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Psychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastRaising Capable KidsThis week on Psychology Takeaway, Jim and Ralph respond to audience concerns about raising children in today’s world. Ralph shares his growing unease about the direction of modern childhood and education, comparing today’s youth to what Gertrude Stein famously described as “The Lost Generation” a century ago. This sparks a thought-provoking discussion about what young people truly need to thrive in the 21st century. It's not just the traditional "three Rs"—reading, writing, and arithmetic—nor is it merely digital skills like gaming or content creation. They explore the realities facing Generation Z (born mid-1990s to early 2010s), who grew u...2025-07-1829 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastMarijuana and the Brain: Long-Term Effects Explained by Neuroscientist Kristin CooperMore on the effects of marijuana use with a special guest Kristin Cooper Ralph and Jim are joined by neuroscience researcher Kristin Cooper to discuss cognitive decline associated with marijuana use. Like many researchers, she uses animal models (mice) to study long-term effects. But the data gathered applies to humans who have been using stronger and stronger pot over the last 50 years, when the use rate climbed from about 5% to around 50% according to a recent Gallup poll. They discuss the medical use of marijuana for relaxation and anxiety reduction but point out that the long-term con...2025-07-1226 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastEpisode for July 11, 2025 OOPSWe did a great video podcast with neuroscientist Kristin Cooper. We talked to her work exploring the long-term effects of marijuana use. You are going to want to listen to or view the Podcast. Unfortunately that will have to be later. We are having some technical problems publishing the Episode – but we think that we should have the it published by Monday afternoon. Check back then. Next Friday’s Podcast is on raising capable kids – you won’t want to miss it even if you do not have kids of your own!2025-07-1101 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastMarijuana vs. Tobacco: Myths, Risks & the Road AheadThis week on Psychology Takeaway, Jim and Ralph go deep into a trend that’s reshaping health behavior in the U.S.: marijuana use has now surpassed tobacco use. What’s driving the shift? Is weed really safer? And what long-term consequences might we be ignoring? In this special early episode—released ahead of the July 4th holiday—they break down the science, debunk common myths, and explore what psychology tells us about addiction, motivation, and cultural perception. From chronic lung damage to cannabis use disorder, from pain relief to policy gaps, this conversation pulls back the haze to get at what’...2025-07-0216 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastWhen Smart People Do Dumb ThingsIn this thought-provoking episode, Jim and Ralph explore a deceptively simple question: Why do people—often smart, educated, well-meaning people—make irrational, harmful, or downright dumb choices? We begin with the haunting insights of theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who warned that the greatest threat to humanity may not be evil—but unthinking obedience. From there, we travel through some of psychology’s most famous experiments: Milgram’s obedience study, where participants delivered what they believed were deadly shocks Asch’s conformity experiment, showing how people abandon truth to fit in Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment, revealing how roles and environments can distort behavior ...2025-06-2731 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastFeelings, and Filters: The Psychology of Eating in the Age of Social MediaFood, Feelings, and Filters: The Psychology of Eating in the Age of Social Media This week, Jim and Ralph dive into the complex psychology of food, eating, and how social media is reshaping our relationship with both. Why do so many people see food as their only friend? And why are young people—especially adolescent girls—facing increasing pressure to be thin in a culture saturated with filtered perfection and restrictive eating trends? We explore: How food becomes tied to emotional comfort and coping. The impact of TikTok and Instagram on body image and diet culture. Why adolescent girls are part...2025-06-1927 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastFlow: How to Get in the Zone and Stay There"In this episode of Psychology Takeaway, Jim and Ralph dive deep into one of the most sought-after states in psychology and peak performance: Flow. Coined by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, flow is the state of optimal experience—when you're fully immersed in a task, time melts away, and you're operating at your absolute best. But what exactly triggers flow? Can anyone access it—or is it reserved for elite athletes and artists? Jim and Ralph break it all down: What the flow state is (and isn’t) The 7 elements of flow you need to know How to create the perfect balance between chal...2025-06-1330 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastCreativity and mental healthIn this week’s episode of Psychology Takeaway, Jim and Ralph dive into the fascinating and complex relationship between creativity and mental health. They explore how creative expression—through art, writing, music, and other forms—can serve as a powerful therapeutic outlet, offering relief from stress, a boost in self-esteem, and a meaningful way to process emotions. Drawing on recent research and clinical insights, the hosts unpack how activities that foster creativity can enhance mental well-being by promoting mindfulness, resilience, and a sense of accomplishment. Jim highlights the growing use of art and music therapy in clinical settings, while Ralph explore...2025-06-0626 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastWho can you trust for advice?In this episode, Ralph and Jim dig into the question everyone faces online: Who can you trust when you're looking for advice? From health tips and financial hacks to career guidance and DIY fixes, the internet is overflowing with suggestions—but not all of it is worth following. We talk about how to spot the difference between credible, evidence-based advice and the kind that's misleading, manipulative, or just plain wrong. We also explore the role of AI in this space—what it gets right, where it can fall short, and how to use tools like ChatGPT responsibly. Whether you're Googling sympto...2025-05-3025 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastCuriosity with guest Sheila CarrollIn this episode, Sheila Carroll and Jim discuss practical strategies for fostering curiosity in children, whether at home, in the classroom, or in everyday life. We’ll touch on the importance of modeling inquisitiveness as adults, creating safe spaces for kids to wonder aloud, and resisting the urge to give quick answers. You’ll also hear from educators and parents who’ve successfully encouraged curiosity in their own families. Whether you're raising a toddler or mentoring a teen, this conversation will offer insights and inspiration to help you raise kids who not only seek knowledge but love the process of discov...2025-05-2319 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastCuriosity Didn't Kill the Cat - It Made It HealthierCuriosity is a dynamic and deeply human trait that touches nearly every aspect of our lives—and it's a perfect topic for this episode of Psychology Takeaway. Whether it’s the urge to peek inside a