Inner Human

Episode 29: Passion in Work

If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. That's what they say, anyhow. Does passion in ones work keep the Joie de vivre? Should we seek the job we are passionate about, or seek passion in the job we have? So many questions... Cut and paste the link below, clicking it doesn't function correctly. https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/ Hit us up on Slack if you want to chat. https://join.slack.com/t/innerhumanpodcast/s...

Episode 28: Overspending, why do we stretch in a pinch?

Disclaimer to the listeners. We had some audio troubles so Ty's audio sounds a little off but we didn't want to go back and re-record the episode. It's that time of the year again. A time to get together with family, and buy them things that are beyond our affordability that they probably didn't ask for. Why do we have a tendency to burn through our money and overspend? Money isn't everything and you can't take it with you, but should we live on the edge of our means? Happy holidays everyo...

Episode 27: Is This The New Normal?

We all keep hearing about the "new normal" lately. Is there such thing? Will we go back to the old normal? Is there even a normal at all? We are still interested in any feedback or potential show topics. Send us what you got! Cut and paste the link below, clicking it doesn't function correctly. https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/ Hit us up on Slack if you want to chat. https://join.slack.com/t/innerhumanpodcast/shared_invite/zt-hqs2n...

Episode 26: Corona Fatigue: I Just Can't Think Anymore

This week we talk about the seemingly ever present pandemic fatigue. We've noticed that we can't shake it and think others might be feeling the same way. New research is pouring in and we wanted to dive into some of it. We are still interested in any feedback or potential show topics. Send us what you got! Cut and paste the link below, clicking it doesn't function correctly. https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/ Hit us up on Slack if y...

Episode 25: CQ, the MOLE in the room

Hey Listeners! After a few weeks hiatus we are back with some new content. Ty had to take some time to recover from COVID but luckily made it through relatively unscathed. This episode is about Cultural Intelligence (CQ). We discuss what it is, why it's important, and how to take steps to be better at it. We are still interested in any feedback or potential show topics. Send us what you got! Cut and paste the link below, clicking it doesn't function correctly. https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Episode 24: Persuasion: It's easy, be likable

Hey Listeners! In this episode we hit on some of the psychological components of persuasion. Learn how to help somebody have your way. We are very interested in any feedback or potential show topics! Check out Chris Voss if you get a chance. For some reason you have to cut and paste the link below in your browser to view Eric's profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-phd-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/ Got something to say??? Join our Slack channel. https://...

Episode 23: Overconsumption, Chasing Too Many Donuts

Hey Listeners! In this episode we talk about over consumption.  Why do we tend to consume more resources than we need? What drives us to keep wanting more? How do we avoid it? We are very interested in any feedback or potential show topics! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doughnut_(economic_model) https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/ https://join.slack.com/t/innerhumanpodcast/shared_invite/zt-hqs2n64i-WC7kqYHwUvifzHEpj0A4Fg

Episode 22: I Volunteer as Tribute!...Wait No I Don't!

Hey Listeners!  In this episode we explore the concepts of volunteering.  Why we do it, and if there are any health benefits.  We ask questions like, "Why do we volunteer?","If there IS some sort of benefit, what is it?" and "Do the stresses of volunteering outweigh the benefits?"  We are very interested in any feedback or potential show topics!   https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/ https://join.slack.com/t/innerhumanpodcast/shared_...

Episode 21: Getting Owned...

Hey Listeners! Sorry we dropped the ball on uploading this! It was supposed to be out a week ago, but to make up for it, we are going to upload another episode within the week!  Double the fun. In this episode we discuss the concepts of ownership.  What is the difference between collective ownership and place attachment?  Is there a social aspect to ownership?  Is your own identity even yours?  We dive into some philosophical questions, but it should be fun!  As always we appreciate you...

Episode 17: Racial Bias Part 3, Lessons on Black Frustration with Jarret Allen

Hello listeners out there. We finally were able to get caught up and get the editing done on this episode. (We being Ty, Eric failed). This was the last part of our series on racial bias. In this episode we brought Jarret Allen on the podcast to aid in the discussion. Fred Hampton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Hampton Video about how investing in poverty is good for everyone https://youtu.be/rvskMHn0sqQ  James Baldwin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin

Episode 20: Human Factors of Voting Machines

This week we get an opportunity to answer a series of listener questions (thanks Jesper) and then tackle the topic of some human factors considerations of voting machines. Many of us have heard of the plethora of issues that plague voting machines, but how often do we really think through the what happens when we go to the polls? https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 19: Social Relationships in Gaming

