Shows
Raising Us: A Parenting PodcastRaising Kids in a Digital World: Video Games, Screen Time, and Healthy Gaming Habits | Dr. Rachel Kowert | A Kids Co.What does the research actually say about screen time and video games? After we received more questions about regulating kids’ screen time for both school and play, author and gaming expert Dr. Rachel Kowert joined us for a conversation on video games and how they affect kids’ behavior, mental health, and relationships. She helps break down the science behind kids and video games, and outlines the real impact of gaming from decades of research. Together, Dr. Kowert and host Elise Hu discuss what setting a healthy video game balance can look like, and practical advice for getting involved in your...
2026-02-0621 min
Most Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastTL;DR January 2026An (audio) compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from Janurary 2026.You can find a link to this month's newsletter here: https://open.substack.com/pub/rachelkowert/p/tldr-january-2026?r=1nfkr7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2026-01-3008 min
Positivity Hack Delivered Podcast by Women On ITBehind the Screens: Empowering Community Moderators for Safer Gaming SpacesWelcome to PHD (Positivity Hack Delivered) Episode 202 by Jemille Navarosa with guest Rachel Kowert, Ph.D.—research psychologist, award-winning author, and one of the world’s leading voices on mental health and trust & safety in digital games. Rachel has advised the U.S. Congress, United Nations, and Department of Homeland Security, and is the founder of Psychgeist, home to a widely followed YouTube channel, podcast, and the 20-book series “The Psychgeist of Pop Culture”.
2026-01-3033 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastTL;DR November 2025An (audio) compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from October 2025.A link to this month's newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/rachelkowert/p/tldr-november-2025?r=1nfkr7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2025-11-2616 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastTL;DR October 2025An (audio) compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from October 2025.A link to this month's newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/rachelkowert/p/tldr-october-2025?r=1nfkr7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2025-10-3017 min
Lady PartyGaming = Good. (Yes, seriously!) ...with Dr. Rachel KowertThink video games are melting your kid’s brain? Think again. This week on Lady Party, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Kowert — internationally recognized expert on gaming, mental health, and digital safety — to get real about what’s actually happening when our kids (and, let’s be honest, we) pick up a controller.Rachel has advised the United Nations, the U.S. State Department, and Congress on the psychology of gaming and has published over 100 papers on the subject. She’s also the author of Gaming and Extremism and The Video Game Debate and the founder of Psychgeis...
2025-10-2249 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastTL;DR: September 2025An (audio) compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from September 2025.Link to this month's newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/rachelkowert/p/tldr-september-2025?r=1nfkr7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2025-09-3010 min
Pixel ParentingViolent Video Games: The Science Behind the Headlines | Dr. Rachel Kowert"Parents can be worried about all the other million things that we're worried about for our kids. But violent video games in and of themselves should not be at the top of that list." - Dr. Rachel Kowert Host Patricia Cangas sits down with Dr. Rachel Kowert, a psychologist and game researcher whose work has appeared in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Dr. Kowert founded the Psychgeist YouTube channel and podcast to make game science accessible to the public. She tackles the persistent myth linking violent games to real-world violence, explaining how decades of...
2025-09-3021 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastTL;DR: August 2025An (audio) compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from August 2025.Link to this month's newsletter: https://rachelkowert.substack.com/p/tldr-august-2025
2025-08-3114 min
Pixel ParentingBuilding Mental Health Skills Through Play | Dr. Celeste SangiorgioIn this conversation, Dr. Celeste Sangiorgio discusses the intersection of video games and mental health, exploring how gaming can be utilized as a therapeutic tool. She shares insights on designing games that address mental health challenges, the importance of narrative in engaging players, and how games can influence identity development and empathy. The discussion also touches on parenting styles as represented in games, the potential for games to foster conversations between parents and children, and the future of gaming in mental health advocacy.
Takeaways
Dr. Celeste Sangiorgio focuses on translating cognitive behavior therapy concepts into game...
2025-07-2933 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastTL;DR July 2025An (audio) compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from July 2025.Link to this month's newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/rachelkowert/p/tldr-july-2025?r=1nfkr7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2025-07-2820 min
The Anna and Raven ShowFriday, July 11, 2025: You Don’t Need an Everything Shower; Raven’s Smoking Update; Earning Your Mommy Margarita!Have you heard of an “Everything Shower?” Experts are saying that it’s technically not the right way to shower.Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including Justin Bieber’s new album and a fast food diss track that was released!Anna saw Lisa Kudrow and Courtney Cox playing a game on their phones and now she’s hooked… again. Find out what game it was and what Raven and Producer Julie have bought because of celebrity endorsement!Anna ha...
2025-07-1147 min
The Anna and Raven ShowWhy People Are Addicted To Games On Their Phones!Anna had been addicted to Candy Crush for years! Dr. Rachel Kowert PhD, and founder of Psychgeist Research Psychologist explains why people get addicted to games on their phone! You can find Rachel at https://rkowert.com/!
Photo Credit: Dr. Rachel Kowert PhD
2025-07-1103 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastTL;DR June 2025An (audio) compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from June 2025.Newsletter link: https://rachelkowert.substack.com/p/tldr-june-2025
2025-06-3015 minThe Anna and Raven ShowUnderstanding Why People Are So Particular About Time!Everyone has something that people are very particular about! Anna and Raven speak to Research Psychologist and the Founder of Psychgeist, Dr. Rachel Kowert about why some people are so particular on time! You can find her on https://rkowert.com/ !Photo Credit: Dr. Rachel Kowert
2025-06-1803 min
The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)Does Gaming Have a Predator Problem?TVO original documentary, Dangerous Games: Roblox and the Metaverse Exposed, follows three gamers as they investigate a network of extremists, predators and illicit content in a game designed for children. The Agenda invites Ann Shin, director and producer of the film; Jacques Marcoux, director of research and analytics at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection; and Rachel Kowert, founder of Psychgeist and visiting researcher at the University of Cambridge to discuss the potential consequences of gaming on youth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-3025 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastTL;DR May 2025An (audio) compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from May 2025.Newsletter link: https://open.substack.com/pub/rachelkowert/p/tldr-may-2025?r=1nfkr7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2025-05-2711 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastTL;DR April 2025An (audio) compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from April 2025.Newsletter link: https://open.substack.com/pub/rachelkowert/p/tldr-march-2025-4ed?r=1nfkr7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
2025-04-2618 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastTL;DR March 2025An (audio) compendium of the comings and goings in research, development, and news about our digital playgrounds from March 2025.Newsletter link: https://rachelkowert.substack.com/p/tldr-march-2025
2025-03-3121 min
Confessions of a CyberPsychologistThe Science of Video Games - Guest Dr Rachel KowertDr Rachel Kowart reveals how digital games shape mental well-being, trust, and safety. She talks about her research on how gaming fosters connection and creativity and about her multimedia platform PsychGeist.