closed drawer, dive into a Wikipedia rabbit hole, or ask the kind of questions that make conversations more meaningful, curiosity drives exploration, learning, and growth. But beyond its obvious intellectual benefits, curiosity also plays a powerful role in both mental and physical health. Research shows that curious individuals tend to experience more positive emotions, greater psychological resilience, and stronger relationships. Physically, curiosity has been linked...2025-05-0924 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastMental Health on College CampusesJim and Ralph follow up the conversation begun last week about the mental health crisis facing today’s college population. Expanded Counseling Services In response to rising mental health concerns among students, many colleges and universities have significantly expanded their counseling services. Traditionally limited in scope and capacity, campus counseling centers are now hiring more staff, including specialists trained to support students from marginalized backgrounds, such as LGBTQ+ or BIPOC individuals. One major shift is the increased use of teletherapy platforms like TimelyCare or UWill, which allow students to access professional mental health support remotely, often 24/7 and at no ex...2025-05-0226 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastCollege Mental Health- with a special guest       JIm and Ralph are joined by Ms. Jazlyn Coles the host of the popular podcast, Living in Legacy. They talk about mental health on college campuses.   Concerns for College Students: Mental Health & Substance Use (with Statistics) 1. Anxiety and Stress Stat: Over 63% of college students reported experiencing overwhelming anxiety in the past year. (Source: American College Health Association - ACHA, 2023) 2. Depression Stat: Nearly 44% of students said they felt so depressed it was difficult to function. (ACHA, 2023) 3. Academic Pressure Stat: About 87% of students identified academics as a primary source of stress. (National College Health Assessment) 4. Social Isolation and Loneliness Stat: Roughly...2025-04-2525 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastOak Island: The hero's journey with Ralph and Jim   What drives someone to dedicate their life to a mystery they may never solve? In this episode of Psychology Takeaway, your hosts Jim and Ralph dive into the legendary Oak Island treasure hunt—not through the lens of gold and glory, but through the powerful lens of human psychology. Using Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey as our narrative guide, we trace the emotional and mental journey of modern-day treasure hunters who’ve turned myth into mission. Each stage of the Hero’s Journey—from the Call to Adventure to the Final Reward—mirrors the real-life experiences of those who’ve pursued Oak Isla...2025-04-1827 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastOak Island —Part 2   OOPS – we goofed! This is the real part 2 5 hours ago   We put up the program notes with the wrong audio. Sorry about that. Here is the correct audio podcast for the Oak Island Mystery.   Oak Island — Fact or Fiction, Delusion or Obsession  For over two centuries, Oak Island—a small, windswept patch of land off Nova Scotia—has captivated treasure hunters, historians, and dreamers with tales of buried riches and mysterious traps. From cryptic symbols carved in stone to legends of pirates and secret societies, the Oak Island mystery has grown into a cultural phenomenon. But what lies beneath the...2025-04-1628 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastOak Island — Fact or Fiction, Delusion or ObsessionFor over two centuries, Oak Island—a small, windswept patch of land off Nova Scotia—has captivated treasure hunters, historians, and dreamers with tales of buried riches and mysterious traps. From cryptic symbols carved in stone to legends of pirates and secret societies, the Oak Island mystery has grown into a cultural phenomenon. But what lies beneath the surface—both literally and psychologically? In this episode, Oak Island: Fact or Fiction, Delusion or Obsession, we dig deeper—not into the island itself, but into the minds of those who chase its secrets. Why has this particular legend endured for so long? Wha...2025-04-1128 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastThe Psychology of Treasure Hunting Part One Treasure hunting often boosts self-esteem through the achievement of valuable goals—whether material wealth or personal growth—while also offering social recognition and validation. The sense of control and mastery that comes from solving puzzles or overcoming challenges provides further motivation, as does the thrill of uncertainty and risk-taking, which taps into our psychological drive for reward and excitement. For many, treasure hunting also offers an escape from the mundane, fulfilling a deep need for adventure and fantasy. Additionally, treasure hunting offers a sense of purpose and identity, as individuals seek to make a lasting contribution or connect with their heri...2025-04-0428 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastApril Fool's SpecialSpecial Podcast: April Fool’s Day  After a long winter, many people are eager for novelty and excitement as a way to break from the monotony of cold weather. Spring, the season after winter, is culturally associated with new beginnings, growth, and rejuvenation. This sense of renewal aligns with April Fools' Day, a tradition that allows for a fresh start in social dynamics, where people can act more freely, joke with others, and engage in behaviors that reflect the seasonal shift. The psychological effect of transitioning into spring after a long winter may encourage people to "let loose" with humor and...2025-03-3120 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastLucid DreamingJim and Ralph continue the series on dreams and visions. They look at lucid dreams and explore how your nighttime mentation can enhance your daytime creativity. LEARN MORE Here is a link to an enlightening Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/OK3SfNxbK3Y?feature=shared A short but impactful Tedx presentation: https://youtu.be/olGRNeyEJt0?feature=shared    2025-03-2823 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastFollow Up to the Podcast on Dreams and VisionsWe talked about our vision for having seniors share their wisdom. Today on CNN there was a story out of Argentina that talked about how podcasting helped reduce loneliness for a group of 90+ year olds. Here is the link: https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/22/world/video/elders-podcast-argentina-90-year-old-alberto-chab-dominguez-digvid Jim and Ralph Baber have just released a new book on Amazon. It’s called Podcasting for seniors It is a very simple guide to getting started as a podcaster. You can record and publish quickly and easily following three easy steps. You can read a sample online at: https://a.co...2025-03-2304 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastDreams, Visions and Hallucinations  Jim and Ralph follow up on a previous podcast that described the vision of St. Patrick. But what exactly are they? "Visions" and "hallucinations"  and “dreams” involve seeing things that aren't there, a key difference is that hallucinations are perceived as real, while dreams and visions can be understood as a more abstract or symbolic experience. While both dreams and visions involve imagery and can be powerful experiences, a key difference is that dreams occur during sleep, while visions can occur while awake.   