This week we continued on with the conversation about social relationships while gaming. We have seen online video games incorporating more and more social aspects, even including parts of games that can't be played without teams. As more and more research focuses on the negative aspects of gaming, are we overlooking some of the positive outcomes? https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 18: Human-Robotic Relations

AAANNNNDDDDD We're BACKKK! Whew, that was a long break. Alright, this is episode 18 and I know you're thinking "Hey what gives, where is episode 17?" We will publish that later. This week we went at the episode in a different approach. We caught up on some things that had been going on and then started in on the topic. We are seeing robots in our lives more and more. As humans we tend to have some semblance of a relationship with these machines. While we started with talking about therapeut...

Episode 16: Bias and Perception of Events

This week we continue with the foundations of bias, especially in the context of group membership and perceptions versus reality. We take a hard look at how in-group views are different from out-group views. Are perceptions reality, or are they simply the perceived reality of the individual? If our perceptions of the same situation are different, who is correct? https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 15: Race, Schemas, Stereotypes and our Natural Thought

We thought it was fitting to discuss the psychological foundations of racial biases to get to the root and help people understand that biases are natural and occur in all facets of our lives. Like all biases, we have to make a conscious effort to overcome the bias. With a little bit of practice, we can push toward unbiased thought patterns. This episode is part 1 of this conversation, with more to follow! https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonv...

Episode 14: The Research on Getting Hitched

In this episode, we talk about what the research says on whether you should or should not get married. The outcome here was much more surprising than I had thought. https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 13.1 Mini-Episode on Learning Motivation with Dr. Doug Peterson

This was a tangent conversation we had when Dr. Peterson was a guest on the show. It didn't fit the topic but it was still a lot of fun to discuss and seemed like a waste to toss the recording. We hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did.

Episode 13: Interview with Dr. Doug Peterson about Panic Neuroscience

In this episode, we have a guest, Dr. Doug Peterson Ph.D. Dr. Peterson is the Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of South Dakota. This week we explore how stress and anxiety influence decision making and give insight into the differences between fear and anxiety. You can learn more about Dr. Peterson here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-peterson-ux/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Teaser for Episode 13

Episode 12: Do we have a Default Emotion, or are we a bit more complicated?

In this episode, we dive further into emotions and explore what some call the default emotion. Guru's often try to train you out of a default emotion, but does the default emotion actually exist? https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 11: Why You Won't Find Happiness

In this episode, we discuss some of the main drivers of happiness and why the feeling can be so elusive. We also cover why that might not be such a bad thing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 10: Virtual Meetings: The New Normal While Social Distancing

We know you are all out there avoiding people like the plague, but virtual meetings could offer ways to connect perhaps even deeper than ever before. Stay safe and keep socializing from a distance! https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 9: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Multitasking

This week we talk about the types of multitasking along with the pros and cons of the behavior. https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 8: Panic, Fear, and Mob mentality

This week we address how panic makes us act in irrational ways and explore the difficulty of overcoming fear. Stay safe out there! https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 7: Should We Worry About Social Media Echo Chambers??

In this episode, we discuss how social media echo chambers can influence our thoughts and our behavior.  We give some suggestions as to how to avoid these situations and engage in mind-opening discourse. Eric Roberts' LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ Ty Vuong's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 6: Peeling Back the Layers of Digital Identities

Eric Roberts' LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-roberts-28b2b893/ Ty Vuong's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylonvuong/

Episode 5: Lifting the Veil on Imposter Syndrome

In this episode, we discuss some of the possible origins of imposter syndrome along with ways that you can fight through the feeling yourself and even help out others. Know that you aren't alone in this battle.

Episode 4: Swipe Sense: The Psychology of Online Dating Culture

In this episode, we look at some of the current research surrounding online dating. Is it still practical to meet someone through friends, or is Tinder where it's at? We dive into how you can get the most out of your online dating experience.

Episode 4: Swipe sense: The Psychology of Online Dating Culture

In this episode, we look at some of the current research surrounding online dating. Is it still practical to meet someone through friends, or is Tinder where it's at? We dive into how you can get the most out of your online dating experience.

Episode 3: Psychological Factors in the Meaning of Life

In this episode, we take a look at what current research says leads to a high-quality meaning/purpose in life. Sadly, we had some tech issues and had to re-record a couple sections, so we apologize for the choppy transitions.

Episode 1: Is college worth it anymore?

Introduction to the Inner Human Podcast

Episode 2: The Rise of Emotional Intelligence