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PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffS1:E1 Maya Metser: Career Exploration from the Student Perspective In this episode, I interview Maya Metser, a New York University graduate and host of the Psych Mic podcast. Maya and I discuss how overwhelming the process of career exploration can be for undergraduate students and her decision to explore careers by interviewing professionals who are applying psychology in diverse ways. What began as live events she hosted for her classmates ultimately turned into her incredible podcast. Maya and I play "Guess the Job Title" and talk about some unexpected and exciting job opportunities you can get with a bachelor's degree in psychology.
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Psych MicLearning experientially | Applied behavioral science with Aline Holzwarth, MBAAline Holzwarth, MBA, is an applied behavioral scientist specializing in digital health research and scientifically informed product design. She is currently the head of behavioral science at Pattern Health and Principal at Dan Ariely's Center for Advanced Hindsight. She writes, "my training in psychology and business, and my experience in research and healthcare, have given her the kind of interdisciplinary lens that helps me appreciate the complexity of decision-making in the real world, particularly when it comes to the thorny domain of health. I am passionate about sharing behavioral insights with anyone who'll listen." See her website here.
2022-05-121h 00Psych MicAccess Psychology Foundation: Increasing access to psychology for underrepresented communities with Dr. Alec Miller and Damian TravierAccess Psychology Foundation is a nonprofit that works to increase inclusion, equity, and diversity in the field of mental health by providing historically underrepresented communities with access to evidence-based prevention and treatment, and by training the next generation of racially diverse mental health providers. APF offers scholarships and grants to high school students, college students, graduate students, licensed professionals, schools, and organizations from historically underrepresented communities to help them:gain exposure to the field of evidence-based clinical psychologyaccess high quality training and consultation in evidence-based treatments, andaccess high quality training in working with clients of diverse b...
2022-05-051h 01Psych MicBreaking down disciplinary silos | Clinical research with Dr. Amy ElliottAmy Elliott, PhD, Chief Clinical Research Officer at Avera Research Institute, leads a research team focused on improving child health and development through community-based research. Dr. Elliott is the principal investigator on several National Institutes of Health (NIH) research projects including the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Study, an initiative to reduce infant mortality in American Indian communities. Dr. Elliott also holds professor and research positions at The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Education:PhD from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Clinical PsychologyMA from North Dakota State University, Fargo...
2022-04-281h 09Psych MicActing boldly despite imposter feelings | with clinical psychologist Dr. Jill StoddardJill Stoddard, PhD, is the director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management in San Diego. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from Boston University where she trained at the renowned Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders; it was there that her passion for treating anxiety using evidence based methods took root. Dr. Stoddard specializes in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders and has expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is an award winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, author, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off The Clock podcast. She’s wri...
2022-04-211h 18Psych MicEnhancing student wellbeing, resilience, and leadership | with Dr. Tim DavisTim Davis, PhD, is associate professor of public policy at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and the Director of Leadership Coaching for BattenX, the executive training program. A clinical psychologist, Tim helps students, executives and teams achieve more by building resiliency, community and self-awareness. At Batten, he teaches courses on team leadership, group dynamics and emotional resilience. Davis’s leadership courses at Batten emphasize practical, experiential learning to build self-awareness. His students form teams to experiment with using different approaches to solving problems they experience as team members and leaders. His resilience-focused courses use...
2022-04-141h 08Psych MicBecoming a competitive applicant to clinical psychology doctoral programs (Part II: Applying) | with Dr. Barry Farber & Daisy OrtIn this episode, I interview Daisy Ort, a 4th-year clinical psychology PhD candidate, and her doctoral advisor, Dr. Barry Farber, about the graduate school application process. We focus mainly on clinical doctoral programs (particularly PhD), but also touch on other routes (e.g., PsyD, MSW, MFT, LMHC). This is Part II of a two-part series. In Part I, we covered preparation: what do you need to do before it actually comes time to apply? In Part II today, we will cover the actual application — the process and its materials.Our guests:Daisy is cur...
2022-03-311h 06Psych MicBecoming a competitive applicant to clinical psychology doctoral programs (Part I: Preparing) | with Dr. Barry Farber & Daisy OrtIn this episode, I interview Daisy Ort, a 4th-year clinical psychology PhD candidate, and her doctoral advisor, Dr. Barry Farber, about the graduate school application process. We focus mainly on clinical doctoral programs, but also touch on other routes (e.g., PsyD, MSW, MFT, LMHC). This is Part I of a two-part series. In Part I, we'll be covering preparation: what do you need to do before it actually comes time to apply? In Part II, which is being released next week, we will cover the actual application.Our guests:Daisy is currently a...
