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Chetty ChatsRebecca Eckler: On Writing, Journalism, Publishing, and Motherhood - Part 1/2In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Eckler, founder and CEO of the independent publishing house RE: Books, 10-times best-selling author, and former journalist, mommy-blogger, and talk show producer (and my mother!). This was a really fun episode to record and a conversation filled with laughter!2025-08-0437 min
Chetty ChatsHolt: How Gaming Helps Our Everyday LivesIn this episode, I talk with Holt, a 13-year-old online gamer, about how gaming has helped his everyday life! This is a really fun episode, and from such an interesting perspective! Enjoy!The article that I referenced in this episode was Electronic Play: Computer, Console, and Video Games by Dorothy Salonius-Pasternak. I couldn't find a link to this exact article, but here is a similar article co-written by Salonius-Pasternak: https://ht.csr-pub.eu/index.php/ht/article/view/11/72025-07-2823 min
Chetty ChatsMaridol Acierda: A Lifetime of Caregiving - Part 2/2This is part 2 of my conversation with Maridol Acierda. In this conversation, we talk about her extensive work in various caregiving roles across many different locations, ages, and needs. Maridol has incredible energy, and her dedication to providing the best care is evident. Enjoy!2025-07-2142 min
Chetty ChatsMaridol Acierda: A Lifetime of Caregiving - Part 1/2In this episode, I talk with Maridol Acierda about her extensive work in various caregiving roles across many different locations, ages, and needs. Maridol has incredible energy, and her dedication to providing the best care is evident. Enjoy!2025-07-1042 min
Chetty ChatsChanging Chetty ChatsChetty Chats is Chetty Changing! In this episode, I talk about how my life goals are changing alongside my vision for this podcast. Enjoy!Sources:It Takes an Average of 17 Years for Evidence to Change Practice: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2803716Replication Crisis: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/replication-crisis2025-06-3033 min
Chetty ChatsDon Megerle: Coaching the Tufts Marathon TeamIn this episode, I talk with Coach Don Megerle about the impactful and very admirable work he does as the Coach of the Tufts Marathon Team, or TMT. Coach Don shares how he got into coaching, his goals as a coach, and some personal stories about his time as a coach. This was a really meaningful and emotional episode (tears were shed!), and I know it will truly touch anyone who listens. Enjoy!2025-06-231h 48
Chetty ChatsDon Megerle: Coaching the Tufts Marathon TeamIn this episode, I talk with Coach Don Megerle about the impactful and very admirable work he does as the Coach of the Tufts Marathon Team, or TMT. Coach Don shares how he got into coaching, his goals as a coach, and some personal stories about his time as a coach. This was a really meaningful and emotional episode, and I know it will truly touch anyone who listens. Enjoy!2025-06-231h 48
Chetty ChatsPeri and Meghan: The Psychology of Avatar: The Last AirbenderIn this episode, I talk with Peri and Meghan about the psychology of the show Avatar: The Last Airbender. ATLA is an animated children’s show, but it has many deep and meaningful themes. This was a super fun and entertaining conversation! Enjoy!Concepts we discussed:Cognitive dissonance: https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.htmlChakras: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/7-chakrasNirvana: https://www.britannica.com/topic/nirvana-religionLetting go of attachments: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/letting-go-of-attachment-from-a-to-zen/Groupthink: https://www.britannica.com/science/groupthinkStanley Milgram Shock Experiment: https://www.simplypsychology.org/milgram.htmlOur brains’ difficulty with large quantities: http...2025-06-151h 03
Chetty ChatsJack Derby: Becoming an Entrepreneur and a MentorIn this episode, I talk with Jack Derby about his journey into entrepreneurship and mentorship, his current work, in addition to how psychology relates to his experiences. This was a super insightful conversation. Enjoy!Concepts we discussed:Prospect Theory: https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/economics/prospect-theoryLoss Aversion: https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/loss-aversion2025-06-0724 min
Chetty ChatsSheyla: Living AuthenticallyIn this episode, I talk with Sheyla, one of the most authentic people I know, about the psychology of aviation! We discuss what authenticity means to her, how she exhibits authenticity, in addition to some psychological concepts relating to authenticity. This is a super sincere episode that I think everyone would enjoy listening to! Enjoy!Concepts we discussed:Humanistic Psychology: https://www.britannica.com/science/humanistic-psychologyThe Fully Functioning Person: https://www.verywellmind.com/fully-functioning-person-2795197Congruence/Incongruence/Self Image/Ideal Self: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-concept-2795865Cognitive Dissonance: https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.htmlImpression Management: https://www...2025-04-2450 min