2025-01-1730 min
I Play, Therefore I AmEpisode 32: Celia HodentOf Building Bridges, Games Ethics and Psychology
How does a gamer’s brain work? There is no better person to answer this question than Celia Hodent. Not only is she the author of multiple books, one with that exact title (The Gamer’s Brain), but she also holds a PhD in psychology, is an accomplished expert and strategist regarding user experience (UX) and has 16 years of valuable experience in working at successful game studios (Ubisoft, LucasArts
and Epic Games).
In this episode of our IPTIA podcast, Celia talks about her journey throughout her unique career, the...
2024-12-091h 15
The Clockwork Game Design Podcast“Progressive” games and neoliberal ideology with Austin AndersonHi all! Today I have a fascinating conversation with the brilliant Austin Anderson, who is I think the last of the guests that I’ll have on the show from the Alt-F4 conference (along with Dr. Rachel Kowert and Kathleen Morrissey). In this conversation we talk about a bunch of AAA games, such as Detroit Become Human the Last of Us and others, along with some of the ways in which these games get credit for being progressive while simultaneously protecting the neoliberal status quo.
By the way, lots of The Last Of Us spoilers in this ep...
2024-11-2100 minThe Clockwork Game Design PodcastFinal Fantasy, dark patterns and more with Dr. Rachel KowertHi all! today I have a wide ranging conversation with Dr. Rachel Kowert, a researcher who studies the effects of games and also discusses a wide range of other pop culture topics, through her youtube channel Psychgeist. She’s written and contributed to a lot of books (including a Psychgeist series, spoken at numerous events including the United Nations and the United States Congress. I saw her talk at the Alt F4: Rebooting Community After Gamergate conference which was extremely impressive, and we quickly got into talking Final Fantasy between talks.
We get into a bu...
2024-10-2300 min
Play Saves the WorldEpisode 106: Human Flourishing in Digital SpaceIn this episode of 'Play Saves the World', Daniel and Kevin engage with Dr. Rachel Kowert, a research psychologist specializing in the intersection of digital games and mental health. They explore the impact of digital games on human flourishing, the moral panic surrounding gaming, and the benefits of play for social skills and mood management. Dr. Kowert shares her journey into the field of gaming research, the misconceptions about video games, and the importance of understanding the underlying issues that may lead to problematic gaming behavior. The conversation culminates in a fun game segment, 'Game or Box', where they discuss...
2024-09-2952 min![Safety is [REDACTED]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65d39d87fff35b001693b519/1727276720875-82ac1aa4-d114-475e-b1a6-9fd35e31e84b.jpeg)
Safety is [REDACTED]Episode 22: Micro Agressions with Rachel KowertIf you work in trust and safety, you have heard phrases like "it's just a joke" or "I was trying to be funny" A LOT! However, as we look at the data, we can see that microaggressions, a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority, happen A LOT! In this episode, I speak with Rachel Kowert as we discuss microaggressions, how they present, and what we can do as platforms to mitigate and reduce risk when it comes to...
2024-09-2522 min
WJFF - Virtual Soundscapes with Matt HurtadoToxicity In Games - Part 2 - Interview with Dr. Rachel KowertI’m joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert, a globally recognized researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, award winning author, and founder of Psychgeist, to discuss the causes and impacts of toxicity in gaming
2024-07-1209 min
Stage Talks with Bellingcat"Extremism in Gaming Spaces" with Rachel Kowert and Linda SchlegelIn this Stage Talk we discuss extremism on digital gaming platforms with experts Rachel Kowert and Linda Schlegel. We talk about how and why extremists are using digital gaming spaces for radicalisation and mobilisation efforts, but also about prevention efforts to stop extremists from exploiting these gaming communities.You can find Linda and Rachel's book here: www.routledge.com/Gaming-and-Extre…ok/9781032482996Other links that were mentioned in the talk: www.takethis.org/2024/05/resilient-resources/ www.stopspying.org/banned-for-being www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUoIVZ3vEHk www.theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/…ame-consultants www.isdglobal.org/explainers/discord-extremism/ www...
2024-06-2156 min
The mrgirl PodcastParasocial Relationships with Rachel Kowerthttps://mrgirl.tv/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mrgirl.substack.com/subscribe
2024-06-1455 min
2024-06-1455 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastConstance Steinkuehler: Anti-TV to Running A Game LabIn this episode, I am joined by Constance Steinkuehler, a professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California Irvine. In this conversation, we explore her journey from a graduate student in cognitive science, to Senior Policy Analyst under the Obama administration in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, to running Game Labs at both University of Wisconsin-Madison and UC Irvine. This journey begins with an aversion to media and pop culture, makes an unexpected turn at Lineage II, and ends with Prof. Steinkuehler setting the foundation of what we now know as the fie...
2024-04-1934 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastCoty Craven: Stable Hand to Games Accessibility ExpertIn this episode, I am joined by Coty Craven, an an accessibility and inclusion expert and advocate who has been working in the games industry since 2013. He created and led award-winning games media outlet, Can I Play That (https://caniplaythat.com/), to help advance accessibility and awareness in the games industry and he recently launched his second game accessibility tool, this time focused on mental health, the Game Content Triggers Database (https://gamecontenttriggers.com/). This journey begins with a love for animals and braving the cold winters in Michigan as a stable hand and leads down a blazed trail...
