Psychology And Stuff

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna, learn if all the hype in recent press about women being more empathetic than men is legit. We talk with fellow UW-Green Bay Psychology professors Alison Jane Martingano and Jason Cowell about how empathy is measured and how socialization, rather than biological explanations, may be contributing to these findings.

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with fellow UWGB Psychology professor, Dr. Macrae Husting about how to build perseverance in kids. We share tips like chunking, stretching, and sticking to it as ways to motivate kids to thrive.

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna brainstorm approaches to creating meaningful connections and building community in our workplaces and learning communities. They discuss answers to important questions like, "Why does a sense of community matter?" and "How can we intentionally create places and circumstances that can help us build community?" Join us for the conversation and share your ideas with us online.

In this episode, Ryan Martin and Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges talk with Dr. Regan A.R. Gurung about the psychology of making and keeping friendships as adults Psychology and Stuff is the Psychology Podcast out of Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Questions from the audience welcomed. This is a Common CAHSS event.

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with fellow UWGB professor and resident superhero expert, Dr. Bryan Carr, about what we can learn about our own emotions from watching superhero movies. From the rage of The Hulk to the dark vengeance of Batman, seeing big emotions play out on screen can teach us how to deal with those same emotions is our mere human lives.

In this episode our hosts talk with Psychology neuroscience professor Dr. Todd Hillhouse and Psychology major Kaitlyn Partridge about the role of serotonin in depression. We discuss the effectiveness of SSRIs and other drugs in treating depression and the complexities involved in treating mental illness with drugs.

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with Psych & Stuff all-star Dr. Jason Cowell and Psychology major Karsten Cowan about the negative impacts of adverse childhood experiences on our brains and development and the hope we share to prevent childhood trauma and mitigate the impacts through early intervention.

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna talk with UW-Green Bay's new psychology professor, Dr. Abby Nehrkorn-Bailey, about her intriguing research on the impacts of negative views of aging on our health and how physical activity may counteract some of those negative consequences.

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with UW-Green Bay's new psychology professor, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano, about her fascinating research on the complex ways that technology, including virtual reality, impacts empathy.

In this first episode of Season 8, Ryan and Georjeanna talk with Educational Psychologist and UW-Green Bay Assistant Teaching Professor Macrae Husting about the growth in popularity of Dr. Carol Dweck’s concept of The Growth Mindset. We talk about how this powerful shift in thinking helps people persevere in challenging situations and, as heard in Dweck's powerful TED Talk, the power of adding the word “yet” to our everyday vocabulary.

In our final episode of the season, Ryan and Georjeanna talk with thanatologist and fellow UWGB professor, Dr. Illene Cupit, about ways we can better support people who are grieving. We learn some valuable tips on how to talk with and support people through the bereavement journey.

In this episode we highlight UWGB undergraduate research being presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting in April 2022. Hear all about the fascinating studies our students are presenting on topics such as early childhood trauma and anxiety related to empathy, ways to measure anxiety and depression in preclinical studies with mice, and an exploration of unsolicited sexually explicit images and messages.

In this episode we feature our very own co-host, Dr. Ryan Martin, in a discussion about triumphs and pitfalls of using TikTok and other social media platforms to share psychological science with a huge audience.

In this episode, our hosts talk with Jenene Calloway, the Vice President of Talent Management and Chief Diversity Officer at Schreiber Foods Inc., about Industrial/Organizational Psychology. We discuss the ways work is changing and how I/O Psychology can play a part in success in the world of work.

In this episode, our hosts talk with Beth Hudak, the Director of Community Engagement at House of Hope, an emergency shelter supporting youth and families with children experiencing homelessness. We learn some startling statistics about youth experiencing homelessness and ways that we can advocate in our communities.

In this episode, our hosts chat with Dr. Christine Smith and Myah Henderson about the BIPOC R.I.S.E. mentoring program at UW-Green Bay. Their passion for mentoring college students of color shines throughout this episode as they share how this program helps BIPOC students thrive.

In this episode our hosts chat with Dr. Preston Cherry, the Founder and President of Concurrent Financial Planning , LLC, about the new and growing field of financial psychology. We discuss the importance of financial literacy and how financial decision-making might be impacted by personality traits and other psychological factors. Dr. Cherry even shares some financial tips with us!

From Rudolph getting bullied to George Bailey learning life lessons, what do our favorite holiday movies say about us? Georjeanna, Ryan, and Kelsi talk through their favorite holiday movies with a focus not just on why they love them, but where that love comes from.

In this episode, we talk with Unified School District of De Pere School Social Worker (and UWGB Psychology alum) Melanie Brick about the many ways she and her fellow school social workers bring hope to students so they can thrive at school. Ryan and Georjeanna learn about the many behind-the-scenes jobs that social workers do and how Melanie supports students, including programming funded by a DPI mental health grant like the Hope Squad (a suicide prevention program).

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna talk with Dr. Aaron Weinschenk, Professor of Political Science at UW-Green Bay about the concept called belief perseverance. Why is it so hard to change our minds after receiving new information? Current events such as vaccine disbelief may be rooted in our inability to internalize new information and change our minds on a topic once we have our opinions set. We discuss why this may happen and ways to invite flexibility into our opinion-making.