Hallucinations on the other hand are sensory perceptions (like seein...2025-03-2125 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastWill the Real St. Patrick Please Stand Up?As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, many are gearing up for green beer, corned beef, and cabbage. Ralph and Jim find themselves pondering the origins of the March 17th stereotype of drunken revelry, as well as whether St. Patrick truly drove all the snakes out of Ireland. Joining them is Jim’s wife, Sheila, who sets the record straight and shares the true story of the man behind the holiday we celebrate each year. LEARN MORE Here is the Holiday Helper that Sheila talked about: https://s3.amazonaws.com/CM_Helper/Seasonal/HH_St_Patricks_Day...2025-03-1626 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway Podcast86 Reasons for Asylum Admission  In this episode, Jim and Ralph, the dynamic hosts of the popular Psychology Takeaway podcast, sit down with artist Kimberly Chapman, whose captivating work is currently featured in the Baber Room Gallery, located on the first floor of the Park Library at Central Michigan University. The conversation delves into Chapman's artwork, which offers a unique historical and cultural lens. This podcast episode takes a deep dive into the dark history of how mental health concepts were misused to control and oppress women. Jim and Ralph engage with Kimberly to explore the creative processes behind her p...2025-03-1422 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastColor My World   Today we are joined by Ralph’s wife Karen as we continue to explore the psychology of color. This time focusing on the interior and exterior of the house. When choosing colors for rooms in an apartment or house, consider the room's purpose, size, and lighting. Lighter colors work well in small rooms or areas with little natural light to make them feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors can add warmth and intimacy to larger spaces. For living rooms and common areas, neutral tones with accent colors can create an inviting atmosphere, while calming hues like soft blues and...2025-03-0725 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastMake Good Decisions EverydayRalph interviews Jim about his new book.  It is available at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJRD176 FREE OFFER: If you would like to read it and submit a review, I will send the first 100 people a PDF. Contact Jim at: carro1jl@cmich.edu.   2025-02-2807 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology of ColorJim and Ralph explore why red makes you hungry, why blue might make you trust someone more, and why you probably shouldn't paint your office all yellow (unless you're a fan of chaos)." The psychology of color explores how different colors influence our emotions, behaviors, and perceptions. It plays a significant role in marketing, design, and art, where understanding color psychology helps create specific moods and responses It’s essential to note that the psychological impact of color can vary based on cultural context. For example: In Western cultures, white symbolizes purity and we...2025-02-2825 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastOptimism and healthPositive Psychology: Optimism   Today Ralph and Jim look at one of the pillars of Positive Psychology - Optimism In Positive Psychology, optimism is central to promoting well-being and psychological resilience. It is the tendency to expect positive outcomes and believe that challenges can be overcome. Optimism is closely linked to improved mental health, as optimistic individuals tend to experience lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. Their positive outlook on life helps buffer against mental health challenges. Furthermore, optimism is associated with better physical health outcomes, as optimistic people are more likely to engage in healthier behaviors such as exercising re...2025-02-2125 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastLonely - Part Two  This is a follow-up to our recent podcast on loneliness. Today we looked at it in music. Loneliness has been a powerful and recurring theme in popular music from the 1960s to today, reflecting both personal emotions and broader societal struggles. In the '60s, songs like The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby" and The Righteous Brothers' "Unchained Melody" explored isolation and yearning, resonating with listeners in an era of rapid social change. As music evolved in the '70s and '80s, artists such as David Bowie in "Space Oddity" and Madonna in "Like a Prayer" u...2025-02-1427 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastDangers of AIThe Super Bowl advertising certainly made it plain that AI was now part of the national fabric; for better or worse Since Jim is out, because of this circulating virus hitting Mid-Michigan hard, we thought we would revisit a podcast from last July. Learn More Bill Gates, a fan of AI, expresses some reservation. Read his thoughts: https://time.com/6293735/bill-gates-ai-risk/  We mentioned the movie “Metropolis” in the podcast Here is a synopsis from the web  and a link to the film: “As social allegory, Metropolis depicts a world in which the privileged sons of s...2025-02-1226 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastLoneliness Part OneJim and Ralph discuss some new data from Harvard University indicating that 21 % of adults in America report feelings of loneliness. According to a global survey, about 33 percent of adults experienced feelings of loneliness worldwide. Brazil had the highest percentage of people experiencing this, with 50 percent of respondents declaring that they felt lonely A survey of approximately 1,100 U.S. college and university students found that nearly two-thirds (64.7%) of college students report they feel lonely, and the majority (51.7%) of college students are concerned about their friends’ mental health, and three in 10 (28.8%) college students report severe psychological distress. The Surgeon General of the US h...2025-01-3127 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastHappinessAfter talking about failed New Year's Resolutions and holiday stress, Ralph and Jim get a bit more upbeat 2025-01-2425 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastThe Guide from AndreaHere is the link to the Guide Andrea is willing to share: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17gmvFury-TmB4dO39OMEVuAO4zwjo_fr/view?usp=sharing Enjoy! 2025-01-1701 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPolar Night - The Heart of Winter    Join Jim and Ralph as they travel north of the Arctic Circle to see how local inhabitants deal with nearly 24 hour darkness for days on end. Long, dark winters are associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and depression. Common effects include being moody, sluggish and unmotivated. The key is our circadian rhythm; it’s like your brain is making up its own time zone based of a 25, not 24 hour cycle. SAD is serious, but there are some things that people use to cope. One is artificial light (light boxes are available on A...2025-01-1716 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastThe Kalokagathia in the New YearJim and Ralph are joined again by Andrea Kirk Assaf who has returned to Mid Michigan from Rome on Christmas break. She has revived an old, somewhat lost concept- Kalokagathia, a term relating to holistic health, holiness, and happiness. She explains its relationship to Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit and how we can nurture each in the New Year. LEARN MORE Here is a link to the last podcasts we did with Andrea: https://psychologytakeaway.podbean.com/e/a-special-curriculum-andrea-part-one/ https://psychologytakeaway.podbean.com/e/further-exploration-of-educational-concepts-part-two/ Our New-Years gift to...2025-01-1425 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastResolutions 2025Jim and Ralph discuss why keeping New Year's resolutions is so hard. They recommend the SMART approach. HAPPY '25. 