2024-03-1532 minMost Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastPaul Fischer: International Relations to Making GamesIn this episode, I am joined by Paul Fischer, a contractor and senior technology advisor for the US state department’s global engagement center. In this conversation, we explore Paul's journey from studying International Relations at George Washington University, to his time in Morocco with the Peace Corps, to his Masters in Foreign Service at Georgetown, to.... bringing games to the State Department through their Global Engagement Center? This journey begins with sibling rivalries in Smash Bros, to unexpected inspiration from Prince of Persia, and ends with the creation of one of my favorite games of all time, Cat Pa...
2024-02-1534 min
Raidercast44: Clinical Psychology & Tomb Raider
In this episode, I speak to clinical psychologist and Tomb Raider Dr Amy Goodrum about the positive benefits video games can have on players, and how the media's portrayal of video games as the cause of violent and aggressive behavior isn't as clear cut as they'd have us believe.
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𝑉𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑜 𝐺𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑙-𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡, Edited by Rachel Kowert
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑑, 𝐴 𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝑃𝑠𝑦𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑉𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑦, by Alexander Kriss Ph.D.
𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑉𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑜 𝐺𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐺𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑦, 𝐴 𝐶𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑛'𝑠 𝐺𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑒, by Anthony M. Bean Ph.D.
𝐺𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐺𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑠𝑦𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑉𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑜 𝐺𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑊ℎ𝑜 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑦 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑚, by Jamie Madigan Ph.D.
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2024-01-2530 min
Most Recent Save: A Psychgeist PodcastHi, I'm RachelAs you may (or may not) know, Psychgeist, as a production studio was created to draw the curtain back behind the science of games and pop culture. Part of that, is demystifying the people who work in this space. And this is where this podcast comes in. Allow me to introduce *drum roll*...
Most Recent Save (A Psychgeist Podcast), a new podcast where I chat with influential voices in games and pop culture and discuss the pivotal moments, challenges, and triumphs that shaped their careers and lives. Get ready for a captivating ride through...
2023-12-2104 min
Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 068a: Video Games and Your Child's Physical, Social, and Psychological Well-BeingVideo game researcher Dr. Rachel Kowert talks about the impact of video games in differently-wired kids' lives and busts some myths about the potential harms and benefits of gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-12-1547 minFull-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 068a: Video Games and Your Child's Physical, Social, and Psychological Well-BeingVideo game researcher Dr. Rachel Kowert talks about the impact of video games in differently-wired kids' lives and busts some myths about the potential harms and benefits of gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-12-1547 min
Whiskey with WitcherThe Psychology of The Witcher with Dr. Rachel Kowerthttps://press.etc.cmu.edu/books/psychgeist-pop-culture
2023-11-0156 min
Psyched To Be With You!A Little: The Psychgiest of Pop Culture: The WitcherIn the first of its kind, a miniature episode of the podcast you know
and love “A Little Psyched To Be With You” is a deep dive on a specific
topic. Returning guest Dr Rachel Kowert joins me to discuss her recent
book The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: The Witcher. An edited collection of
chapters with psychological analysis of characters from The Continent.
This is an editor behind the scenes as we go through the book
chapter by chapter to learn about the contents, the authors and how some
of the chapters came to be. This episode is NOT TO B...
2023-10-1242 min
Ethics and Video Games PodcastEpisode 75 – Fighting Extremism in Games (with Rachel Kowert)Games are particularly fertile grounds for extremist recruitment. Why is that? What’s special about games and gaming culture that might make them attractive spaces for recruitment? How does extremist recruitment work in games? What is being done about it right now? And what can be done to help prevent the spread of extremism through games? --------------------------------------------------------------- Rachel Kowert, Ph.D is a research psychologist and the Research Director of Take This. She is a world-renowned researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, including their impact on physical, social, and psychological well-being. An award-w...
2023-08-2338 min
Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators292: Skeptical about the benefits of gaming? Give this a listen.On this episode Dr. Rachel Kowert busts myths about gaming. If you are skeptical about what games can offer us, give this conversation some time. Meet this week's special guest: ➡️ Rachel Kowert, Ph.D is a research psychologist and the Research Director of Take This. She is a world-renowned researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, including their impact on physical, social, and psychological well-being. In her current work, she serves as one of the primary investigators on the first grant-funded project from the Department of Homeland Security about games and extr...
2023-07-2432 min
Tech Against TerrorismGaming & Extremism: Identity FusionThis week, we’re diving deeper into the nexus between gaming and extremism, exploring how gaming culture, storylines and symbols are being appropriated by extremist actors, and unpacking the concept of ‘identity fusion’: the phenomenon whereby players emotionally and psychologically merge their real-life identity with that of their in-game avatar or character. Our guests also discuss how the growing immersiveness of online games and the increasingly blurred line between reality and virtual reality might impact radicalisation processes, and touch on how stakeholders can get ahead of this threat.Join Anne Craanen as she speaks to Dr Rach...
2023-07-0620 min
Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touchRight Time, Right Place - board games and socialising (Topic Discussion)Apart from being a great way to meet new people and make new friends, just like any other hobby, for many of us in the hobby, playing board games is a social activity. We enjoy spending time with friends or family and catching up over a game or two. We have snacks and drinks and chat away in between turns. However, not everyone shares that view and there are good reasons for this. So in this article, I want to investigate why games can be a great conduit for socialising while also potentially being a hindrance.
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2023-05-0207 min
LAN Parties: A Video Gaming and Esports PodcastMost anticipated 2023 Games / Our Favorite 2022 GuestsIn the final episode of the year, Lukas and Ryan talk about their most anticipated games of 2023 and they share who some of their favorite guests of the year were. It's a fun look back at some great moments, including moments with Jennifer Hale, Jason Kelley, Dr. Rachel Kowert, Julie Elven, Christopher Sean, Ahman Green and more.LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespodLukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggenRyan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-281h 11
She Plays Games PodcastManda Farough (Co-Director, Strategic Partnerships / Robot Teddy)This episode we have writer, author, and entrepreneur Amanda Farough. Amanda started off her career in games journalism and has since taken opportunities in many different areas making her a real force within the games industry. We’re so happy to have Amanda with us to talk about the release of her new book with Dr. Rachel Kowert, Digital Playgrounds - Our Kids and Video Games along with a discussion about her experience helping indie dev achieve their potential with her company F-Squared.