Chetty ChatsSheyla Zakashansky: Living Authentically In this episode, I talk with Sheyla Zakashansky, one of the most authentic people I know, about the psychology of aviation! We discuss what authenticity means to her, how she exhibits authenticity, in addition to some psychological concepts relating to authenticity. This is a super sincere episode that I think everyone would enjoy listening to! Enjoy!Concepts we discussed:Humanistic Psychology: https://www.britannica.com/science/humanistic-psychologyThe Fully Functioning Person: https://www.verywellmind.com/fully-functioning-person-2795197Congruence/Incongruence/Self Image/Ideal Self: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-concept-2795865Cognitive Dissonance: https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.htmlImpression Management: https...2025-04-2050 min
Chetty ChatsBlake Freedland: The Psychology of AviationIn this episode, I talk with Blake Freedland, an instrument-rated private pilot with over 400 hours of flying experience about the psychology of aviation! We discuss how pilots stay calm and make informed decisions, the engineering psychology of a plane's design, and why people are so afraid of flying, among many other interesting topics. Blake shares some fascinating stories and also gives advice about how you can be a more informed passenger and critical consumer of media regarding aviation! Enjoy!Concepts we discussed:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioralExposure and Response Therapy: https...2025-04-061h 48
Chetty ChatsEugene Kitahara: The Psychology of MarathoningIn this episode, I talk with Eugene Kitahara, an 11-time marathoner (and counting) about the psychology of marathoning! We discuss motivation, resilience, and finding balance, among many other interesting topics. Eugene shares some powerful life lessons that can be valuable for anyone. Enjoy!Check out Eugene's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJR2bXhsfO65CVPh7XXnOOgAnd follow me and Eugene on Strava!https://www.strava.com/athletes/114423495?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=social&share_sig=CF02F2821743293121&_branch_match_id=1426352244180383686&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy4pSixL1EssKNDLyczL1s8ydjL0Ni42tAhKsq8...2025-03-301h 18
Chetty ChatsThe Problem With PerfectionIn this episode, I discuss the problems I see with trying to optimize an aspect of your life or your life in general. I read a Tufts Daily article I wrote about this topic and give some more examples from my own experiences and takeaways I have learned. Enjoy!Sources:Tufts Daily article: https://www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2024/12/the-problem-with-perfectionWhoop: https://www.whoop.com/us/en/?srsltid=AfmBOorIMZi5TqH9jLWFeVPYH4p4VUWUgVeOM3fXhzge6fpAg_WYAoMKAtomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsThe Good Enough Mother: https://seleni.org/advice-support/2018/3/14/the-gift-of-the-good-enough-motherThe Glucose Goddess: https://www.glucosegoddess.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqRa4u4...2025-03-2342 min
Chetty ChatsAdam Batista: Sports Psychology for Athletes and Everyday LifeIn this episode, I talk with Adam Batista, assistant coach of Tufts Men's Soccer, about the role of sports psychology in athletics and everyday life. We dive into topics like confidence, resilience, leadership, and growth mindset. Whether or not you're a competitive athlete, this conversation has valuable takeaways for everyone. Enjoy!2025-03-0952 min
Chetty ChatsDr. Keith Maddox: The Social Cognition of RaceIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Keith Maddox about the social cognition of race. We discuss his personal journey into the field of social cognition and explore how and why we develop biases and stereotypes, why it's crucial to confront them, and how we can become more aware of them. Dr. Maddox also shares insights from his research on within-race and across-race stereotyping, the challenges of confronting discrimination, and humor's effects on discussing race-related topics. Enjoy!Podcasts Dr. Maddox Reccomends:Hidden Brain: https://hiddenbrain.org/Freakonomics: https://freakonomics.com/podcasts/2025-03-011h 00
Chetty ChatsTalia Wilcox: The Psychology of Nuclear DisarmamentIn this episode, I speak with Talia Wilcox about the psychology of nuclear disarmament. We discuss the current state of nuclear weapons, cognitive biases that influence nuclear policies, and how we can take action to advocate for a safer, nuclear-free future. Enjoy!If you are a Tufts student, consider joining Talia's club, Tufts University Nuclear Activists: https://www.instagram.com/tunaattufts/To learn more, check out:Back From The Brink - Bringing Communities Together to Abolish Nuclear Weapons: https://search.app/F73qxyKiVNAMsMAR9Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: https...2025-02-2240 min
