Episode 8: Crystal C. Hall |
Crystal C. Hall is an associate professor of public policy and governance and adjunct associate professor of psychology at the University of Washington. Her research pursues the integration of psychology into the design and implementation of social policy. She has collaborated with government agencies at the local, state, and federal level —including having served on the Federal Office of Evaluation Sciences and the White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team.
In this episode, Crystal talks about the emerging understanding of human psychology and how it can inform the way that we understand decision making. Her passionate work highlights the importance of addressing deeper systemic issues like structural racism when we consider strategies around mindful consumption. Crystal shares about her upcoming book, which was borne out of the failures within her academic field related to this topic, using insights about psychology and design making to develop appropriate behavioral intervention. She also talks about the power of yoga and how maintaining this practice has helped slow things down for her, something that Crystal sees as incredibly supportive in engaging with mindfulness — both physically and mentally — and in making critical decisions to help promote positive change.
Further reading: Crystal's article in Behavioral Scientist
Visit: mindfulconsuming.com
Follow: @mindful.consuming
