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Brainscape

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We are 'Brainscape' - The Glasgow University Psychology Society podcast.
We make thought-provoking episodes which explore real-life applications of psychology research.

Created by Amelia Hilton for the Glasgow University Psychology Society.

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LGBTQ+ History Month - GULGBTQ+ collab

February 26, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 104 MB

CW: Discrimination, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Queerphobia, Misogyny, Blackface, Nazi mentions, Ableism, Mental health issues and Suicide. Brainscape are delighted to present this fabulosa LGBTQ+ History month special in collaboration with GULGBTQ+! After a quick game of 'Queer Quiztory', hear our first ever podcast relay we will be discussing disability and the queer community, mental health services for LGBTQ+ people, representations and exclusion of trans people in Psychology, ...

Love in the time of COVID - part 2

November 20, 2020 10:07 - 48 minutes - 76.5 MB

Amelia, Isadora and Veronika talk about how those looking for love are navigating dating over lockdown. Listen for how people are greeting and meeting from home, how physical touch (and lack of) affects us and how dating apps are dominating and adapting. The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society
This episode was written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Isadora Corfield and Veronika Pavolovova. Produced Amelia Hilton.
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Love in the time of COVID - part 1

November 12, 2020 20:27 - 39 minutes - 62.9 MB

Amelia, Isadora and Veronika talk about the couples getting together, shacking and breaking up over lockdown. Listen to part one for the scoop on celebrity crushes, lockdown love quiz and all the inventive ways we are staying connected while physically apart. The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society This episode was written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Isadora Corfield and Veronika Pavolovova. Produced Amelia Hilt...

Talk with Thoughts (Philosophy Society Podcast)

September 14, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 47.8 MB

Psychology and Philosophy join forces - Katie Moody talks to Amelia about the brand new philosophy society podcast 'thoughts' in this interview epsiode. Hear them dip into post-moderism, pain and time-travel in this fantastic collab episode.

Coronapod - Part 2

May 25, 2020 15:53 - 24 minutes - 39.8 MB

Amelia, Ellie and Tereza discuss why lockdown has changed guilty pleasures, alcohol consumption and self presentation.

Coronapod - Part 1

May 23, 2020 15:16 - 47 minutes - 75.5 MB

Amelia, Ellie and Tereza compete in a good news quiz and explore resilience and how life has changed under lockdown in part one of Coronapod.

Coronapod - Campus chat

May 22, 2020 14:06 - 43 seconds - 1.31 MB

Ali asks UofG students about what has been keeping them hopeful during isolation.

Attached - Part 2

April 14, 2020 10:52 - 14 minutes - 23.6 MB

Amelia,  Alex and Alejandra explore whether parental attachment really does impact your romantic relationships.  The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society This episode was written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Alex Carlino-Rackett and Alejandra Jordano. Produced Amelia Hilton. Original music by Jack Harding. Recorded on the 14/2/2020 in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neuroscience faculty Speech Lab.

Attached - Part 1

March 31, 2020 11:07 - 28 minutes - 46.8 MB

Amelia, Alex and Alejandra quiz eachother childhood attachment theory and discuss how your attachment style affects adult relationships. The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society This episode was written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Alex Carlino-Rackett and Alejandra Jordano. Produced Amelia Hilton. Original music by Jack Harding. Recorded on the 14/2/2020 in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neurosc...

Attached - Campus chat

March 28, 2020 18:55 - 46 seconds - 1.43 MB

In this mini episode Ali asks UofG student about their relationship 'Red Flags' and warning signs in potential partners.

Storytime!

December 24, 2019 14:19 - 50 minutes - 83.2 MB

Amelia, Jacqueline and Merlin cover how stories are used in lying, learning and healing in this extended December episode. The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society This episode was recorded by Amelia Hilton, Jacqueline Tdestsgrob and Merlin Schaefer. Produced Amelia Hilton. Original music by Jack Harding. Recorded on the 03/12/2019 in the University of Glasgow School Psychology and Neuroscience faculty Speech Lab.

Loneliness - Part 2

December 06, 2019 10:11 - 37 minutes - 59.1 MB

Amelia,  Ábel and Nefeli continue exploring loneliness, focusing on Older People - Social isolation prevelance, the physical and psychological effects of loneliness and different interventions. The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society This episode was recorded by Amelia Hilton, Nefeli Lambrou and Ábel Keszler. Produced Amelia Hilton. Original music by Jack Harding. Recorded on the 16/11/2019 in the University of Gl...