2022-03-241h 10Psych MicSuffering is not a measure success | Neuroscience research with Dr. Wendy SuzukiWendy A. Suzuki, PhD, is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University.She received her undergraduate degree in physiology and human anatomy at the University of California, Berkeley in 1987 studying with Prof. Marian C. Diamond, a leader in the field of brain plasticity. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from U.C. San Diego in 1993 and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health before accepting her faculty position at New York University in 1998.Her major research interest continues...
2022-03-1756 minPsych MicFacing the work-family conflict | Working parenthood with Dr. Yael SchonbrunYael Schonbrun, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who wears a number of professional hats: she a small private practice specializing in evidence-based relationship therapy, she’s an assistant professor at Brown University, she is a podcast host, and she writes for nonacademic audiences about working parenthood. She has a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and completed her postgraduate training at Brown University. In all areas of her work, she draws on scientific research, her clinical experience, ancient wisdom (with an emphasis on Taoism), an...
2022-03-101h 17Psych MicDesigning for healthy behavior change | Behavioral science with Dr. Amy BucherAmy Bucher, Ph.D. is Chief Behavioral Officer at Lirio, which unites behavior science with artificial intelligence to drive healthcare behavior change. She is the author of Engaged: Designing for Behavior Change, published by Rosenfeld Media. Before joining Lirio, Amy worked as Vice President of Behavior Change Design at Mad*Pow, a strategy and design consultancy, and on behavior change products in-house at CVS Health and Johnson & Johnson. See her website and blog here.Amy received her A.B. from Harvard University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in organizational psychology from the University of Michigan, A...
2022-03-031h 19Psych MicHow research can drive innovation | Social neuroscience with Dr. Rose PerryRose Perry, PhD, is an applied research scientist with a doctorate in neuroscience & physiology from New York University. Her research has examined how social connections can “get under the skin” to buffer individuals from the long term, negative effects of stress and trauma. In April 2020, understanding the unique social challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic was raising, Rose established Social Creatures, with the mission of ensuring that any individual can socially connect with others, no matter their circumstances. Rose's email: rose@thesocialcreatures.orgTopics we cover:Why are you fascinated by psychology and neuroscience?How did y...
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Black and EMPOWERed PodcastDr. Isha Metzger on the Psych Mic PodcastCome join us as we feature Psych Mic, hosted by Maya Metser as she interviews Dr. Isha Metzger. This special episode opens with a laugh. This episode is especially great for students considering going deeper into academic pursuits around psychology and/or getting into clinical practice.
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2022-02-191h 18Psych MicUsing psychology to better our classrooms | with Dr. Erin O'ConnorErin O'Connor, Ed.D, is the Director of New York University's Early Childhood Education Program and a tenured professor. She holds a Doctorate (Ed.D) in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Master's in Teaching from Fordham University, and a Master's in School Psychology from Columbia University. Erin teaches human development and education classes to pre- and in-service teachers in New York City schools. She also co-directs a community partnership working with families and caregivers. In addition, Erin leads a research program examining relationships with mothers and teachers and the impacts o...
2022-02-171h 14Psych MicEmpowering citizens through legal advocacy | with Ami Gandhi, JDAmi Gandhi, JD, is a Senior Counsel at the Chicago Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights where she works to reduce barriers to voting and improve civic participation, especially in communities of color and low-income communities. Ami’s experience includes leading statewide voter protection for the 2016 and 2020 elections, partnering with community members in the criminal legal system to expand voter access, advocating for communities of color during Illinois redistricting, and advising local election authorities as they implemented the first Hindi ballots in the country. Her experience includes litigating cases in Illinois and Indiana and partnering with communities to write and pa...
2022-02-1059 minPsych MicCulturally competent care | The path to psychiatry with Dr. Alexandra CanettiAlexandra Canetti, MD, is a board-certified child and adolescent and adult psychiatrist with an interest in community psychiatry and family issues. She is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center and currently serves as the Program Medical Director of the Special Needs Clinic, where she treats the mental health needs of individuals and families affected by medical illness, and of the School-Based Mental Health Program. Dr. Canetti was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Dr. Canetti graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in pre-medicine from the University of Puerto Rico. She completed her m...
2022-02-031h 16Psych MicStruggle precedes mastery | Positive psychotherapy with Dr. Dan TomasuloDaniel Tomasulo, PhD, is an American counseling psychologist, writer, and professor and the Academic Director and core faculty at the Spirituality Mind Body Institute (SMBI), Teachers College, Columbia University. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology, MFA in writing, and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and was formerly the Director of the New York City Certification in Positive Psychology for the New York Open Center. He is also a Review Editor for Frontiers in Psychology special section Positive Psychology. Sharecare honors Dr. Tomasulo as one of the top ten online influencers on t...