2025-01-0324 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychedelics Back in the News - Part TwoMore information for you!!! 2025-01-0222 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychedelics Back in the News - Part OneA while ago Jim and Ralph did podcasts on the use of Psychedelics to treat previously unresponsive cases of anxiety and PTSD. Psychedelic therapy works when nothing else works. But not everyone is supportive. A news story detailing the conflict appeared today. We have posted a link to the story in the Learn More section. We are reposting some of our previous podcasts on psychedelics so that you have some access to the facts as they are known as of now. LEARN MORE Link to the news story mentioned...2025-01-0221 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPost-Christmas blahsThe period between December 25 and December 31 can present unique challenges, both socially and emotionally, the week before Christmas also carries its own pressures. But mental health concerns during the week following Christmas and the end of the year are particularly significant for many. Jim and Ralph look at some of the causes including: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social Isolation, Increased Stress, Holiday Grief, and changes in routine. The opponent process: What goes up, comes down. The boys offer some suggestions for beating the blues including: Be honest with yourself about how you’re...2024-12-2620 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastChristmas stress - an encore presentationAfter the last podcast about brain-eating bacteria, we thought we should discuss seasonal stress in this week's podcast. A lot of people get stressed out around the holiday season. Right now, I am stressed about a huge dump of snow that is affecting my holiday travel plans. I can't do anything about the weather, but I can control my response. I can choose to be frustrated and upset, or I can just say, "Oh well." I can't get to the studio to do a new Christmas Stress podcast so I am putting up a past...2024-12-2016 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastBrain eating bacteria?Yes, it seems like something out of a cheap sci-fi movie. We know that unchecked, bacteria can wreak havoc. Just this Fall there were news stories of flesh-eating bacteria  coming out of Florida https://www.the-scientist.com/are-flesh-eating-bacteria-causing-infections-in-florida-not-exactly-experts-clarify-72281 It seems that was sort of an anomaly but Ralph has some new research that is much more scary – our own, normally friendly, gut bacteria turning rouge and attacking our body! They cross the blood-brain barrier and start snacking on the brain; now that does seem like a script idea for a movie, or even a series. ...2024-12-2016 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastNightmares and things that go bump in the nightAfter the sweet dreams of last week, today Ralph, Jim, and Alex look at the scary world of nightmares. But things get even more weird and scary next week! 2024-12-1318 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastSleep, perchance to DreamSleep, perchance to Dream Jim and Ralph visit the world of nighttime mentation – that is, dream states. They look at some theory behind the purpose of dreaming. There is no single dream theory that fully explains all of the aspects of why we dream. The most prominent theory is that dreams help us to process and consolidate information from the previous day.  Ralph does not usually remember his dreams so they discuss various aides to dream recall. LEARN MORE We like the song These Dreams by Heart – a lot of goo...2024-12-0825 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastSleep Apnea: Understanding the nighttime struggleIn our last podcast, we discussed insomnia. Most of us realize it when we have had a restless, sleepless night. But what about waking up and feeling that you didn’t sleep at all? Or maybe you have been told that you snore like a chainsaw. If either sounds familiar, this episode is for you. ; unrecognized and untreated sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems, and even stroke. If you think you might have it, please treat it seriously. LEARN MORE Causes, signs and symptoms: https://youtu.be/IMON9zmViu4?fe...2024-11-2919 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastHow to deal with insomnia (sort of) going out of your mindAs a follow up to last week's podcast on revenge procrastination, today we deal with involuntary sleep deprivation - insomnia. At any one time about 12% of American adults suffer from chronic insomnia. Do the math - it is a huge number. Jim and Ralph look at sleep and the causes of this elusive disorder. LEARN MORE E-mail Jim for our book on Sleep Disorders: carro1jl@cmich.edu 2024-11-2223 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastBedtime procrastinationJim and Ralph are in new studios. Please join us as we talk about sleep. Mainly voluntary sleep deprivation - it is a dangerous concept . LEARN MORE If you want our e-book on sleep just send a request to Jim at: carro1jl@cmich.edu     2024-11-1524 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastWEIRD Neuroscience  Jim and Ralph look at some numbers that medical doctors (and psychologists) use to classify disorders and interpret data. It is not exactly lying with statistics but, in the words of the Chester Cat, “Things are not quite as they seem” LEARN MORE You Tube video on WEIRD numbers: https://youtu.be/vRqCs2SUdxY?feature=shared 2024-11-1225 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastWhat You Are Eating, Might Be What’s Eating You! - Part TwoJim and Ralph continue talking with Master Chef, Cindy Walz about food and how we consume it. Get a free copy of the Mediterranean and Mind Diet by contacting Jim  at: carro1jl@cmich.edu LEARN MORE Here is a link to Cindy’s web site: http://Yinyang.com Stanford has a 30 minute You Tube video devoted to the psychology of eating: https://youtu.be/8lkhpkcfMjI?feature=shared Read more about Cindy and her husband, Bill: https://www.secondwavemedia.com/epicenter/features/international-nights-yin-yang-chefs-stir-craft-cocktails-modern-kitchen.aspx. 2024-11-0826 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastWhat You Are Eating, Might Be What’s Eating You!  Jim and Ralph talk with Master Chef, Cindy Walz about food and how we consume it. Get a free copy of the Mediterranean and MindDiet by contacting Jim  at: carro1jl@cmich.edu LEARN MORE Alice Cooper talks about what is bad about school lunches – everything apparently: https://www.ted.com/talks/ann_cooper_what_s_wrong_with_school_lunches?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare This is the book that Cindy recommended: You Are What You Eat by Alice Waters: https://a.co/d/gW...2024-11-0122 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastKidults – “I don’t want to grow up”!Ralph and Jim discuss a growing trend. A significant number of biological adults want to remain kids. They dress like teens, play with tiny action figures, play video games, and pursue various anti-aging regimes. Is this a sign of pathology? The infant, the schoolboy, the lover, the soldier, the justice, the pantaloon, and old age   Shakespeare's 'Seven Ages of Man' captures some universal human experiences, albeit not all facets of today's complex societal norms. It may not fully reflect the diversity and fluidity of life paths in the contemporary world. The seeming arrested dev...2024-10-2518 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastEmotional Intelligence and GenderToday Ralph and Jim take on a potentially hot and divisive topic, “Do women manifest greater emotional intelligence than men” or is the reverse true? The factors of EI include: self awareness,  self regulation, motivation ,empathy and social skills.   