Karen Stollznow Ph.D.

About

Dr. Karen Stollznow, Ph.D., is an Australian-American linguist and author. She is a Researcher at the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research and was formerly a Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley. Her books include On The Offensive: Prejudice in Language Past and Present; Language Myths, Mysteries and Magic; Would You Believe It? and the best-seller God Bless America. Karen is a host of the popular science podcast Monster Talk.

Books by Karen Stollznow Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Is Jealousy a Sign of Love?

Jealousy might be misinterpreted as an expression of love and devotion by some.

The Art of Saying "No"

Being a “yes person” can have negative consequences for one’s health.

Financial Infidelity: The Cost of Keeping Secrets

Like sexual or emotional cheating, financial infidelity can destroy relationships.

Is There a Positive Side to Borderline Personality Disorder?

Though borderline personality disorder can be difficult for the sufferer and loved ones, those with it can find strengths in their personality through therapy.

"Is Everyone Else Having More Sex Than Me?"

Is everyone else having more sex than you? Here’s what’s really happening behind closed doors.

Is everyone else having more sex than you? Here’s what’s really happening behind closed doors.

Does Playing Hard to Get Work?

Does playing hard to get work? Here are the pros and cons of this classic dating tactic.

Does playing hard to get work? Here are the pros and cons of this classic dating tactic.

Do Opposites Really Attract?

Here's what the research says.

Here's what the research says.

New Hope for Binge Eaters

Pulses to the brain may help loss-of-control eating, offering new hope for those with eating disorders.

Pulses to the brain may help loss-of-control eating, offering new hope for those with eating disorders.

Grief Hallucinations

Why we sometimes see the ghost of a deceased loved one.

Why we sometimes see the ghost of a deceased loved one.

Nothing to Complain About

Chronic complainers can drain the life from conversations. These ideas can help you reorient your mindset.

Chronic complainers can drain the life from conversations. These ideas can help you reorient your mindset.