2022-01-271h 04Psych MicFacilitating human connection | Counseling psychology with Dr. Laura KasperLaura B. Kasper, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and has been practicing psychotherapy for over 18 years. She has experience working with a diverse group of clients with respect to presenting concerns, gender, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity. Regardless of their background, the majority of her clients are highly intelligent and accomplished people who are interested in taking their personal and professional relationships to the next level. Her therapeutic approach blends her first-hand experience of the high-performing professional workplace with buddhist psychology and tools to offer support that is unrelentingly compassionate, direct, and powerful.In addition to her p...
2022-01-201h 28Psych MicHealing communities from racial trauma | with Dr. Isha MetzgerIsha Metzger, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Director of The EMPOWER Lab, Owner of Cultural Concepts, LLC, a Certified Therapist in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and she is the Mental Health expert for Salone Health, an organization dedicated to improving the health of Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad. The overarching goal of Dr. Metzger’s career is to take a strengths based, anti-deficit approach to prevention for youth of color. Dr. Metzger stands against anti-Black racism and oppression through "Engaging Minorities in Prevention, Outreach, Wellness, Education, & Research" through community-based participatory methods and advocacy. Dr...
2022-01-131h 22Psych MicLetting out your inner child | Music & psychology with Dr. Susan RogersSusan Rogers, PhD, is a professor of Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music. She holds a doctorate in psychology from McGill University, where she studied music cognition and psychoacoustics under researchers Daniel Levitin and Stephen McAdams. Her research focuses on auditory memory, the perception of musical signals, and the influence of musical training on auditory development. For two decades prior to her science career, Rogers was one of the world's few women known for her work as a record producer, engineer, mixer, and audio electronics technician. Career highlights include years (1983–1988) as staff engineer for recording artist Pr...
2021-12-231h 45Psych MicPioneering treatments & saving lives | with clinical psychologist Dr. Alec MillerAlec L. Miller, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, teacher, researcher, author, and disseminator of evidence-based treatments. He is co-Founder and co-Director of Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants, a private group practice and training center based in White Plains and Manhattan. He is also a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center.Dr. Miller is an expert in the treatment of stress management, adolescent depression, suicide and self-injury, borderline personality disorder, as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and his doctorate in...
2021-12-161h 33Psych MicCreating a niche in clinical practice | Forensic & clinical neuropsych with Dr. Chriscelyn TusseyChriscelyn Tussey, PsyD, is the founder and President of Metropolitan Forensic and Neuropsychological Consultation, PLLC. She obtained her PsyD in clinical psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and completed her predoctoral internship in the Forensic Track at Bellevue Hospital Center/NYU School of Medicine. She completed a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in Forensic Psychology at the UVA Health Center. Given her interest in brain-behavior relationships and the frequent overlap she observed between forensic work and neuropsychology, she subsequently completed a two-year APPCN postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology. She is also the former Director of Psychological Assessment at Bellevue Hos...
2021-12-091h 11Psych MicEnding sexual violence against children | Policy & psychology with Dr. Daniela LigieroDaniela Ligiero, PhD, is the Executive Director and CEO of Together for Girls, a global, public-private partnership dedicated to ending violence against children, especially sexual violence against girls. The partnership includes five UN agencies, the governments of the U.S. & Canada, several private sector organizations and more than 20 country governments in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, working together to generate comprehensive data and solutions to this public health and human rights epidemic. Dr. Ligiero also serves as the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children. Before she joined T...
2021-12-021h 12Psych MicFinding flow at work | with I-O psychologist Dr. Jared WeintraubJared Weintraub, PhD is passionate about helping individuals, teams, and organizations to create, grow, and maintain purpose-driven, positive, and productive cultures. He currently works on the internal People Analytics and Reporting team at Deloitte and is an Adjunct Professor who has taught undergraduate and graduate Psychology courses. Jared has worked with start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and organizations across various industries, providing internal and external consulting, coaching, and managing marketing and sales teams. He earned his Master’s degree from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s D.C. campus and recently received his Ph.D. in Applied Organizational Psychology from Hofs...
2021-11-251h 23Psych MicSo you want to be a child psychologist? | Tips for success with Dr. Regine GalantiRegine Galanti, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of individuals with anxiety and OCD; as well as young children with behavior problems, anxiety, and co-occuring disorders. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She is the founder of Long Island Behavioral Psychology, a therapy practice in Nassau County, Long Island, and author of Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress. Dr. Galanti received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University. Dr. Galanti works together with parents, schools, and...
2021-11-181h 08Psych MicFrom psych major to CEO | with Deutsch NY's Val DiFeboVal DiFebo is the CEO of Deutsch New York. For over 25 years, Val DiFebo has been one of the key architects of Deutsch’s continual success and leadership in the advertising industry. As CEO of Deutsch’s NY office, Val brings a wealth of expertise to the business of advertising and marketing. As a leader that positions herself at the intersection of business strategies and digital techniques, since 1992 Val has continually redefined the Agency’s integrated multidisciplinary offering, allowing for the creation of rapid business solutions that impact a client’s business. Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, IKEA, Procter & Gamble, Samsung, Green Gia...