Loneliness - Part 1

November 16, 2019 15:08 - 48 minutes - 92.4 MB

Amelia, Ábel and Nefeli explore loneliness in young adults- what makes them feel lonely, whether social media reduces or increases loneliness and different coping mechanisms. The Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society This episode was recorded by Amelia Hilton, Nefeli Lambrou and Ábel Keszler. Produced Amelia Hilton. Original music by Jack Harding. Recorded on the 1/11/2019 in the University of Glasgow School Psych...

Loneliness - Campus Chat

November 05, 2019 15:31 - 1 minute - 2.33 MB

Our Campus Chat correspondent Ali asks UofG students "what's the best way to overcome loneliness?"

Face your fears! - Brainscape Interview (Doctor Eugene Dawydiak and Doctor Jude Stevenson)

November 01, 2019 13:50 - 48 minutes - 91.2 MB

Amelia talks to Doctor Eugene Dawydiak and Doctor Jude Stevenson about their research into trypophobia, pathogen-disgust and stigmatisation of mental health conditions. Brainscape podcast was created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society This conversation was recorded by Amelia Hilton, Doctor Eugene Dawydiak ad Doctor Jude Stevenson. Produced Amelia Hilton. Original music by Jack Harding. Recorded on the 1/11/2019 in the University of Glasgow S...

Face your Fears! - Part 2

October 31, 2019 14:31 - 27 minutes - 47.9 MB

In Part 2 Amelia, Merlin and Lauren discuss unusual fears and different techniques to beat your fears (plus a bonus section where Amelia talks about her skydiving adventures!).  Look at our citation document for more information on the studies and topics discussed in the episode - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-XIjJBDihQfjNlWtD3uT1qslvzLB1aJOI4ocIep8ms/edit?usp=sharing

Face your Fears! - Part 1

October 30, 2019 12:48 - 22 minutes - 39.7 MB

Amelia, Merlin and Lauren bring you speedy studies and explore theories on fear in part 1 of our first Brainscape main episode.

Face your fears! - Campus Chat

October 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.27 MB

UofG students answer the question "What's the best way to overcome your fears?"

at The Stand - Psych Soc O’Clock - Interview 6

May 01, 2019 12:55 - 1 hour - 153 MB

This month we talk to professional funny people at Glasgow’s The Stand about everything that goes in writing, putting on and performing stand-up. With interviews and original material from Scott, Bruce Morton, Janey Godley, Stephen Buchanan, Rachel Jackson, Marc Jennings and Keith Farnan.   Warning! There’s some strong language and a lot of laughs in this folks, so prepare yourselves.  Find links to all our listening platforms here - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock Youtube - https://yout...

Make 'em laugh - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 7

April 17, 2019 09:42 - 1 hour - 141 MB

Make 'em laugh - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 7 In this Psych Soc O’Clock episode Amelia, Elisa and Alejandra get the giggles about all things funny. Join us for a right laugh while we discuss the different types, purposes and performers of comedy.  Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society  Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Elisa Serra and Alejandra Jordano Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding, with original music by Jack Har...

Psychopathy in Prisons - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 5 (Marc Kozlowski)

March 31, 2019 10:06 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

In this Psych Soc O’Clock interview Amelia talks with Associate Professor Marc Kozlowski from Edinburgh Napier University about diagnosing and interacting with psychopathic individuals within the criminal justice system.   Listen on Apple Podcasts - (to come) Spotify - (to come) Anchor (to access all other platforms) - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock Youtube - https://youtu.be/kTqx-rT6MEw Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society  This con...

Psychopathy: Criminal and Corporate - Psych Soc O’Clock - Episode 6

March 16, 2019 09:27 - 1 hour - 148 MB

In this Psych Soc O’Clock episode Amelia, Kevin and Elisa discuss Psychopathy - looking at common misconceptions, the different types of psychopaths and discuss its evolutionary origins. Featuring Mary Turner Thomson who discusses how she discovered her husband was a Psychopath. Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society  Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Kevin Wilson-Smith and Emily Smith  Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding,...

