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People First RadioCarleton prof offers summer reading picks on wellnessAbout a year ago, Joanna Pozzulo of Carleton University started the Reading For Well-Being Community Bookclub. “ I wanted to use my background in psychology and research to really highlight for people books that I think might be useful, or at least interesting to read,” she said. “ It’s more around well being rather than trying to […]2025-05-2627 minPeople First RadioCarleton prof offers summer reading picks on wellnessAbout a year ago, Joanna Pozzulo of Carleton University started the Reading For Well-Being Community Bookclub. “ I wanted to use my background in psychology and research to really highlight for people books that I think might be useful, or at least interesting to read,” she said. “ It’s more around well being rather than trying to […]2025-05-2627 minPeople First Radio - Full EpisodesPeople First Radio – May 22, 2025Laura Eramian of Dalhousie University shares insights into friendlessness, gleaned from a series of 21 interviews with Atlantic Canadians who identified as having no or few friends. You can find more info on that study by clicking here. Joanna Pozzulo runs the Reading For Well Being Community Book Club. She shares some tips for picking […]2025-05-2357 min
Reading for Well-Being PodcastInspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others with Adam GalinskyAdam Galinsky joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss his book The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity. Are you inspiring or infuriating as a leader? What is the difference between shame and guilt? What was Adam's most surprising finding as he conducted the research featured in Inspire? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!2025-05-1532 minReading for Well-Being PodcastThe Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity with Catherine A. SandersonCatherine A. Sanderson joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity. How much of happiness is genetic? How can you keep happiness alive as you age? What is the connection between mindset and wellbeing and how can you change your mindset? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!2025-04-1424 minReading for Well-Being PodcastMove the Body, Heal the Mind with Jennifer HeiszJennifer Heisz joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book Move The Body, Heal The Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep. How does the efficacy of exercise compare to antidepressants? Is walking adequate exercise? How much exercise do you need to do to maximize its health benefits? What are some strategies for breaking up sedentary time? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!2025-03-1734 minReading for Well-Being PodcastHow to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be with Katy MilkmanKaty Milkman joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. How can you learn to follow through on your behavior change goals? How do you know when you're truly ready to change, and what are the biggest obstacles to behavior change? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!2025-02-1135 minReading for Well-Being PodcastCloser Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other with Sophie Grégoire TrudeauSophie Grégoire Trudeau discusses her book Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other (2023). How can we cope with negative emotions and respond to criticism with grace? In Closer Together, Sophie explores the connection between self-awareness, emotional resilience, and deeper relationships. This episode dives into her strategies for slowing down in a fast-paced world and embracing vulnerability as a path to growth.2025-01-1551 minReading for Well-Being PodcastYour Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us with Susan Magsamen and Ivy RossSusan Magsamen and Ivy Ross discuss their book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us (2023). What is art? Many of us think of the arts as entertainment—a luxury of some kind. In Your Brain on Art, authors Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross show how activities from painting and dancing to expressive writing, architecture, and more are essential to our lives.2024-12-1627 minReading for Well-Being PodcastThe Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It With Dr. Ethan KrossDr. Ethan Kross discusses his book, Chatter: The voice in our head, why it matters, and how to harness it (2021). Learn how to channel the voice in your head for happier living and better well-being.2024-11-2730 min
Mind Full: The Canadian Psychological Association podcastEvidence-based wellness – the book club with Dr. Joanna PozzuloThere are so many books in the self-help and wellness genres that it's difficult to know which ones are evidence-based quality publications and which are not. Dr. Joanna Pozzulo at Carleton University has started a book club for this very purpose - and has now launched a podcast as well!
Mental Health and Well-being Research and Training Hub (MeWeRTH):
https://carleton.ca/mental-health/
To join the Reading for Well-Being Community Book Club:
https://carleton.ca/mental-health/mewerths-reading-for-well-being-community-book-club/
Find the Reading for Well-Being Podcast at these locations
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingforWellBeingPodcast/videos
• Spotify: https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url...2024-11-1430 minReading for Well-Being PodcastHow to Live a Good Life: Discussing the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness With Dr. Marc SchultzDr. Marc Schultz discusses, The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schultz, Ph.D. (2023). Gain a greater understanding of emotional well-being and the changes you might want to make to your relationships to increase your happiness and improve your well-being.2024-10-2832 minReading for Well-Being PodcastSeries IntroductionDr. Pozzulo introduces the Reading for Well-Being Podcast. Each month, Dr. Pozzulo will interview authors of evidence-based books for well-being, that are chosen as part of her book club, selected as Professor Pozzulo’s Picks. Dr. Pozzulo will help listeners understand the science and strategies that can be applied to improve their well-being. Join Dr. Pozzulo’s Reading for Well-Being Community Book Club to be part of the conversation and the evidence-based well-being community; https://carleton.ca/mental-health/mewerths-reading-for-well-being-community-book-club/ Links: Join the Reading for Well-Being Community Book Club Learn more about the Mental Health and Well-Being Rese...2024-10-0102 min
Think Twice Podcast28: Which Self-Help Books are Actually Backed by Neuroscience?Did you know that reading isn't only for fun, but it can also have several health benefits like improving sleep quality, cognitive function, and stress relief? Self-help is a genre that is quickly rising in popularity but, unfortunately, a lot of self-help content is not actually backed by neuroscience. So, which ones should you read and which ones should you avoid? In this episode, professor and psychologist Dr. Joanna Pozzulo shares her top 4 picks for evidence-based self-help books and how to identify pseudoscience in the media.
Dr. Joanna Pozzulo is a Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Psychology, Director of...2024-09-1327 min
The Carleton Pathway PodcastE9 - Inside Psychology with Prof. Joanna PozzuloCarleton's Department of Psychology is among the busiest on campus. For many first-year students PSYC1001 is an integral part of their introduction to university. Departmental Chair Joanna Pozzulo joins the podcast to talk about what's new in psychology on campus, discuss her research and shares advice for students with a passion in psychology and mental health.2020-06-1733 min