Psychodrama
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Two psychologists discuss science, clinical practice, and societal controversies with a few hahas in between.
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Leaving Las Academia Pt.1- From the R1 Psych Dept to the Social Justice LLC
April 11, 2022 09:16 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThe past two years have been marked by among many social factors, the “great resignation.” This phenomenon has extended to academia and it is a surprise because many refer to it as “the best job in the world.” An occupation that allowed individuals to pursue their own interests, and provided significant autonomy, and for those in tenure track, the possibility of a very stable, protected employment virtually unavailable in any other industry or setting. However, the great resignation has arr...
Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat-Animals and Us with Dr. Hal Herzog
March 19, 2022 17:08 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBFor this episode, we are very pleased to have Dr. Hal Herzog back to our show to talk to us about his research area in human-animal interactions(anthrozoology). Hal has published a second edition of his fascinating book “Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat- Why It’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals.” His research has been published in journals such as Science, The American Psychologist, The Journal of the Royal Society, The American Scholar, New Scientist, Anthrozoös, BioScience...
Let’s Talk About Sex & Mental Health with Dr. David Ley
February 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBWe talked to Dr. David Ley, a world-renowned clinical psychologist who has written prolifically in both academic and popular culture outlets about sexuality and mental health. He is a member of the board of the Sexual Health Alliance and is recognized as an international expert on issues related to psychology, pornography, and sexuality. Dr. Ley is regularly interviewed for television (e.g., Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric, Dr. Phil) and by the press (e.g., the New York Times, the Washington P...
Suicide Prevention for Trans & Gender Diverse Adults with Dr. Raymond Tucker
December 20, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBTransgender and gender diverse people appear to be at higher risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors than cisgender people. In this episode, Dr. Raymond Tucker shared what he has learned about this topic from his research with transgender and gender diverse veterans and civilians. Importantly, he highlighted the limitations of the current literature by pointing to methodological challenges in the field. Dr. Tucker shared the psychological mediation framework to describe how external stress...
Gender Diverse and Trans Youth Assessment and Treatment: Issues and controversies with Dr. Laura Edwards Leeper
November 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBWe are back! And we are very happy to bring this very interesting season 3 episode with Dr. Laura Edwards-Leeper. Dr. Edwards-Leeper was the founding psychologist in the first youth transgender clinic in the United States — the first one to prescribe puberty blockers to transgender youth. Dr. Edwards-Leeper is Professor Emerita at Pacific University and is currently the chair of the Child and Adolescent Committee for the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). She...
Lived Experience of Mental Illness among Psychology Faculty and Trainees with Dr. Sarah Victor
July 23, 2021 03:21 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBWe interviewed an expert guest, Dr. Sarah Victor, about the important topic of lived mental illness experience in the fields of clinical, counseling, and school psychology. Dr. Victor and her collaborators found that 82% of clinical, counseling, and school psychology faculty and trainees in their sample reported having lifetime mental health difficulties, while 48% reported that they had been formally diagnosed with a mental health condition in their lifetime. The empirical study was accompa...
Katie wrote a book! And she wants to tell you about it!
July 12, 2021 00:56 - 5 minutes - 4.38 MBI’m excited to share that my book, The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Skills to Reduce Emotional Pain, Increase Hope, and Prevent Suicide, was officially published on July 1, 2021! I’m honored that my former graduate school mentor, Dr. Thomas Joiner, wrote the foreword. One of my driving passions is sharing science-guided, helpful mental health information directly with the people who most need it. I took what I learned from years of research, therapy, and other li...
The Allure of the Disgusting
June 08, 2021 00:16 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBMultiple reality TV shows like “Fear Factor” and “Survivor” have become enduring franchises based on a simple premise: Disgusting participants and audience alike by subjecting participants to challenges involving unusual foods, or slimy, and creepy crawly creatures. Despite their revulsive nature, millions of people tune in week after week. Moreover, for some people, “gross” things are not only appealing but fascinating, and can even become an object of desire. In addition, for humans, disgu...
