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Rachel Herz's latest book,"That's Disgusting," an entertaining and revealing look at the science, culture and individuality behind the emotion of disgust, was released on January 23, 2012.
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Interviews
On Point
Dr. Rachel Herz talks to Tom Ashbrook and callers about her new book-- That's Disgusting-- and discusses the science and psychology of the emotion of disgust.
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Science Friday
Rachel Herz talks to Ira Flatow and callers about "pure yuckiness".
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The Callie Crosely Show
Rachel talks to Callie Crosley, who is very easily grossed out, about why things disgust us or not, and how to get over being disgusted.
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Dinner Party Download
Hear Dr. Herz share fun and disgusting tidbits with Brendan Newnam, and arm yourself when you're running out of things to say at your next dinner party.
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The Diane Rehm Show
Dr. Herz discusses her book – The Scent of Desire – and elaborates on the close connection between the sense of smell, mental health and happiness.
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The Splendid Table
Lynne Rossetto Kasper of the show for people who love to eat, by American Public Media, interviews Dr. Herz about scent, taste, flavor and of course food.
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The Brain Science Podcast, Episode 34
Interview with Ginger Campbell, MD. How Dr. Herz got into the field of olfaction and a discussion of the neuroscience and psychology of smell, memory and emotion.
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Talk of the Nation: Science Friday
Ira Flatow interviews Dr. Herz on the day after Thanksgiving, and she explains how aromas create emotional ambiance and influence our feelings about the holidays... the food, the people and nostalgia.
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The BBC: The World Today
Dr. Herz explains how scents evoke uniquely emotional memories and how body odor is critically involved in sexual attraction, especially for women.
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The Nose Knows Love
Interview with Maureen Cavanaugh from KPBS in San Diego. Just in time for Valentine's Day, Dr. Herz explains the role of scent in romantic attraction.
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Lunch with the Loveologist
Interview with Wendy Strgar from LA Talk Radio discusses how important our sense of smell is in every facet of our lives, from sexuality to scent marketing.
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Learn more about Rachel in this intimate interview
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