinking—like why most of us believe we’re above average and why confidence is often mistaken for competence—challenging listeners to rethink what we really mean when we call someone “stupid.”