Behavioural Science

On this episode of The Behavioural Vaccine, Padraig and Kate talk about how to manage moderation. Looking at the gap between intention and action when it comes to alcohol, they explore how to make it through silly season without losing…

Funnyman and all-round nice-guy Colm O'Regan joins Padraig and Kate to chat about spinning yarns, the art of making math interesting and storytelling in a virtual world. You can hear more from Colm on his podcast, The Function Room, his…

On today’s episode of The Behavioural Vaccine, we’re joined by Registered Nutritionalist Laura Kealy and founder of Bridge Nutrition to discuss simple dietary habits that will keep us well things winter. Find out more at: …

On today's episode of The Behavioural Vaccine, Padraig and Kate talk punishment. With mandatory fines for breach of Covid guidelines introduced in recent weeks in Ireland, we explore the Behavioural Science behind punishment, when it…

On the latest episode of The Behavioural Vaccine, Padraig and Kate why now is the toughest of times, and how we can practise self compassion through it. Not unlike hopeful homeowners, undergoing renovations - we’re living in the ruins of…

In this episode of the Behavioural Vaccine, Padraig and Kate are joined by Eco-Behavioural Design expert Mark James. He explains how making habits embarrassingly simple is the key to keeping going, during these tough winter months.…

Continuing their winter wellness series, Padraig and Kate examine Scandinavian approaches to winter including the Danish philosophy of hygge, and friluftsliv.  Are you a cosy cat or an energetic pup? Listen to this episode of The…

Get rich, slow. On this episode of  The Behavioural Vaccine, Padraig and Kate look at how behavioural science can help with your financial health. If you are looking to save for a deposit, start a pension or save for a rainy day, this…

Over the next 12 episodes of the Behavioural Vaccine, Padraig and Kate introduce their Winter Wellness series designed to help you keep well during the darker shorter days of 2020. Each episode will is a Behavioural Vaccine looking at…

In this episode of The Behavioural Vaccine, we discuss nudging. Nudging is a concept in Behavioural Science which proposes positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence behaviour and decision making. Today’s…