The Allure of the Disgusting with Dr. Thomas Armstrong
June 08, 2021 00:16 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBMultiple reality TV shows like “Fear Factor” and “Survivor” have become enduring franchises based on a simple premise: Disgusting participants and audience alike by subjecting participants to challenges involving unusual foods, or slimy, and creepy crawly creatures. Despite their revulsive nature, millions of people tune in week after week. Moreover, for some people, “gross” things are not only appealing but fascinating, and can even become an object of desire. In addition, for humans, disgu...
Suicide and Mass Shootings
May 12, 2021 06:16 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBDear Psychodrama Listeners: We hope that this Spring 2021 is treating you all well. As we emerge from the pandemic and aspects of normal life return, unfortunately, in the USA, this means a return to elevated number of mass shootings which had decreased in 2020 as the US went into lockdown. Indeed, on the weekend we recorded this episode, there was a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado that left 7 people dead including the shooter who killed himself during the incident. That shooting marked t...
Suicide and Mass Shootings.
May 12, 2021 06:16 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBDear Psychodrama Listeners: We hope that this Spring 2021 is treating you all well. As we emerge from the pandemic and aspects of normal life return, unfortunately, in the USA, this means a return to elevated number of mass shootings which had decreased in 2020 as the US went into lockdown. Indeed, on the weekend we recorded this episode, there was a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado that left 7 people dead including the shooter who killed himself during the incident. That shooting marked t...
Addiction, Science Communication, & Twitter Trolls with Dr. Jonathan Stea
March 23, 2021 03:47 - 54 minutes - 32 MBWe enjoyed this fascinating interview with Dr. Jonathan Stea about the nuance needed in discussions about addiction and drug decriminalization. He shared his pathway into clinical psychology and then debunked some misconceptions about addiction. Drawing on his expertise, clinical experience, and data, Dr. Stea talked about his views on effective strategies for curtailing the opioid epidemic. He highlighted conditions under which cannabis use could potentially harm mental health and his scien...
Discussing "Racial Justice Requires Ending the War on Drugs"
March 04, 2021 05:18 - 55 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode we discuss the recent article: "Racial Justice Requires Ending the War on Drugs" (Earp, Lewis, Hart, & Bioethicists and Allied Professionals for Drug Policy Reform, 2021). The article highlights ways in which the war on drugs in the US has perpetuated racism, exemplified by the recent, heartbreaking killing of Breonna Taylor during a botched drug raid in 2020. Informed by history and data, the article argues for decriminalizing drugs as a necessary step for racial justice in ...
Political Psychology, Southern Identities, Trump, & the January 6th Insurrection with Dr. Chris Cooper
January 25, 2021 04:36 - 1 hour - 31 MBIn light of the insurrectionist riot on January 6th in Washington DC, which among many other things, brought images of the confederate flag carried by the insurrectionists at the U.S. Capitol, we were excited to have Dr. Chris Cooper from Western Carolina University as a guest on Psychodrama. Chris is the Robert Lee Madison Distinguished Professor and Department Head of Political Science and Public Affairs at WCU. He is also the co-author of the book, “The Resilience of Southern Identity: Wh...
The Sociology & Psychology of Cults with Dr. Janja Lalich
December 14, 2020 05:42 - 46 minutes - 23.4 MBNote: This episode contains some discussion of cults and sexual abuse. For our first episode of season 2 we are extremely happy and honored to have Dr. Janja Lalich who is a leading world authority in cults and extremist groups. Dr. Lalich is a former Fulbright scholar, Professor Emerita of Sociology at California State University, Chico, and author of multiple articles and the books in the topic including “Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships” and “Bounded C...
Season 1 over, Season 2 Upcoming!
November 10, 2020 07:24 - 1 minute - 703 KBHi Psychodrama listeners! First, we hope that you and your loved ones are doing well through these first days of November which continue to be challenging and have definitely been filled with more than our fair share of well, drama! We also would like to thank you all for your continued listening and support. It has been great fun and very rewarding to put together this podcast for you and as we have mentioned, it is an integral part of our self-care during this intense 2020 and we could n...
Cobra Kai & Some Psychology Too
October 06, 2020 06:17 - 57 minutes - 28.3 MBAfter having the past few weeks marked by very grave serious national news that added to our already maxed-out pandemic related stress, forest fires in the Western United States, the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Trump’s taxes being released, a chaotic presidential debate, the death of prominent psychologist Dr. Scott Lilienfeld, and then Trump predictably contracting COVID - we decided to do a fairly lighthearted show this time around. We talk about Cobra Kai and examine its characters ...