2021-11-111h 19Psych MicApplying psychology to the legal system | with forensic psychologist Dr. Nicole ViennaNicole Vienna, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist specializing in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her PsyD in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University - California School of Forensic Studies and her bachelor's at the University of Arizona. She is currently the CEO and clinical director of her private practice, Vienna Psychological Group, which collaborates with clients across multiple facets of forensic evaluation services. they provide detailed assessments used in legal proceedings and case development for both criminal and civil issues affecting adults and juveniles. They also conduct screenings for employment in public safety to determine i...
2021-11-041h 03Psych MicRewriting faulty narratives | with therapist Dr. Gerald DroseFor more than thirty years, psychotherapist Gerald Drose, PhD, has been helping his clients re-write their personal narratives, recognizing that the stories we tell ourselves limit our ability to love and thrive. Gerald works with individuals and couples, helping them with relationship problems; has published research on sex therapy; wrote a bi-weekly column on sex, love, and marriage; and has extensive couples’ therapy experience. He also enjoys supervising younger therapists, filling in the gaps left after graduate school training, and firmly believes in the artistry needed to deeply understand the people who come for help. His graduate sch...
2021-10-281h 18Psych MicCheck your ego at the door | with therapist Marty Maidenberg, LMHCMarty Maidenberg, LMHC, NCC, currently works at a private practice called Pathways Psychological Services in NYC. He received his M.A. in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at NYU. Before he became a therapist, Marty spent over 25 years in the music industry, where he spearheaded marketing divisions at major record companies, founded and operated independent record labels, and worked as a talent manager for artists at multiple stages of their careers, including well-known names:Andy GrammerJoss StoneStingCarrie Underwood...and even Elton John!In this episode, we discuss many FAQs from psychology students about pursuing a path...
2021-10-211h 14Psych MicThe art of wellbeing | I-O psychology with Dr. Melissa SteachMelissa Steach, PhD (I/O Psychology), is the Workplace Wellbeing Knowledge Lead at Herman Miller, a furniture company focused on inventive designs that improve the human experience. In her role, Dr. Melissa Steach helps organizations implement Herman Miller’s workplace wellbeing research and meet their ergonomic and wellbeing needs by focusing on their greatest asset: people. Melissa is a bestselling author and award winning fine artist with accreditations in positive psychology interventions as well as ergonomic assessment (CEAS I). She holds a Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology wherein her research focused on human factors and implicit cognition. "Gro...
2021-10-141h 07Psych MicTo be curious for a living | with social psychologist Dr. David PizarroDavid Pizarro, PhD, is a social psychologist and Cornell professor (and director of graduate studies). His primary research interests are in moral judgment. He is particularly interested in moral intuitions (especially concerning moral responsibility, and the permissibility or impermissibility of certain acts), and in biases that affect moral judgment. He also has a general interest in the influence of emotional states (e.g., disgust, anger, fear) on thinking and deciding.See his publications and his website here. See his popular Ted Talk about disgust and political orientation here. See his really awesome podcast, Very Bad Wizards, here....
2021-10-071h 28Psych MicGetting unstuck | Organizational psych to therapy with Dr. Elizabeth WierbaElizabeth Wierba, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with an independent private practice in Ann Arbor, MI, and a lecturer in Psychology at The University of Michigan for 18+ years. Liz completed a doctorate in Organizational Psychology and a postdoctoral fellowship from the School of Information, both at The University of Michigan. Her career as a psychotherapist began with a postdoctoral Respecialization in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She has worked in a diverse array of therapeutic, educational and business settings, and volunteered with several non-profit organizations. In this episode, we discuss:Liz realizing she didn't w...
2021-09-301h 03Psych MicInside the therapy room | with Dr. Claire CiliottaClaire Ciliotta, PhD, has been a practicing psychotherapist since she was 37, and she is now 75. Prior to that, she worked in a bank (very, very briefly!), worked for Pan American Airlines, Louise Wise Teen-age Unwed Mother residence, Sheltering Arms Children’s Service Group Homes, and ran a Child Life Program at Bellevue Hospital Inpatient Pediatrics. "All of which," she says, "made me a much more effective therapist."She holds an MA in Learning Disabilities and Reading, and she later pursued a Ph.D in Applied Psychology from NYU. In this live event from December 2020, we talk...
2021-09-2349 minPsych MicA job you think about in the shower | Organizational behavior with Dr. Heidi K. GardnerHeidi K. Gardner, PhD, is a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School’s Center on the Legal Profession. Previously she was a professor of Organizational Behavior at Harvard Business School. Dr. Gardner’s book “Smart Collaboration: How Professionals and Their Firms Succeed by Breaking Down Silos” was published in 2017 by Harvard Business Press, and became a Washington Post bestseller. Named by Thinkers 50 as a Next Generation Business Guru, Dr. Gardner co-founded the research and advisory firm Gardner & Co, which helps clients across professional services, industry, government, and non-profits to drive change through smarter collaboration.Dr. Gardner has lived an...