2022-12-201h 01
Studying PixelsExtremism in Gaming Communities (with Rachel Kowert)Gaming communities can be a lovely place of bonding and encouragement. However, and in no contradiction to the former, they can also be excluding, pervaded by extremism, and profoundly hostile towards anything ‘different’. Why is that so and what can we do about it? – Those are the questions we ask Dr. Rachel Kowert, renowned research psychologist, best selling author, and research director of Take This.Get Studying Pixels PlusWebsite | Twitter | InstagramShownotesNot just a game: Identity fusion and extremism in gaming cultures (Rachel Kowert, Alexi Martel, and William B. Swann)
2022-11-1345 min
Visionaries: Gaming, Media and the Internet ExplainedShould We Be Concerned About How Gaming is Affecting Players' Well-Being?Gaming may seem just like a passive activity. But as more research around its effects on mental and physical health is studied, how concerned should we be about its bigger picture impacts on players' well-being? Doctors Rachel Kowert, a psychologist who is the research director at Take This, and Cait McGee, a physical therapist who is the co-founder of 1HP, join Jacob to discuss their findings.
"It's not so much about the games themselves, although I think there is a conversation to be had about content. We do know that hate is normalized to a certain extent, gaming communities. When...
2022-11-0955 min
The Academy of EsportsA Conversation with Dr. Rachel Kowert // The Study of Extremism in Gaming SpacesDr. Rachel Kowert is a Research Psychologist, the Research Director for Take This, a non-profit organization that provides mental health information and resources to the gaming community and industry, and is a Henry Cavill aficionado. Dr. Kowert has been featured in various media outlets, including NPR, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, Wired, and video game publications such as Kotaku and Polygon. And now, Dr. Kowert will be leading research into online extremism through a grant from the Department of Homeland Security to research, produce recommendations and supports for digital community managers to combat online extremism...
2022-11-0727 min
HAZARD GIRLSGirls, Gaming and The Pragmatic PrincessOn today's episode of Hazard Girls we welcome Rachel Kowert, Ph.D. Dr. Kowert is the Research Director of Take This, a mental health advocacy organization that provides resources, training, and support to individuals and companies that help the gaming community improve its mental well-being and resilience. Rachel and Emily discuss how Take This addresses issues women in the gaming industry routinely face such as burnout, systemic discrimination, and harassment. Also covered in today's episode are Rachel's thoughts and experience with limiting kids' screen time and rules for online gaming. Also in the mix is Rachels's book Pragmatic Princess, a compi...
2022-10-3138 min
Positivity Hack Delivered Podcast by Women On ITHow Video Games Can Be Beneficial to Your Mental Health?Welcome to PHD (Positivity Hack Delivered) Episode 70 by Beata Young with guest Rachel Kowert.
For #PositivityHackDelivered 70, we will be joined by a world-renowned researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, Rachel Kowert, Ph.D. She is a research psychologist and the Research Director of “Take This”. She is also an award-winning author, has published a variety of books and scientific articles relating to the psychology of games and, more recently, the relationship between games and mental health specifically.
In 2021, Dr. Kowert was chosen as a member of The Game Awards Future Class, representing the...
2022-10-1557 min
"Fun" and Games PodcastEpisode 128: When Everywhere is Too MuchMatt & Geoff are joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert, Author and Research Director at Take This to discuss the anxieties that can be found when starting and exploring Open World and Sandbox games. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter and her Website.
2022-07-081h 01
The Mental MileHelping Teens Cope in the Digital AgeIn this episode Kjersti and Kristi catch up about some special events going on in their lives, discuss how to help teens cope in the digital age, and end with a personal sleep tip.
Mentioned in this episode:
Article by David Leonhardt via The Morning of the New York Times: We take a look at the mental health crisis facing adolescents--and the role of digital technology, May 10, 2022.
The Greater Good Magazine Article from 2016: How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative by Jill Suttie, March 2, 2016.
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2022-06-1531 min
Ethics and Video Games PodcastWhat the Research REALLY Says About the Connection Between Video Games + Violence, Addiction, and Sexism! (with Rachel Kowert)Video games have been accused of being addictive and making players more violent and sexist. Studies have been cited that confirm these claims. And politicians suggesting laws limiting what video games can do have referenced the “scientific consensus” on these issues. But how does good research on these topics actually work and what does it tell us about the connection between games, violence, addiction, and sexism? --------------------------- Our guest,Rachel Kowert, Ph.D, is a research psychologist and the Research Director of Take This. She is a world-renowned researcher on the uses and effects of digita...
2022-05-2454 min
The Academy of EsportsA Conversation with Dr. Rachel Kowert (3rd Time!) // Research Psychologist & Purdue University: Games Make a Difference Symposium PanelistDr. Rachel Kowert is a Research Psychologist, the Research Director for Take This, a non-profit organization that provides mental health information and resources to the gaming community and industry, and is a Henry Cavill aficionado. Dr. Kowert has been featured in various media outlets, including NPR, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, Wired, and video game publications such as Kotaku and Polygon. And now, Dr. Kowert will be a panelist at the inaugural Purdue University: Games Make a Difference Symposium on April 8-9, 2022. In this episode, Dr. Kowert catches us up on the changing state of...
2022-03-2821 min
CPOV: AutographsEp. #192 – Dr. Rachel KowertThis week Matt is joined by writer, psychologist, research director, and video game nerd, Dr. Rachel Kowert! The two chat about Rachel’s YouTube channel Psychgeist, her work with Take This, as well as her writing for both research and fiction. They also chat about Final Fantasy, The Witcher, and bringing awareness to important topics in gaming. You can also watch the teaser for her new book here! Next Episode: Margaret Mae
2022-03-2255 min
Psyched To Be With You!Dr Rachel Kowert - S2 Ep3SPOILER WARNING for The Witcher seasons 1/2 and Final Fantasy VI/VII.
