Home Podcasts The XX Lab
The XX Lab

The XX Lab

Sarah 9 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

The XX Lab is a science and life podcast for women, hosted by Sarah. It features conversations with scientists and high-achieving women, offering practical insights for everyday life. The show focuses on feeling better in the present rather than optimizing for longevity.

Episodes

7 Surprising Things Your Voice Reveals About You with Dr. Greg Bryant | #14
7 Surprising Things Your Voice Reveals About You with Dr. Greg Bryant | #14 Aug 17, 2026 01:10:43 What does your voice say before you even finish a sentence?Long before someone processes your words, their brain has already begun decoding your voice. In a fraction of a second, people can make surprisingly accurate judgments about your age, biological sex, emotional state, health, native language, and even aspects of your social relationships. The fascinating part? Most of this happens automatic
Why Women Compete Differently Than Men with Dr. Khandis Blake | #13
Why Women Compete Differently Than Men with Dr. Khandis Blake | #13 Aug 10, 2026 01:17:45 Are women really less competitive than men, or have we been measuring competition the wrong way?In this episode of The XX Lab, Dr. Sarah Hill sits down with Dr. Khandis Blake, PhD, evolutionary psychologist and researcher, to explore how hormones, competition, confidence, mate preferences, and modern environments shape women's behavior in ways that are often misunderstood.Why do women compete diff
The Wellness Industry Isn't Making Us Healthier with Sarah Ann Macklin | #12
The Wellness Industry Isn't Making Us Healthier with Sarah Ann Macklin | #12 Aug 3, 2026 01:26:16 We have more health information than ever before, yet we're getting sicker, more stressed, and more overwhelmed. So what's missing?In this episode of The XX Lab, Dr. Sarah Hill welcomes Sarah Ann Macklin, registered nutritionist, former international model, host of Live Well Be Well, and author of Healthy Shouldn't Be This Hard. Together, they explore why today's $8.5 trillion wellness industry is
Why Are We So Lonely Despite Being So Connected? with Dr. Bill von Hippel | #11
Why Are We So Lonely Despite Being So Connected? with Dr. Bill von Hippel | #11 Jul 26, 2026 01:41:10 We're more connected than any generation in history, yet loneliness continues to rise. What happened?In this episode of The XX Lab, Dr. Sarah Hill sits down with Dr. Bill von Hippel, evolutionary psychologist and bestselling author of The Social Paradox, to explore why the very freedoms that define modern life may also be driving us further apart.Why does modern life leave so many people feeling i
Why Dating Apps Make Commitment Harder | #10 Dr. Cari Goetz
Why Dating Apps Make Commitment Harder | #10 Dr. Cari Goetz Jul 19, 2026 01:25:43 Dating apps promised more choice. But what if more choice is making relationships harder to build?In this episode of The XX Lab, Dr. Sarah Hill sits down with Dr. Cari Goetz, evolutionary psychologist and relationship researcher, to explore the psychology of mate switching, online dating, sexual exploitability, casual sex, and the hidden forces shaping modern relationships.Cari explains how humans
The Dirty Little Secret of Female Friendship — What Science Actually Says
| #9 Dr. Tania Reynolds
The Dirty Little Secret of Female Friendship — What Science Actually Says | #9 Dr. Tania Reynolds Jul 12, 2026 01:44:55 If a friend is gossiping to you, she's probably gossiping about you too. That's the unsettling rule of thumb Dr. Tania Reynolds lives by—and in this episode, she explains why. In this episode of The XX Lab, Dr. Sarah Hill sits down with Reynolds, a social psychologist and leading researcher on female friendship, cooperation, and competition, to unpack the evolutionary science behind how women buil
The Study That Got Pulled From CNN: How your hormones affect you | #8 with Dr. Kristina Durante
The Study That Got Pulled From CNN: How your hormones affect you | #8 with Dr. Kristina Durante Jul 6, 2026 01:45:27 How much of your behavior is shaped by biology without you even realizing it? From the clothes you choose to the people you find attractive, your hormones may be influencing more than you think.In this episode of The XX Lab, Dr. Sarah Hill sits down with evolutionary psychologist Dr. Kristina Durante to unpack the fascinating science behind hormones, decision-making, consumer behavior, relationshi
We're in an Age of Hormonal Hypocrisy | #7 with Dr. Lara Briden
We're in an Age of Hormonal Hypocrisy | #7 with Dr. Lara Briden Jun 29, 2026 01:20:12 Why are women told their hormones are essential at 45 — that losing them is a health crisis, that we must replace them to protect our brains and bones and hearts — while those same hormones are routinely shut down in women in their 20s with barely a second thought?That contradiction is at the center of today's conversation. And once you see it, you can't unsee it.On Today’s Episode, Dr. Sarah Hill
How to Build Strong Adult Friendships That Last | #6 with Dr. Jaimie Krems
How to Build Strong Adult Friendships That Last | #6 with Dr. Jaimie Krems Jun 22, 2026 01:44:34 Why is making friends as an adult so difficult—and why are female friendships often both deeply supportive and unexpectedly complicated?Friendship may be one of the most overlooked public health assets we have. Yet it's also one of the least studied areas of psychology. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Hill sits down with UCLA friendship researcher Dr. Jaimie Krems to unpack the science behind why frien
Female Pleasure, Explained | #5 with Dr. Cindy Meston
Female Pleasure, Explained | #5 with Dr. Cindy Meston Jun 15, 2026 01:41:49 Female sexuality is far more complex and fascinating than we’ve been taught.In this episode of The XX Lab with Sarah Hill, Sarah sits down with pioneering sexuality researcher Dr. Cindy Meston to unpack the science of female desire, arousal, orgasm, menopause, antidepressants, birth control, and the psychology behind what actually creates satisfying sex for women.From groundbreaking lab research m
Trust Yourself and Stop Overthinking | #3 with Gabby Reece
Trust Yourself and Stop Overthinking | #3 with Gabby Reece Jun 1, 2026 01:24:14 What if the life you’re chasing is already inside you?In this episode of The XX Lab, Dr. Sarah Hill sits down with Gabby Reece to explore how self-trust, curiosity, and resilience shape a meaningful life. From growing up “feral” to navigating elite sports, modeling, motherhood, and marriage, Gabby shares how tuning out noise and listening inward became her greatest advantage.They unpack the differ
How to Finally Feel Loved | #2 with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky
How to Finally Feel Loved | #2 with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky Jun 1, 2026 01:02:08 What if the thing you’re craving most isn’t happiness, but feeling truly loved?In this deeply honest conversation, Dr. Sarah Hill sits down with happiness researcher Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky to unpack the science of happiness, connection, and why so many people feel unseen even when surrounded by others. From gratitude practices and social comparison to the hidden psychology of relationships, this ep

Recommended