Inclarity Podcast
Sharp psychology, short episodes. One behavior. One truth.
A short-form psychology series that peels back the surface of everyday life to reveal the contradictions we live with and the patterns we rarely question.
From psychology professor and author RJ Starr, Inclarity is a sharp, unflinching look at the moments that don’t make sense—and what they reveal about human behavior. Each five-minute episode dissects the quiet tensions, social contradictions, and emotional patterns we tend to overlook. No advice. No moralizing. Just one clear insight behind the blur.
Performance Complaining
Not all venting is what it seems. In this episode, RJ Starr explores the rise of performance complaining—when people express outrage not to process real emotion, but to signal morality, secure social alignment, or perform belonging. Why it happens, how to spot it, and what it’s costing your emotional clarity.
The Psychology of Who Likes, Who Doesn’t, and Why It Hurts
Why do you keep checking who liked your post—or who didn’t? Why does a missing like feel like rejection, or a passive view feel louder than words? This short-form psychology episode unpacks the emotional meaning we attach to digital interactions, and why even silence can feel deeply personal.
The Death of Attention
Why can’t we sit with anything anymore—not silence, not discomfort, not even a single uninterrupted thought? In this episode, we look at the deep psychological fracture behind modern attention spans. This isn’t just distraction—it’s erosion. From emotional avoidance to dopamine-driven design, we unpack why people bail out of the moment and what it’s costing us in depth, identity, and human connection.
Sorry for Bothering You
Why do we say sorry just for taking up space? In this short episode of Inclarity, RJ Starr explores how the “sorry for bothering you” reflex reflects a deeper belief that we’re a disruption unless we soften ourselves first.
The War for Seventeen Feet of Asphalt
Behind the wheel, emotional immaturity finds a hiding place. This episode looks at why people get so reactive in traffic—and what these small acts of aggression really reveal about control, insecurity, and power when no one’s watching.
The Over-Explanation Habit
Over-explaining isn’t just about clarity—it’s about fear. In this short episode of Inclarity, RJ Starr explores how talking too much becomes a defense against judgment, rejection, or conflict. What starts as explanation becomes performance.
The Performance of Niceness
Why do we trust people who seem “nice,” even when their actions say otherwise? This episode examines the psychology behind likability, charm, and performative kindness. Learn how emotional manipulation hides in plain sight—and why your discomfort around “nice” people might be the clearest signal of all.
The Fake Laugh Reflex
Why do we laugh even when nothing is funny? In this short episode of Inclarity, RJ Starr explores how fake laughter becomes a tool for social survival—softening tension, avoiding judgment, and protecting status. It's not about humor. It's about safety.
Why You Apologize for Existing
Some apologies aren’t spoken—they’re performed. This episode explores the quiet ways we make ourselves smaller to be accepted. From body language to emotional overfunctioning, Professor RJ Starr breaks down why so many of us say “sorry” without speaking, and what that reveals about our self-worth.
This Is Inclarity Podcast
What if clarity isn’t a destination, but a space we avoid? This short intro to Inclarity Podcast sets the tone: sharp, grounded reflections on human behavior without advice or fluff. Learn what the show is, what to expect, and why we’re staying in the tension instead of rushing to fix it.