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PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N" Stuff

Garth Neufeld, Eric Landrum

The PsychSessions podcast is co-hosted by Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College and Eric Landrum from Boise State University. We leverage our connections with psychology teachers from all levels (high school, community college, college, university) and individuals from other occupations to have meaningful conversations about what it means to be an educator. Of course, we veer away from the teaching conversation from time to time to hear about origin stories and the personal perspectives of our

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57:42

E228: Dan Ariely: Behavioral economics, social...

PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N" Stuff ·

2025/07/01

In this episode Garth interviews Dan Ariely from Duke University in Durham, NC. Dan shares insights on motivation, fairness in the workplace, and the importance of subjective measures in understanding human interactions. He elaborates on his work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges he faced, including receiving death threats. He emphasizes the role of empathy and understanding in dealing with misbeliefs and polarizing behavior. He also discusses the importance of gratitude, making the

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33:46

SB26: ACT 2025 Preview! (An Interview with ACT...

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2025/06/23

In this sidebar episode, guest host Jennifer Grewe chats with Garth Neufeld about ACT 2025 in Minneapolis, MN. Register for ACT 2025 at teachpsych.org.

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01:14:24

E227: Laura Freberg: Embracing change, big problems,...

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2025/06/17

In this episode Garth interviews Laura Freberg from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA. Laura discusses her approach to teaching psychology through big ideas and real-world problems, recounting her journey from a major in political science to becoming a professor of psychology. Laura shares her innovative methods for integrating AI into the classroom, highlighting the importance of humanizing technology in education. Additionally, she shares memorable

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01:18:21

E226: Nadine Kaslow: Leadership, care, resilience,...

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2025/06/03

In this episode Eric interviews Nadine Kaslow from Emory University and Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Nadine discusses her work schedule, including her teaching responsibilities, research, and administrative duties. She also shares her strategies for balancing an extensive workload, highlighting the importance of efficiency, good systems, and collaborative teamwork. The conversation delves into her approach to self-care, the impact of COVID-19 on her professional and personal practices,

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01:09:43

E225 Todd Rose Part 2 Final

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2025/05/20

In this episode Garth and special guest host Jane Halonen interviewed Todd Rose (in a Part 2 interview), the CEO for Populace from Burlington, MA. They explore the concept of jagged profiles and how flexible, individualized learning can be integrated into higher education. The conversation delves into practical strategies for creating effective, inclusive learning environments, the alarming rise of collective illusions, and the critical role of community involvement in rebuilding social trust. Todd

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48:30

IMMH S1E11: Anthony Isacco: Why father involvement...

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2025/05/17

Dr. Anthony Isacco is Professor, Program Director, & Training Director in the Graduate Psychology Program at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has co-authored such books as the Handbook of the Psychology of Fatherhood; Religion, Spirituality, and Masculinity: New Insights for Counselors; and All In: Breaking Barriers to Discerning the Priesthood. Anthony discussed his initial interest in the field was the research demonstrating men’s lower rates of help seeking. He described being

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51:13

IMMH S1E10: Andreas Walther: Pioneering new...

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2025/05/17

Dr. Andreas Walther is a senior researcher for science and teaching at the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy of the University of Zurich and clinical psychotherapist with the outpatient clinic for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Medicine of the Psychotherapeutic Centre of the University of Zurich. Andreas discussed the journey to his work focused on developing a treatment for men experiencing masculine or masked depression. He mentioned his father’s struggle with

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IMMH S1E9: Jennifer Mootz & Palmira Fortunado dos...

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2025/05/16

Dr. Jennifer Mootz is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology at Columbia University and Research Scientist with the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Palmira Fortunado dos Santos is the Mental Health, Trauma and Violence Program Coordinator with the National Institute of Health in Mozambique. We discussed how Drs. Mootz and Furtunado de los Santos met via the UN in New York (pride project 2016) which is how they began their

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01:18:14

E224: Don Christensen: Intrinsic motivation,...

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2025/05/06

In this episode Garth interviews Don Christensen from Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA. They discuss the educational and professional journey that led Don from an attempted engineering degree at Stanford to a successful psychology career focusing on teaching and performance enhancement. They discuss Don's early influences, from collegiate golf to motivational psychology, and his transition back to Seattle for graduate studies. Don describes his strategies for integrating authentic

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55:52

E223: Noland White, Part 2: Teacher, writer, builder...