The answer appears to be both “yes” and “no”, with age being an influential factor.   LEARN MORE Here is a link to the original book on EI: https://www.google.com/search?q=emotional+intelligence+goleman+pdf&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1120US1120&oq=Emotional+intelligence+Golma&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgCEAAYChiABDIGCAAQRRg5MgkIARAuGAoYgAQyCQgCEAAYChiABDIJCAMQABgKGIAEMgkIBBAAGAoYgAQyCQgFEAAYChiABDIJCAYQABgKGIAEMgkIBxAAGAoYgAQyCQgIEAAYChiABNIBCTI5NjI5ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8   Here is an article that speaks to th...2024-10-1824 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPersonality Part 3 – How Personality Variables Affect Decision-MakingRalph and Jim look at decision making style: Rational, Intuitive, Avoidant, Dependent and Spontaneous – to see how they are affected by the Big Five factors and traits measured by the MMPI.   LEARN MORE Short YouTube video: https://youtu.be/n0zV2ytrd7w?feature=shared What Dave Ramsey has to say about making decisions: https://youtu.be/UUquj5onSVM?feature=shared FOMO and making quick decisions: https://youtu.be/cTIUiN6inIQ?feature=shared a TED presentation   2024-10-1124 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPersonality Part Two - ClarificationWe acknowledge that there is an unknown but large contributing genetic factor in individual personality development.   If you want your copy of Protecting Your Family, just email Jim (carro1jl@cmich.edu) 2024-10-0804 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPersonality - Part TwoThe second part of personality podcast looked at a number of ideas of personality development. One of the ideas was that there are a large number if theories that have basic validity, but no solid proof. The Big Five and the more recent HEXACO theory have perhaps the strongest statistical validity, but not a dead certainty of personality shaping. LEARN MORE Here is the brief summary of theories that Ralph mentioned: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338543409_Personality_Theories_A_Brief_Overview/link/5e6b8b29458515e55576bc52/download?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InB1...2024-10-0704 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastFurther exploration of educational concepts - Part TwoAndrea Assaf continues to unpack her educational philosophy and wisdom. Jim is awed, and Ralph is speechless!!! 2024-10-0423 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastA Special Curriculum - Andrea Part OneJournalist and mother, Andrea Assaf, describe her approach to home education using a method she call the Four Season School. We discuss her motivation behind her creativity as well educations ’role (or lack of) in developing character in young learners. She shares a phrase SAVERS (you will hear what each letter stands for in the podcast) – which promotes mindfulness and self –assessment. LEARN MORE Andrea’s website for Four Season School is:  fourseasonschole . If you have not gotten your free copy of Protecting Your Family’s Health, send Jim an e-mail at: carro1jl@cmich.edu 2024-09-2820 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastRalph Is Back!!!Ralph explains the reason for his absence. He describes his accident and assures us that he is on the road to recovery. 2024-09-2703 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPersonality - Part One  Jim and Ralph discuss theories of personality and the nature-nurture debate surfaces. Say, if you have not checked out our course yet, click here:   https://www.ronanpsych.com/CE-Academy 2024-09-2320 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastResilience - encore presentationRalph has not been available for new podcasts for the past few weeks, so, we are posting some oldies from the archives. We hope to be back with new material soon. In the meantime be sure to request your free copy of “Protecting Your Family”. Just email Jim at carro1jl@cmich.edu To see the available courses go to:  https://www.ronanpsych.com/CE-Academy 2024-09-1736 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastGood Mental Health – Part TwoJim and Ralph conclude their discuss of what constitutes good mental health. Even though they have concluded that no one is” normal”; they posit that a person  can have good mental health – even them. If you want a free copy of Protecting your Family , send an email request to Jim at carro1jl@cmich.edu 2024-09-0621 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastThe importance of humor - encoreJim and Ralph are taking a week or so off. Here is an archive podcast on humor. Humor offers a range of benefits, including enhancing mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. It promotes social bonding, helping people connect and build stronger relationships through shared laughter. Humor also boosts cognitive function, improving creativity and problem-solving skills by encouraging flexible thinking. Additionally, it can increase physical well-being by stimulating the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals, leading to improved mood and a stronger immune system. Overall, humor is a powerful tool for enhancing both emotional...2024-09-0220 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastWhat contributes to good mental health? (Part one)In this podcast Jim and Ralph look at about 10 ways to enhance one’s mental health. They also introduce a free offer for their book Protecting Your Family’s health. Just ask for it at: carro1jl@cmich.edu. Also check out the offer for the course of the same name. Protecting Your Family’s Heath Five things to Learn from Protecting Your Family’s Health How to avoid the major killers: bloody war is not among them, but dread diseases is. How to keep your children’s mental hea...2024-08-2320 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastMeditation and an offerJim and Ralph talk about the effects of meditation and give some concrete examples that will let you experience calming. relaxing and healing.  