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Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Cara Santa Maria
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
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  • Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

    Adversity's Impact w/ Eranda Jayawickreme

    02/11/2026 | 1h 9 mins.
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by  Professor of Psychology and senior research fellow at the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, Dr. Eranda Jayawickreme. They discuss his new book, Is There Always Value to Adversity? Looking Beyond "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger".
  • Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

    Placebo and Nocebo w/ Helen Pilcher

    26/10/2026 | 1h 12 mins.
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by acclaimed science writer, science reporter, and former neuroscientist, Helen Pilcher. They discuss her new book,  This Book May Cause Side Effects: The Curious and Dangerous Power of the Nocebo Effect, Placebo’s Evil Twin. Follow Helen: @HelenPilcher
  • Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

    The Real Sherlock Holmes w/ Lindsey Fitzharris

    19/10/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by New York Times bestselling author, television host, and medical historian, Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris. They discuss her newest book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes. Follow Lindsey: @drlindseyfitzharris
  • Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

    Bogland w/ Merritt R. Turetsky

    12/10/2026 | 57 mins.
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by professor, ecosystem ecologist, and climate scientist at the University of Colorado Boulder, Merritt R. Turetsky. They discuss her Merritt’s new book, Bogland: The Secret World That Defies Death and Protects Life. Follow Merritt: @queenofpeat
  • Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

    Monstrous Bitch w/ Eleanor Johnson

    07/10/2026 | 58 mins.
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, and the author of five books, Dr. Eleanor Johnson. They discuss her most recent book, Monstrous Bitch: A History of Terrifying Women. Follow Eleanor’s substack: @eleanorsHorrors
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About Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
Dr. Cara Santa Maria is a clinical health psychologist, television presenter, and science communicator. Since 2014, her podcast Talk Nerdy has been a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics.
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