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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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55:44

S1E5: Bring Back the Overhead Projector (Suzie Baker...

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2025/03/07

Dave talks with Suzie Baker (James Madison University) and Drew Christopher (Albion College) about the "late career" label and the changes, as our careers have progressed, in how we decide how to invest our time. We also discuss what aspects of our teaching have stayed the same or changed over time, and how we have adapted (or not) to changes in available technology. We mention some older forms of technology used in teaching, particularly overhead projectors. The discussion concludes with some ideas

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48:46

S1E4: Let the High Times Carry the Low Times (Stephen...

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2025/03/07

Stephen Chew of Samford University and Ken Keith, retired from University of San Diego, talk with Dave about factors that go into the decision to retire, what makes a for a healthy department based on their experience as department chairs, and how our teaching has evolved over the years. A theme that emerges is creating environments to support student learning. Ken and Stephen also offer some advice to early career faculty.

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51:31

S1E3: The Importance of Being Intentional (Ellen...

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2025/03/07

Dave talks with Ellen Carpenter of Virginia Commonwealth University and Alan Strathman of the University of Central Missouri about what "late career" means and how we make decisions about what things to take on and when to say no. It is possible to be late career in a broad sense but also be early in the process of taking on different responsibilities. We also chat about our experiences using teaching technology over the years, and how to make decisions both about what technology to use and about

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43:27

S1E2: Retirement Doesn't Mean Not Working (Barney...

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2025/03/07

In this episode, Dave talks with Barney Beins, retired from Ithaca College, and Sue Frantz, retired from Highline College and current Executive Director of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. We discuss how retirement can take different forms, and how the choices we make about how to spend our time relate to our sense of fulfillment. Barney and Sue discuss how they made the decision to retire and how they got involved in a variety of current professional activities. They also offer some

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S1E1: PsychSessions Late Career Preview with Dave,...

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2025/03/07

Dave, Garth, and Eric discuss the genesis of the idea for this podcast series and the need in general for late career faculty to be able to connect with others in similar situations. Dave provides a sneak preview of some of the issues that come up across the episodes. The series is intended not just for faculty who are late in their careers, but also for those in early or mid-career (like Garth!) who might benefit from thinking about what their later career may look like.

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58:18

E219: Kim Case: Accessibility, connection, success,...

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2025/02/26

In this episode Eric interviews Kim Case from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Kim discusses the balance of in-person versus online teaching, the pros and cons, and the human connection often lost in an online format. She shares her experience of a profound teaching stint in Italy and the importance of building genuine relationships in academia. The conversation also delves into the economic and moral complexities of offering expertise for free, especially in DEI work. Kim concludes

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01:07:27

E218: Loreto Prieto: Tradition, innovation, energy,...

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2025/02/11

In this episode Eric interviews Loreto Prieto from Iowa State University in Ames, IA. They discuss their experiences in academia, particularly the challenges and rewards of teaching. They cover various educational systems, the importance of community colleges, and the difficulties students face in returning from breaks. Loreto shares stories about his personal and professional journey, including his blue-collar upbringing, his mentors, and his passion for undergraduate education. They also delve

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59:07

E217: Coco Ballantyne: Narrating science--A unique...

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2025/01/28

In this episode Garth interviews Coco Ballantyne from New York, NY. A journalist and science writer, Coco shares her journey from teaching high school to coauthoring a highly regarded psychology textbook. She discusses her initial uncertainty about her career path, the importance of teaching reporting skills in journalism school, and how she became involved with the textbook project. Coco highlights the collaborative efforts of her and her coauthors to make psychological concepts engaging and

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55:06

E216: Jenn Grewe: Workplace joy, fun, satisfaction,...

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2025/01/14

In this episode Eric interviews Jenn Grewe from Utah State University in Logan, UT. Our discussion centers on the significance of finding enjoyment in work to enhance job satisfaction. Jenn emphasizes making conscious efforts to seek out fun and enjoyable activities in everyday life, even as an adult. There is a mention of potentially exploring this topic more deeply in a future podcast. [Note. Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]

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40:48

S1E8: Tyler Whitmer: Helping athletes get reps in...

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2025/01/10

Tyler Whitmer is an Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Sports Performance at Boise State University. Tyler was a high school athlete who became intensely interested in sports performance when he had a unique opportunity to train at the Denver Broncos training center. As he transitioned to college, he discovered that he could have a career in this area and eventually accepted a graduate assistantship at the University of Kansas. Tyler discussed how his experiences at KU and at several small

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59:19

S1E7: Rovert Levant: An intimate conversation with...