In the 3rd episode of Season 2, I am Psyched to be with you Dr Rachel Kowert! Dr Kowert is an academic heroine of mine – author of books, researcher of video games, #CavillInfluencer, content creator AND MORE. This was beyond wild for me, I was so nervous and excited to do this episode. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did @DrKowert (https://twitter.com/DrKowert).
Dr Kowert on Safe Space - The Safe In Our World Podcast: https://anchor.fm/safeinourworld/ep...
2022-03-141h 43
CPOV: AutographsEp. #191 – Johnny K.Today, Matt continues into week two of Dark Knight Fortnight with writer and director Johnny K. Together, they chat about Johnny’s film “The Oath: A Batman Fan Film,” what inspired the film, the filming process, and why he decided to crowdfund the project. They also chat about their love of Batman, Star Trek and Johnny K.’s latest project, Farragut Forward. Next Episode: Dr. Rachel Kowert
2022-03-0859 min
Safe Space: The Video Games Mental Health PodcastPsychology in Games, Gaming Disorder and Cavill Influencers with Dr Rachel Kowert (Season 1 Episode 10)In this episode of Safe Space, Rosie chats to Dr Rachel Kowert PhD. Rachel is a research psychologist and research director for Take This, as well as a creator of content from books to her YouTube channel Psychgeist which bridges the gap between moral panic and scientific knowledge on psychology and games.
We kick off the podcast with important questions such as "What is a Cavill Influencer" amongst others, and delve into the common misconceptions around key topics surrounding the relationship between mental health and games. We touch on the finer details around how the research field h...
2022-02-0939 minLAN Parties: A Video Gaming and Esports PodcastPlaystation Game Pass / Dr. Rachel KowertIn this episode, the guys sit down with Dr. Rachel Kowert, Psychology PhD and Research Director for takethis.org. Dr. Kowert takes the guys through her research of video games and breaks down what the research is showing us. Plus, Sony is primed to compete with Game Pass and some of their older games are showing up on the Playstation 5 store.LAN Parties: https://twitter.com/lanpartiespodDr. Rachel Kowert: https://twitter.com/drkowertLukas Eggen: https://twitter.com/lukaseggenRyan Smith: https://twitter.com/smitty2447 Learn...
2022-01-1954 min
Even Tacos Fall ApartMHM Actual Pro Guest: Dr. Rachel Kowert on Social Connections & GamingWords To Your Mother: ACTUAL PRO talk show interview with featured guest Dr. Rachel Kowert - from December 2, 2019. We talked about social connections, gaming disorder and the value of online and offline friendships. Video version --> https://youtu.be/YPHV4aBz38Y
Rachel Kowert, Ph.D is the research director of Take This. She has published and spoken on a range of topics relating to the uses and effects of digital games, including its impact on physical, social, and psychological well-being. She has published several books and scientific articles relating to the psychology of games and, more...
2021-10-261h 11
Joystick & Mouse | Video Games News & ReviewsVideo Game Philosophy 101 (ft. Scott Johnson)Going to take a dive into the psychology of gaming today and take a look at how we project ourselves into games. When we make a decision in a game what is it that drives us to make that decision and how does it affect us? Gamers will now be able to experience the "pleasure" of building IKEA furniture and XBox cloud gaming is loose in the wild on this episode of Joystick and mouse.
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2021-09-221h 23
Busch League GamingDark Patterns in Video Games with Dr. Rachel Kowert and Dr. Celia HodentOn this week's episode Jacob and Ryan discuss dark patterns in video games with Dr. Rachel Kowert and Dr. Celia Hodent.
You can find Dr. Rachel Kowert on twitter @DrKowert and her website is: https://www.rkowert.com. Go check out her YouTube content as well and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2wWdpJ8CQaulB44RLZ4gWw
You can find Dr. Celia Hodent on twitter @CeliaHodent and her website is: https://celiahodent.com. Also, please visit: http://ethicalgames.org. Dr. Hodent's book that was referenced in this episode can be found here: https://www.ama...
2021-08-3058 min
Champions of PsychologyEp. 27: Gaming & Social ConnectionsDespite what some may say, gaming is social activity. But how are the social connections made through gaming different from those in real life? This week Doctor B and Treavor Bettis are joined by special guest Dr. Rachel Kowert, author of Video Games and Well-Being, to talk about gaming and social connection.
Special Guest:
Rachel Kowert, PhD (Take This)
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Starring:
Raffael “Doctor B” Boccamazzo, PsyD (Take This, Clinical Role)
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Host:
Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of L...
2021-08-251h 02
Seasoned Gaming BitcastEpisode 167 : Gaming's Impact On Mental Health With TakeThis.orgIn this Bitcast special, we discuss the biggest news of the week including Halo Infinite launching without co-op and Forge, Outriders failures, and Gamescom teases.
Then we are joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert, Research Director for TakeThis.org. We speak to Dr. Kowert about her work, the importance of challenging stigmas associated with gaming, the benefits gaming can provide, and more.
2021-08-231h 32
The Center for Suicide Awareness’s PodcastDr. Rachel KowertDr. Rachel Kowert is the Research Director for the Non-Profit Take This and is the Science Content Creator of Psychgeist on Youtube.
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2021-07-3048 min
The Center for Suicide Awareness's PodcastDr. Rachel KowertDr. Rachel Kowert is the Research Director for the Non-Profit Take This and is the Science Content Creator of Psychgeist on Youtube.--------------------------------------------------------------------Website: https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/Text HOPELINE to 741741 for free text based emotional supportPodcast: https://centerforsuicideawareness.podbean.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSuicideAwarenessTwitter: @Cntr4Suicide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cntr4suicide/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/centerforsuicideawarenessDiscord: https://discord.gg/VAv2qCFhttps://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/Alitu Referral: https://alitu.com?f...