Protecting Your Family’s Heath This course involves everything from avoiding premature death, guarding your family’s mental health, living longer and better lives, to avoiding road rage incidents, and what to say if you do get stopped. Five things to know from Protecting Your Family’s Health How to avoid the major killers: bloody war is not among them, but dread diseases is. How to keep your children’s mental...2024-08-1915 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastHuman Trafficking, Special OfferHello fellow You Tubers and Podbeans! Jim and I are presuming that you are here at Psychology Takeaway because you have an above average interest in the human mind and how it works, fails to work, or deviates from the average – the “norm”, whatever that might mean. No doubt there are some of you who are involved in psychology at a professional or semi-professional level. For the rest of you who whose interest is just that: an interest, we would like to invite you to take advantage of our $20.00 off  offer and take our Implicit Bias or...2024-08-0918 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPulling the PlugJim and Ralph talk with Dylan Banagis, founder of Life Unplugged about his business model which features connectedness, adventure and charity. His goal is to help people “unplug” from their devices long enough to be present, in the present moment, and to be connected with those around. LEARN MORE How Social Media is destroying our society a disturbing video that connects with today’s discussion: https://youtu.be/yJ9oEi3Yyg0?feature=shared Here is more information about Life Unplugged- web site https://www.lifeunplugged.com/ Email - Dylan@ lifeun...2024-08-0721 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastThe Need for Meaning Ralph and Jim are joined by a fellow Canadian, Amanda Achtman, for a discussion on life, death and the need for meaning in ones live. The discussion fits into Maslow’s hierarchy with ego-integrity vs. despair in late adulthood. LEARN MORE For much more from Amanda, go to  amanda.achtman@gmail.com Here is the essay, by George Orwell, mentioned in the podcast: https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/politics-and-the-english-language/ If you have not yet listened to the Terry Fox podcast, The power of One, here is the YouT...2024-07-2325 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastAntisocial vs Asocial and the 25th amendmentSomething new; check below for new meditation videos and news about our on line courses. Today the boys clear up the confusion over the use of the terms in the last podcast. Then, instead of talking about unconscious bias as planned they tackled the rumor that the president could be removed from office by invoking the 35th amendment to the U>S> constitution. As they unpacked that, it became clear that would be a political decision, not one backed by physical health or mental health data. LEARN MORE What is the 25th amendment?2024-07-1920 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Jargon and Misinformation - Part TwoHere’s an interesting thing about psychology – for the most part everyone regardless of their educational level feels like an expert, This is not true of astrophysics, biochemical engineering or quantum mechanics!!! However, there are concepts in the field that are difficult to understand and are mixed up. We looked at some of these in our last podcast – we continue to do so in this podcast. LEARN MORE Terms you might be misusing: https://time.com/6262891/psychology-terms-misused-gaslighting-toxic-narcissist/ On line courses we offer: Human Trafficking Human trafficking, also k...2024-07-1019 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Jargon and Misinformation - Part One in a seriesSometimes it looks like everyone on social media is a psychologist. Here is what CHAT AI wrote about this: “The misuse of psychology on social media is a growing concern in today's digital age. Psychology, with its understanding of human behavior and cognition, is often employed on social media platforms not just to enhance user experience but also to manipulate behavior for various purposes, often without the user's explicit awareness or consent. One significant misuse is the exploitation of psychological vulnerabilities to increase user engagement. Social media algorithms are designed to keep users ho...2024-07-0323 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPast, Present and Future of PsychologyRalph and Jim are joined by Dr. Jerry Fuller, professor emeritus and former president of Clinical Psychology publishing Co. They discuss the early days of a university Psychology Department. How it came to flourish, maintain and moves into twilight as funding is cut back for mental health training and gets prioritized for STEM. They agree that there is a mental health crisis and see that part of the solution is in telemedicine and therapy. LEARN MORE Here is a short video on some thoughts:: https://youtu.be/HgIJ69LNloU?feature=shared 2024-06-1822 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastAre You Bored and overloaded at the same time?  Ralph and Jim discuss a recent episode from the NPR series The Pulse. It seems as if more and more people: children, teens and adults are bored with their daily life and are becoming addicted to the dopamine rush they get as they seek external stimulation  on their devices.. Ralph compares this to heroin use and what he called “the search for the dragon”. LEARN MORE Here is a link to The Pulse episode: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/05/1200586694/the-pulse-04-05-2024 Is Social Media destroying SOCIETY:  https://youtu.be/yJ9oEi3Yyg0?fe...2024-06-1222 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastStudent Success After Graduation – Money TalkThe focus is on cognition, emotion and behavior in young adulthood - stuff they did not teach us in school. Special guest instructor is Mason Ludlow - THE COACH!!! The coach helps college students get on to a solid financial footing early in their professional careers. As you will hear, most of us never got the hard edged advice that the coach hands out to the students he works with. 2024-06-0938 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastTelehealth Series #Jim and Ralph are creating a continuing education course for psychologists, social workers and other health professional. We thought you might like to get our insights in case you are ever offered online healthcare. There are some real advantages, but there are also risks. In this series we will explore both sides. Sheila is still offering an opportunity to get her Raise Bed Gardening book. Dear Psychology Takeaway Listeners, Discover the mental health benefits of organic gardening with my new book, **Organic Raised Bed Gardening**. This book promotes sustainable and chemical-free gardening and...2024-06-0517 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology of GardeningRalph and Jim are joined by Jim’s wife Sheila, and the three of them discuss the psychological and health benefits of gardening, particularly raised bed gardening. Sheila offered to share her new book with our listeners. More details are found in Learn More (below).   LEARN MORE To learn more about flow click on this link: https://youtu.be/fXIeFJCqsPs?feature=shared Here is Sheila’s offer: Dear Psychology Takeaway Listeners, Discover the mental health benefits of organic gardening with my new book, **Organ...2024-05-3122 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastLive long and prosper – stay in schoolJim and Ralph do a short update on last week’s Aggressive Driving  podcast – unfortunately it is not too pleasant. On a more upbeat note they discuss the longevity benefits of pursuing higher education. LEARN MORE For a copy of Protecting Your Families’ Health contact either Jim: carro1jl@cmich.edu Or Ralph: ralph_baber@yahoo.ca   Continuing Education - Jim and Ralph are proud to present a two-hour telecourse on Implicit Bias that fulfils the Michigan mandated. For more information, click here: https://ronan-ce-academy.getlearnwo...2024-05-2316 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastAggressive Driving Is a Serious ConcernToday Jim and Ralph discussed a phenomenon that they believe is on the upswing – aggressive driving. Ralph and Jim share recent experiences. The consequences of this ugly behavior can be horrendous, as you will hear.                                     