2021-09-161h 02Psych MicLet your interests guide you | A fulfilling academic career with Dr. Mark BlumbergMark S. Blumberg, PhD, is a professor, neuroscientist, researcher, and author who specializes in the fields of developmental psychobiology and behavioral neuroscience. He is currently the department chair in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa. In addition to writing academic research articles, Blumberg has served as the editor-in-chief of Behavioral Neuroscience and authored several books, including Freaks of Nature: What Anomalies Tell Us About Development and Evolution. His research also appeared on a 2020 episode of the Netflix series, Babies. Research in the Blumberg lab at U-Iowa focuses on sleep: its development, neural control...
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PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE126: Maya Metser: Innovator, Solution Seeker, Influencer, Genuinely GenerousIn this episode Eric interviews Maya Metser from New York University in New York City, NY. Maya is the first undergraduate student to appear in a solo interview on PsychSessions, just after receiving her bachelor's degree in applied psychology. Some students struggled under pandemic conditions; Maya worked hard to thrive, completing an honors thesis, launching a live events series over Zoom with guest speakers discussing careers, and then starting the Psych Mic podcast (https://www.psychmic.com/). The PsychSessions Podcast is sponsored by Hawkes Learning. Hawkes Learning invites you to explore their mastery-based Introductory Psychology materials, available...
2021-08-311h 07Psych MicReaching kids where they’re at | Nonprofit success with Kevin ScullyKevin Scully, M.A., ED.S., is the development director for Students Without Limits, a 501c3 nonprofit based in San Diego that supports underserved and immigrant youth through mental health, legal, and continuing education services. Kevin has an M.A. in school psychology and an education specialist degree (ED.S.) and has worked with underserved and minority immigrant youth within San Diego schools for nearly 20 years as a bilingual school psychologist, teacher and education consultant. Given his experience and reputation within the school communities, Kevin serves as an esteemed liaison between SWOL and schools. Kevin uses his knowledge and...
2021-08-121h 16Psych MicStaying mentally stimulated | Neuropsych evaluation with Dr. Sara DouglasSara Douglas, Psy.D., NCSP, is a neuropsychological evaluator and nationally certified school psychologist. Sara received her master's degree in school psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and then obtained her Psy.D in school psychology from St. John's University. Sara has worked across a variety of settings including schools (both public and private), treatment clinics, and hospitals. At her current private practice, Sara conducts neuropsychological evaluations with school-aged children, adolescents, and adults who have unexplained academic, behavioral, or emotional difficulties. In the past, she’s worked as a school psychologist providing counseling to students, as an Associate Adjunct Pro...
2021-08-051h 16Psych MicPsych research for educational equity | with Dr. Shelby CooleyShelby Cooley, PhD, is a senior research scientist for the Seattle Public Schools, where she works to better understand student needs and experiences pertaining to racial identity, school climate, academic engagement and more. In the past, she has worked as the research director at a Seattle-based nonprofit called Community Center for Education Results, focused on improving student achievement and educational equity. Shelby received her B.A. from Scripps College in psychology and Black studies, and her PhD from the University of Maryland in Developmental Science where she examined the emergence of anti-Black racism in childhood, how environments shape children's perc...
2021-07-291h 17Psych MicFrom clinical psychology to behavioral science | with Dr. Maxine NwigweMaxine Nwigwe, Psy.D. is a behavioral scientist, designer and futurist. She has held multiple roles across educational, corporate and nonprofit settings and has 10+ years experience in designing and developing solutions in learning, mental wellness/psychological wellbeing and workforce development. Dr. Nwigwe is also the founder of the instructional studio, Work. Love. Play, LLC. In this space, she advises startups/founding teams and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises on the integration of culturally informed and environmentally sound behavioral insights to promote organizational development and transformation. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology (specializing in Assessment and Adult Development) from The...
2021-07-221h 16Psych MicMeasuring what we can't see | Measurement and evaluation with Dr. Juliette Lyons-ThomasJuliette Lyons-Thomas, PhD, works on a large-scale assessment program at Educational Testing Service (ETS), which is the world's largest private nonprofit educational testing and assessment organization. Her research interests include the use of think aloud protocols for validation of assessments of complex thinking, policy-related issues in education, and issues related to cross-cultural and cross-lingual assessment. She received her B.Sc (Psychology) from McGill University, her M.A. (Educational Psychology, specializing in Psychological Measurement and Evaluation) from NYU, her Ph.D. from the Measurement, Evaluation, and Research Methodology program at the University of British Columbia. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship...