Chetty ChatsBeing Single: Valentine's Day EditionSorry the audio in this episode is not great (I recorded with my AirPods in because I didn't wanna get noise from my living room in the recording). I'm going to get an adapter for my mic for next week!EDIT: I said the parasympathetic nervous system was responsible for your "fight or flight" response but it is really your sympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest."In this episode, we're going against Valentine's Day and talking about being single! I discuss some of the science behind and my...2025-02-1540 min
Chetty ChatsTina Weber: Solving Problems, Finding Hope, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset in All of UsIn this episode, I speak with Tina Weber, founder and CEO of A Starting Line and an entrepreneurship lecturer at Tufts University. We discuss problem-solving, empathy, hope, and how an entrepreneurial mindset can help anyone. Enjoy!Stats about entrepreneurs' mental health: https://founderreports.com/entrepreneur-mental-health-statisticsPrincipal Akbar Cook's story: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2019/04/23/akbar-cook-new-jersey-principal-laundry-programEmpathy vs Sympathy video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBTYViDPlQFeel free to reach out to rowan.chetner@tufts.edu for any questions, comments, or suggestions!2025-02-0749 min
Chetty ChatsHailey Swett: ResilienceIn this episode, I speak with Hailey Swett, my bestie, about resilience. We discuss what resilience is, our experiences with resilience, and what we can do to be more resilient. Enjoy!Here are some sources I used:To read more about resilience:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/resiliencehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/handy-hints-for-humans/201610/why-you-need-to-be-a-success-at-failureTo read more about locus of control:https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-locus-of-control-2795434Fouts, G. & Vaughn, K. (2002). Locus of control, television viewing, and ED symptomatology in young females. Journal...2025-01-3131 min
Chetty ChatsDr. George Blount: How our Mindset Impacts our FinancesIn this episode, I speak with Dr. George Blount, the founder and CEO of nBalance Financial, where he works as a financial therapist. We discuss the field of financial therapy and how our mindsets and emotions affect our relationship with our finances. Dr. Blount also gives advice on how we can create and accomplish money goals, and how we can talk to our friends and family about such goals. Enjoy!To learn more about George Blount: https://www.georgeblount.com/To learn more about nBalance Financial: http://www.nbalancefinancial.com/Throughout this episode...2025-01-2546 min
Chetty ChatsThe Importance of Authenticity in FriendshipsHi everyone! In this episode, I talk about my experience learning the importance of authenticity in friendships. Enjoy!Sources:Having friends and people you are able to confide in are protective factors against depression, chronic. illness, and heart disease: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendshipAre brains are so big because of our need for social interaction: https://www.thesocialcreatures.org/thecreaturetimes/evolution-of-social-connectionMore information on cognitive dissonance: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326738#:~:text=Cognitive%20dissonance%20is%20the%20discomfort,beliefs%20at%20the%20same%20time.Happiness largely depends on our expectations versus reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9...2025-01-1825 min
Chetty ChatsWelcome to Chetty ChatsHi everyone! I am revamping this podcast with a new name, new mission, and new uploading consistency 🫣. Today's mini-episode talks about what this podcast will look like going forward. Enjoy! 2025-01-1102 minChetty ChatsFIRST GUEST: Sam Sommers, my Social Psychology Professor! (episode 4)In this episode, I interview Sam Sommers, my Social Psychology Professor! We discuss what Social Psychology is, its importance, and what you can do with Social Psychology knowledge. Enjoy!2023-04-1327 minChetty ChatsBODY TALK: body image, body hair, clothes (episode 3)Hello everyone! Welcome to the third episode of ChettyRanga! I will be talking about things related to our lovely, awesome bodies! Enjoy!2023-03-1746 minChetty ChatsTHE THREE Rs OF GROWTH: using your negative emotions for positive (episode 2)In this episode, I go over The Three Rs of Growth: Rejection, Rage, Regret (and also Reflection) and how to use them to be your best self! Enjoy! As always, feel free to contact me (: chettyrowan03@gmail.com2023-02-2849 minChetty ChatsHEALTHY HABITS: what I'm doing to live my best life (episode 1)In this episode, I will talk about who I am, why I made this podcast, and habits I've recently adopted to live my best life! Enjoy! If you have any questions or just want to say hi, my email is chettyrowan03@gmail.com (:2023-02-2148 min