2021-07-3048 min
Seasoned Gaming BitcastIndustry Perspectives : Dr. Rachel Kowert of Take This on the Benefits of GamingIn this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains sits down with Dr. Rachel Kowert, Research Director for TakeThis.Org. They discuss her background in gaming and psychology, the negative stigmas associated with gaming, toxicity in the community, how sites and outlets can do a better job with their reporting, and even what is the best Final Fantasy.
2021-06-1855 minActive ListeningBad Vibes: Video Games Aren't Bad - with Dr. Rachel KowertIn this episode, Ariana chats with Dr. Rachel Kowert, a psychologist studying the science of gaming. Rachel works to debunk many of the myths surrounding video games. We deep dive into all of the stereotypes, misconceptions, and questions that today’s online world presents. There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to video gaming.
Rachel is the Research Director for Take This (a non-profit providing mental health awareness), and the Founder of Your Own Castle. She is the mastermind and face behind the Psychgeist youtube channel, and actively works to bring more awareness about the...
2021-05-0548 min
The Mental MileA Parents Guide to Video Games, an interview with Dr. Rachel KowertDr. Rachel Kowert is a research psychologist that studies topics relating to the uses and effects of digital games, including the impact on physical, social, and psychological well-being. She is the author of numerous books, including 'A Parent's Guide to Video Games', and the children's book 'Pragmatic Princess'. In this interview Dr. Kowert demystifies the common stereotypes associated with video game play, and helps put into perspective the positive ways video games can be part of every day life for kids, families, and parents. She also shares tips for how parents can oversee their child's game play and take th...
2021-04-0753 min
Engaged Family Gaming Podcasts!Ask Dr. Kowert: What is a Parasocial Relationship?This week Stephen and Linda are joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert talk about Parasocial relationships!
One of Dr. Kowert's videos on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjl2BFv0Z74
Another great video panel on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRAFlP37dCE
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2021-03-151h 03
European StraitsPlaying Video Games w/ Rachel Kowert. Consumption. Delivery. Profitability.The Agenda 👇Rachel Kowert on why we should let children play video games 🎧What becomes of consumption in the Entrepreneurial AgeEverything I ever wrote about the delivery businessIndie.vc is closing shop, but I’m sure they’ll be back at some pointOur children spend too much time staring at screens—at least, so “they” say. The debates around screens have only intensified in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns and school closures have contributed to increasing screen time at all ages, adding fuel to parents’ worries as well as...
2021-03-1000 min
Nouveau DépartTrop de temps devant nos écrans ?Chaque lundi nous vous envoyons à la fois un “Édito”, une interview avec un·e invité·e passionnant·e (francophone ou non) et quelques informations pour mettre la semaine à venir en perspective et rappeler les contenus mis en ligne la semaine précédente.À l’agenda aujourd’hui 👇* Mon “Édito” sur le temps que nous passons devant nos écrans 👆* Rachel Kowert : pourquoi c’est bien de jouer aux jeux vidéo* Nos conversations à venir cette semaine* Ce que vous avez peut-être manqué la semaine dernièreNos enfants, dit-on, passent trop de temps...
2021-03-0804 min
The Academy of EsportsA Conversation with Dr. Rachel Kowert // She Returns, and, Wow, the World Has Changed!Dr. Rachel Kowert is a Research Psychologist and the Research Director for Take This, a non-profit organization that provides mental health information and resources to the gaming community and industry. In this episode, we stray a little bit from talking solely about gaming to discuss topics related to the psychology around learning and interacting in digital environments. We also have a frank discussion about a new game, "Gamer Girl," and the issues related to its development and content. And she shares key insights from her book "A Parent's Guide to Video Games: The essential guide to understanding how video...
2021-03-0843 min
Building BridgesLet Children Play Video GamesFor this new episode of the Building Bridges podcast, I’m delighted to interview Dr Rachel Kowert, a research psychologist from Austin, Texas, who’s dedicated her career to studying video games and gamers. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve spent more time playing video games than ever before in the history of video games. But what if it wasn’t a bad thing?I discovered Rachel’s work in one of my favourite newsletters, Anne Helen Petersen’s Culture Study. That particular edition was titled: "Parents deserve so much more when it comes to the ways video games...
2021-03-0452 min
Nouveau DépartLaissez-nous jouer aux jeux vidéo !Pour le podcast Building Bridges, j’ai interviewé Dr Rachel Kowert, une chercheuse en psychologie basée à Austin, au Texas, qui a consacré sa carrière à l'étude des jeux vidéo et des joueurs. Depuis le début de la pandémie, nous avons tous passé nettement plus de temps devant nos écrans, dont plus d’heures à jouer aux jeux vidéo que jamais auparavant dans l'histoire des jeux vidéo. Mais est-ce vraiment une mauvaise chose ?J'ai découvert le travail de Rachel dans l'une de mes newsletters préférées, Culture Study de Anne Helen Petersen. Cet...
2021-03-0352 min
SPARTIE-Cast with Dr. Robby RatanToxicity in Video Games (feat. Dr. Rachel Kowert)In the inaugural episode of the SPARTIE-Cast, Dr. Rabindra Ratan speaks with guest, Dr. Rachel Kowert, about the origins and toxic behaviors in gaming communities: harassment, bullying and gatekeeping, among others. They discuss the social and political ramifications of such behaviors, as well as potential remedies that could be pursued through industry partnerships, STEM initiatives and future research.About this week's guest: Dr. Rachel Kowert is a psychologist, author, and consultant who has studied emerging media for more than 15 years, with her research largely focusing on the potential positive and negative social impact of mediated communication a...
2021-01-2027 min
PolygamerPolygamer #108: Dr. Rachel Kowert of PsychgeistA podcast interview with Dr. Rachel Kowert -- gamer, psychologist, author, research director at Take This, and host of the YouTube channel Psychgeist.
The post Polygamer #108: Dr. Rachel Kowert of Psychgeist first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.