2021-07-161h 19Psych MicElevating psychological science & uncensored advice | with Dr. Mitch PrinsteinMitch Prinstein, Ph.D. is the Chief Science Officer of the American Psychological Association. He is a husband, a father, board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology, and serves as the John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and the former Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Mitch’s Peer Relations Lab has been conducting research on popularity and peer relations for almost 20 years, and has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Child and Human Development, and several private foundations, re...
2021-07-081h 23Psych MicThe universe favors the bold | with school psychologist Dr. Anton BerzinsAnton Robert Berzins, Psy.D., N.C.S.P., is a school psychologist and Co-Founder and Director for the Ecuador Professional Preparation Program, a cultural immersion program for education and mental health professionals. He obtained his psychology and history (double major) undergraduate degree from Loyola College in Maryland, masters degree from Teachers College, Columbia University and doctoral degree (bilingual track) from St. John's University.He is a full time, tenured school psychologist within the Great Neck Public School system in Great Neck, New York. In this role, he serves as the Case Manager to the Academic Career...
2021-07-021h 06Psych MicYou don't need a doctorate to be successful | with Alpana Choudhury, LMHCAlpana Choudhury, LMHC, founded Wove Therapy in 2018 as a response to the constant request for counseling that takes intersectionality and systems into account. Having worked with clients from all kinds of backgrounds and life experience, Alpana recognizes the need to have an informed and open perspective in order to truly be present. Her approach is eclectic, caring, and incredibly honest.Alpana completed her BA in Psychology from Barnard College and her MA in Counseling Psychology from New York University. She has a background in applied psychology research, having presented at the Association for Psychological Sciences and managed...
2021-06-241h 03Psych MicPsych Mic origin storyThe why, how, what, and who of Psych Mic.To submit questions for future speakers and to get even more career tips, follow @psych_mic on Instagram and visit psychmic.com to sign up for the newsletter.Music by: Adam Fine
2021-06-1825 minPsych MicThe power of persistence | Sport psychology with Dr. Karen CoganKaren Cogan, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and certified consultant, AASP and currently serves as the sport psychologist for acrobat and combat sports at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. She has attended several Olympic Games as the sport psychology consultant for several Olympic medalists and their coaches. In 2000, she published her first book, Sport Psychology Library: Gymnastics, and her work has appeared in sport related journals. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, where she has served as the secretary treasurer and council representative for the Exercise and Sport Psychology Division 47 of APA. She also...
2021-06-101h 01Psych MicLearning how to help | Clinical health psychology with Dr. Andrea FriedmanAndrea Friedman, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical health psychology and clinical neuropsychology. Andrea earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Miami in 1995. She completed her internship at the Boston VA Medical Center/Tufts University and her postdoctoral fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. In addition to her private practice with Florida Medical Psychology Associates, she is also on staff at Tampa General Hospital.Her current clinical practice focuses on providing mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors. She offers individual therapy, assessment, as well as cou...
2021-06-031h 11Psych MicGetting comfortable being uncomfortable | with Dr. Bridget HenryBridget Henry, PhD, recently finished her postdoctoral fellowship at the McLean OCD Institute // Houston working under the supervision of Dr. Emily Anderson. Bridget earned her BA in Mathematics and Psychology from the University of South Florida. She received her MA in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. Her doctoral studies included a special emphasis on the relationship between physical and mental health. Bridget has experience and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She received clinical training in San Diego delivering mental health services a...
2021-05-201h 11Psych MicAdaptability, curiosity, & patient-centered care | Psychiatric nursing with Jackie AudiJackie Audi, MSN, PMHNP, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner currently working at Lifestance Health, providing psychopharmacology and brief, short term psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She completed her BS in Health/Medical Psychology from MCPHS University with an interest in public health, and completed her BSN/MSN from MGH Institute of Health Professions. In the past, she has worked as a mental health clinician on an inpatient psychiatric child and adolescent unit, as well as a registered psychiatric nurse on a substance use detoxification unit and a general psychiatry unit. Jackie is a member o...
2021-05-1350 minPsych MicSelf-belief and the path to private practice | Dr. Maggie DancelMaggie Dancel, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York with a private practice located in Flatiron. She provide therapeutic services for individuals wanting support in any aspect of life, such as self-esteem, family relationships, trauma, and sex. She specializes in issues related to dating, romantic relationships, and intimacy (i.e., lack thereof, excessive masturbation, erectile dysfunction). In this episode, we cover: What sparked Maggie’s passion in psychology? Why did Maggie decide to pursue a PsyD over a PhD or a master’s? Why did she go straight through to graduate school? How did Maggie fe...
