Darwinian Diva

Viviana Weekes-Shackelford•darwiniandivaphd.com

This podcast will typically be conversation based with topics ranging from anything science to anything “you name it” (within reason of course). Guests will join me to discuss their field of expertise, dabble in some current topics, and address questions that you have submitted

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Episodes

Evolutionary Psychology & Possible Applications to Mental Health Issues

Evolutionary Psychology and Possible Application to Mental Health Issues Hosted by the Center for Evolutionary Psychological Science at Oakland University Talk given for Wellness Warriors of Rochester, Michigan

Feb 07, 2024

The Paula Wright Episode

The Diva sits down with Paula Wright to discuss links between evolutionary psychology and gender studies.

Sep 14, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Diva Gets Hormonal

Dr. Lisa Welling, an international psychologist, known for her research in Hormonal influences on behavior, adaptive preferences, mate choice, and interpersonal relationships, gets Hormonal with the Diva.

Aug 07, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5

A Clinical PhD Student's Academic Journey

Amanda Desantis, a fan of DivaCast, is a Phd student in clinical psychology at the University of Detroit Mercy. DeSantis shares some of her academic journey and how evolutionary psychology has played a role in her understanding and application to mental health issues and tips for those interested in clinical or psychiatric pursuits. DeSantis also discusses some of research interests, including sexual violence, trauma, and deviance Email me: darwinian.diva.dd@gmail.com with questions, ideas, and ...

Jun 03, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Stay at Home Academic, STEM education , and Mollusks!

Need some STEM inspiration? On this episode, our guest Dr. Martha Escobar, an expert in cognitive and behavioral science, shares with us strategies for continuing her work in academia during the pandemic COVID-19, ongoing research in her lab at Oakland University, and promising NSF funded STEM initiatives. Email me: darwinian.diva.dd@gmail.com with questions, ideas, and feedback or feel free to comment on any of the other Darwinian Diva social media pages Facebook: Darwinian Diva Twitter: @Darwi...

May 17, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3

What is Evolutionary Psychology?

Darwinian Diva interviews Todd Shackelford Distinguished Professor, and Chair of Psychology department at Oakland University Email me with questions, ideas, and feedback at: darwinian.diva.dd@gmail.com or any of the other Darwinian Diva social media pagesFacebook: Darwinian DivaTwitter: @DarwinianDivaInstagram: darwinian.diva.dd. Also follow our podcast on iTunes, Spotify & Youtube: Darwinian Diva Be Curious Stay engaged Join me next time on Darwinian Diva...

Apr 28, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Darwinian Diva: The Introduction

Viviana Weekes-Shackelford, aka Darwinian Diva, and Zachary Sundin, executive producer, introduce the podcast This podcast will typically be conversation based with topics ranging from anything science to anything “you name it” (within reason of course). Guests will join me to discuss their field of expertise, dabble in some current topics, and address questions that you have submitted.Email me with questions at: darwinian.diva.dd@gmail.com or any of the other Darwinian Diva social media pagesFa...

Apr 07, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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