2020-12-161h 05
Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #108: Dr. Rachel Kowert of PsychgeistA podcast interview with Dr. Rachel Kowert -- gamer, psychologist, author, research director at Take This, and host of the YouTube channel Psychgeist.
The post Polygamer #108: Dr. Rachel Kowert of Psychgeist first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.
2020-12-161h 05
Mark Metry Show320: Rachel Kowert, PhD | Are Video Games Good or Bad for Mental Health?Dr. Rachel Kowert is an author, research psychologist, and mother of two. She has earned awards for her fiction and non-fiction work, including an INDIES award in Science for A Parents Guide to Video Games (2016) and an Independent Book Award for her educational picture book, Pragmatic Princess: 26 Superb Stories of Self-Sufficiency.Signup for Restream.io - https://restream.io/join/XK9rv- https://www.rkowert.com/Catch my book - Screw Being Shy, on my website markmetry.comPlease do NOT hesitate to reach out to me for any reason on...
2020-10-3033 min
Amor De MadreEpisodio 4: nativos digitales o atrapados en la jungla tecnológica?A propósito del documental The Social Dilemma, en este capítulo de nuestro podcast Amor de madre hablamos sobre la tecnología. Nuestra relación con ella como adultas y madres, y también de la relación que nuestros hijos tienen con ella. Exploramos nuestros hábitos a lo largo del tiempo, que cosas nos gustan y nos preocupan de la tecnología y su uso, y de algunas estrategias que hemos puesto en marcha para ayudar a nuestros hijos (y a nosotras) a tener una relación mas sana con la tecnología. Por último, también hablamos de l...
2020-10-061h 10
Geekoscopy 101: A Science, Story and Play Podcast.What's Going On in a Gamer's Brain?! GKSP101 #008: Dr Rachel Kowert / PsychgeistThe podcast show that explores the nexus between, science, story, wonder and philosophy is back! On this episode we explore the psychology of gaming with psychology researcher and content creator Dr Rachel Kowert AKA Psychgeist on YouTube and Twitch.
2020-09-2242 min
The Academy of EsportsAn Interview with Dr. Rachel Kowert // Research PsychologistDr. Rachel Kowert is a Research Psychologist and the Research Director for Take This, a non-profit organization that provides mental health information and resources to the gaming community and industry. In this episode, we stray a little bit from talking solely about gaming to discuss topics related to the psychology around learning and interacting in digital environments. We also have a frank discussion about a new game, "Gamer Girl," and the issues related to its development and content. And she shares key insights from her book "A Parent's Guide to Video Games: The essential guide to understanding how video...
2020-07-2745 min
Health Psychology and Human Nature#27: Effects from Video Games on Wellbeing and Skills – Ph.D. Rachel KowertHow does videogames affect our wellbeing? In todays episode Rachel Ph.D. tells us about how Video Games (on computer, console, phone etc.) affect our wellbeing and mental health; how it teaches us a variety of skills; how it gives us a pause from our problems and so much more. We also get into addiction; playing as a child and if if playing makes us more aggressive. Rachel Kowert is a gamer herself with a Ph.D. from the University of New York who’s research focus on games. She has written and edited numerous scientific articles an...
2020-05-0856 min
Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-dayReal Relationships and Virtual SpaceDr Rachel Kowert and Gaming Chaplain, Nelson Mendoza, talk about finding real connection in virtual space.
For more on the Compass Podcast: https://www.umc.org/en/rethink-church/compass-podcast
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2020-04-0735 min
IntervYOU!Author Rachel Kowert on her children's book, "The Pragmatic Princess: 26 Stories Of Self-Sufficiency"I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Rachel Kowert, on her new, and first Children's book! "The Pragmatic Princess: 26 Superb Stories of Self-Sufficiency", is an amazing 26 story book from A-Z which focuses on girls who celebrate their strong and every day personalities. This book is all about girls of all different backgrounds, and disabilities not needing the help of male characters, or anyone else, to be and do the every day things they do. Check out our interview here!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/intervyou--4208241/support.
2020-01-2438 min
Engaged Family Gaming Podcasts!Moral Panic Begone: Real Talk About Raising Gamer Kids****Note: Sorry for some of the audio quality on this one. This was recorded in a rather echoey room. Our Wizard did the very best he could!**** Stephen and Amanda were joined by: Dr. Rachel Kowert - Research Director, TakeThis.org Karlyn Meyer - President, Chicago Nerd Social Club Michael Futter - Contributing Editor, Superparent.com John Phipps - Founder, Super Deformed Gamescast At PAX East 2019 for a great parenting panel. The description is below: "Video games have gotten a bad reputation over the years, esp...
2019-04-051h 00
Cyber Synapse PodcastParents Guide to video games- an essential conversation about an essential bookThis episode I'm joined by Dr Rachel Kowert and this is the last of the trio of gaming related specials. Fear not though as this conversation is a super duper chat about Rachels book which is an easy to read guide with evidence based facts delivered in an easy to read format, taking away the academic 'wordery' that can so often discourage parents from reading large 'clunky' books. Rachel writes a compact book which can be read in one sitting, which is kind of how we like books to be that are aimed at Parents who rarely have time for...
2019-04-011h 00
Humans of Gaming PodcastEpisode 131 | Rachel Kowert, PhD on Stereotypes and ParentingAs one of the first career researchers into the video game culture, Dr. Kowert began her studies by looking at the perceived stereotypes of gamers at the time the MMO universe exploded with the arrival of World of Warcraft. Some of the questions she wanted to tackle included, "Did the game create the socially awkward gamer stereotype that lived in the basement or did the new medium tap into something already there?" and "Do online skills translate into offline skills?" Drew and Chris also ask the good doctor to weigh in on the video game violence discussion in addition t...
2018-12-051h 06
Spawned Parenting Podcast with Liz of Cool Mom PicksKids and video games: What you need to know! Ep 133As we head into the holiday season with video games (and Fortnite) gifts topping our kids' wishlist, we're sharing one of our favorite Spawned episodes when we chatted with video game expert and author, Dr. Rachel Kowert. She discusses the benefits of video games, and when, if ever, you should be worried.Check out Dr. Kowert's book, along with the other links mentioned in this podcast, on our Cool Mom Picks podcast page. And we'd love to hear from you. Email us at spawned@coolmompicks.com, tweet us @coolmompicks #SpawnedShow, or hit us up on Facebook.