2021-05-0649 minPsych MicFinding quality experiences | Neuropsychology with Dr. Eric ConnorsEric Connors, Ph.D is a neuropsychology postdoctoral fellow at Home Base. He is a Boston native and he obtained his Bachelor of Science at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Shortly after graduation, he moved to San Diego to complete his graduate studies at the APA-accredited Alliant International University. His first clinical experience involved conducting neuropsychological evaluations with those in the acute stages of recovery following an acquired brain injury. Witnessing firsthand the benefits of neurorehabilitation and the role of neuropsychology solidified Dr. Connors’ goal of becoming a neuropsychologist.In 2018, Dr. Connors moved back to Ma...
2021-04-2958 minPsych MicRe-imagining schools | with Dr. Melinda Macht-GreenbergMelinda Macht-Greenberg, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctorate from Ferkauf in Clinical, Developmental, and School Psychology at Yeshiva University in NY. She offers consultation to parents, individual and family therapy, and educational advising. Dr. Macht-Greenberg works with families experiencing significant stressors and offers therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism and other emotional struggles. She provides a comprehensive, integrated assessment of the psychological and educational needs of children. She is also a consultant to businesses, schools, law firms, and community organizations. She is also on faculty at Tufts University in the Eliot-Pearson Dep...
2021-04-221h 00Psych MicStrategies for student success and challenging the status quo | with Dr. Eric LandrumR. Eric Landrum, PhD, is a professor of psychology and department chair at Boise State University, receiving his PhD in cognitive psychology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. His research interests center on the educational conditions that best facilitate student success. He has over 425 professional presentations at conferences and published 3 edited texts, 23 books/textbooks, 29 book chapters, and has published over 85 professional articles in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, a fellow in APA’s Division Two (Society for the Teaching of Psychology or STP), served as STP President (2014). During 2017-2018, he served as President of Ps...
2021-04-151h 06Psych MicTeaching in psychology | with Garth NeufeldGarth Neufeld, LMFT, teaches an array of psychology courses at Cascadia College where he has been a professor since 2016. Garth is the founder of Teaching Introductory Psychology Northwest and the co-founder of the PsychSessions: Conversations About Teaching N’ Stuff podcast. Garth is the Director of Regional Conference Programming for the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and the co-chair of APA’s Introductory Psychology Initiative. He has served the national teaching of psychology community through the AP psychology exam reading, APA’s Summit on the National Assessment of Psychology, and APA’s Summit on High School Psychology Education. In 2018 Garth wa...
2021-04-081h 00Psych MicNursing with a psych lens | Dr. Ashley Darcy-MahoneyAshley Darcy-Mahoney, PhD, NNP, FAAN, a neonatal nurse practitioner and researcher, has worked throughout her career to advance nursing research, education and practice, with a focus on neonatology, infant health and developmental pediatrics. Her research has led to the creation of programs that improve health and developmental outcomes for at-risk and preterm infants. As an associate professor of nursing and the director of infant research at George Washington University’s Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute, Dr. Darcy-Mahoney advances the body of research in infant health and developmental outcomes in high-risk infants with a focus on understanding the ear...
2021-04-0157 minPsych MicApplying your psychology degree | with Health Psychologist Dr. Stacie SpencerStacie M. Spencer, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and the Director of the BS in Health Psychology program at MCPHS University (formerly the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Boston, MA). She received her BA from Allegheny College and her MA and PhD from Northeastern University in Experimental Social and Personality Psychology. She later did her Post-Doc at the University of Miami in Behavioral Medicine. A recipient of the MCPHS Trustees’ Award for Teaching Excellence, Dr. Spencer has developed a comprehensive series of career exploration and professional development seminars and conducts research on team-based learning and interprofessional ed...
2021-03-251h 05Psych MicThe pursuit of excellence | Positive psychology with Daniel LernerDaniel Lerner, MAPP, is an expert in positive and performance psychologies. His key theme is that developing a healthy psychological state has a profound impact on the pursuit of excellence—a message that he brings to students, established and high-potential performing artists and athletes, and executives at Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide. Dan is a faculty member at NYU, is on the teaching staff in the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at the University of Pennsylvania, and guest lectures regularly at universities across the country. He co-teaches “The Science of Happiness,” currently the largest and most popular non-required offeri...
2021-03-1857 minPsych MicLearn from the people you serve | Juvenile justice with Dr. Chris BransonChris Branson, Ph.D is a licensed psychologist and nationally-recognized expert in trauma-informed practice for the juvenile justice system. Since 2012, he has provided consultation on trauma-informed practice to state and county juvenile justice systems in nine states. Dr. Branson has personally trained over 1,000 professionals in probation, detention/corrections, court, and diversion program settings. He also consults for several national organizations, including the US Department of Justice. Dr. Branson has 14 years of juvenile justice experience as a therapist, researcher, and consultant. He began his career at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in Harlem, where he provided mental health evaluations and...