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2025/04/22

In this episode Eric interviews Noland White (Part 2) from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA. They discuss Noland's approach to teaching and the importance of mental health and work-life balance for both students and educators. Noland shares the evolution of his role as a co-author for an intro psych textbook, detailing his journey from attending a focus group to becoming a co-author with Sandra Ciccarelli. Reflecting on his teaching career, he emphasizes the value of

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02:31

Sidebar 25: BISTOPS 2026

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2025/04/15

In this sidebar, Eric describes the upcoming Biennial International Seminar on the Teaching of Psychological Science (BISTOPS), which will be held July 6-10, 2026, in Paris. The organizer is Doug Bernstein (douglas.bernstein@comcast.net) from the University of South Florida. A PDF accompanies this episode, which contains the key details about this opportunity. The deadline to apply for BISTOPS 2026 is January 15, 2026.

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55:09

E222: Loretta McGregor, Part 2: The classroom, the...

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2025/04/08

In this episode Eric interviews Loretta McGregor (a Part 2 interview) from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. Loretta shares insights from her recent tenure as STP President, discussing the challenges and proud moments, including a strategic membership dues increase and launching a high school mentoring program. Loretta also details her new role as Interim Associate Dean at Arkansas State University, explaining her passion for mentoring faculty. The discussion concludes with reflections on

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58:24

E221: Drew Christopher, Part 2: Leadership, teaching,...

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2025/03/25

In this episode Eric interviews Drew Christopher (a Part 2 interview) from Albion College in Albion, MI. The conversation spans various topics, including Drew's career transitions, roles as an editor for the journal 'Teaching of Psychology,' SPSP pre-conference coordinator, and currently as President-Elect of STP. Drew discusses his thought process behind taking on different roles, his eventual rise to STP President, and his strategies for managing career transitions. The discussion also delves

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36:59

PsychSessions: AI - Artificial "Intelligence"? An...

PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N" Stuff ·

2025/03/21

In this episode, Dr. Robert McEntarffer, a former high school teacher and current college educator, discusses the cognitive offloading potential offered by AI and on those types of thinking it would be wise not to let AI replace. Rob offers a critique of the term artificial “intelligence”, suggesting that “large language model” may be a more appropriate term given that AI doesn't truly understand or derive meaning from text. Rob highlights both the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI in education

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58:05

PsychSessions: AI - Jordan Wagge and Alexander Swan...

PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N" Stuff ·

2025/03/21

Join veteran educators Dr. Jordan Wagge, Professor and Chair of Psychology at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, and Dr. Alex Swan, Associate Professor of Psychology at Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois, as they share insights and lessons learned from incorporating AI tools into their professional lives and classrooms. This episode offers valuable perspectives for educators navigating the evolving landscape of AI in education. Theme music was written by Thad Bromstrup

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34:21

PsychSessions: AI - The Conversation Begins (S1E1)

PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N" Stuff ·

2025/03/21

In this first episode of the PsychSessions: AI and Education, host Joe Slade speaks with Garth Neufeld, co-founder of the Psych Sessions podcast. They discuss Joe's research and experiences with AI in education, including the use of AI avatars, ChatGPT's voice mode, and the potential for AI workflows as teaching and learning tools. Joe shares his optimistic perspective on integrating AI into education while addressing the ethical and philosophical questions it raises. They also discuss future

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56:04

E220: Melissa Maffeo: Classroom innovations, academic...

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2025/03/11

In this episode Eric interviews Melissa Maffeo from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. Melissa shares insights about her freshman seminars on alcohol history, use, and misuse, emphasizing harm reduction over abstinence. The conversation delves into her biopsychology class and creative teaching methods, such as murder mysteries to teach neurobiology. The episode also covers Melissa's career path, her role as an associate teaching professor, and advocacy for teaching-focused faculty

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51:59

S1E8: Fun, Not Dour (Jane Halonen and Dana Dunn)

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2025/03/07

Dave talks with Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) and Dana Dunn (Moravian University) about opportunities to choose to do what brings us joy and also allowing opportunities for our more junior colleagues to gain experiences that will help with their career development. We discuss the frustration of dealing with burdensome and unnecessary processes that can take time away from our teaching. Listen closely for an appearance by Dana's dog, Arno!

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42:11

S1E7: Disappearing Like Yoda (Ken Carter and Pat Puccio)

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2025/03/07

Ken Carter (Oxford College of Emory University) and Pat Puccio (Depaul University; retired from the College of DuPage) discuss a range of topics having to do with negotiating late career chapters and retirement. We chat about the different ways that "late career" can be interpreted and different pathways in retirement. We also comment on the need for support for late career and retired psychology faculty, particularly in terms of community connections that may become less accessible after one

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48:29

S1E6: Retirement: The Great Unknown (Loretta McGregor...

PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N" Stuff ·

2025/03/07

In this episode, Loretta McGregor (Arkansas State University) and Randy Smith (retired) chat with Dave about knowning when it's time to retire or to make a career change, based on what we personally find rewarding. We reflect on technology-related changes in teaching, especially with regard to writing (ever wonder where "cut and paste" came from?). Randy and Loretta also offer some practical suggestions for earlier career faculty about setting themselves up for a successful late career and

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