College Mental Health & Controversy During the Pandemic with Dr. Helen Hsu
September 13, 2020 23:32 - 57 minutes - 36.1 MBWe were thrilled to have expert guest, Dr. Helen Hsu, join us for an episode about the important topic of college mental health! We discussed controversy surrounding college re-opening plans and enforcement of physical distancing policies--including what we think we would do if we were college students in 2020. Dr. Hsu shared her observations about how mental health concerns among students have changed both across generations and pre- vs. post-pandemic. She also shared what she thinks is dri...
Mental Health among Black Men & Culturally Competent Therapy with Dr. Bedford Palmer
August 18, 2020 03:05 - 52 minutes - 32.5 MBWe were very lucky to have Dr. Bedford Palmer join us this week for a fascinating discussion! First, we talked about a mental wellness virtual town hall featuring Barack Obama, John Lewis, and activists from My Brother's Keeper. Then, we talked about obstacles faced by Black men seeking therapy--including a need for more culturally competent therapists and misperceptions about disinterest in therapy. Dr. Palmer explained what strength-based, culturally competent therapy means and the upsides...
Psychology, A Racism Pandemic, & Kanye West with Dr. Bedford Palmer
August 18, 2020 02:42 - 47 minutes - 29.7 MBWe were very lucky to have Dr. Bedford Palmer join us this week for a fascinating discussion! First, we chatted about Dr. Palmer’s pathway to his Ph.D. and becoming a licensed psychologist and professor. Then, we talked about living in what the American Psychological Association president labeled a racism pandemic. We concluded by asking about Dr. Palmer's thoughts on Kanye West's music, mental health, and political aspirations. We really enjoyed making this episode and hope you enjoy listen...
Should Psychologists Diagnose Donald Trump? with Dr. Josh Miller
July 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBNote: All opinions expressed on this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of our employers. With the release of “Too Much and Never Enough” by Mary L. Trump (a clinical psychologist and Trump's niece), the debate about diagnosing Donald Trump was thrust into the limelight again. We were very excited to have Dr. Josh Miller, an authority on narcissism and psychopathy and co-author of an article examining the ethics of the Goldwater rule, on this episode to share his expertise....
Black Lives Matter, Policing Reform, Psychology, and Activism with Dr. Apryl Alexander
June 18, 2020 17:28 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBGiven the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement, we were very lucky and excited to have Dr. Apryl Alexander, Associate Professor at the University of Denver and activist with Black Lives Matter, Chapter 5280 join us as an expert guest. We had a very stimulating conversation with Dr. Alexander about her path in forensic psychology, her involvement in Black Lives Matter activism, and social justice policy-making. We delved on the varied meanings of “defund the police," her approach to ...
Famous People Fat-Shaming: From Pelosi to Trump & Jillian Michaels to Lizzo
June 07, 2020 22:31 - 53 minutes - 34.1 MBIn May, Nancy Pelosi referred to Donald Trump as “morbidly obese” on CNN and this led to a viral tweet celebrating her insult. Back in January, physical trainer Jillian Michaels said that Lizzo’s music should be celebrated, but not her body weight, which led to a backlash from some of her fans. Is fat-shaming okay when we don’t like the target? Or does it contribute to weight bias and discrimination? We take a look at the psychological research and talk about some pop culture representations...
When Self-Care Goes Too Far with Dr. Joel Minden
May 11, 2020 18:59 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBSelf-care is a bit of a buzzword these days. At its best, it encourages people to have balance in their lives and to tend to their health needs. However, the self-care movement seems to have been picked up as a way to market things to people, placing greater importance on indulging themselves with products or experiences. And for some, the idea that prioritizing self-care will improve mental health can backfire, because they believe their persistent emotional distress is due to an inability ...