2021-03-121h 02Psych MicThe pursuit of excellence | Positive psychology with Dan Lerner, MAPPDaniel Lerner, MAPP, is an expert in positive and performance psychologies. His key theme is that developing a healthy psychological state has a profound impact on the pursuit of excellence—a message that he brings to students, established and high-potential performing artists and athletes, and executives at Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide. Dan is a faculty member at NYU, is on the teaching staff in the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at the University of Pennsylvania, and guest lectures regularly at universities across the country. He co-teaches “The Science of Happiness,” currently the largest and most popular non-required offeri...
2021-03-1157 minPsych MicJustice and liberation in the therapy room | Dr. Eleonora BartoliEleonora Bartoli, Ph.D is a therapist who provides counseling and consulting services with expertise in trauma, resilience, and multicultural/social justice issues. Eleonora grew up in Italy and later received her bachelor's in psychology and philosophy at Brandeis University, and her Ph.D in Psychology: Human Development and Mental Health Research at the University of Chicago. On her website, she writes "I began my undergraduate career equally passionate in philosophy and psychology; what ultimately steered me towards clinical training was my passion for action and change, and not simply understanding. This deep desire to make a...
2021-03-041h 03Psych MicWhere ideas meet impact | Community psychology with Dr. Shabnam JavdaniShabnam Javdani, Ph.D is a clinical and community psychologist who examines and intervenes in the health and mental health disparities created by persistent inequality. Javdani completed her doctoral work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012, and completed an APA-approved clinical internship in the Institute for Juvenile Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago prior to coming to NYU. The overarching goal of her scholarship is to understand and reduce the development of inequality-related mental health and legal problems and study community and institutional responses to these complex challenges. Javdani's research hopes to advance o...
2021-02-2558 minPsych MicVariety is the spice of life | Research, therapy, and writing with Dr. Ruvanee VilhauerRuvanee Pietersz Vilhauer has worked as a science writer for NASA, a biology researcher and a therapist in various settings, including a jail. For many years, her day job has been as an academic psychologist. She has a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Chicago and teaches at New York University. She grew up in Sri Lanka and lived in India, Thailand, Canada and Australia before settling in the United States. Her short fiction has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4, and her essays and short stories have appeared in The Kenyon Review, The Massachusetts Review, Notre Dame...
2021-02-1857 minPsych MicIt's never too late to reinvent yourself | Mental health innovation with Dr. Hillary LinHillary Lin, MD is a physician and founder of Curio, a creative and social mental health startup. Hillary was trained at Stanford (BS, MD, GSB Cert, and Residency), where she also developed her passion for healthcare innovation. She also practices internal medicine via telemedicine. Curio is an end-to-end emotional intelligence diagnostics and training platform working on areas such as emotional resilience, leadership, team bonding, and workplace performance. They offer live workshops as well as self-paced adaptive exercises which are customized for the user and organization. Hillary has a minor obsession with escape rooms (she’s don...
2021-02-1149 minPsych MicPassion matters | A career in research with Dr. Pascal WallischPascal Wallisch, Ph.D is one of the most adored professors of psychology and data science at NYU. In this episode, we how he moved from "obsessively playing video games, to obsessively taking classes, to obsessively doing research, to obsessively teaching." Along the way, we talk about:his German upbringing, why passion matters, why people who start grad school in their 30s tend to do better, why he thinks about teaching like metalworking, whether psych is a science, fusing data science with psychology, why you have to be comfortable with uncertainty to be a researcher, learning to code, marketin...
2021-02-041h 07Psych MicA backwards path into couples therapy | Dr. Carolyn PerlaCarolyn Perla, Ph.D is a therapist and psychoeducator who works with individuals, couples, and groups. She has been practicing for 45 years. In this episode, we explore her beginnings in theater performance and early childhood education, how her relationships inform her practice, why her mentors kept pushing her to pursue more training, whether a background in sex therapy is necessary for working with couples, why Carolyn doesn't (and has never) marketed herself, her attitude towards boundaries and self-disclosure, and much more. If you're still curious about things we didn't cover during this episode, submit questions at psychmic.c...
2021-01-2858 minPsych MicPivoting, mentors, and keeping science human | Dr. Weiji MaWeiji Ma, Ph.D is a professor of psychology and neural science at NYU. In this episode, we discuss his bizarre childhood — he graduated from high school at 14, from college at 16, and with his Ph.D in theoretical physics at 22 — how he decides it's time to pivot, his "delusions of grandeur," how to identify a toxic mentor (and find a great one), how he keeps science human-centered, and more. Read his full bio on psychmic.com. If you're still curious about things we didn't cover during this episode, be sure to submit questions through psychmic.com so I know what...
2021-01-2147 minPsych MicWelcome to Psych Mic - TrailerLearn the story behind Psych Mic and get ready for the first episode on January 21! Visit psychmic.com to submit questions and get more information about our amazing speakers. Music by: Adam Fine
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