LEARN MORE Here is what AAA has to say about aggressive driving and road rage: https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/driving-advice/aggressive-driving/                          Continuing Education for Health Providers                                                 Implicit Bias Training For more information and registration go to: https://www.ronanpsych.com/ And click on Continuing Education: Clinicians. That takes you to the page where you will see: Continuing Education and Outreach Services by Jim Carroll, EDD a...2024-05-1422 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychological Wisdom (or something) on a T -Shirt                       Psychological Truths on T-Shirts This is a previously unpublished episode that has been in the vault, just waiting for a day like this. Ralph and Jim look at pre-Christmas catalogs. And focus on the sayings- witty, profound or something else that people wear on their chest tp make a point.   LEARN MORE Here is a link to one of the catalogs they were talking about: https://www.favorites.com/Default.aspx?srccode=NXCFC6&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYYH1lN5t8lfb0q8sHkjPPyOtLpqkNtZ7LUdcsfnNikZodbB1D2aCghoC3_AQAvD_BwE        ...2024-05-0513 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastSocial AnxietyRalph admits to a degree of social anxiety. He and Jim discuss the  impact of this problem on one’s social functioning LEARN MORE An estimated 7.1% of U.S. adults had social anxiety disorder in the past year. That is close to 30 million !!! Past year prevalence of social anxiety disorder among adults was higher for females (8.0%) than for males (6.1%). Here are some helpful videos Social anxiety You Tube video: https://youtu.be/QLjPrNe63kk?feature=shared How to fix social anxiety: https://youtu.be/QJuSm4R8N4E?f...2024-05-0131 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology 2050Psychology 2050 It’s hard to predict the future of anything, much less something as large and unwieldy but Jim and Ralph give it a try. They spot 7 or 8 trends that seem set to define new directions for psychology in the next 26 years. LEARN MORE Here is a You Tube video that looks at some aspects of the future of psychology: https://youtu.be/fzFn0gZEPEc?feature=shared   Continuing Education for Health Providers Implicit Bias Training For more information and registration go to: https://www...2024-04-2323 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastGlia cells in the brain and body: Move Over Neuron, there is a new cell in town!!!This week Ralph and Jim have two guests – Mia Dante and Kristin Cooper - neuropsychology students from Central Michigan University. They help us to understand the function of these cells that for 100 years have just been thought of as “glue’ to hold neurons in place. LEARN MORE From Science Friday: https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/glial-cells-important-as-neurons/ Pictures of Glia cells: https://www.shutterstock.com/search/glia   Continuing Education for Health Providers Implicit Bias Training For more information and registration go to: https...2024-04-1627 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastANNOUNCEMENT!!!Ralph and Jim are expanding into YouTube   Learn More: Here is our first video: https://editor.flixier.com/home/exports/89c1c2e7-52e3-4df6-9dd8-9df9f4b37fa9 Continuing Education for Health Providers Implicit Bias Training For more information and registration go to: https://www.ronanpsych.com/ And click on Continuing Education: Clinicians. That takes you to the page where you will see: Continuing Education and Outreach Services by Jim Carroll, EDD and Ralph Baber, MA. Call 989-779-8...2024-04-1303 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastGenerousRalph takes a ‘generosity’ test. He scores in a similar manner to most people who have taken the test. The results suggest that he is generous, but not at his own expense. Note too, the self-serving aspects of some scenarios. Jim and Ralph discuss various factors related to generosity.   LEARN MORE This podcast was based on “Infectious Generosity” by TED leader Chris Anderson. On pages 200 – 203 he presents a Long-view Philanthropy plan for curing many of the world’s greatest challenges over the next ten years. The book is a good read and it is ava...2024-04-0520 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastMemory – HypernesiaJim and Ralph are joined by memory expert Hajami Otani to look at this strange and fascinating aspect of human memory. LEAR MORY How does memory work? https://youtu.be/4tfh7vs0MIc?feature=shared  Continuing Education for Health Providers Human trafficking, or trafficking in persons, is modern-day slavery It is a crime that involves the unwilling exploitation of people for labor or sex.   Ralph and Jim have created a continuing education course which addresses the four guidelines for professional listening health and mental health car...2024-04-0132 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastIs Happiness a Moral Obligation?n this podcast Ralph makes the case for the importance of happiness. But what is happiness. Martin Seligman would say that it is enjoyment, involvement or flow and meaning. As you listen, think about the things in your world, whether that is your job, family or social network that creates happiness for you.       LEARN MORE This article in Psychology Today investigates the various dimensions of happiness: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/happiness   In this Ted Talk Canadian, Tia Graham, tells how she and her fami...2024-03-2836 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastTherapeutic Psychedelic’s Part TwoOne of the most difficult categories of emotional disturbance to successfully treat. It ranks right up there with major depression and PTSD. Recent research findings disused by Jim and Ralph give hope for sufferers’. LEARN MORE Cameron’s Ted Talk stresses ”being yourself”; https://youtu.be/KM4Xe6Dlp0Y?si=ZJTh0C4GfFsSi-pl For more on The Hero’s Journey, watch: https://youtu.be/d1Zxt28ff-E?si=dcqBG_qcc7BRq4Xr You Tube Ted Talks Eating Disorders with Dr. Hill: https://youtu.be/UEysOExcwrE?si=7m0RhTBvEQeobe1T Continu...2024-03-1922 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastNew treatments for anxiety, depression and PTSD – first in a series  New treatments for anxiety, depression and PTSD – first in a series Jim and Ralph look at the ground swell of data emerging on the benefits of psychedelics for mental health treatment. In the sixties we were told that drugs like LSD or “magic mushrooms” would lead to nightmarish hallucination with recurring flash backs. The War on Drugs certainly put research on hold. But 50 years later psychedelics are getting looked at anew. LEARN MORE Therapeutic Uses of Psychedelic doses https://youtu.be/abr6CqbNdM4?si=0dd0hhFtoJbPZj6e How Psy...2024-03-1321 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychological Benefits of Outdoor PlayWell, now that winter seems to past over the middle part of our state people are emerging from hibernation. Children who have been glued to their electronic devices for the last 6 months running, jumping and kicking balls. Ralph is on assignment this week, but SPECIAL GUEST, Sheila Carroll, discusses the behavioral, emotional and cognitive effects of getting out the house and interacting with each other in the great out-of-doors. LEARN MORE Why children need to play in nature: https://youtu.be/Os0fJhHHHiA?feature=shared Watch this Ted...2024-03-0523 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastHappiness and the World of Work  Today Ralph and Jim again talk with I/O psychologist Cassie Stockner about workplace issues. They look at the work of Hackman and Oldham's (1974) whose  job characteristics model suggested that five core job dimensions affect certain personal and work related outcomes, including job satisfaction. The five core job dimensions