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2025/01/10

Dr. Ronald Levant is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Akron and a former president of the American Psychological Association and the APA’s Division 51. Ron discussed his challenges as an adolescent and that his pathway was not one that would have necessarily led him to college and graduate training at some of the world’s most prestigious universities. He discussed challenges as an adolescent in school and in his family, including being expelled from one high school. A small circumstance

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S1E6: Jeff Matshushita: A journey of engaging men to...

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2025/01/10

Jeff Matsushita is the director of the Engaging Men Project at Boise State University. We initially discussed the origins of Jeff’s interest in working with men, which occurred after watching the film Tough Guise as an undergraduate student. He became increasingly interested in men and masculinity and formal work with groups of men. He eventually took a position with the Idaho Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which was quite formative for him. He also has worked with the national group A Call to

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55:26

E215: Mona Xu: Role model, mentor, scholar, and advocate

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2024/12/31

In this episode Eric interviews Mona Xu from Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID. Our discussion covers various topics, from mentoring graduate students and the meaningful relationships formed to navigating higher education's political and social climate. Mona shares her journey of coming out as queer and non-binary and the importance of self-care and community care within academia. The conversation also delves into the challenges and future of higher education amid political tensions and

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SB24: Happy Holidays from PsychSessions! [a 501(c)(3)...

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2024/12/17

In this holiday message, PsychSessions co-host Garth Neufeld invites listeners to consider support of the podcast by making an end-of-the-year tax-deductible donation at www.psychsessions.org/donations. PsychSessions provides free professional development to psychology instructors all over the world! Thanks for listening!

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E214: Karenna Malavanti: Understanding academia,...

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2024/12/17

In this episode Eric interviews Karenna Malavanti from Baylor University in Waco, TX. Karenna discusses issues faced by non-tenure track faculty and her recent presentation with Melissa Maffeo on supporting teaching-focused faculty in higher education. This wide-ranging interview touches on topics such as roles in higher ed, the advocacy needed for non-tenure track positions, Karenna's contributions to Psi Chi, and her background and teaching experiences. This episode delves into the importance of

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52:56

E213: Ashley Waggoner Denton: Large lecture expert,...

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2024/12/02

In this episode Eric interviews Ashley Waggoner Denton from the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We discuss Ashley's session on what psychology majors do after graduation, her career course, and teaching challenges with large student groups. Ashley shares her experience as an international student in the U.S. and her work in various service roles, including her involvement with APA's Committee for Associate and Baccalaureate Education (CABE). They also touch on issues related to

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57:36

E212: Behind The Curtain - A PsychSessions Update...

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2024/11/19

In this episode Garth and Eric spend some time together discussing the current state of the podcast. They discuss future endeavors, including upcoming workshops and an innovative AI series. They delve into the importance of high-quality audio for teaching and accessibility and leveraging AI tools like Suno and Gamma for education. The duo also underscores the value of providing students diverse ways of expressing their knowledge. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the journey of

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51:34

E211: Deb Briihl: Passionate for education, balancing...

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2024/11/05

In this episode Eric interviews Deb Briihl from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA. They discuss Deb’s longstanding career since 1994, roles at Valdosta State, and her path from coordinating the undergraduate psychology program to teaching various subjects, including a recent flip of her History of Psychology class. Deb shares personal insights about career challenges, the bittersweet aspects of change, and her and her husband's considerations about retirement. They delve into exploring new

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47:02

E210: Philip Zimbardo: In remembrance of Philip...

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2024/10/22

On October 14, 2024, Philip Zimbardo passed away at his home in San Francisco, CA, at the age of 91. He was an emeritus faculty member at Stanford University. We pay tribute here at PsychSessions by re-releasing his interview with Garth, originally released as Episode 050 on January 8, 2019. Original show notes: In this episode Garth interviews Philip Zimbardo from Stanford University (emeritus) in Stanford, CA. It's a treat to hear Phil discuss how he became such a passionate teacher, with his

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E209: Wind Goodfriend: Blazing new trails--Teaching,...

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2024/10/08

In this episode Garth interviews Wind Goodfriend from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA. Discussing her personal challenges, such as undiagnosed mental health issues and her keen interest in social justice from an early age, Wind reveals how these experiences shaped her career path. She talks about her contributions to psychology education, including designing courses on the psychology of cults and co-authoring textbooks emphasizing mental health stigma and other socially relevant topics

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