2018-11-2937 min
Engaged Family Gaming Podcasts!Episode 148:The Doctor, Spiderman,Takethis.org, and D &D's ClinicalRollHello and Welcome to Engage!: A Family Gaming Podcast! This is episode 148. This week we are talking about video games and one specific board game!!! Host:Stephen Duetzmann @EFGaming Guest: Dr. Rachel Kowert! Click here for Her Book:A Parent's Guide to Video Games: The essential guide to understanding how video games impact your child's physical, social, and psychological well-being What we covered The Gardens Between Spiderman for PS4 http://www.takethis.org/ D&D-Clinical roll https://www.twitch.tv/videos/308020599 (Sound kicks in around 2:30 minu...
2018-09-141h 00
Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting with Annie Fox, M.Ed.FCV102 Good News about Kids and Video Games, Dr. Rachel KowertWhen computer games are a problem for parents, it's usually because a child/teen has become obsessed and no longer shows interest in "family time." Even when family time isn't impacted, parents may have other questions like:
• "Is my child addicted to computer games?"
• "Are violent games encouraging my child to be violent and/or desensitizing him to violence?"
• "Is all this screen time hurting my child's social development?"
Dr. Rachel Kowert, psychologist, online gamer, and author of "A Parent's Guide to Video Games: The essential guide to understanding how video games impact your child's physical, social, and psychological well-being", makes...
2018-03-1400 min
Engaged Family Gaming Podcasts!Episode 119 - Special Guest Dr. Rachel KowertWhen they went around the horn Jenna talked about Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology. Stephen brought up Super Lucky’s Tale and Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia.
The topic this week? The World Health Organization and its Gaming Disorder designation.
2018-02-051h 12
Spawned Parenting Podcast with Liz of Cool Mom PicksAre video games hurting our kids? | Spawned ep 97We have SO many questions for video game expert Dr. Rachel Kowert: Are video games hurting our kids? Are violent games making kids more violent? Are they playing too much overall? How do we manage all that gaming time? And geez... are there ANY positive effects for kids who game? We think you'll be surprised at the answers and her common sense advice. This is a great episode whether your kids are just old enough for screens, or already masters of Minecraft. || Questions? Comments? Hit us up! spawned@coolmompicks.com or @coolmompicks on your favorite social channel. Thanks for l...
2017-12-1140 min
Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 068: Video Games and Your Child's Physical, Social, and Psychological Well-BeingVideo game researcher Dr. Rachel Kowert talks about the impact of video games in differently-wired kids' lives and busts some myths about the potential harms and benefits of gaming. Connect with Tilt Parenting
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2017-08-0146 minFull-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 068: Video Games and Your Child's Physical, Social, and Psychological Well-BeingVideo game researcher Dr. Rachel Kowert talks about the impact of video games in differently-wired kids' lives and busts some myths about the potential harms and benefits of gaming. Connect with Tilt Parenting
Visit Tilt Parenting
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2017-08-0146 min
Outer Limits Of Inner TruthSpiritual Video GamesAre there moral & spiritual lessons in video games? According to the experts featured in this groundbreaking show, the answer is a resounding YES. Not only can some video games teach players the rewards of altruism but, can help them explore their consciousness and evolve their soul. The Outer Limits of Inner Truth explores which games and characters pull players into higher & lower vibratory states. Feature Guests On The Show Include: 01:10 - Daniel Pessina / Played Johnny Cage, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Reptile, and Smoke in the video games Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II) 07:00 - Dr. Rachel Kowert / Research Psychologist & Author of three...
2017-06-092h 21
Psychology of Video Games Podcast025 - A Parent's Guide to Video GamesDr. Rachel Kowert returns to discuss her new book, A Parent's Guide to Video Games. We discuss her process for writing the book, who she thinks it benefits, and the questions and concerns that parents tend to have about the mental wellbeing of their kids ...ON VIDEO GAMES.Audio Credits: "Robot Motivation" by The Polish Ambassador, licensed under Creative Commons: CC BY-NC-SA 3.
2017-03-1745 min
Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond#137: Dr. Rachel Kowert, PhD (3 Year Anniversary Show)Dr. Rachel Kowert, PhD joins Derek to discuss her interest in psychotherapy, why she pursued research into the social effects of online gaming on others, her book A Parent's Guide to Video Games, the myths of games causing kids to become violent, the huge success of Pokemon Go, sexual harassment towards females in the gaming community, and much more Follow Rachel Kowert on Facebook and Twitter Check out AudibleTrial.com/NerdCave for a free audio book and 30 day free trial Follow the show on Twitter and Facebook Music: D-Rock by The Unicorn Wr...
2017-03-1439 min
Digital DadsEpisode 94: A Parent’s Guide to Video Games with Dr. Rachel KowertVideo games are awesome. Everyone knows that. Even people who don’t consider themselves “gamers” are playing on their phones without a second thought. Games have become a permanent part of our society. And for the most part, we’ve embraced their arrival with open arms. But… what about kids? Should they
2016-12-2200 minPsychology of Video Games Podcast016 - Online Relationships and FriendshipsIn this episode I talk with Rachel Kowert about friendships and other relationships formed in online games. Can these kinds of friendships substitute for offline relationships? Are they better or worse in some ways?About the podcast: Subscribe in iTunes herePodcast RSS FeedPrevious episodesAudio Credits "Robot Motivation" by The Polish Ambassador, licensed under Creative Commons: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0Wagon Wheel Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Over Under Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by...
2016-06-0653 minPsychology of Video Games Podcast007 - Video Game Debates and ResearchI talk to Rachel Kowert and Throston Quandt about their new book on the the many debates surrounding video games as the scientific study of games.Kowert & Quandt's book, "The Video Game Debate"More about the podcast here:http://www.psychologyofgames.com/..
2015-09-1449 min