Looking Good - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 4 (Professor Ben Jones)

February 27, 2019 09:26 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

Looking Good - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 4 (Professor Ben Jones) In this Psych Soc O’Clock interview Amelia talks to Professor Ben Jones about his research from the face lab and which physical characteristics make us all hot and bothered. Listen on Anchor - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock Youtube - https://youtu.be/GiM12DddyxU Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society This conversation was recorded by Amelia Hilton and Professor Ben Jon...

Love is in the air - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 5

February 14, 2019 13:25 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Love is in the air - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 5 In this Psych Soc O’Clock episode Amelia, Emma and Elisa look at some lovely studies about physical attraction, tips for successful dating profiles and first dates, what makes long-term relationships works and love and affection for our family, friends and pets. Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society  Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Emma Strang and Elisa Serra Produced Amelia Hilton ...

Making and breaking habits - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 4

January 31, 2019 20:19 - 1 hour - 140 MB

In this Psych Soc O’Clock episode Amelia, Naomi and Heather take a look habits - how they are formed, how to break bad ones, make new ones and how mindfulness can help bring more intentional behaviours into our daily lives. Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society. Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Naomi Clark and Heather Hooper.  Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding, with original music by Jack Harding. Recorded in Universi...

Handling habits - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 3 (Professor Lawrence Barsalou)

January 28, 2019 22:53 - 57 minutes - 131 MB

Handling habits - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 3 (Professor Laurence Barsalou) In this Psych Soc O’Clock interview Amelia talks to Professor Lawrence Barsalou about habit models, healthy eating, stress and saying ‘kind of’ too much.  Apologies for the slight hissing, we had a recording issue we have fixed for the next episode! Listen on Anchor - https://anchor.fm/psychsococlock Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8HKOvdX5zQ&t=16s Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the...

Wishes for a Wonderful Winter - Psych Soc O'Clock (Ep. 3 part 1)

January 28, 2019 22:15 - 1 hour - 146 MB

In this december episode of Psych Soc O’Clock, this  month we’ll be trying to get you into the festive spirit by looking at  winter traditions around the world, what makes the perfect gift and how  to maintain harmony during family visits. Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Leya Kati and Jaqueline Tdetsgrob Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding Original music by Jack Harding Recorde...

Exams, here we go again - Psych Soc O'Clock (Ep. 2 part 1)

January 28, 2019 22:08 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

This month Psych Soc O’Clock tackles tips for surviving  the exam period and thriving in exams. We discuss psychological tips and  tricks for effective revision, ways to de-stress and put our hosts and  listeners to the test in a memory competition! Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Rhoda Von Below and Kaori Takeda Molina Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding Original music by Jack Har...

Catching some ZZZs - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 2 (Dr. Heather Cleland Woods and Holly Scott)

January 28, 2019 21:57 - 33 minutes - 76.1 MB

In this Psych Soc O’Clock interview Amelia talks to Dr.  Heather Cleland Woods and Holly Scott about counting sheep, why students  need sleep and how to rest deep(ly) in the run up to exams. Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the Glasgow University Psychology Society Recorded by Amelia Hilton, Dr. Heather Cleland Woods and Holly Scott Produced Amelia Hilton and edited by Jack Harding Original music by Jack Harding Recorded in the University of Glasgow School of Critical Stu...

Eerie Ethics - Psych Soc O'Clock - Interview 1 (Professor Helena Paterson)

January 28, 2019 21:49 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MB

  Amelia and Professor Helena Paterson delve into some ‘eerie ethics’ and discuss psychological studies which give us the creeps. References from the recording: The study that broke science: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daryl_Bem#.…e.22_controversy Superstitious perception: Gosselin,  F., & Schyns, P. G. (2003). Superstitious perceptions reveal  properties of internal representations. Psychological Science, 14(5),  505-509. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12930484 The Monster Study: Silverman...

Happy Halloween! - Psych Soc O'Clock - Episode 1

January 28, 2019 21:45 - 19 minutes - 36.7 MB

This Halloween on Psych Soc O’Clock we explore the scarier side of  psychology, exploring why and when we feel fear and the scary effects  halloween costume cultural appropriation can have on all of us.   Created by Amelia Hilton in association with the University of Glasgow  Psychology Society  Written and recorded by Amelia Hilton, Emma Strang and Lea Kati. Produced by Amelia Hilton Edited by Imogen Mcleod  Original music by Sonia Kilman (Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonia.killmann.3 Insta...

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