Will Pandemic Porn Use Lead to Addiction? with Dr. Joshua Grubbs
April 27, 2020 06:36 - 46 minutes - 30.5 MBAccording to Pornhub, people are watching a lot more porn since the pandemic started. Some worry that this will lead to a permanent jump in post-pandemic porn use, while others expect that porn use will return to pre-pandemic levels after all of this is over. Can people be addicted to porn? Are there psychological benefits of porn use? What treatment approaches are used with people concerned about their porn use? Dr. Joshua Grubbs, who is a professor, researcher, and a clinical psychologi...
Tiger King, Animals, & Us with Dr. Hal Herzog
April 11, 2020 16:19 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn this second Tiger King episode, we are very excited to talk to Dr. Hal Herzog! Hal is a world-renowned anthrozoologist and professor emeritus at Western Carolina University. He wrote a great book on the complex relationships between humans and animals called “Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat,” and he maintains a blog on Psychology Today called Animals and Us. We had a lot of fun talking about anthrozoology, the one time that Hal got to hang out with a chimp at Doc Antle’s farm (ye...
The Psychology of Tiger King
April 11, 2020 16:13 - 57 minutes - 56.7 MBAlright! On this episode of Psychodrama, we jump on the Tiger King bandwagon and try to inject clinical psychological science to help (perhaps) explain some of the “colorful” behavior prominently displayed by the main characters of the series. From Joe’s gun-totin’- devil-may-care, pathological attention-seeking to Carole (killed her husband?) Baskin’s single-minded crusade to be the one-and-only tiger queen and savior to Doc’s Antle’s Svengali-like influence on his feline followers. Listen ...
The Divine Academy Comedy: Part 2
March 24, 2020 18:35 - 49 minutes - 25.2 MBWhat does psychological science have to say about the effects of humor on prejudice? Can humor be harmful? Can offensive, dark, or gallows humor ever be helpful? Our special guest, Dr. Tom Ford, discusses his research on humor and prejudice to inform the debate.
Louis CK & Restorative Justice
March 24, 2020 18:09 - 58 minutes - 28.9 MBNote: This episode discusses sexual misconduct. After Louis CK's sexual misconduct became public, his career was put on hold. Now he's touring again, and some people say it's too soon. How should situations like Louis CK's be handled? In this episode, we discuss possible pathways through a restorative justice lens, and include Dan Harmon's apology to Megan Ganz for sexual harassment as an example.
More Than A Joke: Does Prejudicial Humor Lead to Prejudiced Behaviors? with Dr. Tom Ford
March 24, 2020 17:35 - 49 minutes - 25.2 MBWhat does psychological science have to say about the effects of humor on prejudice? Can humor be harmful? Can offensive, dark, or gallows humor ever be helpful? Our special guest, Dr. Tom Ford, discusses his research on humor and prejudice to inform the debate.
More Than A Joke: Does Prejudicial Humor Lead to Prejudiced Behaviors?
March 24, 2020 17:35 - 49 minutes - 25.2 MBWhat does psychological science have to say about the effects of humor on prejudice? Can humor be harmful? Can offensive, dark, or gallows humor ever be helpful? Our special guest, Dr. Tom Ford, discusses his research on humor and prejudice to inform the debate.
The Divine Academy Comedy: Part 1
March 24, 2020 04:05 - 44 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this inaugural episode, we set the mood for our show by dipping our toes in the “culture wars” and the parallels of “cancel culture” in comedy and academia. We discuss controversies surrounding Dave Chappelle and Professor Ron Sullivan Jr. Finally, we wonder: should we have higher standards for Harvard or for an open mic night at the HaHa hole?
Dave Chappelle, Professor Ronald Sullivan Jr., & Cancel Culture
March 24, 2020 03:05 - 44 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this inaugural episode, we set the mood for our show by dipping our toes in the “culture wars” and the parallels of “cancel culture” in comedy and academia. We discuss controversies surrounding Dave Chappelle and Professor Ron Sullivan Jr. Finally, we wonder: should we have higher standards for Harvard or for an open mic night at the HaHa hole?
Trailer
March 22, 2020 18:17 - 40 seconds - 455 KBWelcome to our new podcast, Psychodrama! We're two psychologists discussing clinical practice, science, and societal controversies in stand-up comedy, academia, and more. We'll talk about serious and silly issues through a clinical psychology lens, and we hope you enjoy listening!