Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D.

About

Marianna Pogosyan, Ph.D., is a lecturer in Cultural Psychology and a consultant specializing in the psychology of cross-cultural transitions. Born in Armenia and raised in Japan, she has spent her life on different continents and in different languages. Her interdisciplinary research in cross-cultural psychology investigates culture’s influence on affective mechanisms and its implications for marketing. Currently, she lives in Germany, where she consults international executives and their families in all matters of psychological adaptation to a life far from home.

Recent Posts

How We Help Each Other Heal

Although we often feel alone in our suffering, much of our healing can take place in relation to others.

Tell a Story to Build a Connection

Stories can change lives, deepen connections, and make us feel seen. Telling a good story—at a dinner table or on a stage—is easier than we might think. An expert explains how.

Self-Care in Space

A NASA psychologist explains how astronauts cope with the stress of demanding environments and what the rest of us can learn from their resilience.

11 Stoic Instructions for Living a Good Life

By developing virtues, we can align ourselves with what’s best in us and live in agreement with nature. This, for the Stoics, is the goal of life itself.

5 Ancient Ideas That Can Help You Flourish Today

As the preeminent psychologists of the Western world, the Stoic philosophers thought deeply about what made a good life. Their wisdom can still benefit us today.

What Astronauts Can Teach Us About Resilience

The perspective that astronauts gain from seeing the Earth from above can be profound. It can also teach us about what it means to be human.

How Far Would You Travel for Happiness?

What can traveling to almost 90 countries in almost 50 years teach us about what it means to fall in love with our lives right where we are?

How to Have Extraordinary Interactions

Other people matter for our health, longevity, and well-being. Here's how to overcome the fear of rejection and make healing connections.

Nature and Nurture: How Culture Shapes Us

Our cultures shape us in profound ways. The latest research from cultural psychology offers fascinating insights into the nature-nurture interaction.

What Stands in Our Way of Being Happy?

Instead of chasing happily-ever-after, experts suggest a wiser quest: strengthening our psychological immune system.