Erica K. King · Psychology professor and researcher
Psychology for real life
What the research says about stress, sleep, and habits, and how to use it on a busy day.
Newest post · Build With Me
Coding Before Class
How I built a live, interactive slide site for my students with Claude Code, and fixed it at 5:30 in the morning before I pressed play.
By Erica K. King
November 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Stress Science, Made Human
Scientists Mapped 1,800 Protein Connections in Autism. Here’s Why That Matters.
August 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Stress Science, Made Human
A New DBT Study Asks a Better Question Than “Does Therapy Work?”
August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Stress Science, Made Human
Researchers Asked 10 AI Platforms About Autism. Here’s Where They Fell Short.
August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Books
The Spicy Signals minibooks
Short, fillable workbooks. Each one turns a single idea into a two-week practice you can start tonight.
Watch
On YouTube
Calm visuals, short practices, and research made practical. New videos are added regularly.
Apps
Tools I've made
The Roasting Life Coach
Get a little Roast Love to motivate you towards your goals, and away from stuck nation.
Stress Reset App
A five-minute, evidence-informed pause for overwhelming moments — paced breathing, grounding, and a brief cognitive reframe, built for real days, not perfect ones.
Spicy Signals Studio
The creative studio and companion app growing out of the Spicy Signals book — exploring the psychology of attraction, communication, and connection.
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