identified are autonomy, feedback, skill variety, task identity, and task significance. We look at the Volvo model of job design; 85% of employees would recommend working at Volvo Group to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past...2024-03-0122 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastJOB CONFLICTRalph and Jim are joined by psychologist Cassie Stockner as they explore dimensions of job conflict. But is conflict all bad? Walter Lipman said “Where all think alike, no one thinks very much." So it might have a positive side!!! When it comes to team work, it has been said, "The better able team members are to engage, speak, listen, hear, interpret, and respond constructively, the more likely their teams are to leverage conflict rather than be leveled by it." Runde and Flanagan Learn More Two songs were mentioned in the podcast, Take This...2024-02-2728 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastModule One Audio for CE course on Human TraffickingLEARN MORE   Human trafficking, or trafficking in persons, is modern-day slavery It is a crime that involves the unwilling exploitation of people for labor or sex.   Ralph and Jim have created a continuing education course which addresses the four guidelines for professional listening health and mental health care providers, namely: Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States. Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings. Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for adults and minors. Resources for reporting th...2024-02-2236 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastOM-OM-OM: not OMG!!Ralph and Jim have a guest, Ms. Anita Pia, and we talk about the beneficial effects of chanting/meditation. It seems to promote aspects of both physical health and emotional well-being. It is fun to do and can be done wherever you are as long as you are not ticking off those around you.   LEARN MORE If you are interested in finding your own Mantra, here is the List that Anita referred to: https://www.bmcm.org/learn/recommended-mantrams/ Here is a You Tube video that you can use to saturate y...2024-02-1623 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastLove is in the airOn the day before Valentine’s  day Jim and Ralph look at love with the help of a Saint, a poet and the greatest storyteller of all time. LEARN MORE We have several You Tube videos for your consideration,. The first two look at the science behind love: https://youtu.be/eDMwpVUhxAo?si=XGdHIQaIMPS42tRB This one is about 3 minutes long. The next one is 28 minutes and explains the research of Dr. Helen Fisher: https://youtu.be/9kaZ79MQWrM?si=jA9p-RHL05Goq5JO The last video is only abo...2024-02-1312 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastPop Quiz – How are music, sleep and handwriting related?  Answer – they have beneficial health and psychological effects. Sleep is important for children and teen , but what about folks in middle age – yep, it is very important to get an optimal amount. As for music, it has a universal ability to arouse or calm – at least that what the research says. Writing?  Jim and Ralph discuss the surprising relationship between keyboarding, handwriting and creativity Learn More Ralph and Jim were happily surprised to find that their  podcast is rated 64th in the top 100 psychology podcasts: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/psychology_podcasts/ We...2024-02-0622 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastCreativity continued – A look at brainstormingIn this encore presentation Jim and Ralph look at the problem-solving approach called “Brainstorming” and it is not exactly what you might think it is. In our next Podcast we will be looking at sleep at midlife and the universality of music on physical and emotional wellbeing. Learn More We want to direct your attention to the work that we have done to work on Implicit bias. Can Implicit bias be altered or changed? The short answer is, may be. It depends on awareness, motivation, developing specific strategies and abov...2024-02-0421 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastRemembering - Encore PresenatationJim and Ralph are joined by a memory expert, 2024-01-2932 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastTerry Fox – His legacy (or the power of one)Terry Fox – His legacy (or the power of one)   Jim and Ralph discuss the life of Terry Fox; a Canadian who died at age 23. Despite having an aggressive cancer that cost him his leg his name lives on because of what his short life accomplished.  We thank Amanda Achtman for the link to her article on Fox: https://humanumreview.com/articles/our-lives-are-a-marathon-of-hope?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email     Learn More For much more from Amanda, go to amanda.achtman@gmai.com   There is a story...2024-01-2820 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastSocial Media Three – What people are saying about TikTocRalph and Jim look at a very popular, and some say dangerous social media platform – TikToc.  Learn More  Here is the written script of the TV 9 and 10 news story . A psychologist says TikToc is harmful to teens:  https://www.9and10news.com/2024/01/04/psychologist-warns-tiktok-invasive-and-abusive-to-teens/    Here is the APA position:https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/09/protecting-teens-on-social-media    Here is the APA health warning: https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/health-advisory-adolescent-social-media-use    59 year old woman who describes her very positive TikToc experience https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tiktok...2024-01-2320 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastSocial media #2Ralph and Jim further explore negative consequences of social media. This includes sleep deprivation a lack of exercising, predatory grooming and bullying   Learn More A dad explains his rational for limiting his kid’s access to social media: https://youtu.be/196uW7nnVp4?si=-iTy6LyrXZc8GOxs   How social media is destroying society : https://youtu.be/yJ9oEi3Yyg0?si=Pbtu8QTabZDq9mLJhttps://youtu.be/yJ9oEi3Yyg0?si=Pbtu8QTabZDq9mLJ   After A Few Minutes Of Social Media, This Happens - Neuroscientist Andre...2024-01-1624 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastSocial Media  Ralph and Jim begin a multi – part series on the promise and hazard of social media use and abuse.   Learn More The Price of Shame with Monica Lewinsky: https://youtu.be/H_8y0WLm78U?si=--Huiik06e-TIHX0 Teens and social media –from Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teens-and-social-media-use/art-20474437   2024-01-0920 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastDecisions, decisions, decisions…Where to eat…what to wear…what do I want to do with the rest of my life? Jim and Ralph reflect on the countless decisions that confront us daily. They present suggestions for dealing with decision fatigue.   Learn More Here is a Ted Talk om combating decision fatigue: https://youtu.be/N__V-oh7dys?si=137uOc_Wv-DUUzM9   In the 1960’s John Sabastian and the Lovin’ Spoonful  performed a song about decision making; her is a link to it. Enjoy. https://www.youtube...2024-01-0320 minPsychology Takeaway PodcastPsychology Takeaway PodcastIS AI a Danger? - Encore Presentation  Last summer we addresses the possible downside of AI. This week the New Yoek Times has sued OpenAI and Microsoft Let’s listen to what the boys had to say 6 months ago Learn More: The Seven Stages of AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG8vu0i5juY Have a happy and safe New Tear!!!     2023-12-2826 min