Best Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton Dr Liam Challenor Podcasts (2025)

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Trolled part 2: Unmasking the Trolls 53:46

5d ago53:46

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In this episode, we dig into why people troll, harass and gossip online and what makes it so common—from anonymity and online disinhibition to personality traits, from group dynamics to platform culture. We explore who trolls are, what motivates them, and how even ordinary people can get caught up in it. With real-life examples and research, we als…

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Trolled part 1: When the internet turns on you 53:14

19d ago53:14

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We take a deeper look at online harassment, particularly the rise and impact of trolling. Building on our online dating episode, we explore who is most affected, how it manifests, and the psychological toll it can take. Focusing on deliberate, harmful online behaviour meant to antagonise or disrupt, we unpack the different forms of trolling and why…

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Online Social Support 53:52

1M ago53:52

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What does social support mean to you? What are your social support networks online and offline? Do you share content for support or do you see people 'over share' content? How do you react? This week’s episode focuses on the different ways and reasons why we seek support online and examines some of these questions across different age groups and on…

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Online Dating - Part 2 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

This is Nicola's area of research so it turned into a two-part episode! This time we'll get into the darker side of online dating - abuse and harassment of different groups of people, why men send graphic unsolicited images. Support resources If you have been affected by the content of this episode in any way, the supports at the link below may be …

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Online Dating - Part 1 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

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Is online dating on the decline? In this episode we take a look at who is dating online, why, and what they're getting out of it (and a little bit on what they would rather not be getting out of it!). This is Nicola's area of research so it turned into a two-part episode! Next time we'll get into the darker side of online dating - but this episode …

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Technology Addiction 53:00

2M ago53:00

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Are we addicted to our devices? In this episode we focus on addiction, when it is and isn't the right term to use. We look at our screen use, gaming and when or how we use our phones to identify problematic behaviour. Support resources If you have been affected by the content of this episode in any way, the supports at the link below may be of assi…

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Moral Panics and Technology 49:15

2M ago49:15

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In this episode we focus on moral panics about technology use and how this is driven by media reporting and societal discourse. We break down the actual research behind some of these panics, and look at what we do know about how tech is impacting us. Support resources If you have been affected by the content of this episode in any way, the supports…